人教版九年级全册Unit10Youaresupposedtoshakehands.阅读训练（含答案）

Unit10 You are supposed to shake hands.阅读训练
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一、完形填空
British people are famous for apologizing (道歉) in almost every situation.
British people take pride in 1 on their polite manners towards one another in public. As a result, they often use the word “sorry”—even when they don’t really 2 it! Usually, if they want to ask a stranger for the time, they will 3 by saying “Sorry to trouble you.” If they’re five minutes late 4 an appointment (约会), they will generally greet the person by saying “Sorry I’m late!” If they’re 15 minutes late, they might want to be even more apologetic and say, “I’m 5 sorry I’m late!”
6 do British people use “sorry” so much Well, in the British culture, saying “sorry” is a way to be polite, 7 to people whom they don’t know very well. It’s also a very smart way to get what they want. In recent research, an actor got close to 8 strangers on a rainy day to ask if he could use their mobile phones. When he walked to one group of strangers and asked them without apologizing first, he was only 9 percent successful in 9 their phones. 10 , when he said “Sorry” or “Excuse me” to another group of strangers before asking, he was 47 percent successful.
1．A．themselves B．yourselves C．ourselves D．himself
2．A．prefer B．mean C．know D．imagine
3．A．stop B．leave C．finish D．start
4．A．before B．for C．of D．from
5．A．just B．only C．so D．ever
6．A．When B．Why C．How D．What
7．A．recently B．especially C．suddenly D．hardly
8．A．same B．strange C．smart D．different
9．A．buying B．keeping C．borrowing D．lending
10．A．Although B．Because C．So D．However
二、阅读理解
A
In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to go.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there.
11．What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in any time”
A．Visit him or her at any time.
B．Say no time to him or her seriously.
C．Visit him or her soon.
D．Telephone him or her before visiting.
12．What does the underlined word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese
A．请自便 B．请回复
C．请接受 D．请来访
13．What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go
A．Do not give him or her an answer.
B．Tell another friend to go instead of you.
C．Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason.
D．Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there.
14．Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain
A．Refuse the invitation without telling anyone.
B．Buy small presents when invited.
C．Write a thank you note after a visit.
D．Give a telephone call after a visit.
15．Where would you probably see this passage
A．In an invitation. B．In a guidebook.
C．On a poster. D．On a postcard.
B
A quieter sort of people
People say you know a group of tourists are American because you can hear them down the street. While “Americans are loud” is a stereotype, perhaps there is some truth in it. It must be a stereotype for a reason.
One complaint about Americans is that they are rude or arrogant, and this shows in the loud way that they talk. Americans are a contrast to British people who do things differently. There is something called the “British reserve” that runs throughout British culture.
It began over 100 years ago. When Britain entered the Victorian era (1837-1901), attitudes in the country changed. Customs became more formal, and society became strict in its morals.
Some of these changes affect culture today, especially British reserve. It helps to explain why people in the UK are obsessed with making polite queues. If you watch people waiting for a bus, you will notice the people automatically make a formal line, one after the other. Even if there is only one person waiting they will be right next to the stop – the first in the queue.
British reserve also carries the idea that it is better to hide emotion or feelings. This is also known as a “stiff upper lip”. It means that you are strong when faced with difficulty and don't let your emotions affect you.
But this can be a negative too. It can mean that you don't show emotion when you should. When Princess Diana died in 1992, Queen Elizabeth II was criticized for having a stiff upper lip, and not showing that she was sad.
To foreigners, British reserve is often rudeness. When they ask for directions in the street, they might get an abrupt reply. It might not be the friendliest way to be, but it's not supposed to offend.
In truth, the British could do with relaxing a little. Perhaps they could learn something from the Americans.
16．What is one complaint about Americans mentioned in the passage
A．They are too reserved.
B．They are obsessed with making polite queues.
C．They are often criticized for having a stiff upper lip.
D．They are seemed as rude or arrogant due to their loud way of talking.
17．According to the passage, what is a negative aspect of the “stiff upper lip” concept
A．It leads to being overly emotional in difficult situations.
B．It results in excessive politeness and formality.
C．It prevents people from showing emotion when necessary.
D．It causes people to criticize Queen Elizabeth II.
18．What is the author's opinion about the British reserve at the end of the passage
A．The British reserve is a positive aspect of British culture.
B．The British reserve is a negative trait that the British should change.
C．The British should maintain their reserve, but also learn from Americans.
D．The British reserve is unnecessary and causes misunderstandings.
19．What does the underlined word “negative” mean in Chinese
A．积极的 B．消极的 C．乐观的 D．兴奋的
20．What is the main idea of the passage
A．The cultural differences between Americans and British people, focusing on communication styles.
B．The negative impact of British reserve on emotional expression and societal behavior.
C．A comparison of stereotypes about Americans and the historical origins of British reserve.
D．The criticism of British reserve and the suggestion that the British could learn from Americans.
C
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Etiquette (礼仪) is different from country to country.
21 Chinese people are among the most hospitable (好客的) people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the treat that they would receive as guests.
When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you first. 22 Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely. At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. 23 On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors. Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl. 24
As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago, “ 25 ” Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition.
A．It is a great pleasure to meet friends from a far.
B．Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy.
C．China is a nation of etiquette.
D．The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home.
E．They always present more food than the guest can eat.
F．Chinese people are friendly and the most hospitable (好客的).
三、短文填空
Many people go to different countries in their lifetime. Maybe one day you will go abroad as an exchange student. There are different table 26 (manner) in different countries. If you go to a 27 (west) country, do you know how 28 (behave) at the dinner table Here are some basic table manners. They are worth remembering.
To start 29 , put the napkin on your lap. This protects your clothes from food in your mouth. It can also 30 (use) to clean your hands and mouth.
Hold the knife in 31 (you) right hand and the fork in your left hand. Cut the meat 32 fish into pieces as you eat.
Do not reach across 33 table or in front of another person. Ask someone to pass whatever you want.
Try to be relaxed when having dinner. Eating in 34 (silent) isn’t any fun. But if you want to talk, remember to do it when you aren’t 35 (eat).
Use a handkerchief (手帕) when you cough or blow your nose.
四、任务型阅读
UK vs US manners
Britons may like to complain a lot, but they rarely do so in the moment, explains BBC writer Ruth Margolis. They would rather grumble 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 lump 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 humiliating.”
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
Americans rarely remember to introduce a new friend to their friends at parties. Strangers are supposed to introduce themselves. But Margolis says most Britons dislike this approach because “talking to strangers without a facilitator gives them a stomachache”.
‘Quite’ good
Using “quite” to mean “very” happens a lot in the US. But if you are invited to a dinner party in a British household, 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 passable 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 - only less so than discussing our feelings”.
Over-politeness
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. “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.
36．When do Britons prefer to do if they want to complain something
37．How many examples does the writer tell us
38．Why do most Britons dislike the American approach of strangers introducing themselves at parties
39．What does the use of the word "quite" imply when describing a meal in a British household
40．What do Britons think of “honey” or “sweetie” in stores
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参考答案：
1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．C 6．B 7．B 8．D 9．C 10．D
11．D 12．B 13．C 14．A 15．B
16．D 17．C 18．C 19．B 20．C
21．C 22．B 23．E 24．D 25．A
26．manners 27．western 28．to behave 29．with 30．be used 31．your 32．or 33．the 34．silence 35．eating
36．They like to complain afterward instead of in the moment. 37．Four. 38．Because talking to strangers without a facilitator makes them uncomfortable. 39．In a British household, using "quite" to describe a meal means that the meal was passable but could have been better, and it detracts from the overall praise. 40．They feel very irritating.
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