# Sign, baby, sign!

- 科目：雅思阅读真题（Part 3）
- 考频：中频
- 最近考试：2026.2.8上海第二轻工业大学
- 题目数：14
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- 数据更新：2026-10-29

## 题目原文

A 
 Language is a powerful tool that humans use for a wide variety of purposes-from expressing emotions and sharing ideas to passing down cultural values and acquiring knowledge. It is not limited to spoken words; gestures, facial expressions, and even posture all contribute to how we communicate. Language, whether signed or spoken, plays a vital role in how we engage with the world around us. 
 
 B 
 In recent years, many American schools have begun to recognize American Sign Language (ASL) as a valid foreign language credit, just like Spanish or French. This change has opened the door for hearing students to choose ASL as an academic subject, which not only gives them a practical skill but also increases their awareness of and empathy toward the Deaf community. Some educators believe this early exposure may even influence students to pursue careers in special education, speech therapy, or interpreting. 
 
 C 
 One clear benefit of learning ASL for hearing children is the opportunity for broader social interaction. Children who understand ASL can communicate with deaf peers, making their social circles more inclusive. Additionally, they may find it easier to express complex ideas or emotions non-verbally, which is helpful in noisy environments or when verbal speech isn't possible. 
 
 D 
 Dr. Marilyn Daniels, a researcher and advocate for baby sign language, has spent over two decades studying the impact of signing on early communication. While she promotes the use of sign language with infants, she emphasizes that there is no need for parents to invent their own signs. Instead, she suggests that parents use ASL or another standardized system to ensure consistency and eventual recognition by others. 
 
 E 
 Very young children often develop motor skills before verbal skills. Dr. Daniels notes that even babies as young as six months can learn to use simple signs like "milk" or "more" with their hands, long before they can articulate those words. This early form of communication can reduce frustration for both babies and their parents-and may even accelerate speech development. 
 
 F 
 Studies have shown that hearing children exposed to sign language from an early age tend to have stronger reading skills by the time they enter primary school. It is believed that learning sign language can strengthen understanding of symbolic representation and grammar, both of which are foundational to literacy. These cognitive advantages suggest that signing benefits not only communication but academic success as well. 
 
 G 
 There remains some debate about the best approach to language instruction for deaf children. Some educators argue that speech and lip reading should come first, while others advocate for immediate exposure to sign language. Dr. Daniels believes the latter is more effective and less frustrating for the child. She calls the idea that children must learn to lip-read before learning sign language "an outdated notion." She, along with other advocates, stresses that deaf children have a right to a full, accessible language from birth-and that language is often sign.

## 题目与答案

### 27. A statement about the different things people use language for.

A statement about the different things people use language for.

- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F

**答案**：A

原文定位：Language is a powerful tool that humans use for a wide variety of purposes-from expressing emotions and sharing ideas to passing down cultural values and acquiring knowledge

同义替换：「different things」↔「a wide variety of purposes」；「people use language for」↔「humans use for」

### 28. How knowing ASL may benefit students in their future subject choices.

How knowing ASL may benefit students in their future subject choices.

- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F

**答案**：B

原文定位：This change has opened the door for hearing students to choose ASL as an academic subject;may even influence students to pursue careers in special education;speech therapy;or interpreting

同义替换：「future subject choices」↔「pursue careers in」

### 29. An assertion that deaf children have a right to be taught a sign language.

An assertion that deaf children have a right to be taught a sign language.

- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F

**答案**：G

原文定位：She, along with other advocates, stresses that deaf children have a right to a full, accessible language from birth-and that language is often sign

同义替换：「assertion」↔「stresses」；「taught」↔「full, accessible」

### 30. An observation regarding the ability of small children to use their hands.

An observation regarding the ability of small children to use their hands.

- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F

**答案**：E

原文定位：Very young children often develop motor skills before verbal skills. Dr. Daniels notes that even babies as young as six months can learn to use simple signs like "milk" or "more" with their hands

同义替换：「ability to use their hands」↔「use simple signs like "milk" or "more" with their hands」；「observation」↔「notes」

### 31. The advantage for hearing children of knowing ASL for wider social interaction.

The advantage for hearing children of knowing ASL for wider social interaction.

- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F

**答案**：C

原文定位：One clear benefit of learning ASL for hearing children is the opportunity for broader social interaction

同义替换：「advantage」↔「benefit」；「wider」↔「broader」；「knowing」↔「learning」

### 32. Different views on when deaf children should be taught to speak.

Different views on when deaf children should be taught to speak.

- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F

**答案**：G

原文定位：Some educators argue that speech and lip reading should come first, while others advocate for immediate exposure to sign language

同义替换：「views」↔「argue」；「when deaf children should be taught to speak」↔「speech and lip reading should come first」

### 33. An observation about the reading ability of primary-school-age hearing children who have been taught ASL.

An observation about the reading ability of primary-school-age hearing children who have been taught ASL.

- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F

**答案**：F

原文定位：Studies have shown that hearing children exposed to sign language from an early age tend to have stronger reading skills by the time they enter primary school

同义替换：「ability」↔「skills」；「primary-school-age」↔「by the time they enter primary school」；「who have been taught ASL」↔「exposed to sign language from an early age」

### 34. 34 Dr. Daniels believes that parents should make up their own gestures to communicate with their babies.

34 Dr. Daniels believes that parents should make up their own gestures to communicate with their babies.

- TRUE
- FALSE
- NOT GIVEN

**答案**：FALSE

原文定位：she emphasizes that there is no need for parents to invent their own signs

同义替换：「make up their own gestures」↔「invent their own signs」；「believes」↔「emphasizes」；「should」↔「need to」

### 35. 35 American Sign Language is the most widely used sign language in the world.

35 American Sign Language is the most widely used sign language in the world.

- TRUE
- FALSE
- NOT GIVEN

**答案**：NOT GIVEN

### 36. 36 For hearing children in America, learning American Sign Language is an equivalent option to learning a foreign language.

36 For hearing children in America, learning American Sign Language is an equivalent option to learning a foreign language.

- TRUE
- FALSE
- NOT GIVEN

**答案**：TRUE

原文定位：many American schools have begun to recognize American Sign Language (ASL) as a valid foreign language credit, just like Spanish or French

同义替换：「equivalent option」↔「as a valid foreign language credit」；「children」↔「students」

### 37. 37 Brain research indicates that vocabulary is more easily learned than grammar.

37 Brain research indicates that vocabulary is more easily learned than grammar.

- TRUE
- FALSE
- NOT GIVEN

**答案**：NOT GIVEN

### 38. 38 First and second languages are stored on different sides of the brain.

38 First and second languages are stored on different sides of the brain.

- TRUE
- FALSE
- NOT GIVEN

**答案**：NOT GIVEN

### 39. 39 Children have less difficulty learning to make signs than learning to make sounds.

39 Children have less difficulty learning to make signs than learning to make sounds.

- TRUE
- FALSE
- NOT GIVEN

**答案**：TRUE

原文定位：Very young children often develop motor skills before verbal skills. Dr. Daniels notes that even babies as young as six months can learn to use simple signs;long before they can articulate those words

### 40. 40 According to Dr. Daniels, the view that deaf children must learn lip reading before sign language is old fashioned.

40 According to Dr. Daniels, the view that deaf children must learn lip reading before sign language is old fashioned.

- TRUE
- FALSE
- NOT GIVEN

**答案**：TRUE

原文定位：She calls the idea that children must learn to lip-read before learning sign language "an outdated notion

同义替换：「old fashioned」↔「outdated notion」；「view」↔「idea」

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