Why should you learn Sign Language? Do you want to improve your communication with a family member or friend who is deaf? Do you want to be able to communicate with deaf people in general? Would you like to advance in your career by being able to communicate in ASL? Do you want to be a Sign Language interpreter?

Sign language is not just a random (随意的) collection of gestures but a full-blown (完全成熟的) language in its own right, complete with its own grammatical rules. Each country or region has its own sign language, as different from each other as English is from Spanish. Each version of sign language is somewhat linked to the spoken language in its region. For example, American sign language does share similarities with English, even though it is its own language.

The advantages of knowing sign language in addition to a spoken language are many. Communication becomes possible on many levels with the deaf community, with other people either hearing or not in any of the above situations, as well as many more.

While other languages take years to learn, American Sign Language can be taught in a much shorter time period. It is one of the easiest languages to learn because most of the signs were developed to mimic the actual word or phrase it is representing. Even the alphabet signs look like the letters of the English alphabet.

American Sign Language, or ASL, is the third most used language in the United States. Used by the deaf community, interpreters, and friends and family of the deaf. There are a lot of sites on the internet that not only shows you the sign with video, but will help you practice reading signs as well.

Teaching even hearing babies sign language seems to be the fashion in recent years and for good reason. Communicating in sign language is fun and natural as babies naturally use body gestures in early communication. Teaching baby sign language actually appears to enhance the learning of verbal skills and brain development of the children involved.

Which two regions share similarities in their sign language?

A. Spain and Britain.

B. Mexico and USA.

C. Australia and Canada.

D. Japan and Korea.

Sign language ________.

A. is a collection of gestures

B. is easier to learn than English

C. is not very popular in USA

D. has no link to the spoken language

One of the reasons for learning sign language is that it ________.

A. increase self-confidence

B. provides more choices of career

C. trains brains

D. is interesting

Babies’ learning sign language cannot ________.

A. help them talk sooner

B. help them walk sooner

C. increase communication at a very early age

D. enrich relationship with parents and the people who take care of them

Which of the following topics is not discussed in the passage?

A. What is sign language?

B. The advantages of knowing sign language.

C. The relation of American sign language and English.

D. Ways of learning sign language.

Why should you learn Sign Language? Do you want to improve your communication with a family member or friend who is deaf? Do you want to be able to communicate with deaf people in general? Would you like to advance in your career by being able to communicate in ASL? Do you want to be a Sign Language interpreter?
Sign language is not just a random (随意的) collection of gestures but a full-blown (完全成熟的) language in its own right, complete with its own grammatical rules. Each country or region has its own sign language, as different from each other as English is from Spanish. Each version of sign language is somewhat linked to the spoken language in its region. For example, American sign language does share similarities with English, even though it is its own language.
The advantages of knowing sign language in addition to a spoken language are many. Communication becomes possible on many levels with the deaf community, with other people either hearing or not in any of the above situations, as well as many more.
While other languages take years to learn, American Sign Language can be taught in a much shorter time period. It is one of the easiest languages to learn because most of the signs were developed to mimic the actual word or phrase it is representing. Even the alphabet signs look like the letters of the English alphabet.
American Sign Language, or ASL, is the third most used language in the United States. Used by the deaf community, interpreters, and friends and family of the deaf. There are a lot of sites on the internet that not only shows you the sign with video, but will help you practice reading signs as well.
Teaching even hearing babies sign language seems to be the fashion in recent years and for good reason. Communicating in sign language is fun and natural as babies naturally use body gestures in early communication. Teaching baby sign language actually appears to enhance the learning of verbal skills and brain development of the children involved.
【小题1】Which two regions share similarities in their sign language?
A. Spain and Britain.
B. Mexico and USA.
C. Australia and Canada.
D. Japan and Korea.
【小题2】Sign language ________.

A．is a collection of gestures

B．is easier to learn than English

C．is not very popular in USA

D．has no link to the spoken language

【小题3】One of the reasons for learning sign language is that it ________.

A．increase self-confidence

B．provides more choices of career

C．trains brains

D．is interesting

【小题4】Babies’ learning sign language cannot ________.

A．help them talk sooner

B．help them walk sooner

C．increase communication at a very early age

D．enrich relationship with parents and the people who take care of them

【小题5】Which of the following topics is not discussed in the passage?

A．What is sign language?

B．The advantages of knowing sign language.

C．The relation of American sign language and English.

D．Ways of learning sign language.

Why should you learn Sign Language? Do you want to improve your communication with a family member or friend who is deaf? Do you want to be able to communicate with deaf people in general? Would you like to advance in your career by being able to communicate in ASL? Do you want to be a Sign Language interpreter?

Sign language is not just a random (随意的) collection of gestures but a full-blown (完全成熟的) language in its own right, complete with its own grammatical rules. Each country or region has its own sign language, as different from each other as English is from Spanish. Each version of sign language is somewhat linked to the spoken language in its region. For example, American sign language does share similarities with English, even though it is its own language.

The advantages of knowing sign language in addition to a spoken language are many. Communication becomes possible on many levels with the deaf community, with other people either hearing or not in any of the above situations, as well as many more.

While other languages take years to learn, American Sign Language can be taught in a much shorter time period. It is one of the easiest languages to learn because most of the signs were developed to mimic the actual word or phrase it is representing. Even the alphabet signs look like the letters of the English alphabet.

