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    　　At work we often have to ask others to do things for us．The languages we use to ask for help will be different in different situations(情形)．We are usually more polite when we are asking another person to do something big for us．

    　　The language also, of course, shows the relationship between the person who needs help and the person who will help．If we are asking a stranger to do something, we use language which is much more polite than when speaking to a workmate in the office or a friend．For example, you need a person to help you turn on the printer(打印机)．If a stranger is near it, you may say, “Could you please turn on the printer?” But if your friend is there, you may say, “Hi, turn on the printer for me．”

    根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

    (1)

    The second paragraph tells us ________．

    [　　]

    A．

    we should ask for help when we are working

    B．

    we change the way we speak when talking to different people

    C．

    we should ask for help politely

    D．

    it is important to ask for help politely

    (2)

    The underlined word “workmate” means “________” in Chinese．

    [　　]

    A．

    同学

    B．

    老板

    C．

    校长

    D．

    同事

    (3)

    If you want a stranger to open the window, you may say, “________”

    [　　]

    A．

    Hi, open the window．

    B．

    It's hot．Open the window．

    C．

    Could you please open the window?

    D．

    Don't keep the window closed．

    (4)

    Which of the following is NOT true?

    [　　]

    A．

    When you are asking a stranger for help, you need to be more polite than when speaking to a friend．

    B．

    The languages we use to ask for help are different in different situations．

    C．

    We need to be more polite when we are asking other people to do something big for us．

    D．

    We can use the same language to ask different people for help．

    (5)

    The language you use to ask for help shows the ________ between you and the person who will help．

    [　　]

    A．

    relationship

    B．

    feeling

    C．

    friendship

    D．

    difference

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    Before you hit ‘Enter’ on MSN, read this
    It is often said that the language we use online is less formal than that we use in a letter, or in direct speech sometimes. This is true, but it can also make us in trouble sometimes.
    The thing about online communication is that you have no idea what the person who is reading your messages is feeling. For this reason, it is always a good idea to be polite and cautious when writing e-mails or messages to your friends.
    Chinese can be a direct language, but in English, people often talk about a subject in another way. So instead of saying “Please meet me here” or “Do this for me now”, English speakers usually go for indirect phrases like “Would it be possible”, “if you have time” or “It would mean a lot to me if…”
    If you have a close friend, you may still run into trouble because of your jokes. If you have asked someone to do something and they need a bit more time, you might joke with him: “What? You still haven’t done it yet? What’s wrong with you?” While this seems funny to you, your friend may feel unhappy.
    If you have foreign friends in different countries, the time difference can also be a factor. While you are waking up for class on Friday morning, they may be having a party on Friday night. You will be serious and they will, probably, be excited. So don’t be angry if they seem not to care about you. Just try to message them at the proper time.
    【小题1】 According to the passage, we learn that our letters are more ______ than the e-mails.

    A．formal B．direct
    C．different D．funny
    【小题2】 As a language, Chinese is ______, but English is not.
    A．polite B．rude
    C．direct D．formal
    【小题3】 Why should we be polite and cautious while chatting online?
    A．Because we mustn’t play jokes online.
    B．Because our friends are easy to be angry.
    C．Because it can help us avoid lots of troubles.
    D．Because we can’t see our friends online.
    【小题4】 According to the passage, which of the following is right?
    A．It is OK to connect your friend by MSN anytime.
    B．Using the proper way to chat online is necessary.
    C．Don’t ask your friend to do something for you by MSN.
    D．Never play jokes with your friends.

