Question

Are there any foreigners in your city? How do you address(称呼) them in English when you want to talk to these foreigners? The following may be some simple rules the beginners should follow.

1. When talking to strangers there is often no special form of address in English. In most cases, if you want to catch the attention of a stranger， it is necessary to use such phrases as “Excuse me”.

2. In British English “Sir” and “Madam” are considered to be too formal for most situations. They are used mostly to customers in shops or restaurants. While in American English “Sir” and “Madam” are not so formal and are commonly used between strangers, especially with older people whose names you don’t know.

3. When you talk to some people you know, you can use their names directly. If you are friends, use their first names; if your relationship is more formal, use “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, “Ms.”, etc, before their family names.

4. There are many other forms of address which can be used between friends and strangers. However, many of these are limited in use. For example, “pal” and “mate” can be used between strangers, but are usually only used by men talking to other men.

If you meet foreigners, do remember not to address them in wrong ways.

1.According to the passage, “Excuse me” is mainly used to _______.

A. address a friend                      B. apologize to others

C. catch the attention of a stranger     D. suggest good manners

2.If John Smith is your best friend, according to the passage you should often call him______.

A. John      B. Smith      C. Mr. John     D. Mr. Smith

3.What is the title of this passage?

A. Foreigners in Your City

B. How to Introduce Others

C. Politeness Education

D. How to Address Foreigners

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文属于文化类短文，主要介绍了称呼外国人的四点建议。

1.】C 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句In most cases, if you want to catch the attention of a stranger， it is necessary to use such phrases as “Excuse me”.可知如果你想引起他人注意，你可以使用“Excuse me”。故C正确。

2.】A 推理判断题。在英语中John Smith转换的Smith是姓，通常在熟人之间不要说出来；而根据第三点最后一句if your relationship is more formal, use “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, “Ms.”, etc, before their family names.可知“Mr.”, “Mrs.”, “Ms.”,用于相互之间的关系比较正式。而本题中的John Smith是你的好朋友，不需要如此正式。所以直接称呼John就可以了。故A正确。

3.】D 标题概括题。根据文章第一段Are there any foreigners in your city? How do you address(称呼) them in English when you want to talk to these foreigners? The following may be some simple rules the beginners should follow.可知本文属于文化类短文，主要介绍了称呼外国人的四点建议。故D正确。

考点：考查文化类短文