Could You Please...
When you visit a foreign country, it is important to know 1.___________________ ___________ (如何礼貌地寻求帮助). For example, you may ask “Where are the restrooms ” or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are ” These are similar requests for directions. Both are correct, but the first one sounds less polite. 3.___________________ (那是因为) it is a 4.______________________________ (非常直接的问题). It is not enough to just ask a question correctly. We also need to learn 5.____________________(如何有礼貌) when we ask for help.
Good speakers change the way they speak 6._____________________________ (在不同的情况下). The expressions they use might depend on whom they are speaking to or how well they know each other. It is all right to ask your classmates direct questions because you know them well. However, if you say to your teacher, “When is the school trip ”, this might sound impolite. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr. West. Do you know when the school trip is ”, this will 7.________________ ______________(听起来礼貌得多).
Usually polite questions are longer. They include expressions such as “Could you please.. ” or “May I ask . ” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you please tell me your e-mail address ” than “Peter, tell me your e-mail address.” Sometimes we even need to spend time 8._____________________________(引入一个请求). For example, we might first say to a stranger, “Excuse me, 9.__________________ ____________(我想知道您是否能帮我) ” or “11.__________________________ ______________ (很抱歉打扰您), but ..” before asking for help.
It might seem more difficult to speak politely than directly. However, 12.________________________________________________________________ (使用恰当的语言是很重要的) in different situations. This will help you communicate better with other people.
Why is it important to know how to ask for help politely when visiting a foreign country
A. To sound more educated.
B. To get better service.
C. To communicate better with others.
2. According to the passage, which of the following is a polite way to ask for directions
A. “Where are the restrooms ”
B. “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are ”
C. “Tell me where the restrooms are.”
3. Why do good speakers change the way they speak in different situations
A. To show off their language skills.
B. To make their speech more interesting.
C. To depend on whom they are speaking to or how well they know each other.Keys:
how to ask for help; 2. politely; 3. That is because;
very direct question; 5. how to be polite; 6. in different situations;
sound much more polite; 8. leading into a request; 9. I wonder if;
you can help me; 11. I'm sorry to trouble you; 12. it is important;
to learn how to use the right; 14. language
答案：
C
B
C您能…… 吗？
当你参观外国时，知道如何礼貌地寻求帮助是很重要的。例如，你可能会问 “洗手间在哪里？” 或者 “您能告诉我洗手间在哪里吗？” 这些都是类似的问路请求。两者都是正确的，但第一个听起来不太礼貌。那是因为它是一个非常直接的问题。仅仅正确地提问是不够的。当我们寻求帮助时，我们还需要学习如何有礼貌。
优秀的说话者会在不同的情境下改变他们的说话方式。他们使用的表达方式可能取决于他们正在与谁交谈或者他们彼此了解的程度。向你的同学直接提问是可以的，因为你很了解他们。然而，如果你对你的老师说：“学校旅行是什么时候？”，这可能听起来不礼貌。但是如果你说：“打扰一下，韦斯特老师。您知道学校旅行是什么时候吗？”，这听起来就会礼貌得多。
通常礼貌的问题会更长一些。它们包括诸如 “您能…… 吗？” 或 “我可以问…… 吗？” 这样的表达。说 “彼得，您能告诉我您的电子邮件地址吗？” 比 “彼得，告诉我你的电子邮件地址。” 听起来更有礼貌。有时我们甚至需要花时间引入一个请求。例如，在寻求帮助之前，我们可能会先对陌生人说：“打扰一下，我想知道您是否能帮我” 或者 “很抱歉打扰您，但是……”。
礼貌地说话似乎比直接说话更难。然而，学会在不同的情境下使用恰当的语言是很重要的。这将帮助你更好地与他人交流。He Wei: This is Fun Times Park, 1.______________________________(最大的游乐园) in our city!
Alice: 2.___________________(我很兴奋) to try the rides!
He Wei: What should we 3._________________(以…开始) There's Space World, Water World, Animal World...
Alice: Before we decide, could you first tell me 4.____________________________(洗手间在哪)
He Wei: Pardon Restroom You want to rest But 5.____________________________(我们甚至还没开始)!
Alice: Oh no, I don't mean that. I mean..you know, a washroom or bathroom.
He Wei: Hmm...so you mean...the toilet
Alice: Yes! Sorry, maybe people in China don't often use the word “restroom” when they 6.___________________(说英语).
He Wei: That's right. In China, we normally say “toilet” or “washroom” in English. Anyway, they're 7.___________________(在那里).
Alice: OK. I'll be quick!
