Words stand not only in relation to the world but also to human mind. ()
Words stand not only in relation to the world but also to human mind. ()
Words stand not only in relation to the world but also to human mind. ()
第1题
The power of words, then lies in their association with the things they bring up before our minds. Words became filled with meanings for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increase.
Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them exactly, or they will make our speech silly and impolite.
The origin of language is ______.
A.clearly explained in this passage
B.a matter that can not be or has not been explained or understood
C.a question that was difficult to answer
D.a problem already solved
第2题
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of 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 language is the most common form. of communication, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
Which of the following statements best summarizes this passage?
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.
第3题
根据以下材料回答第 1~4 题:
Passage Three
Ever since human inhabited the earth,they have made use of various forms of communidation.Generally,this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form. of oral sDeech.When there is a language barrier,communication is accomplished through sign laPguage in which motions stand for letters,words and ideas.Tourists,the deaf and the mdte have to use this form. of expression.Many of these symbols of whole words are very pigturesque and exact and can be used internationally;spellin9,however,cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions,either intentionally or unintentionally.A wink can be a way of flirting or indication that the person is only jok ing.A nod signfies approval,while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguis tic language can be found in Braille(a system of raised dots read with the finger tips),signal flags.Morse code and smoke signals.Road maps and pigture signs also guide,warn and instruct people.
While verbalization is the most common form. of language,other systems and tech—nidues also express human thoughts and feelings.
第 44 题 Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
第4题
If you thought handshakes were just a gesture of greeting, then think again! A handshake is not only a way of greeting; it can also show your personality. Since we all want to set a good first impression, it is important to know the right shaking hands manners.
Stand up and maintain eye contact while shaking hands. If you are seated when someone comes for a handshake, stand up and shake his or her' hand. It is impolite to be still seated. Keep right distance between the two of you; not too close, but enough distance to shake your hands well. Keeping eye contact makes the other person feel welcome and comfortable.
Keep a handshake brief and firm. You let go of each other's hand after 2-3 seconds. Make sure your handshake ends before your conversation does. One's handshake should show a feeling of strength and warmth. The hand should be firm and not lifeless like seaweed. Then, how firm should a handshake be'? Just grasp the person's hand completely and do not press it too hard.
21. Which of the following statements about the significance of handshakes is not true?
A. Handshakes are just a gesture of greeting.
B. Handshakes are more than a way of greeting
C. Handshakes can show our personality.
22. If you are seated when someone comes for a handshake, you should().
A. stand up and shake his or her hand
B. keep seated and shake his or her hand
C. bow and say hello to him or her
23. Keeping eye contact while shaking hands makes, the other person feel.
A. nervous
B. comfortable
C. afraid
24. How long does a handshake usually last?
A. As long as the conversation lasts.
B. 5 minutes.
C. 23 seconds.
25. Which of the following words can best describe a proper handshake?
A. brief and strong
B. brief and firm
C. brief and soft
第5题
A.A. Danish wordsC Anglo-Saxon words
B.B. French words
第6题
A.Jargon
B.Argot
C.Dialectal words
D.Slang
第7题
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.
11. Which of the following best summarize this passage? ()
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 of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest
12. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? ()
A.There are many forms of communication in existence today
B. Verbalization is the most common form. of communication
C. The deaf and mute do not need sign language for communication
D. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by language
13. Which form. other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?()
A.Picture sign
B. Braille
C. Body language
D. Signal flags
14. How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?()
A.2-4
B.5-7
C.8-10
D. over 10
15. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally as it doesn ’ t represent ().
A.Spellings
B. whole words
C. ideas
D. feelings
第8题
Part 1 Vocabulary and Structure [10 points]
Questions 1-5 are based on the following task.
Choose the appropriate words or expressions from the box to complete the following paragraph. There are THREE extra choices that you don't need. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet.
A. keen B. Unless C. just as D.imitates E. difference F. For example G. body language H. however
North Americans and South Americans have a few similarities in body language, but most of their nonverbal signals are different.(1)________,North Americans do not maintain eye contact during a conversation; (2) ________ , South Americans do. A North American usually meets the other person's eyes for a few seconds, looks away, and then back again. A South American looks directly into the other person's eyes and considers it impolite not to continue. Another (3)________is how they use hand movements while speaking. South Americans use many gestures. North Americans use gestures only occasionally. North and South Americans are similar regarding distance between people speaking to each other. (4)_________it is a close friendship, North and South American stand about two to three feet apart. It's often possible to know where a person comes from by studying his or her (5)________.
第9题
此题为判断题(对,错)。
第10题
A.the Greek scholar Plato
B.c. k. ogden and i.a. richards
C.the British linguist J. Firth
D.the American linguist L. Bloomfield
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