Rumor is the most【C1】______way of spreading stories---by passing them on from mouth【C2】___
Especially【C9】______rumors spread when war requires censorship(审查, 检查 )on many important matters. The customary news sources no longer【C10】______enough information. Since the people cannot learn【C11】______legitimate(合法的,正规的)channels all【C12】______they are anxious to learn, they pick up "news"【C13】______they can and when this【C14】______, rumor thrives.
Rumors are often repeated【C15】______by those who do not believe the tales. There is a fascination about them. The reason is【C16】______the cleverly designed rumor gives expression to something deep in the hearts of the victims--the fears, suspicions, forbidden hopes, or daydreams which they hesitate to【C17】______directly. Pessimistic(悲观的)rumors about defeat and disasters show that the people who repeat them are【C18】______and anxious.【C19】______rumors about record production or peace soon coming point to complacency(满足的,自得)or confidence--and often to【C20】______
【C1】
A.primitive
B.important
C.impossible
D.outstanding