题目内容
“How's your mother today?”“________”
- A.Why do you say so?
- B.Do you think she's ill?
- C.Do you mean she's ill?
- D.She's much better.
Americans usually make allowance(宽容) for non-native-speakers who have some trouble understanding English. But they become annoyed when a person pretends to understand but doesn’t really and then creates problems because of misunderstanding what is said. No one wants soap when he asks for soup. So if you don’t understand what is said to you, admit it and politely ask the person to repeat or explain.
Second, it is quite rude to talk with a friend in your native language and leave your American friends standing there feeling stupid because they can’t understand the conversation. The Americans may also feel that you are talking about them or saying something you don’t want them to hear. If you must turn to your native language to explain something to a non-English-speaking friend, at least translate for your American friends so they don’t feel left out.
Learn just a few more polite English expressions, and you’ll be ready to face the world of Americans with confidence. The polite answer to a compliment(赞扬) about your looks or your works is “Thank you.” (A smile and a nod is not enough.) The response to “Thank you.” is, of course, “You’re welcome,” if someone asks “How are you?” don’t give your medical history. Just say “Fine, thanks. How are you?” Finally, what should you say when someone sneezes(打喷嚏)? It may not seem logical, but the correct response is “God bless you.” That’s about all there is to it. Now that you’ve learned this general knowledge of manners, in the U. S. A., you’ve ready to be polite in English. Let’s hope your American friends will be just as polite.
【小题1】In the first paragraph, the underlined word “annoyed” means .
A.rather angry | B.very impolite | C.quite unfriendly | D.fairly pleased |
A. the importance of good manners B. the general knowledge of English
C. the skill in daily conversations D. the good manners in communication
【小题3】 When you talk with someone in your native language, your American friend may feel .
A.he should learn the language | B.you try to keep some secrets from him |
C.you are angry with him | D.he becomes a fool |
When I was a baby, I entertained you and made you laugh.Whenever I was “bad”, you'd shake your finger at me and ask, “How could you?”--but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
My housetraining was a long process, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. We went for long walks, runs in the park and car rides. We stopped for ice cream. I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate.Eventually, you fell in love.She, now your wife, is not a dog person, but I still welcomed her into our home.I was happy because you were happy.Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement, I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too.
Your wife was afraid I would bite them.But nevertheless, as they began to grow, I became their friend.Now, you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets.You've made the right decision for your “family”, but there was a time when I was your only family.
I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound.It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness.You filled out the paperwork and said, “I know you will find a good home for her”.They shrugged and gave you a pained look.The children were in tears as they waved me goodbye.And “How could you?” were the only three words that swept over my mind.
Is it better to live with hope or without hope? At first, whenever anyone passed my pen (围栏), I rushed to the front, hoping it was you, that you had changed your mind and that this was all a bad dream.
My beloved master, I will think of you and wait for you forever.I hope you receive more faithfulness from your family than you showed to me.
【小题1】Who tells this story?
A.A dog. | B.A child. | C.A dog's owner. | D.A dog trainer. |
A.He had a newborn baby. | B.His wife did not like the dog. |
C.He was moving into a new building. | D.He thought the dog too troublesome. |
A.It hoped to be adopted by another family | B.It continued to love its former owner. |
C.It did not trust humans any more. | D.It was excited about the pound. |
A.Be ready for changes. | B.Never expect too much. |
C.Never complain about your life. | D.Be faithful to those who love you |
Everyone needs recognition(赏识) for his achievements,but few people make the need known quite as clearly as the little boy who said to his father,“Let’s play darts(飞镖).I’ll throw and you should say ‘Wonderful!’”
Fran Tarkenton,former Minnesota Vikings quarterback,once called a play that required him to block onrushing tacklers.
FEL quarterbacks almost never block.They’re usually vastly outweighed by defenders,so blocking exposes them to the risk of severe injury.
But the team was behind,and a surprising play was needed.Tarkenton went into block,and the runner scored a touchdown.The Vikings won the game.
Watching the game films with the team the next day,Tarkenton expected a big pat on the back for what he’d done. It never came.
After the meeting,Tarkenton approached coach Bud Grant and asked,“You saw my block,didn’t you,Coach?How come you didn’t say anything about it?”
Grant replied,“Sure,I saw the block.It was great,but you’re always working hard out there,Fran.I figured I didn’t have to tell you.”
“Well,”Tarkenton replied,“if you ever want me to block again,you do!”
【小题1】What does the author intend to tell us in the passage?
A.Praise can have people take risky actions. |
B.Encouragement can make people achieve greater progress. |
C.No recognition,no progress. |
D.People will be discouraged without praise. |
A.show the importance of encouragement |
B.show father’s deep love to the son |
C.show the boy was complete understanding of his father |
D.prove the boy was cleverer than the coach |
A.Quick,brave,exciting. | B.Brave,risky,successful. |
C.Brave,successful,kind. | D.Fast,clever,strong. |
A.Recognition. | B.Pride. | C.Cheers. | D.Reward. |
A.Fran Tarkenton was angry with the coach |
B.the coach learned a lesson from Fran Tarkenton |
C.Fran Tarkenton might not take a risk in blocking again |
D.the coach will highly praise Fran Tarkenton next time he blocks |