American Sign Language, or ASL, is the third most used language in the United States. Used by the deaf community, interpreters, and friends and family of the deaf. There are a lot of sites on the internet that not only shows you the sign with video, but will help you practice reading signs as well.

Teaching even hearing babies sign language seems to be the fashion in recent years and for good reason. Communicating in sign language is fun and natural as babies naturally use body gestures in early communication. Teaching baby sign language actually appears to enhance the learning of verbal skills and brain development of the children involved.

1.Which two regions share similarities in their sign language?

A. Spain and Britain.

B. Mexico and USA.

C. Australia and Canada.

D. Japan and Korea.

2.Sign language ________.

A．is a collection of gestures

B．is easier to learn than English

C．is not very popular in USA

D．has no link to the spoken language

3.One of the reasons for learning sign language is that it ________.

A．increase self-confidence

B．provides more choices of career

C．trains brains

D．is interesting

4.Babies’ learning sign language cannot ________.

A．help them talk sooner

B．help them walk sooner

C．increase communication at a very early age

D．enrich relationship with parents and the people who take care of them

5.Which of the following topics is not discussed in the passage?

A．What is sign language?

B．The advantages of knowing sign language.

C．The relation of American sign language and English.

D．Ways of learning sign language.

 

If English is not your first language, it is a good idea to take English language classes to improve your written and spoken communication skills. There are many ways to learn English. You can learn from a book, a DVD, on the Internet or by attending classes. One of the most successful ways to improve your English is to join a course in a country where English is widely spoken. The more you practice, the more you will learn. But why learn the English language? English is an important language for anyone who is planning to travel or become involved in business.
Many people love travelling, but if their English is poor, it can be difficult to understand signs, read directions and make themselves understood. Before travelling, it is important to understand the culture and customs of the places you visit. Learning basic English before you travel will help you to understand these customs and avoid mistakes that could be embarrassing. When you are travelling, you will also enjoy meeting new people. If you can speak English, you will have a better chance of being able to communicate with the people you meet. Many of your new friends will speak English and others will have English as a second language. Without English, your friendships will be limited as you travel around the world.
If you are involved in business, it is important to be able to communicate in English. The Internet, world travel and modern communication systems have made the world seem like a much smaller place. These days business people interact with customers and other business people from all over the world. That makes your English language skills more important than ever. There are many English language courses that major in business communications. Improving your English skills is one of the best things you could ever do to increase your chances of business success.
【小题1】What kind of people is English important to according to the passage?

A．Travelers.

B．Teachers.

C．Students.

D．Language experts.

【小题2】Which of the following is the best way to learn English well?

A．Travelling around the world with English-speakers.

B．Taking a course in an English-speaking country.

C．Learning from all kinds of books or DVDs.

D．Learning on the Internet by yourselves.

【小题3】According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the aim of learning basic English?

A．To research the causes of cultural differences.

B．To understand the customs of your destination.

C．To avoid embarrassing mistakes on your journey.

D．To have more opportunities to communicate with others.

【小题4】 What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A．The more you practice, the more you will learn.

B．Doing business helps to improve your communication skills.

C．English is important for anyone who is involved in business.

D．The Internet has made the world become smaller and smaller.

【小题5】We can infer from the passage that _____.

A．learning English well will make you achieve goals more easily

B．learning English only aims at achieving business success

C．without learning English, your friendships will be limited wherever you are

D．you needn’t learn English if you don’t want to travel

If English is not your first language, it is a good idea to take English language classes to improve your written and spoken communication skills. There are many ways to learn English. You can learn from a book, a DVD, on the Internet or by attending classes. One of the most successful ways to improve your English is to join a course in a country where English is widely spoken. The more you practice, the more you will learn. But why learn the English language? English is an important language for anyone who is planning to travel or become involved in business.

Many people love travelling, but if their English is poor, it can be difficult to understand signs, read directions and make themselves understood. Before travelling, it is important to understand the culture and customs of the places you visit. Learning basic English before you travel will help you to understand these customs and avoid mistakes that could be embarrassing. When you are travelling, you will also enjoy meeting new people. If you can speak English, you will have a better chance of being able to communicate with the people you meet. Many of your new friends will speak English and others will have English as a second language. Without English, your friendships will be limited as you travel around the world.

If you are involved in business, it is important to be able to communicate in English. The Internet, world travel and modern communication systems have made the world seem like a much smaller place. These days business people interact with customers and other business people from all over the world. That makes your English language skills more important than ever. There are many English language courses that major in business communications. Improving your English skills is one of the best things you could ever do to increase your chances of business success.

1. What kind of people is English important to according to the passage?

A. Travelers.            B. Teachers.   C. Students.            D. Language experts.

2.Which of the following is the best way to learn English well?

A. Travelling around the world with English-speakers.

B. Taking a course in an English-speaking country.

C. Learning from all kinds of books or DVDs.

D. Learning on the Internet by yourselves.

3.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the aim of learning basic English?

A. To research the causes of cultural differences.

B. To understand the customs of your destination.

C. To avoid embarrassing mistakes on your journey.

D. To have more opportunities to communicate with others.

4. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. The more you practice, the more you will learn.

B. Doing business helps to improve your communication skills.

C. English is important for anyone who is involved in business.

D. The Internet has made the world become smaller and smaller.

5.We can infer from the passage that _____.

A. learning English well will make you achieve goals more easily

B. learning English only aims at achieving business success

C. without learning English, your friendships will be limited wherever you are

D. you needn’t learn English if you don’t want to travel