一、填空题(共5道试题，共30分。)
1.Writing systems can be classified into general categories:phonological writings and __________ writings.
2.A word has an __________ word-form with a meaning attached to it.
3.An icon related to the thing it stands for by resemblance;a sign related to the thing it stands for by __________ or convention.
4.Before writing was invented,civilization was preserved through __________.
5.Children aquire their mother tongue __________ any conscious efforts.
二、单选题(共5道试题，共30分。)
6.Things in this world can be sensed by our ______ organs.
four sense
five sense
six sense
seven sense
7.Many animals use _____for communication.
deeds
action
voice
sounds
8.Icons physically resemble the things the stand for, whereas_______ .
so do signs
nor do signs
signs do not
signs also do
9.All in all,no language no_____ .
human being
world
culture
civilazation
10.A well trained dog can ______ its master's commmand.
do
say
understand
tell
三、判断题(共5道试题，共40分。)
11.We cry when we feel sad or are in pain.
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×
12.The different media,e.g. speech, writing, Braille, and signs, are like different colourful skins that wrap language up.
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×
13.Language is less important to humans than eyes, mouth hands,legs,etc,are.
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×
14.So-called animal language can be called language in comparison with human language.
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×
15.We can utter sounds that are understood by our fellow beings.
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×