题目内容
— Sorry, Ann. I’m afraid that I can’t go to the magic show by David Copperfield with you.
—____. Who knows when he will be back here next time?
A. It doesn’t matter B. Do as you like
C. What a shame D. Take it easy
C
There is one word that is on the lips of Americans , day and night , “Sorry”.
One time as I was walking on the street , a young man ran by hurriedly , brushing against my handbag . Even as he continued on his way , he turned back and said “sorry” to me . Even in a rush , he didn’t forget to apologize .
One day , after I bought some apples , the salesman was giving me the change , but I wasn’t ready for it , and a coin dropped on the ground, “I’m sorry ,” he said while bending down to pick it up . I was puzzled —why would he apologize when it was my fault ?
Another time , I stepped on a man’s foot in an escalator . At the same time , we both said “sorry” . I thought it interesting : was it really necessary for him apologize ?
Later on , an American friend explained to me that according to the American ideas, the escalator is public place which everyone should be able to stand in . After someone occupies a position in the escalator , making it difficult for someone else to find a place to stand in , isn’t it necessary to express an apology ?
During my stay in America , I gradually realized that when friction (摩擦) occurs in daily life , Americans don’t care much about who is responsible . If someone is troubled , a “sorry” is always necessary . Even if the other person is hurt , the “sorry” would cool tempers . Perhaps this is why I never saw anyone quarreling on the buses , subways or streets in America .
【小题1】When I was walking in the street , ____ .
A.a young man wanted to rob me of my bag |
B.a young man ran by and wanted to brush my bag |
C.a young man said sorry to me for touching my bag |
D.a young man came hurriedly to help me with my bag |
A.I purposely didn’t want to accept it from the salesman |
B.the salesman purposely didn’t want to pass it to me |
C.I was slower to accept it than the salesman to give it to me |
D.the salesman was slower to give it to me than I could accept it |
A.the escalator is a public place |
B.the man was very afraid of me |
C.the “sorry” said to me was for everyone |
D.there wasn’t enough room to get my feet in |
A.angry with | B.disappointed with | C.interested in | D.approving of |
If you want to teach your children how to say sorry, you must be good at saying it yourself, especially to your own children. But how you say it can be quite tricky.
If you say to your children “I’m sorry I got angry with you, but …” what follows that “but” can make the apology ineffective: ” I had a bad day” or “your noise was giving me a headache ” leaves the person who has been injured feeling that he should be apologizing for his bad behavior.
Another method by which people appear to apologize without actually doing so is to say “I’m sorry you’re upset”; this suggests that you are somehow at fault for allowing yourself to get upset by what the other person has done.
These pseudo(虚假的)-apologies are used by people who believe saying sorry shows weakness, Parents who wish to teach their children to apologize should see it as a sign of strength, and therefore not turn to these pseudo-apologies.
But even when presented with examples of true regret, children still need help to become aware of the difficulties of saying sorry. A three-year-old might need help in understanding that other children feel pain just as he does, and that hitting a playmate over the head with a heavy toy requires an apology. A six-year-old might need reminding that spoiling(糟蹋) other children’s expectations can require an apology. A 12-year-old might need to be shown that taking away the biscuit tin without asking permission is acceptable, but that borrowing a parent’s clothes without permission is not.
【小题1】If a mother adds “but” to an apology,________.
A.the child may find the apology easier to accept |
B.the child may feel that he should apologize to her mother |
C.she does not realize that the child has been hurt |
D.she doesn’t feel that she should have apologized |
A.You have good reason to get upset |
B.I apologize for hurting your feelings |
C.I’m wrong for making you upset |
D.I’m aware you’re upset, but I’m not to blame |
A.their ages should be taken into consideration |
B.parents should be patient and tolerant |
C.parents need to set them a good example |
D.the difficulties involved should be ignored |
A.not necessary among family members |
B.a sign of social progress |
C.not as simple as it seems |
D.a matter calling for immediate attention |