Question

Manners are important in England. Here is some a 1. if you are going to England.

British people usually say “hello” or “nice to meet you”. When you are first i 2. to someone, shake their right hand with your own right hand. They only greet relatives or close friends w 3. a kiss. They like to start a conversation with subjects like the weather，holidays, music or books．They avoid (避免) talking about age, weight or money. It is considered i 4. to ask a lady her age.

British people think it is rude to push in before o 5. . They always wait patiently for their turn. They say “sorry” if they bump (撞) into you in the street. When they want you to move they say “excuse me”. They do not like to shout or laugh l 6. in public. Do open doors for other people. Men and women both hold the door open for each other. It depends on (取决于) w 7. goes through the door first. They say “please” or “thank you” all the time.

When sitting at the table, do not start eating u 8. everyone is ready, and it is impolite to make too much noise while eating or drinking. Do not eat with your mouth o 9. or talk with food in your mouth. Also do not reach over someone’s plate for something. Before leaving, wait for everyone to f 10. .

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” When we are in a strange place，we should do as the local people do.

 

Answer 1

1.advice

2.introduced

3.with

4.impolite

5.others

6.loudly

7.who

8.until

9.open

10.finish

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文向大家介绍一些在英国应该注意的一些礼貌问题。包括初次见面、打招呼、谈论话题、排队、公共场合以及就餐时需要注意的一些事项。

1.句意：这是如果你去英国时的一些建议。结合首字母提示以及下面文章的介绍，在英国如火如何做才是礼貌的。可知答案为advice。

2.句意：如果你第一次被介绍给某人，要用你的右手去握对方的右手。结合句意和首字母提示，be introduced to“被介绍给某人”可知答案为introduced。

3.句意：他们只有对亲人或者亲近的朋友才亲吻。结合句意和首字母提示，故答案为with。

4.句意：问女士年龄是不礼貌的。结合句意和首字母提示，可知答案为impolite。

5.句意：英国人认为在其他人面前推搡时粗鲁的行为。结合句意和首字母提示，可知答案为others。

6.句意：他们不喜欢公众大喊或者大笑。结合句意和首字母提示，可知答案为loudly。

7.句意：这取决于谁先进入。结合句意和首字母提示，这是一个由who引导的宾语从句，可知答案为who。

8.句意：在餐桌就餐时，要等到大家都准备好了才可以开始吃。结合句意和首字母提示，可知答案为until。

9.句意：嘴里有食物的时候不要开口说话。结合句意和首字母提示，可知答案为open。

10.句意：要等到所有人都结束的时候再离开。结合句意和首字母提示，可知答案为finish。

考点：短文填空。