________(47)
A.presence
B.attendance
C.company
D.being

Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Gestures
B.Signs and signals
C.Speech
D.Communication

According to the passage, what is a signal?
A.A form of communication that interrupts the environment.
B.The most difficult form of communication to describe
C.A form of communication which may be used across long distances.
D.The form of communication most related to cultural perception.

The phrase “ impinge upon” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______________.
A.prohibit
B.intrude
C.vary
D.improve

The word “it” in paragraph refers to _______________.
A.way
B.environment
C.function
D.signal

The word “ potential” in paragraph 1 could be replaced by ______________.
A.advanced
B.possibility
C.organization
D.signal

Applauding was cited as an example of ______________.
A.a signal
B.a sign
C.a gesture
D.a symbol

It may be concluded from this passage that___________.
A.only some cultures have signs, signals, and symbols
B.signs, signals, symbols, and gestures are forms of communication
C.symbols are very easy to define and interrupt
D.waving and handshaking are not related to culture

What does the passage mainly discuss?
A.The history of railroads in theUnited States
B.The majorUnited States industrial centers
C.Factors that affected industrialization in the United States
D.The role of agriculture in the nineteenth century

The word “ themselves” in the paragraph 2 refers to _______
A.sources
B.centers
C.railroads
D.places