Tom, a boy, can speak English quite well. He wants to learn language next term.
- A.twelve-years-old; second
- B.twelve year old; the second
- C.twelve-year-old; a second
- D.twelve-year old; a second
答案
正确答案:C

“基数词-名词单数-形容词”是复合形容词,放在名词前作定语;“基数词+名词复数+形容词”不能放在名词前作定语,常用来作表语。第一空缺定语,所以用“基数词-名词单数-形容词”这个结构。第二空所在句子表示“下学期他想学第二语言”,a second表示“再一;又一”,a second language表示“第二语言”。故答案选C。

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