四、阅读理解
① Most people learn the importance of the magic words “please” and “Thank you” at a very early age. As you go through life, you see better things happen when you don’t forget to say them, and that people warm up to you more quickly. Here are some of the most common expressions.
② Please. Anytime you ask for something, it’s always a good idea to add this word to soften the request.
③ Thank you. When someone does something nice for you or gives you a gift, you should always say “Thank you” even if it’s not something you like.
④ May I…? The expression “May I…?” puts you on the same side as the person you are speaking to. For example, when you say, “May I see that book?”, you give the person a chance to make a permission(许可).
⑤ Excuse me. This expression is used when you are asking forgiveness for leaving the table, coughing, or troubling somebody.
⑥ Pardon me. This expression is similar to “Excuse me”. The expression “Pardon me” sounds more formal(正式的).
⑦ Polite language is always helpful. Why not use it? Speaking to others politely won’t make others unhappy. It might actually win you a few friends and help you get ahead in different situations.
( )1.What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A.What polite language is.
B.How polite language develops.
C.How important polite language is.
D.When people use polite language.
( )2.Which expression should you add to your request if you ask for something?
A.Sorry.
B.Please.
C.Pardon.
D.Thank you.
( )3.The expression “May I…?” is used to ______.
A.show anger
B.ask for permission
C.apologize for a mistake
D.say hello to a friend
( )4.When can we use the expression “Excuse me”?
A.When we get a present we don’t like.
B.When we are hungry and ask for food.
C.When we have to go to the restroom in a meeting.
D.When we want to borrow a friend’s storybook.
( )5.Which of the following can best describe the structure(结构) of the passage?
A.①/②③④⑤⑥/⑦
B.①②③④⑤⑥/⑦
C.①/②③④⑤⑥⑦
D.①/②③/④⑤⑥/⑦

C
; B
; B
; C
; A