题目
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Although the average person will say “thank you” nearly 5,000 times a year, one in three are more likely to throw in a “cheers” or “ta” where it’s needed, rather than risk sounding old fashioned.
One in 20 now say “nice one” instead, while younger generations are more likely to offer a “cool” than a “thank you”. “Merci”, “fab” and even “gracias” were also listed as common phrases to use, as was “much appreciated”.
One in twenty who took part in the survey of 2,000 people by the Food Network UK for Thank You Day, which is marked on November 24, 2011, said a formal “thank you” was now not often needed in everyday conversation. More than one in ten adults said they regularly wouldn’t say “thank you” if they were in a bad mood.
Most people declared that saying “thank you” was something drilled into them by their parents. A huge 70 percent of those questioned will say “thank you” to a person’s face without even meaning it, while a fifth avoid saying it when they know they should — on at least two occasions every day.
It seems our friends and family get the brunt (压力) of our bad manners with half admitting they’re not good at thanking those closest to them — many justifying (为……辩解) the lack of thanks because their family “already know I’m grateful”.
When spoken words won’t do, it falls to a nice text to do the job for most people. A thank you email is also popular, while a quarter turn to social networks to express gratitude. A quarter of British people say thank you with food, with 23 percent cooking a meal to show their appreciation to someone. Another 15 percent bake a cake. A third will still send a handwritten thank-you note — but 45 percent admit it’s been more than six months since they bothered to send one.
It follows that 85 percent of people will be annoyed at not getting the gratitude they feel they should receive.
小题1:Most of the people who took part in the survey say that they say “thank you” _____.
A.when they are in good mood | B.completely out of habit |
C.when they feel truly grateful | D.purely out of politeness |
A.abandoned | B.used | C.shared | D.grasped |
A.different ways of expressing gratitude are all fashionable |
B.people should avoid saying “thank you” nowadays |
C.a thank-you note is still appreciated by most people |
D.people in a bad mood never say “thank you” |
A.Most people express their gratitude to others by buying food for them. |
B.About fifty percent of people try not to say thank you when they should. |
C.Most people may feel natural when they fail to receive others’ gratitude. |
D.Many people think it unnecessary to say thanks to their family members. |
答案
小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:D
解析
试题分析:文章介绍了美国人现在表示感谢的方式在改变,人们会说“cheers”代替“thank you”或写感谢信,也有人认为没有必要向家人说谢谢。
小题1:推理题:从第四段的句子:Most people declared that saying thank you was something drilled into them by their parents. 可以推断出,大多数人说:Thank you是出于习惯。选B
小题2:猜词题:从后面的句子:replaced it with the less formal ‘cheers’, according to a survey.可知这里指的是放弃说“thank you”。选A
小题3:推理题:从倒数第三段的句子:When spoken words won’t do, it falls to a nice text to do the job for most people. A third will still send a handwritten thank-you note —可知大部分人还是喜欢用感谢信的。选C
小题4:推理题:从第五段的句子:many justifying (为…辩解) the lack of thanks because their family ‘already know I’m grateful’可知很多人认为没必要向家人表示感谢。选D
点评:文章介绍了美国人现在表示感谢的方式在改变,人们会说“cheers”代替“thank you”或写感谢信,也有人认为没有必要向家人说谢谢。这篇文章观点明确,通过举例更易于理解,推理题要求考生仔细阅读文本,耐心审题,结合题目到文章中找到关键的句子做出准确的判断。猜词题可以在前后文找出答案。
核心考点
试题【Millions of British people have ditched the traditional “thank you” and replaced】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
The first thing to do if you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile which can include your hobbies,hopes for the future,and so on.A photograph is optional,but many sites claim that a photograph increases the number of people who look at your profile. Many Internet dating sites will charge a one-time registration fee to use their services.
Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the world. You call even narrow the search down to your area by zip code.Another advantage is that you can communicate by email before you meet in person.Thousands of people have met,fallen in love,and married through Internet dating.It is an excellent way for shy people to meet.It is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with others,and an easy way to meet people who share your interests.
Just as in conventional dating and love,there are some pitfalls to be aware of in Internet dating.The person you have been talking to on the net may not be who they say they are. Be very aware that there are some people who misrepresent their appearance or private details,such as marital status,income,and so on,for their own reasons.It would not be the first time that someone has been taken in, and talk shows are full of cheating partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare time.Nevertheless,taking a few simple precautions should help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun.
小题1:The purpose of writing the passage is to _____.
A.persuade readers to go dating on the Internet |
B.inform us how to date on the Internet |
C.warn readers against web love |
D.introduce Internet dating to us |
A.A photo . | B.A profile. | C.Registration fee. | D.Business experience. |
A.you can avoid a face-to-face meeting in the beginning |
B.you’re sure to find a partner with the same interests |
C.you"ll find absolutely reliable information of others |
D.you"ll gain fame and money overnight |
A.Traditional dating. | B.Hidden advantages. |
C.Safety measures. | D.Romantic love. |
Americans are pound of their variety- and individuality(多样性与个性), yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform(制服), whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity (身份) than to step out of uniform ?
Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also dear to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
小题1:It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality________.
A.still judge a man by his clothes |
B.hold the uniform in such high regard |
C.enjoy having a professional identity |
D.will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform |
A.suggests quality work |
B.discards his social identity |
C.appears to be more practical |
D.looks superior to a person in civilian clothes |
A.provide practical benefits to the wearer |
B.make the wearer catch the public eye |
C.inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself |
D.provide the wearer with a professional identity |
A.are usually helpful |
B.have little or no individual freedom |
C.tend to lose their individuality |
D.enjoy greater popularity |
Organized by the charity Comic Relief, founded in 1985 by two British comedians, the aim of the event is to raise money to fight poverty and injustice in the UK and Africa.
