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        Body language is a very powerful tool of communication, not only among people but in the animal world.

        In many ways, we produce idioms (习语), which are all understandable by borrowing examples from animal communication.

        For example, we know that a frightened cat will arch (拱起) its back high in a rigid curve (弯曲) . From this starting point we might hear the expression "He gets my back up" meaning "He makes me angry".

        In the same manner, we know that many animals, if challenged by attackers, will not turn and run away because this will encourage the attackers to attack them more forcefully. Instead, they will move backwards slowly to get out of harm's way, always still facing their attackers. We call this action "backing off" and it can be used just as well with humans as with animals.

        In the case of humans, however, the backing off may not be physical but oral, as in using a kinder tone of voice and gentler words instead of fighting against the attackers.

    1. (1) When a cat arches its back high in a rigid curve, it shows that it is ____________.
      A . angry B . pleased C . happy D . crazy
    2. (2) In order not to be attacked by its enemies, the animal will ___________.
      A . move backwards slowly B . turn and run away C . face the attackers D . A & C
    3. (3) In the article, "backing of "means "___________".
      A . escaping from the attackers B . getting away quickly C . keeping out the attackers D . avoiding the attackers in words
    4. (4) Which of the following is WRONG according to the article?
      A . To learn knowledge, humans must learn from animals. B . Both humans and animals have body language. C . Both humans and animals have ways of getting out of harm. D . "Face your attackers" means to encourage yourself.
    5. (5) What is mentioned in this article belongs to a study of English____________.
      A . grammar B . idioms C . expressions D . communication

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