Question

【题目】 Asking for directions is the first thing we need to do when we get to a different country. Knowing how to ask for help can make our life much easier! Here are some tips for you.

Use greetings and polite expressions: Starting the conversation with a friendly greeting is a must. If you want to get a great answer, begin by saying “hello” first. And finish with a “thank you” and “have a nice day”.

Examples: Excuse me, could you help me?/ Hello! May I ask for some help? / I need to get to the CN tower.

Build your vocabulary: You should know the basic vocabulary that can be used when getting directions. Try to remember places like High Park, Queen Street, and words like traffic lights, bank, block, etc.

Examples: It’s about two blocks away from here. /Go along the street until you reach the traffic lights.

Learn the most commonly used prepositions and adverbs: Some important prepositions to remember are between, next to, and straight ahead. And the adverbs nears, nearer, and nearest are very useful when you need to find somewhere fast.

Examples: The zoo is straight ahead. / It’s between a bank and a post office.

Try to know some important landmarks: Every city in the world has its own landmarks. You can cut down on search time if you know what the important landmarks are.

Examples: It is next to the CN Tower! Go past the Aquarium and then turn left.

【1】Who may be most interested in the reading?

A.Lisa from France, who is learning Chinese culture.

B.Mr. Green from Britain, who is teaching English.

C.Yuan Hai from China, who is taking a trip in England.

D.Miss Smith from America, who is having a meeting in New York.

【2】________ is the most important when you ask for directions.

A.Knowing where you areB.Asking the right person

C.Making yourself understoodD.Greeting the person politely

【3】Using the word “nearest” can help you ____________.

A.miss wrong placesB.find the place quickly

C.find a better placeD.learn about more places

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】D

【3】B

【解析】

本文详细介绍了如何在陌生的地方礼貌并高效的问路技巧。

【1】推理判断题。由文章第一段第一句“Asking for directions is the first thing we need to do when we get to a different country.”可知人在陌生的地方需要问路，所以我们推测在陌生地方的人会对这篇文章感兴趣，A、B、C 、D四个选项中只有C选项中的袁海是离开了中国到英国旅游，来到了陌生地方，故选C。

【2】细节理解题。由文章第二段第一句“Starting the conversation with a friendly greeting is a must.”可知问路时的礼貌是必须的，所以问路时要礼貌的先和人打招呼是最重要的，故选D。

【3】细节理解题。由文章第六段“Some important prepositions to remember are between... and nearest are very useful when you need to find somewhere fast.”可知使用“nearest 最近的”等方位词可以帮助快速地找到地方，故选B。