IV. Reading Comprehension: Choose the best answer to each question
Ever since humans inhabited 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, communication is accomplished through
sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and
the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole
words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however,
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cannot.
Body language transits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking.
A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative 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 verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and
techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
【題組】44. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally
except for _____.
(A)spelling
(B)ideas
(C) expressions
(D)whole words
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