题目内容
13.Britons may like to complain a lot,but they rarely do so in the moment,explains BBC writer Ruth Margolis.They would rather grumble(发牢骚)afterward.This is because Britons hate to put someone out and cause a scene:Margolis writes:"For instance,I'm much more comfortable just leaving that piece of raw chicken on my plate instead of complaining to restaurant staff.But beware:if this kind of thing happens when you're dining with an American,they will most likely speak up on your behalf and not understand why you find this ashamed."In a BBC blog post comparing cultural differences between the UK and the US,Margolis mentions a few other things that Americans like to do that are offensive to Britons.
●Not making introductions
Margolis says most Britons dislike this approach because"talking to strangers without being introduced gives them a stomachache".Americans rarely introduce a new friend to their friends at parties.Strangers are supposed to introduce themselves.
●"Quite"good
Using"quite''to mean"very"happens a lot in the US.But if you are invited to a dinner party in Britain,don't describe the meal as"quite good"if you want to express high praise.To Britons'ears,"quite"detracts from the"good":the meal was OK but could have been better.
●Money Talk
Americans can talk about money subjects for hours without feeling uncomfortable.For Britons,says Margolis:"talking about how much we make is unthinkable-even 1ess so than discussing our feelings".
●Over-politeness
"It's not that I want shop assistants to be actively rude.But neither do I want to expend energy responding to someone who's been paid to ask:‘How are you today?'''says Margolis.In the US,it is not unusual to be greeted by a perfect stranger as"honey"or"sweetie".But Margolis says Britons find put-on friendliness,especially in stores,deeply irritating(使人生气的).
24.Margolis's dining experience in Paragraph 1shows thatC.
A.Britons are particular about foods
B.Britons are not good at complaining
C.Americans usually complain directly
D.Americans complain more than Britons
25.Which of the following might Margolis agree with?B
A.Britons enjoy talking about their feelings.
B.Americans introduce themselves at parties.
C.Americans dislike talking to strangers at parties.
D.Britons feel happy if treated like close friends.
26.The underlined phrase"detracts from"in the text probably means"C".
A.differs greatly from
B.increases the quality of
C.reduces the strength of
D.draws attention away from
27.What does the text mainly talk about?D
A.How to get on well with westerners.
B.How to start conversations with Britons.
C.Ruth Margolis's tips on public behavior.
D.Some American habits that annoy Britons.
分析 本文是一篇说明文.BBC记者Ruth Margolis通过列举一些令美国人讨厌的美国人的行为,说明了英美文化之间的差异.
解答 CBCD
24 C 推理判断题.根据第一段最后一句But beware:if this kind of thing happens when you're dining with an American,they will most likely speak up on your behalf and not understand why you find this ashamed."可知,如果英国人和美国人一起吃饭,对饭菜不满意,英国人当时不会抱怨,但美国人会替英国人说出来,并且不明白英国人为何会对此感到难为情.
25 B 细节理解题.根据第三段最后两句:Americans rarely introduce a new friend to their friends at parties.Strangers are supposed to introduce themselves.可知派对上美国人很少会把新朋友介绍给朋友们.陌生人需要自我介绍.而英国人不喜欢谈论自己的感受.根据最后一段可知,英国人不喜欢别人待自己过于亲密.
26 C 词义猜测.根据第四段最后一句To Britons'ears,"quite"detracts from the"good":the meal was OK but could have been better.可知,对于英国人而言,quite good这种说法暗含着:饭菜本来可能更好些的含义.这样反而降低的称赞的程度.
27 D 主旨大意题.通读全文可知,本文主要列举了一些令英国人讨厌的美国人的行为,说明了英美文化之间的差异.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
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