Question

【题目】Dear Dr. Manners,

My close friend seldom(很少)says “please”. She will say “Can you get me that bag? ”or “Move it over here! ”I have told her a lot of times that it is polite to use “please” and “thank you”, but she hardly remembers. I feel that she is ordering(命令)me around without “please”, and I always get annoyed.

We have been close friends for over 10 years, this has always been there. It seems that I can’t stand it any more. What should I do? Can you help me?

Sincerely,

Linda

Dear Linda,

When your friend does not use polite words, it seems that she is ordering you to do something. So you have every right(权利)to hate her behaviors.

Ask her why she doesn’t use “please” and “thank you”. Explain to her that it makes you uncomfortable. Also, you don’t want to do anything for her because she doesn’t seem kind or pleasant when she asks you to.

Your friend was probably never taught how to use “please” and “thank you” in normal conversation. So you can try to teach her that. Remember that it is difficult to find another close friend if you lose one.

Yours,

Dr. Manners

【1】When did Linda know her close friend? （不超过10个单词）

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【2】What should Linda do if her close friend was never taught how to use polite words? （不超过10个单词）

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【3】Why does Linda say her close friend is impolite? （不超过15个单词）

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Answer 1

【答案】

【1】Over ten years ago.

【2】She can teach her.

【3】Because she seldom says “please” and “thank you”.

【解析】

这篇短文主要讲述了Linda讲述了自己的朋友不礼貌的问题，而Dr. Manners给她的相应建议。

【1】题干“琳达什么时候认识她的亲密的朋友的？” 根据文中“We have been close friends for over 10 years, this has always been there. 可知，琳达和亲密朋友认识10多年了。故答案为Over ten years ago.。

【2】题干“如果琳达的亲密朋友从未被交给如何使用礼貌用语，她该怎么办？” 根据文中“Your friend was probably never taught how to use “please” and “thank you” in normal conversation. So you can try to teach her that.”可知，你的朋友可能从来没有在正常的谈话中学会如何使用“请”和“谢谢”。所以你可以试着教她。故答案为She can teach her.。

【3】题干“琳达为什么说她的亲密朋友不礼貌？”根据文中“My close friend seldom(很少)says “please”. She will say “Can you get me that bag? ”or “Move it over here! ”I have told her a lot of times that it is polite to use “please” and “thank you”, but she hardly remembers.” 可知，因为她很少说“请”和“谢谢”。故答案为Because she seldom says “please” and “thank you”.。