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1、会计学位英语（五、阅读理解:5篇X 5题X 1分=25分）Page#of141、规则和习俗 A man on a lonely islandA man on a lonely island can act as he likes because he has no one to consider except himself. But when Robinson Crusoe discovered footprints in the sand, he could no longer act precisely as before. He had to think of the existenc
2、e of a companion and the possible effect of his actions upon a second person. Two people thus suddenly brought face to face can not ignore each other. Either one must overcome the other or they must arrive at some form of coexistence.In the latter event they have first to convince each other of thei
3、r friendly intentions. When a man comes upon a tribe whose language he does not know, he will nod and smile, make friendly gestures and perhaps send them small gifts. If these offers are successful, the tribesmen will take him to their village and bring him food and drink. Moreover, the arrival of a
4、n important visitor is something out of the ordinary. So, as an answer to the feeling that their guest should be treated as well as they can, something better than the ordinary food will be provided, and the meal followed by singing and dancing. The host wishes to make his guest feel at home, the gu
5、est to show thanks of the kindness he has received.Questions of good behavior and consideration for others maybe have arisen in one form or another since social life began, because social life is impossible if each person thinks only of himself.If men are to live together in a community they must, a
6、s a measure of common sense and in the interest of all , accept a certain number of rules and conventions. Such agreement is more than ever necessary. Chaos may result when four people play bridge according to widely different conventions. The same is true of social life.1. A man on a lonely island
7、can act as he likes, because.D. he feels it unnecessary to consider others2. Two strangers will never get along well unless.C. they make peace with each other or one defeats the other3. If you meet a tribe whose language you dont know, you can offer all the followings EXCEPT.A. teaching them your la
8、nguage4. The arrival of an important visitor is something out of the ordinary, so they will .C. receive the visitor better5. If you want to live well in a community,.C. you should follow the rules and conventions of society2、有礼貌 Manners are important to happy relations among peopleManners are import
9、ant to happy relations among people. Everyone likes a person with good manners. No one likes a person with bad manners. But what are good manners? How does one know what to do and what not to do? Well, here are some examples.A person with good manners never laughs at people when they are in trouble.
10、 Instead, he tries to help them. He is always kind to others. When people are waiting for a bus, he takes his turn. He does not push to the front of the line. On the bus he gives his seat to an older person or a person with a very young child. If he knocks into someone, or gets in his way, he says E
11、xcuse me or Im sorry.He says Please when he asks for something and Thank you when he receives something. He stands up when he is speaking to an older person, and he does not sit down until the other person takes his seat. He does not interrupt other people when they are talking. He does not talk too
12、 much. He does not talk loudly or laugh loudly in public. When he is eating, he does not speak with his mouth full of food. He uses a handkerchief when he sneezes or coughs. He does not spit in public.As a student, it is a bad manner to come late to class. If you are late you should make an apology
13、to the teacher either at the time or after the class. It is also a bad manner to keep silent when the teacher asks you a question. If you do not know the answer, say so immediately. If you do know, answer in a loud enough voice so that all the class may hear. It is polite for the students to help th
14、e teacher. Sometimes students can help their teachers to clean the blackboard, to close or open the door or windows.Sometimes there are papers to collect or to hand out. This kind of help is always appreciated. Ideas of what are good manners are not always the same in different countries. But in all
15、 countries it is important to be kind and helpful.1. person with good manners is popular with others because.B. he knows what to do and what not to do on different occasions2. A person with good manners willthose in trouble.D. do whatever he can do help3. When you are with an old man, you should do
16、all the following except.C. interrupting him if he talks too much4. Which of the following is NOT proper for a student with good manners to do?A. Making no sound all the time in class.5. Youd better keep in mind that.D. When in Rome, do as the Romans do3、保护濒危物种 While plant and animal species are disappearingWhile plant and animal species are disappearing at a rapidly increasing rate throughout the world, s