He Wei: No problem. 8.____________________________(你不需要着急)!Keys:
the biggest amusement park; 2. I'm excited; 3. start with;
where the restrooms are; 5. we haven't even started yet;
6. speak English; 7. over there; 8. You don't need to rush何伟：这是欢乐时光公园，我们城市最大的游乐园！
爱丽丝：我很兴奋能尝试这些游乐设施！
何伟：我们从什么开始玩呢？有太空世界、水世界、动物世界……
爱丽丝：在我们做决定之前，你能先告诉我洗手间在哪里吗？
何伟：什么？洗手间？你想休息？但我们甚至还没开始玩呢！
爱丽丝：哦，不，我不是那个意思。我是说……你知道的，盥洗室或浴室。
何伟：嗯……所以你的意思是……厕所？
爱丽丝：是的！抱歉，也许中国人在说英语时不常使用“restroom”这个词。
何伟：没错。在中国，我们通常用“toilet”或“washroom”来表示英语中的洗手间。不管怎样，它们在那边。
爱丽丝：好的。我会很快的！
何伟：没问题。你不需要着急！Fun Times Park —Always a Fun Time!
[Alice and He Wei are in Space World.]
Alice: I wonder 1.______________________________(我们接下来应该去哪).
He Wei: 2._______________(…怎么样？) that new ride over there
Alice: Well...it looks scary.
He Wei: Come on! 3.______________________________(我保证它会很刺激)! If you're scared, just shout or 4.________________________(抓住我的手).
[After the ride ...]
Alice: You were right! That was fun! I was scared at first, but 5.____________________ (大喊确实有帮助).
He Wei: See, that wasn't so bad, right You never know until you try something.
Alice: Yes, I'm so glad I tried it!
He Wei: Do you want to go to Water World now
Alice: Sure, but 6._____________________________(我饿了). Do you know where we can get some good food quickly
He Wei: Of course! I suggest Water City Restaurant in Water World. 7._____________________ ___________________ (它提供美味的食物).
Alice: Great! Let's go!
[On their way to Water City Restaurant,Alice and He Wei pass by Uncle Bobs.]
Alice: Look! This restaurant looks interesting. The sign says a rock band plays here every evening.
He Wei: Why don't we come back here for dinner later Let's ask 10._______________________ _________________(乐队什么时候开始演奏) .
[Alice and He Wei walk up to a staff person at the door.]
He Wei: Excuse me, could you tell us when the band starts playing this evening
Staff: Eight o'clock. The restaurant is always busy 12.____________________(在那个时候), so 13.______________________________(早点来) to get a table.
He Wei: OK. Thank you!
一、单项选择题
Alice was at first worried about trying the new ride because she thought it was _____.
A. exciting
B. not scary
C. scary
二、简答题
1. Where does He Wei suggest they get some good food quickly
2.What does the sign at Uncle Bob's restaurant say
三、判断题
1.Alice and He Wei are in Water World at the beginning of the conversation.（ ）
2.Shouting helped Alice feel less scared on the ride.（ ）
3.The staff person at Uncle Bob's says the band starts playing at nine o'clock.（ ）Keys:
where we should go next; 2. How about; 3. I promise it'll be exciting;
hold; 5. my hand; 6. shouting did help; 7. I'm getting hungry;
It serves; 9. delicious food; 10. what time the; 11. band starts playing; 12. at that time; e a little; 14. earlier
一、选择题
答案：C
二、简答题
1. Water City Restaurant in Water World.
2. A rock band plays here every evening.
三、判断题
Alice and He Wei are in Water World at the beginning of the conversation.（×）
Shouting helped Alice feel less scared on the ride.（√）
The staff person at Uncle Bob's says the band starts playing at nine o'clock.（×）欢乐时光公园 —— 总是充满欢乐！
[爱丽丝和何伟在太空世界。]
爱丽丝：我想知道我们接下来应该去哪里。
何伟：那边那个新的游乐设施怎么样？
爱丽丝：嗯…… 它看起来很吓人。
何伟：来吧！我保证它会很刺激！如果你害怕，就大声喊叫或握住我的手。
[游玩结束后……]
爱丽丝：你说得对！那很有趣！一开始我很害怕，但大喊确实有帮助。
何伟：看，没那么糟糕，对吧？你只有尝试了才知道。
爱丽丝：是的，我很高兴我尝试了！
何伟：你现在想去水世界吗？
爱丽丝：当然，但我饿了。你知道我们在哪里可以快速吃到一些好吃的食物吗？
何伟：当然！我建议去水世界的水城餐厅。它提供美味的食物。
爱丽丝：太好了！我们走吧！
[在去水城餐厅的路上，爱丽丝和何伟路过鲍勃叔叔餐厅。]
爱丽丝：看！这家餐厅看起来很有趣。牌子上写着每天晚上这里都有一支摇滚乐队演奏。
何伟：我们为什么不晚点再来这里吃晚餐呢？让我们问问乐队什么时候开始演奏。
[爱丽丝和何伟走向门口的一位工作人员。]
何伟：打扰一下，你能告诉我们今晚乐队什么时候开始演奏吗？
工作人员：八点钟。那个时候餐厅总是很忙，所以早点来占个桌子。
何伟：好的。谢谢！
