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Different countries have different cultures. Every culture has its own customs and ways of communicating. When you learn a language, you learn more than words.
In China, people often say "sorry" to show that they regret 后悔 doing something wrong. But American people use the word "sorry" very often—even when they don't really mean it! They take pride in having polite manners. Usually, if they want to ask a stranger for the time, they will start by saying "Sorry". If they're late for an appointment 约会, they will greet the person by saying "Sorry, I'm late!" They use the word "sorry" in so many different situations that the meaning of the word has changed a little over time. The two primary definitions of "sorry" are: 1) feeling sad for someone else because of their situations; 2) feeling regretful because you've done something wrong.
So why do American people use it so much? Well, in American culture, saying "sorry" is a way to be polite. It's also a very clever way to get what they want. When you say "sorry", others think you are kind. ▲ For example, if you say "sorry" before you ask something from others, people are happier to help. This way, you can get what you want. So, saying "sorry" is a good social skill in America. It helps in school, at home, and with friends.
() 6. Why does the writer mention Chinese saying "sorry" in paragraph 2?
A. To show the different uses of "sorry" in different cultures.
B. To tell readers that Chinese like to say "sorry".
C. To introduce the history of the word "sorry" in China.
D. To explain what Chinese would do to make up for their mistakes.
() 7. When do people in America say "sorry" according to the passage?
A. When they have bad feelings.
B. When they ask strangers for help.
C. When they greet people for the first time.
D. When they arrive at a place early.
() 8. What is the reason for the change in the meaning of the word "sorry"?
A. Easy pronunciation. B. Young people's language habits.
C. Different daily uses. D. Foreign language influence.
() 9. Which of the following can be put in " ▲ " in paragraph 3?
A. It doesn't mean you're wrong.
B. People will ask something from you.
C. Always saying "sorry" is good for you.
D. They are more willing to listen and help.
() 10. What's the best title for the passage?
A. How to Use "Sorry" Correctly
B. "Sorry" in American Culture
C. Why Western People Say "Sorry"
D. Why Chinese People Say "Sorry"
C
Different countries have different cultures. Every culture has its own customs and ways of communicating. When you learn a language, you learn more than words.
In China, people often say "sorry" to show that they regret 后悔 doing something wrong. But American people use the word "sorry" very often—even when they don't really mean it! They take pride in having polite manners. Usually, if they want to ask a stranger for the time, they will start by saying "Sorry". If they're late for an appointment 约会, they will greet the person by saying "Sorry, I'm late!" They use the word "sorry" in so many different situations that the meaning of the word has changed a little over time. The two primary definitions of "sorry" are: 1) feeling sad for someone else because of their situations; 2) feeling regretful because you've done something wrong.
So why do American people use it so much? Well, in American culture, saying "sorry" is a way to be polite. It's also a very clever way to get what they want. When you say "sorry", others think you are kind. ▲ For example, if you say "sorry" before you ask something from others, people are happier to help. This way, you can get what you want. So, saying "sorry" is a good social skill in America. It helps in school, at home, and with friends.
() 6. Why does the writer mention Chinese saying "sorry" in paragraph 2?
A. To show the different uses of "sorry" in different cultures.
B. To tell readers that Chinese like to say "sorry".
C. To introduce the history of the word "sorry" in China.
D. To explain what Chinese would do to make up for their mistakes.
() 7. When do people in America say "sorry" according to the passage?
A. When they have bad feelings.
B. When they ask strangers for help.
C. When they greet people for the first time.
D. When they arrive at a place early.
() 8. What is the reason for the change in the meaning of the word "sorry"?
A. Easy pronunciation. B. Young people's language habits.
C. Different daily uses. D. Foreign language influence.
() 9. Which of the following can be put in " ▲ " in paragraph 3?
A. It doesn't mean you're wrong.
B. People will ask something from you.
C. Always saying "sorry" is good for you.
D. They are more willing to listen and help.
() 10. What's the best title for the passage?
A. How to Use "Sorry" Correctly
B. "Sorry" in American Culture
C. Why Western People Say "Sorry"
D. Why Chinese People Say "Sorry"
C
答案
6. A 7. B
8. C 9. D 10. B
8. C 9. D 10. B
解析
【解析】
6. 推理判断题：文章开篇点明不同国家有不同文化，第二段先介绍中文里“sorry”的使用场景，再对比美国人对“sorry”的高频使用，目的是展现不同文化中“sorry”的不同用法，对应A选项；B、C、D均不符合段落对比的写作意图。
7. 细节理解题：根据第二段“Usually, if they want to ask a stranger for the time, they will start by saying 'Sorry'”可知，美国人向陌生人求助时会先说“sorry”，对应B选项；A、C、D的场景在文中均无提及。
8. 细节理解题：根据第二段“They use the word 'sorry' in so many different situations that the meaning of the word has changed a little over time”可知，“sorry”词义变化的原因是大量不同的日常使用场景，对应C选项；其余选项文中未涉及。
9. 推理判断题：设空前提到“当你说sorry时，别人会觉得你很友善”，设空后举例说先说sorry再向他人提出请求，对方会更乐意帮忙，D选项“他们更愿意倾听和提供帮助”可以衔接前后逻辑，符合语境。
10. 主旨大意题：全文围绕美国文化中“sorry”的使用场景、内涵和社交作用展开介绍，B选项最贴合文章核心内容；其余选项均偏离文章主题。
【答案】
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. B
【知识点】
阅读理解细节查找
阅读理解推理判断
阅读理解主旨归纳
【点评】
本篇是文化类阅读理解，围绕不同文化中sorry的用法差异展开，考点覆盖细节理解、逻辑衔接和主旨概括，难度梯度合理，既考查学生定位原文信息的基础能力，也要求学生梳理文本逻辑、把握全文核心，帮助学生了解跨文化语言常识。
【难度系数】
0.7
6. 推理判断题：文章开篇点明不同国家有不同文化，第二段先介绍中文里“sorry”的使用场景，再对比美国人对“sorry”的高频使用，目的是展现不同文化中“sorry”的不同用法，对应A选项；B、C、D均不符合段落对比的写作意图。
7. 细节理解题：根据第二段“Usually, if they want to ask a stranger for the time, they will start by saying 'Sorry'”可知，美国人向陌生人求助时会先说“sorry”，对应B选项；A、C、D的场景在文中均无提及。
8. 细节理解题：根据第二段“They use the word 'sorry' in so many different situations that the meaning of the word has changed a little over time”可知，“sorry”词义变化的原因是大量不同的日常使用场景，对应C选项；其余选项文中未涉及。
9. 推理判断题：设空前提到“当你说sorry时，别人会觉得你很友善”，设空后举例说先说sorry再向他人提出请求，对方会更乐意帮忙，D选项“他们更愿意倾听和提供帮助”可以衔接前后逻辑，符合语境。
10. 主旨大意题：全文围绕美国文化中“sorry”的使用场景、内涵和社交作用展开介绍，B选项最贴合文章核心内容；其余选项均偏离文章主题。
【答案】
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. B
【知识点】
阅读理解细节查找
阅读理解推理判断
阅读理解主旨归纳
【点评】
本篇是文化类阅读理解，围绕不同文化中sorry的用法差异展开，考点覆盖细节理解、逻辑衔接和主旨概括，难度梯度合理，既考查学生定位原文信息的基础能力，也要求学生梳理文本逻辑、把握全文核心，帮助学生了解跨文化语言常识。
【难度系数】
0.7
