复合题

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 oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists and the people unable to hear or speak have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very vivid 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 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.

单选题 Which of the following statements summarizes this passage?

A、 When language cannot be used in communication, 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.

单选题 Which of the following statements is NOT true?

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】文章最后一段提到“While language is the most common form of communication, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.”。语言是交流的最普遍的形式，其他系统和技巧也可以表达想法和感受。也就是说今天存在着很多种交流形式，语言是其中最普遍的。与选项A和选项B一致。由文章第二段第一句“Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally.”可知，身体语言可以有意或者无意的通过活动来传递想法。与选项D一致。因此选C。