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UNIT 2
课时跟踪检测(四)
重点题型强化练
I.阅读理解
term "message stick"is often used in Australian
A message stick was a form of ancient and often lingo as a reference to other communication forms
non-verbal communication
that originated in such as newspapers or radio broadcasts.
Australia,particularly among Aboriginal people.It:1.For what purpose did Aboriginal people use a
consisted of a wooden stick inscribed (with message stick?
designs and symbols.These objects were relayed by
A.To convey messages secretly.
couriers (between various regions and tribes
B.To give identification of a messenger.
and thus functioned as a means of cross-cultural
C.To show Aboriginal designs and symbols.
communication.In modern times,a message stick
D.To make communication across different tribes.
might still be used for communication purposes,or it 2.What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
might serve as an Aboriginal cultural symbol:A.What "Aboriginal"really means.
containing important and significant designs.
B.Why message sticks were created.
"Aboriginal"is a term that refers to people who
C.What native Australians'customs were.
are believed to be the first known in habitants of a D.How native Australians lived by groups.
region and in this case,it is used to describe several 3.What would happen if a courier entered an enemy
subgroups of native Australians.Each group might
tribe?
have its own unique customs and languages.They
A.He would be killed.
were often divided by tribes,so these groups needed B.He would be let go.
a means to communicate.Message sticks were first
C.He would be driven out.
devised for this purpose.
D.He would be greatly respected.
The stick itself was often made of the wood of 4.Why do some Australian schools design and
native Australian trees such as black wattles.
transport message sticks?
Messages were placed on the sticks using a variety of
A.To study the Aboriginal language.
methods,including carving,painting or burning
B.To refer to newspapers and radio