For many years, no one could communicate with people who had been born without hearing. These deaf people were not able to use a spoken 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 hands, faces, and bodies. These movements stood for things and ideas. People might move their forefingers across their lips. This
meant, “You are not telling the truth.” They might tap their chins with three fingers. This meant “my uncle.” The deaf were also taught to use a finger alphabet. They used their fingers to make the letters of the alphabet. In 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 how to speak.
46. In the 1700s, the deaf were taught .
A. to speak B. sign language C. to watch others D. move their fingers across their lips
47. A tap on the chin with three fingers means.
A. “hello.” B. “come on.” C. “I have a toothache.” D. “my uncle.”
48. How did sign language help the deaf? A. It helped them learn to read.
B. The deaf could understand body movements made by normal people.
C. It helped them communicate with other people. D. It helped them spell out words.
49. Why are sign language and finger spelling not used as much as they used to?
A. Because there are other ways to help the deaf communicate.
B. Because it is difficult to use a finger alphabet.
C. Because the speed of 130 words per minute is too difficult for most deaf people.
D. Because sign language and finger spelling have no sound.
50. What is the main idea of the passage you’ve read?
A. How the deaf people communicate. B. Learning to spell.
C. Teaching the deaf to speak. D. A comparison of sign language and finger spelling
Answers: 2
English, 21.06.2019 19:00, rosehayden21
According to “the world on turtl’s back” which best demonstrates the iroquois view of women? a) women were viewed as clumsy and poor at making decisions. b) women were viewed as without the support of men and animals. c) women were respected because they create and sustain the world. d) women were worshipped because they were the descendants of a goddess.
Answers: 1
For many years, no one could communicate with people who had been born without hearing. These deaf p...
Chemistry, 02.09.2019 16:30
Biology, 02.09.2019 16:30
Biology, 02.09.2019 16:30
Mathematics, 02.09.2019 16:30