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    Before you hit ‘Enter’ on MSN, read this
    It is often said that the language we use online is less formal than that we use in a letter, or in direct speech sometimes. This is true, but it can also make us in trouble sometimes.
    The thing about online communication is that you have no idea what the person who is reading your messages is feeling. For this reason, it is always a good idea to be polite and cautious when writing e-mails or messages to your friends.
    Chinese can be a direct language, but in English, people often talk about a subject in another way. So instead of saying “Please meet me here” or “Do this for me now”, English speakers usually go for indirect phrases like “Would it be possible”, “if you have time” or “It would mean a lot to me if…”
    If you have a close friend, you may still run into trouble because of your jokes. If you have asked someone to do something and they need a bit more time, you might joke with him: “What? You still haven’t done it yet? What’s wrong with you?” While this seems funny to you, your friend may feel unhappy.
    If you have foreign friends in different countries, the time difference can also be a factor. While you are waking up for class on Friday morning, they may be having a party on Friday night. You will be serious and they will, probably, be excited. So don’t be angry if they seem not to care about you. Just try to message them at the proper time.
    小题1: According to the passage, we learn that our letters are more ______ than the e-mails.
    A．formal B．direct
    C．differentD．funny
    小题2: As a language, Chinese is ______, but English is not.
    A．politeB．rude
    C．directD．formal
    小题3: Why should we be polite and cautious while chatting online?
    A．Because we mustn’t play jokes online.
    B．Because our friends are easy to be angry.
    C．Because it can help us avoid lots of troubles.
    D．Because we can’t see our friends online.
    小题4: According to the passage, which of the following is right?
    A．It is OK to connect your friend by MSN anytime.
    B．Using the proper way to chat online is necessary.
    C．Don’t ask your friend to do something for you by MSN.
    D．Never play jokes with your friends.

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    Knowing how to ask for information and help politely is important. In English, “Where are the restrooms?” and “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” are similar requests (请求) — both are correct English, but the first could sound rude. It’s important to use correct language, but sometimes this alone is not enough — we need to learn how to be polite when we make requests.

    In English, just like in Chinese, we change the way we speak when talking with different people. The expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to or how well you know them. If you say to your teacher, “Where is my book?” this will sound rude. But if you say, “Excuse me, Mr West. Do you know where my book is?” your question will sound much more polite. On the other hand, it might be alright to say “Where is my book?” to the people you know well.
    And you would not usually say, “Peter, lend me your pen.” A very direct order like this can sound rude in English. Usually in English polite questions are longer and include extra (附加的) language, such as “Could you please...?” or “Can I ask...?” It sounds more polite to say, “Peter, could you please lend me your pen?” If you stop a stranger in the street, we might first say, “Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me.” or “I’m sorry to trouble you but…” before asking him for help.
    It might seem that speaking politely is more difficult than being direct, and in a way this may be true.
    小题1:When we make requests, we need to speak in a ____ way.
    A．politeB．carefulC．differentD．direct
    小题2:You should say “____” when you ask a stranger for a way.
    A．Which is the way to the zoo?
    B．How can I get to the zoo?
    C．Do you know the way to the zoo?
    D．Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the zoo?
    小题3:Which of the following is true according to the passage?
    A．We should use long sentences when we ask for information and help.
    B．When we ask for help from others, polite language must be used.
    C．The way of speaking is important when we ask different people for help.
    D．In English, polite questions are as neccessary as rude and direct ones.

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         Asking for information or help is a very common and necessary activity, especially when we visit a
    foreign country. So knowing how to ask for information politely is important. In English, "Where are the
    restrooms?" and "Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?" are similar requests-both are correct
    English, but the first could sound rude. It's important to use correct language, but sometimes this alone is
    not enough-we need to learn how to be polite when we make requests.
         In English, just like in Chinese, we change the way we speak when talking with different people. The
    expressions you use might depend on whom you are speaking to or how well you know them. If you say
    to your teacher, "Where is my book?" this will sound rude. But if you say, "Excuse me, Mr West. Do you
    know where my book is?" your question will sound much more polite. On the other hand, it might be alright
    to say "Where is my book?" in some situations, perhaps with people you know well.
         And you would not usually say, "Peter, lend me your pen." A very direct order like this can sound rude
    in English. Usually in English polite questions are longer and include extra language, such as "Could you
    please...?" or "Can I ask...?" It sounds more polite to say, "Peter, could you please lend me your pen?"
    Sometimes we might even need to spend some time leading in to a question or request. For example, if you
    stop a stranger in the street, we might first say, "Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me." or "I'm sorry
    to trouble you but," before asking them for help.
         It might seem that speaking politely is more difficult than being direct, and in a way this may be true.
    However, in order not to offend people, learning about the language etiquette is just as important as learning
    grammar or vocabulary. And doing this will also help you become better at English, or any other language
    you wish to speak.
    1. It's important to know how to ______ in English when we visit a foreign country.
    2. When you talk with different people, you need to ______.
    3. Extra words are used to help ______.
    4. ______ is as important as learning language structure.
    5. How do you say "Don't smoke here." politely? ______

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