There are such new words as open heart surgery, and space shuttl

There are such new words as open heart surgery, and space shuttle in Modern English. These words show（ ）.
A、the invasion of foreign countries
B、social, economic and political changes
C、the influence of other cultures and languages
D、the rapid development of modern science and technology
【正确答案】：D
【题目解析】：本题考查当代英语词汇发展的。（1）现代科学技术的快速发展，如心内直视手术（open heart surgery）、航天飞机（space shuttle）；（2）社会、经济和政治变革，如快餐、第四世界；（3）其他文化和语言的影响，如毛式服装（中山装）。