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
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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 ___小题1:___speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is ___小题2:___through sign language in which motions___小题3:___ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists and the people unable to hear or speak have had to turn to this form of ___小题4:___. Many of these symbols of whole words are very lively and exact and can be used ___小题5:___; spelling, however, cannot.
Body language sends ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either___小题6:___ 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 ___小题7:___.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of ___小题8:___ dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also ___小题9:___and warn people. While language is the most common form of communication, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.