Language, the principal means used by human beings to communicate with one another. Language is primarily spoken, although it can be transferred to other media, such as writing. If the spoken means of communication is unavailable, as may be the case among the deaf, visual means such as sign language can be used. A prominent characteristic of language is that the relation between a linguistic sign and its meaning is arbitrary.
(41) Language and Language Abilities
Language can be used to discuss a wide range of topics, a characteristic that distinguishes it from animal communication. The dances of honey bees, for example, can be used only to communicate the location of food sources.
(42) The Sounds of Language
Because most languages are primarily spoken, an important part of the overall understanding of language involves the study of the sounds of language.
Most sounds in the world’s languages--and all sounds in some langu
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to describe the Watts and other riots is "senseless". Why would people destroy
their own community Popular explanations of riots focus on the character of the
rioters. According to the "riffraff(群氓，社会渣滓) theory", the hint of mob action
attracts delinquents (少年犯罪者), uneducated and unemployed drifters (流浪者) and
criminal types who delight in violence for its own sake. Most residents do not
approve of the rioters’ behavior or participate themselves. According to the
"rabble-rouser (煽动者) theory", most riots are started by political militants who
deliberately plant false rumors, create panic, and stir the crowd to
violence. In the case of the Watts riot, investigation by the President’s National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders proved these popular theories false. A majority of Watts res A. Watts rioters were trying to defeat the capitalist system B. Watts rioters wanted to share more wealth of the nation C. Watts rioters were deceived by some conspirators D. some political militants deliberately planted false rumors [单项选择]
The word most often used by outsiders to describe the Watts and other riots is "senseless". Why would people destroy their own community Popular explanations of riots focus on the character of the rioters. According to the "riffraff(群氓，社会渣滓) theory", the hint of mob action attracts delinquents (少年犯罪者), uneducated and unemployed drifters (流浪者) and criminal types who delight in violence for its own sake. Most residents do not approve of the rioters’ behavior or participate themselves. According to the "rabble-rouser (煽动者) theory", most riots are started by political militants who deliberately plant false rumors, create panic, and stir the crowd to violence. 我来回答: 提交
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