Social customs and ways of behaving changes. Things which were considered impolite many years ago are now acceptable. Just a few years ago, it was considered impolite behavior for a man to smoke on the street. No man who thought of himself as being a gentleman would make a fool of himself by smoking when a lady was in a room. Customs also change from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or on the right in your company? Or does it matter? Should you have one hand in your lap(衣兜) or on the table? The Americans and the British not only speak the same language but also share a large number of social customs. For example, in both countries people shake hands when they meet each other for the first time. Also most Englishmen will open a door for a woman or offer their seat to a woman and so will most Americans. Promptness is important both in England and America. That is, if a dinner is for seven o’clock, the dinner guest either arrives close to that time or calls up to explain his delay(拖延). The important thing to remember about social customs is not to do anything that might make people feel uncomfortable especially if they are your guests. There is an old story about a man who gave a very formal party. When the food was served, one of the guests started to cut his peas with a knife. The other guests were surprised or shocked, but the host calmly picked up his knife and began eating in the same way. It would have been bad manners to make his guests feel foolish and uncomfortable.

  1. 1.

    If a man smoked in the room where a lady stayed, he would be considered as_____.

    1. A.
      a gentleman      B , a boss      C. a fool      D. a worker
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is true?

    1. A.
      A respected man usually behaves properly
    2. B.
      social customs in some countries never change
    3. C.
      English people open the door for women while Americans don’t
    4. D.
      To eat peas with a knife is good manners
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “promptness” means _____.

    1. A.
      to show respect for a lady    
    2. B.
      to apologize when you are late
    3. C.
      to invite sb to dinner        
    4. D.
      to do things without delay
  4. 4.

    The writer tells us a story just to ______.

    1. A.
      amuse the readers      
    2. B.
      tell us how to avoid making others uncomfortable
    3. C.
      tell us how to eat peas  
    4. D.
      show that social customs and ways change
  5. 5.

    Which might be the title of the passage ?

    1. A.
      American and British culture      
    2. B.
      Table manners
    3. C.
      Change old customs             
    4. D.
      Social customs    
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