Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate with words. Bo

Everybody knows that words can carry messages.People communicate with words. Books, magazines, TV, radio and films all helpus to communicate with others. They all help us to know what is going on in theworld and what other people are thinking about.

Do you think you can communicate without words?A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tellothers that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knowsyou want to say something or ask a question. You shake your head, and peopleknow you are saying “No”. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes”.

Other things can also carry messages. Forexample, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign onthe wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs with arrows ondoors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are alot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?

People can communicate in many ways withoutwords. For example, an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautifulmountains, about the sea and many other things.

1.Which of the followingstatements is NOT true?

A. It is a most popular way for man tocommunicate with words.

B. Words are the only way for man tocommunicate.

C. Using radio is one of the ways for man tocommunicate.

D. TV can help people to know the world better.

2.Besides words, whichcan also be used to express oneself?

A. Sign language.     B. Smile.    C. Head shaking.     D.Nodding.

3.Which of the followingsigns is usually used to show you the direction?

A.Picture.         B. Anumber.   C. A kind of color.     D. An arrow.

4.According to thepassage, how does an artist often express himself?

A. He writes articles.   B. He givesreports.C. He sings songs.   D. He draws pictures.

试题答案

【答案】

1.B

2.A

3.D

4.D

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