Ever since humans have 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...
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Ever since humans have 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, cannot.
Body language transmits 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, warm, and instruct people. While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
Question 29. Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people?
A. Picture signs B. Braille C. Signal flags D. Body language
Question 30. The word “these” I the first paragraph refers to___________.
A. thoughts and feelings
B. tourists
C. the deaf and the mute
D. sign language motions
Question 31. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for_______ .
A. spelling B. ideas C. whole words D. expressions
Question 32. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners
B. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest
C. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
D. Everybody uses only one form of communication
1. there has been communication ____failure_____ between my son and myself. (fail)
danh từ của fail : failure
2. don't pay any ____attention_____ to what they say. (attend)
pay attention: đặt sự chú ý
3. being able to communicate ____effectively____ is the most important of all life skills. (effect)
ở đây cần trạng từ bổ nghĩa cho tính từ
word form.
1. there has been communication ___failure______ between my son and myself. (fail)
2. don't pay any _____attention____ to what they say. (attend)
3. being able to communicate ____effectively____ is the most important of all life skills. (effect)