NOV Reading Code 3

1. 1. According to researchers, how many percent of communication are through non-verbal body language?

• 75

• At least 75

• Under 75

• Above 75

2. 2. What does the word “they” in paragraph 1 refer to?

• Audiences

• Public speakers

• Communications experts

• People

3. 3. What are the first things noticed by the audience?

• The speaker’s eyes

• The speaker’s facial expressions

• Neither A nor B

• Both A and B

4. 4. According to the information in paragraph 2, what does a experienced speaker know?

• When to laugh

• When to stop talking

• When to smile

• When to use his or her feet

5. 5. Which body parts are involved in gesture?

• Head and arms

• Legs and arms

• Head and legs

• Hands and arms

6. 6. According to the passage, how should a speaker stand?

• With arms folded across the chest

• On one foot

• Leaning on the podium

• Straight up on 2 feet

7. 7. The word “stressful” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?

• complicated

• worrisome

• relaxing

• serious

8. 8. What is the writer’s point of view towards body language in communication?

• Body language is not important in communication.

• Non-verbal communication is as important as verbal communication.

• Most of what we communicate is verbal.

• Words are more important than body language.

9. 9. Why does the author mention the importance of facial expressions?

• Because facial expressions can make people pretty or ugly.

• Because facial expressions are noticed by the audience.

• Because audiences dislike facial expressions.

• Because effective speakers ignore facial expressions.

10. 10. What can be inferred from the first paragraph?

• Most of what we communicate is verbal.

• We communicate with both words and body language.

• Words and body language are equally important.

• Most of what we communicate is non-verbal.