Maria would not go to the party, as she had no fine dress, no jewelry _____.

　　A. to show　　B. shown  C. showing off　D. to show off

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　　One of the most interesting of all studies is the study of words and word origins （来源） . Each language is 1 of several earlier languages, and the words of a language can sometimes be traced （追溯） back through two or three different languages to their 2 . Again , a word from one language may 3 into other languages and 4 a new meaning. The word “etiquette” , which is of Freuch origin and originally meant a label , 5 a sign , passed into Spanish and 6 its original meaning. So in Spanish the word “etiquette” today is used to 7 the small paper which a store 8 to a suit, a dress or a bottle. The word “etiquette” in French, 9 , gradually developed a different meaning. It 10 became the custom to write directions on small cards, or “etiquette” , as to how visitors should dress themselves and 11 during an imporiant ceremony. 12 the word “etiquette” began to mean a system of correct manners for people to follow. 13 this meaning, the word passed into English.

　　Consider the word “breakfast”. To fast is to go for some period of time without 14 . Thus in the morning, after many hours 15 the night without food, one 16 his fast.

　　Consider the everyday English 17 “Goodbye” . Many , many years ago people would say to each 18 on parting:“God be with you. ” As this was 19 over and over millions of times , it gradually became 20 to “Goodbye” .

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　　All over the world mothers and fathers teach their children manners. There are all kinds of manners. Other children may have manners that are not like yours.

　　Sometimes good manners in one place are bad manners in other places.

　　If you visit some friends in Mongolia and they ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to have? They want you to give a loud “belch” after you finish eating. Belching world show that you like your food. But in some other countries, if you give a loud “belch”, you are told to say “Excuse me, please.”

　　In many places people like to eat together. But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen eating at all. People show their good manners by turning their backs on others while they eat.

　　What are manners like in an East African town? The people try not to see you. When you are visiting a friend, he may not see you at all. If you are polite, you will sit down beside him. You will wait until he finishes what he is doing. Then he will talk to you.

　　If you visit a friend in Arabia you should walk behind other tents until you come to his tent. If you pass in front of other tents, you will be asked into each one. The people will ask yon to eat with them. And it is bad manners if you say no.

　　Manners are different all over the world. But it is good to know that all manners began in the same way. People need ways to show that they want to be friends.

(1)What's the main idea of this passage?

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A. Manners are different throughout the world.

B. Mothers are different throughout the world.

C. Children's manners are different.

D. When you are in Rome, do as the Romans do.

(2)In some other countries in the world, if you belch after a meal,________.

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A. you show that you like the food very much

B. it is good manners for you to say “Excuse me, please”

C. you ask the host to say “Excuse”instead of you

D. you are telling the host you dislike the food

(3)What's the polite way of eating if you are living in Polynesia?

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A. Eating outside together with your family.

B. Eating while sitting face to face.

C. Eating at the back of your house.

D. Trying not to make yourself seen eating.

(4)What will an Arabian do if he sees a person walking in front of his tent?

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A. He will feel very angry and drive the person off.

B. He will politely ask where the person is going and act as a guide.

C. He will ask the person to eat with him.

D. He will give the person some food to show his pity.

(5)Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

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A. People show they are friendly in different manners.

B. Good manners are the same in different countries.

C. In the East African town the people who try not to see you are not polite at all.

D. Different manners in different countries show people's different ideas.