第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Sign language is a real and complete language for deaf people. 46. Instead, it uses hand movements, finger shapes, and facial expressions to share ideas and feelings. It has clear rules, just like spoken languages.
47. One is finger spelling: people use their fingers to make letters and spell words, such as "friend", "family", or "school". The other is whole signs: each sign stands for a word or idea, like "eat", "happy", or "help". 48. A smile shows joy, and a serious face shows importance or sadness.
Cultural differences make sign languages different around the world. For example, American Sign Language (ASL) is not the same as British Sign Language (BSL). 49.
Sign language is not only a tool for communication. 50. Deaf people have the right to learn, work, and make friends, just like everyone else. When we learn sign language, we show that we care about them and want to include them. It helps build a world where no one is left out because of hearing loss.

A. It does not use sound or writing.
B. It is also a symbol of equality and respect.
C. There are two key parts in sign language.
D. But all sign languages help deaf people communicate freely.
E. Facial expressions are also very important.

46. A 47. C 48. E 49. D 50. B

【分析】
本题为英语七选五题型，需结合上下文语境、逻辑关系及指代内容选择匹配选项。解题思路：1. 46空后有转折词“Instead”，说明前文需体现与“使用声音或书写”相反的内容，对应选项A；2. 47空后提到“One is... The other is...”，说明前文需引出“两个关键部分”，对应选项C；3. 48空后围绕面部表情的作用展开，需引出面部表情的重要性，对应选项E；4. 49空前说手语存在差异，转折后需说明共性，对应选项D；5. 50空前说手语不仅是交流工具，后文讲平等尊重，需承接其象征意义，对应选项B。
【解析】
1. 46空：后文“Instead”表转折，说明手语不使用声音或书写，故选A。
2. 47空：后文明确提到“One is... The other is...”，此处需总述手语有两个关键部分，故选C。
3. 48空：后文举例说明面部表情的作用，此处需引出面部表情的重要性，故选E。
4. 49空：前文说不同国家手语有差异，转折后说明所有手语的共性，即帮助聋人自由交流，故选D。
5. 50空：前文说手语不仅是交流工具，此处需说明其象征意义，即平等和尊重的象征，故选B。
【答案】
46. A 47. C 48. E 49. D 50. B
【知识点】
英语七选五、语篇逻辑衔接
【点评】
本题考查英语阅读理解中的七选五题型，重点考查上下文语境的逻辑关系，需结合转折、举例等线索解题，是常见的英语阅读题型。
【难度系数】
0.5