Ⅲ. 阅读表达
阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。
Asking for information politely is an important skill in daily life. Here are some useful tips.
Always use polite words like "please" "thank you" and "excuse me". These words show respect and make the other person feel valued. For example, instead of saying "Where is the post office?", you can say "Could you please tell me where the post office is?"
Use soft and friendly language. Avoid sounding too direct or demanding. Instead of saying "I want to know...", try saying "I was wondering if you could help me with..." This sounds more polite and gives the other person a choice to help.
Be clear about what you need. Before asking, think carefully about the information you want. This helps the person understand your question better and give you a useful answer.
Remember to listen carefully. Show that you are interested by nodding or smiling.
Always thank others after they help you. A simple "Thank you so much for your help!" can make them feel happy and willing to help you again in the future.
By following these tips, you can ask for information in a polite and effective way.
26. What polite words should you use when asking for information?

27. How can you make your language sound softer and less direct?

28. What should you think about before asking?

29. How should you show your interest when others are speaking?

30. Imagine you need to ask a stranger for directions to the nearest bus stop. How would you ask politely? (Your answer should be different from the underlined one in the text.)

26.“Please”“thank you”and“excuse me”.
27.Avoid saying “I want to know...” and try saying “I was wondering if you could help me with...”.
28.The information we want.
29.By nodding or smiling.
30.Excuse me, could you please tell me which way leads to the nearest bus stop/could you please tell me the way to the nearest bus stop?

【分析】本题为英语阅读表达题，需先通读短文，根据每个问题的关键词定位对应段落，提取关键信息作答；最后一题需结合文中礼貌表达技巧，仿写符合要求的礼貌问句，注意答案要与文中划线句不同。
【解析】
26题：定位短文第二段第一句，提取文中提到的礼貌用语作答；
27题：定位短文第三段，找到让语言更柔和、不直接的方法作答；
28题：定位短文第四段，提取询问前需思考的内容作答；
29题：定位短文第五段，提取表现兴趣的方式作答；
30题：结合文中礼貌表达技巧，仿写与文中划线句不同的礼貌问路表达作答。
【答案】
26.“Please”“thank you”and“excuse me”.
27.Avoid saying “I want to know...” and try saying “I was wondering if you could help me with...”.
28.The information we want.
29.By nodding or smiling.
30.Excuse me, could you please tell me the way to the nearest bus stop/could you please tell me which way leads to the nearest bus stop?
【知识点】英语阅读理解（阅读表达）、日常礼貌用语运用
【点评】本题考查学生的英语信息提取能力与礼貌用语的实际运用能力，题型基础贴近日常，有助于学生掌握实用的礼貌询问表达。
【难度系数】0.6