题目内容
阅读理解:阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项.
Ever since humans began to live on the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier(障碍),communication is carried out through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists and the people unable to hear or speak have had to turn to this form of expression. Many of these symbols (标志,符号) of whole words are very clear and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink(眨眼) can be a way of indicating that the part is only joking. A nod means approval(赞同) , while shaking the head indicates a negative(否定的) reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. While language is the most common form of communication, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
1.Which of the following statements best summarizes this passage?
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A.When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
B.Everybody uses only one form of communication.
C.Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
D.Although other forms, apart from language of communication exist, they are of little value.
2.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
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A.There are many forms of communication in existence today.
B.Language is the most common form of communication.
C.Tourists are incapable of using an oral form of communication.
D.Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.
3.Which form other than oral speech could be most commonly used among blind people?
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4.Sign language is said to be very clear and exact and can be used internationally except for ________.
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5.How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
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