A. WASTING B. LOSING C. SPENDING D. MISSINGB. READ THE PASSAGE CAR...

44. A. wasting

B. losing

C. spending

D. missing

B. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer for each sentence

Ever since humans have lived on the earth, they have made use of various forms of

communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of

oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign

language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute

have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of the whole words are

very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot compare

with them.

Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or

unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A

nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots

read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture

signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of

language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings