五、阅读理解。
Learning to be polite in a new language isn't easy. Every language has special ways to show respect. And knowing how to use these rules can make a big difference.
One simple way to make your English sound more polite is by using modal verbs. You may already know modal verbs like "could", "would", "might" and "shall". These verbs can be used to talk about abilities or possibilities but they also help make your English sound softer and more polite, especially when asking questions.
For example, saying "Do you want to have dinner with me?" sounds direct. But if you say "Would you like to have dinner with me?", it sounds much nicer.
Modal verbs also work well when you need to ask someone to do something for you. For example, "Could you open the window, please?" is much more polite than just saying "Open the window, please."
Another way to sound polite in English is by using the passive voice. This helps when you don't want to directly point out someone's mistakes. For example, saying "The computer wasn't turned off." sounds nicer than saying "Bob forgot to turn off the computer."
Using the past tense can also help you sound polite. For example, when you check into a hotel, the staff might say, "Did you need any help with your luggage?" Even though the past tense talks about things that happened before, it's a polite way to offer help.
()21. Why is it not easy to learn to be polite in a new language?
A. Because there are too many words to remember.
B. Because people are not patient enough.
C. Because every language has its own special ways to show respect.
()22. How many ways to make English sound more polite are mentioned in the text?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
()23. How does the writer support his or her idea in Paragraph 4?
A. By asking questions.
B. By listing numbers.
C. By giving examples.
()24. If we want to say that someone didn't clean the classroom, which sentence is more polite?
A. You didn't clean the classroom.
B. The classroom wasn't cleaned.
C. Why didn't you clean the classroom?
()25. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To introduce different English grammar structures.
B. To teach how to use modal verbs correctly.
C. To show ways to make English sound more polite.

六、语法填空。
Have you ever had the idea to go abroad? To know how 26. (ask) for help politely is important when you visit a foreign country. For example, "Where is the bookstore?" and "Could you please tell me where the bookstore is?" are similar requests for 27. (direct) to a place. Both are correct English, 28. the first one is a very direct question and sounds less polite. It is not enough to just ask a question 29. (correct). We also need to learn how to be polite when we ask for help.
Good speakers change 30.  way they speak in different situations. Their expressions depend on 31. (who) they are speaking to or how well they know each other.
Polite questions are usually longer than 32. (polite) questions. Polite questions use expressions such 33. "Could you please ...?" or "May I ask ...?" It sounds more polite. Sometimes we even need to spend time 34. (lead) into a request.
Speaking politely seems 35. (difficult) than speaking directly. However, it is important to learn how to use the right language in different situations. You should learn it well to communicate better with others.