Question

Every day we meet people in a number of business and social situations. And the way we meet and greet them creates an impression. It’s important to do so in a proper way, no matter whether you are introducing yourself to someone, or introducing two people. To keep you aware of this, we have gathered tips on how to make a proper introduction.

◎Always stand when making an introduction.

When you are seated and someone comes up to greet you, make the effort to stand up. By doing this, you show respect for yourself and for the other person.

◎Always keep eye contact while making an introduction.

Many people are not aware of the value of this simple action. When you make eye contact, you are giving a confident image.

◎Always introduce a person of lesser authority to one of greater authority. The most important thing to remember is to say the most important person’s name first.

For example, when introducing your supervisor to a job candidate (求职应征者), you would give your supervisor’s name first. “Bob Jones, may I introduce Susan Lee, who has just graduated from ABC University?”

◎In a situation where rank is unimportant, an introduction is based on sex and age. A man is presented to a woman and a younger woman to an older woman.

What if you find yourself in a situation where you have forgotten the other person’s name? Start with a handshake and reintroduce (再介绍) yourself. When doing this, you will usually cause the other person to do the same.

However, if the other person does not take your suggestion, it is OK simply to apologize and let the person know that you cannot remember her or his name. This is not the ideal situation, of course, but it does happen to all of us. The other person should be forgiving.

The article gives you advice on ________.

A.how to make a self-introduction

B.how to make a proper introduction

C.how to leave a good impression on people

D.how to greet people in social situations

According to the passage, people will think you are ________ if you don’t make eye contact with them.

A. not honest       B. not confident        C. shy        D. unfriendly

What should you do when you introduce a new worker to your boss?

A.You should not give your boss’ name.

B.You should give the new worker’s name first.

C.You needn’t give your boss’ name

D.You should give your boss’ name first

If you forget the other person’s name, you’d better _______.

A.ask him/her directly

B.apologize first and then ask him/her

C.shake hands with the person and reintroduce yourself

D.consider his age first

Answer 1

【小题1】B

【小题2】B

【小题3】D

【小题4】C

解析:

【小题1】本题考查归纳主旨大意的能力。本文是社交礼仪方面的应用文。第一段是本文内容的一个总括，然后再分别介绍人们在不同场合的礼仪。其他选项都是文章的细节而不是主题。

【小题2】本题考查理解文章细节的能力。从第二个◎中“When you make eye contact, you are giving a confident image.”可知跟对方目光接触会让对方认为你自信。其他选项都没有准确捕捉文章的关键信息。

【小题3】

本题考查根据文章有关细节进行推理判断的能力。从第三个◎中“For example,          when introducing your supervisor to a job candidate(求职应征者), you would give your   supervisor’s name first.”可以说明，你在向一个地位重要的人物介绍一个地位不太重要的人物时，应先说地位重要者的名字。

【小题4】本题考查理解文章细节的能力。由文章倒数第二段“What if you find yourself in a situation where you have forgotten the other person’s name? Start with a handshake and reintroduce (再介绍) yourself.”可知,当你忘记了对方的名字时，你应首先与对方握手，然后再一次做自我介绍。其他选项都没有准确表达这一信息。