Question

【题目】The Lost Rules of Etiquette

Etiquette, or good manners, used to be the glue that held society together.【1】Sadly, these days it has mostly gone by the wayside. This list is several best rules of etiquette that have now disappeared.

Opening the Door

In days gone by, a gentleman would always open doors for ladies.【2】This has now almost entirely disappeared-- and it is pot entirely the fault of the men. I have seen women laugh at men for opening a door for them. They seem to be confusing manners with chauvinism(大男子主义)．

Writing Thank-You Notes

In days gone by, whenever a person received a gift, they would write a thank-you note as soon as possible.【3】Parents would sit children down after a birthday or Christmas and coach them in their first thank-you note. It is a shame that gift giving has now become a virtual obligation and the idea of a thank-you note would be laughed at.

【4】

We seem to have completely lost the concept of correct timing when it comes to parties these days. 【5】 After all, a party normally has a guest of honor-this is usually the oldest woman present. It was considered extremely rude in the past to leave a party before the guest of honor-and once the guest of honor left, it was a signal to all that they should begin their own preparations to leave.

A. Arriving on Time.

B. Leaving at the Right Time.

C. People leave with various excuses.

D. It enabled people to get on well with each other.

E. This rule was true even if the giver was a relative.

F. It could be the lady they were driving, or a stranger.

G. We've thrown away the concept of a guest of honor at will.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】F

【3】E

【4】B

【5】C

【解析】试题分析：本文讲的是消失的礼仪。

【1】D根据上一句：礼仪，或礼貌，过去像胶水一样将社会团结起来。可知此空表达的意思是：它使人们相处得很好。故选D。

【2】F根据空格上句：在过去，无论是什么场合，绅士都会为女士开门。再根据空格后一句：这种情况现在几乎已经看不到了。可知此空表达的意思是：这可能是他们在为一个女士开车，或是一个陌生人。故选F。

【3】E根据空格上一句：以前当人们收到礼物总会尽快写一封感谢信，以表达自己真诚的谢意。再根据后一句：孩子在收到生日或圣诞节礼物时，父母会教孩子写感谢信。可知此空要表达的意思是：这条法则是真实的，即使给予者是亲戚。故选E。

【4】B此空是小标题。根据下文的内容：我们似乎越来越缺少正确的时间观念和礼仪了，我们会因为各式各样的借口离开正在参加的聚会。可知此处的意思是：适时地离开。可知B项适合做标题。

【5】C根据空格前一句：目前当我们谈到聚会时，我们似乎越来越缺少正确的时间观念和礼仪了。再根据空格后一句：毕竟聚会应以最年长的妇人为贵宾。可知此空所要表达的意思是：人们因为各式各样的借口离开正在参加的聚会。故选C。

关于小标题的选择

七选五题型空格的设计主要分布在句首、句中、句尾，另一种就是小标题的空格设计。凡是作为标题的句子，一定要短小精悍，概括性强。比如第39小题B此空是小标题。根据下文的内容：我们似乎越来越缺少正确的时间观念和礼仪了，我们会因为各式各样的借口离开正在参加的聚会。可知此处的意思是：适时地离开。可知B项适合做标题。