Celebrities and public figures support the event by making appearances on comic TV shows broadcast by the BBC. This year, for example, UK Prime Minister David Cameron appeared in a music video by One Direction, which the band produced for the event.
But Britons don’t just raise money for charitable causes on one day a year, they do it all year round. One way of doing so is by shopping in charity shops.
These small, inconspicuous shops sell clothes, books and household goods just like any other shop. But there’s one big difference—it’s all secondhand.
There are nearly 10,000 charity shops in the UK, according to the Charity Retail Association. Their business model is simple: Anybody who has things they don’t want anymore can donate them to a charity shop, where they are checked for damage, cleaned and priced. Most items go back on sale at a small part of their original price and the money that is made by selling them is used for a charitable cause.
The idea of buying used clothes may sound off-putting, but for shoppers who have less spending money, such as the elderly or those in low-paying jobs, it has been a welcome option for years.
Now, “thrifting”—shopping at charity shops— is also becoming popular with young people looking for alternative fashion.
“I love shopping at thrift stores. You can find very unique clothes for a very cheap price. It doesn’t bother me that other people may have worn them, I simply wash them before I wear them,” said Anne Marie, a 19-year-old Internet user from the US, in a comment on a Yahoo forum.
So next time you spot a charity shop, why not go inside? Who knows, you might find a lovely dress for just a few pounds. Even better, you can enjoy wearing it in the knowledge that your money helped a good cause.
小题1:What do famous people in Britain do in support of the Red Nose Day event?
A.Appear on comic TV shows. |
B.Donate large sums of money. |
C.Donate expensive clothes to charity shops. |
D.Play in a music video with the Prime Minister. |
A.It was founded in 1985 by two British comedians in Africa. |
B.It organizes the Red Nose Day fund-raising event. |
C.It runs nearly 10,000 charity shops in the UK. |
D.It is financially supported by the UK government. |
A.they sell a wide variety of goods |
B.their business model is simple |
C.their goods are carefully checked, cleaned and priced |
D.they provide things, sometimes special, at low prices |
A.inspire more people to join in charitable causes in the UK |
B.introduce the traditions of the Red Nose Day |
C.analyze why charity shops are popular in the UK |
D.explain how charity shops work in the UK |
Researchers found that at least one in four women exaggerated or distorted what they are doing on social media once a month. The survey of 2000 women found they mostly pretended to be out on the town, when in fact they are home alone, and embellished about an exotic holiday or their job.
The most common reasons for women to write “fibs” included worrying their lives would seem “boring”, jealousy at seeing other people’s more exciting posts and wanting to impress their friends and acquaintances.
Psychologists suggested that as people attempt to “stay connected” on social media, they can in fact “paradoxically” be left “more isolated”. They also said that the “more we try to make our lives seem perfect, the less perfect we feel”.
According to the OnePoll survey, one third of women surveyed admitted to “dishonesty” on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter at some stage.
Almost one in four admitted to lying or exaggerating about key aspects of their life online between one and three times a month while almost one in 10 said they lied more than once a week.
Nearly 30 percent of women lied about “doing something when I am home alone”, almost a quarter overstated their alcohol consumption while one in five were not truthful about their holiday activities or their jobs. Almost one in five women even lied about their “relationship status”.
“We work very hard presenting ourselves to the world online, pretending and attempting to be happy all the time which is exhausting and ultimately unfulfilling,” said Dr Michael Sinclair, a leading British consultant psychologist.
“Omitting the less desirable imperfections of our lives from the conversations with our `friends` online leads to less opportunity to feel empathized with(与…产生共鸣), resulting in a greater sense of disconnection from others.”
The survey was commissioned by Pencourage, a new anonymous “diary-style” social media website.
小题1:Which of the words below is closest in meaning to the underlined word “fibs” in Para 3?
A.life experiences | B.short stories |
C.careful thoughts | D.insignificant lies |
A.hopes to make more friends | B.envies other people’s exciting life |
C.feels lonely at home | D.gets tired of the boring life |
A.avoiding conversations with friends |
B.describing her holiday activities |
C.leaving out the imperfections in life |
D.overstating her trouble at work |
A.eventually make one’s life more exciting |
B.actually lead to a sense of isolation |
C.really improve one’s sense of happiness |
D.scarcely have any influence on relationships |
It is said that the computer viruses were made by a group of young men fond of playing tricks. They all had excellent education. They created the viruses just to show their intelligence . These kinds of computer viruses are named Jerusalem(耶路撒冷)Viruses. These viruses can stay in computers for a long time. When the time comes they will attack the computers by lowering the functions , damaging their normal programs or even getting rid of all the information.
We now come to know that Jerusalem Viruses often attack computers on Fridays and that they are spreading to a lot of computers. Among the countries that suffered computer viruses last year are Britain, Australia, Switzerland and the U.S. But fill now , how to get rid of the terrible viruses remains a problem.
小题1:The group of young men created the virus to________.
A.damage the computers |
B.test their ability |
C.tell the world that they were intelligent |
D.play a trick on operators of the computers |
A.have been in nature for years |
B.exist in any computers |
C.be difficult to get rid of at present |
D.be able to be got rid of in the near future |
A.the computer’s functions are lowered |
B.the normal programs are damaged |
C.all the information stored in the computers is gone |
D.the computers infected by the viruses can no longer be used |
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