五、阅读理解
Every country has its own features. One thing that visitors to the UK always notice is how
good British people are at waiting, especially in lines. Everywhere in the UK, it's common to
see lines: at bus stops, in shops and in cinemas.
Kate Bradley, a teacher at the University of Kent, said that waiting in line in the UK isn't
simply about showing politeness to other people. British people like everything to be in perfect
order, so pushing the way before someone in a line is something that most Brits try to avoid.
Actually,
it is a tradition started during World War Ⅱ. At that time, people had to wait in
line to get things like food in shops. The government was worried that trouble and disorder
would happen. So, people were told that waiting in line politely and patiently was a British
thing to do. And that message is still alive today.
There is probably only one thing that will influence people's willingness to stand
patiently in line—the weather, which can change quickly in the UK. One minute it can be fine
and sunny and the next it can be wet and windy. When the weather is bad, they only hope the
bus can arrive very soon, or people lining up for food will give up and leave.
If someone decides not to follow the rule in bad weather, most Brits will speak up and tell
the line-jumper to get to the back of the line.
But
C
.
Although people are waiting, they may be excited about the thing they're
waiting for, for example, a pop concert. The excitement can make waiting for something a very
enjoyable experience.
(
D
) 1. What is the main reason for the British people's love for waiting in line?
A. They always go to work by bus.
B. They live in a great country that is full of visitors.
C. They love peace and don't want to go back to war.
D. They are kind and like keeping things in perfect order.
(
A
) 2. The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refers to
A
.
A. waiting in line patiently B. pushing the way before others
C. getting food in shops D. trying to be a true British
(
D
) 3. How would the British probably feel if someone jumped the line in bad weather?
A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Peaceful. D. Angry.
(
C
) 4. Which of the following can be put in "
C
"?
A. people can be kind to the line-jumper sometimes
B. people can be impatient if the line is too long
C. waiting in line can be fun if the weather is good
D. people may find some friends when they are waiting
