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I .Reading comprehension Not all language is verbal (言语的). Some of our communication occurs without words. We often use our entire bodies for communication. We may raise our eyebrows (眉毛) to indicate surprise. Perhaps we nod our heads to show that we agree with something. There are hundreds of nonverbal signals that can be used to communicate. These signals are part of language, and they are governed by rules in the same way that our spoken language is. For this reason, people who speak different languages often use different nonverbal signals as well. * 专科 基础英语2 讲义 In addition to verbal communication and the type of nonverbal communication discussed above, there are other message systems that we use to communicate. When we speak to some people, we may stand very close to them, while we may stand far away from other people. Use of space, then, is a way we can communicate the relationship we feel with another person. The way we dress can also communicate for us. The person who wears dirty jeans (牛仔裤) and a T-shirt communicates a different attitude from a person who wears neat trousers and an attractive shirt. We can even use time to communicate. The person who is on time for an appointment shows a different attitude from the person who is an hour late does. Can you think of other message systems from we use? Language, according to the passage, is actually __________. verbal only B. verbal and nonverbal as well C. totally nonverbal D. verbal communication rather than nonverbal signals Nonverbal signals __________. have few rules are less useful than speech are often used in communication are entirely separate from language What does the author tell us about the T-shirt? A. It is a kind of informal clothing. B. It is accepted on formal occasions. C. It is popular on campus only. D. It is admired by educated people. 4. People who do not speak the same language __________. A.