Question

There’s one language that is used in every country in the world. It’s everyone’s second language. It’s easy to be understood, although you can’t hear it. It’s sign language.

When you wave to a friend who is crossing the street, you’re using sign language. When you raise your hand in class, you’re saying, “I think I know the correct answer.”

Babies can point at things. They’re using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop the traffic holds up his hand. He’s using sign language, too.

Sign language is a bridge between the deaf and non-disabled people. They use the movement of the hand, arms or body to express a speaker’s thoughts.

Today, in many countries, there are special TV news programs for deaf people. The news reporter tells the news in sign language. At the same time, the words appear on the TV screen. The actors in the theater for the deaf often use their hands to show what they want to say. They can make a roof with their hands over their heads when they want to show “house”. One finger over a person’s mouth can mean “quiet”. You can talk to people behind closed windows. And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have a talk under water with sign language.

1.. This passage mainly talks about __________.

A. sign language B. Chinese culture

C. a foreign language D. bodies

2. When one raises his hand in class, that means ___________.

A. He doesn’t know the correct answer

B. he wants other students’ help

C. he is very nervous

D. he may know the correct answer

3. If a policeman wants to stop the traffic, he often __________.

A. puts his hands over the head

B. smiles to the drivers

C. holds up his hand

D. shakes his hand

4. If an actor in the theater for the deaf wants to show “house”, he often ________.

A. puts his finger over his mouth

B. makes a roof over his head with his hands

C. stands with his arms crossed

D. sits down and smiles

5. How will you talk to your friends behind closed windows or under water?

A. We can speak loudly.

B. We can use phones.

C. We can use the movement of our mouths.

D. We can use sign language.

Answer 1