高中英语Unit1Laughterisgoodforyou课外阅读练习牛津译林版选修6.pdf

江苏省常州市西夏墅中学高中英语 Unit1 Laughter is good for you 课外阅读练习 牛津译林版选修 6 阅读文章，选择正确答案，回答问题。 For many years, no one could communicate with people who born without language. But, beginning in the 1700s, the deaf were taught a special language. Using this language, they could share thoughts and ideas with others. The language they used was a language without sound. It was a sign language. How did this sign language work? The deaf were taught to make certain movements using their this way, they spelled out words. Some deaf people could spell out words at a speed of 130 words per minute. Sign language and finger spelling are not used as much as they once were. Today, the deaf are taught to understand others by watching their lips. They are also taught the 1700s, the deaf were taught __________. A. to speak B. sign language C. to watch others D. Braille 2. Sign language is ______. A. not used as much as it once was B. used as much today as it once was C. no longer used in the schools D. never used as much as today 3. The deaf “talked ” to other people ______. A. by moving their that _______. A. deaf people make signs to earn a living B. there is still no way to communicate with the deaf C. sign language to read D. many deaf people now can speak 5. The story as whole is about _______. A. learning to spell B. teaching the deaf to speak C. sign language 答案： 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. C