Question

15．Saying"thank you"is probably the first thing most of us learn to do in a foreign language．After all，we're brought up to be kind and polite．
So，what exactly are you supposed to say when"thank you"is only the 20^th most popular way to express gratitude （感激）？According to a recent report，19 other ways of expressing gratitude finished ahead of"thank you"in a poll （投票） of 3，000 people．
Pollsters found almost half those asked preferred the more informal （非正式的）"cheers"，while others liked to use such expressions as"ta"，"great"and"nice one"．
So，just what is the right form of words to express your thanks？
Luckily，the answer is in the language itself．"Cheers"is considered an informal way to say thank you．For example，when going for a drink with friends，a smile and a"cheers"by way of thanks is not only acceptable to the situation，it is also culturally accurate．
"Ta"was the second-most popular expression of thanks，and is also commonly used in informal situations，along with phrases such as"nice one"，and"wonderful"．
Interestingly，one word that didn't make it into the top 20 was"thanks"．But"thanks"can be useful，as it is able to bridge the divide between"thank you"and the downright relaxed"cheers"．
Certain words can double as an expression of thanks as well as delight．For example，words like"awesome"，"brilliant"and"you star"can tell both your pleasure at someone's action，as well as serving to express your thanks．If you are on the receiving end of a"new"thank you，you can reply with a simple"no problem"，or"sure"．
Of course，a simple wave，nod or smile may be all right．For example，if a car driver slows down to let you cross the road，simply raising your hand is enough to show that you are thankful for the driver's consideration．
Sometimes，formality is necessary，and"thank you"is still the best choice in such situations．But students should not worry about when exactly to use certain expressions．
Many people in western countries are worried that good manners are in decline （衰退）．People are tired of seeing their acts of kindness and service pass without any feedback．So don't think that your"thank you"was useless or too formal．The chances are，if you said"thank you"，you made someone's day．
48．We can tell from the result of the poll thatB．
A．people are worrying about politeness nowadays
B．there are many kinds of expressions of gratitude
C．"thank you"is the most popular expression of gratitude
D．there are more formal expressions of gratitude than informal ones
49．What does the underlined word"accurate" in Paragraph 5 mean？A
A．Clear and exact．
B．Simple but strange．
C．Short and informal．
D．Informal but popular．
50．Which of the following can express gratitude as well as pleasure？D
A．Sure．
B．No problem．
C．Ta．
D．You star．
51．In the last paragraph the writer encourages people toB．
A．help others behave well
B．show their gratitude to others
C．continue their language learning
D．stop worrying about social activities．

Answer 1

分析 文章大意：
说"谢谢"可能是我们大多数人学习用外语做的第一件事情．紧接着，这给我们带来善良和礼貌．
所以，当"感谢"只是第20个最受欢迎的表达感谢的方式时，你应该怎么说？根据最近的一个有3000人参加的一份报告中，19个其他表达感激的方式在一个民意调查中领先"谢谢"．
Pollsters发现几乎一半的人喜欢更加非正式的道谢用语，而其他人喜欢使用"ta"，"不错"和"太棒了"这样的表达．
那么，什么是正确的形式的话来表达你的感谢呢？
幸运的是，答案是在语言本身．"干杯"被认为是一个非正式的方式来说谢谢你．例如，当与朋友喝酒，通过微笑和"干杯"来表达感谢，不仅是可接受的情况，也在文化上是准确的．
"Ta"是第二最受欢迎的感谢表达，也常用于非正式的情况，以及诸如"太好了"和"精彩"等短语．
有趣的是，没有进入前20名的一个词是"谢谢"．但"感谢"可以是有用的，因为它能够弥合"谢谢"和彻底放松的"干杯"之间的鸿沟．
某些词语可以使感谢和欢欣的表达加倍．例如，像"真棒"，"辉煌"和"你的明星"这样的词语可以告诉你对某人的行为的快乐，以及表达你的谢意．如果你接收到一个"新"的谢谢，你可以用一个简单的"没有问题"或"肯定"回复．
当然，一个简单的挥手，点头或微笑也是可行的．例如，如果一个汽车司机慢下来让你过马路，只是提高你的手就足以表明你感谢司机之情．
有时，形式是必要的，"谢谢"仍然是这种情况下的最佳选择．但学生不应担心什么时候使用这些固定的表达．
西方国家的许多人担心，有礼貌的行为正在衰退．人们厌倦了看到他们的善良和服务的行为没有任何反馈．不要以为你的"谢谢"是无用的或太正式．幸运的是，如果你说"谢谢你"，你就拥有了某人的一天．

解答 48．B，推理判断题．文中提到"According to a recent report，19 other ways of expressing gratitude finished ahead of"thank you"in a poll （投票） of 3，000 people．"在一个有3000人参加的一份报告中，19个其他表达感激的方式在一个民意调查中领先"谢谢"，所以现在表示感激的用语很多．选择B．
49．A，词义猜测题，文中提到"is not only acceptable to the situation，it is also culturally accurate"，由我们日常生活可知，喝酒时说"干杯/cheers"比说"谢谢"要方面，正常的多，这是由于我们的文化习惯影响的，衍生出来的一种更加方便、简洁的招呼用语，所以选择A．
50．D，推理判断题．文中提到"words like"awesome"，"brilliant"and"you star"can tell both your pleasure at someone's action，as well as serving to express your thanks"，其中包括三个词，棒极了，好极了和you star，所以选择D
51．B，推理判断题．文中说"The chances are，if you said"thank you"，you made someone's day"表明有时候说谢谢可能得不到回应，但总能让自己感到不一样，所以选择B．

点评 本文是一篇记叙文，讲关于谢谢的扩展内容．做题时要在理解好文意的基础上，与题目有机的结合，从文章中找到相关细节性的句子与选项细细比对，进行选择或推理判断，选出符合文章内容的正确选项．做题注意灵活，有时可采用排除法或直选法确定出最终答案．