Reading Comprehension Test

Understanding body language can help you communicate better.
1. Yes
2. No
3. Doesn't say
Body language is a kind of non-verbal communication.
1. Yes
2. No
3. Doesn't say
Which one of the following is not an example of body language?
1. The way we stand
2. The words we use
3. The way we use our hands
4. A and B
5. B and C
6. A and C
7. All of the above
8. None of the above
We should pay attention to body language because:
1. It varies from culture to culture
2. It may cause misunderstandings
3. A and B
4. It doesn't say
How can television or video help us understand more about body language?
1. Television and video let us listen more easily to the words people use.
2. We cannot learn about body language from television or video.
3. We can watch people interact without listening to the words they use.
4. A and B
5. B and C
6. A and C
7. None of the above
In all cultures:
1. Shaking your head means, "no".
2. Nodding your head means, "yes".
3. Shaking your head means, "yes".
4. Nodding your head means, "no".
5. A and B
6. C and D
7. None of the above.
All native English speakers use the same body language.
1. Yes
2. No
3. Doesn't say
Can body language reflect cultural or regional attitudes?
1. Yes
2. No
3. Doesn't say
In general, Australians are seen as:
1. Reserved and formal
2. Casual and relaxed
3. Open and outgoing
4. None of the above
Most people will understand cultural mistakes with body language, so:
1. We don't need to pay much attention to a new culture's body language
2. We should be extremely careful about our use of body language in a new culture
3. We should learn about a new culture's body language but not worry too much about making mistakes.
4. None of the above

Reading Comprehension Test

Body Language