Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. 9’
| A. conveyed B. stand C. oral D. disagreement AB. guide AC. internationally AD. raised BC. accomplished BD. intentionally CD. expression |
Ever since humans have lived 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 ______speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is ___
___through sign language in which motions___
___ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists and the people unable to hear or speak have had to turn to this form of ___
___. Many of these symbols of whole words are very lively and exact and can be used ___
___; spelling, however, cannot.
Body language sends ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either______ or not. A wink can be a way of showing that the party is only joking. A nod means approval, while shaking the head indicates ___
___.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of ______ dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also ___
___and warn people. While language is the most common form of communication, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.