2016年上海市高考压轴卷 英语
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
(A)
This report is about how to be polite. It (25) ( examine ) how we can make our language more polite and how we can make sure we do not upset someone from another culture. The information can be accessed on the Internet.
It has been found that words such as “would” and “could” can be used to help us to be polite. For example, it is much (26) (good) to say “Would you do this?” rather than “Do this!”. It is also suggested (27) it is useful to say “Please” and “Thank you”. People from the West like to use these words in cases where some people in Asia may not think it necessary. (28) ( Say ) “sorry” if we interrupt or disagree (29) someone also helps us to be polite. For example, when we disagree, we should say “I’m sorry, but I think you are (30)_ (mistake)” rather than “You’re wrong!”
In conclusion, we need to know the custom of a country so that we do not make others embarrassed. It seems that if people learn something about other (31)_ (culture) before they visit new countries, they (32) ( be) less likely to upset others.
