Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you? Talking during a performance irritates (激怒) people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate (振动). When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the performance.
Think twice before using mobile phones in elevators, museums, churches or other indoor public places— especially enclosed spaces. Would you want to listen to someone's conversation in these places? Worse yet, how would you feel if a mobile phone rang suddenly during a funeral? It happens more often than you think. Avoid these embarrassing situations by making sure your mobile phone is switched off.
When eating at a restaurant with friends, don't place your mobile phone on the table. This conveys the message that your phone calls are more important than those around you.
Mobile phones have sensitive microphones that allow you to speak at the volume you would on a regular phone. This enables you to speak quietly so that others won't hear the details of your conversations. If you are calling from a noisy area, use your hand to direct your voice into the microphone.
Many people believe that they can't live without their mobile phones. Owning a mobile phone definitely makes life more convenient, but limit your conversations to urgent ones and save the personal calls until you are at home.
单选题 What should you do when you need to answer a phone call during a performance?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】由第一段最后一句可知,在观看演出时,如果必须接电话,最好离开现场到外面接听。由此可知,答案为C)。
单选题 The author implies that the use of mobile phones in such places as museums should be______.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】由文章第二段首句可知,在像博物馆等室内公共场所中,接听手机要三思。由此可知,答案为A)。
单选题 Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think______.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】第三段第二句指出,这样做就表示你的电话比在座的各位都重要。这与B)的意思一致。
单选题 When you are calling in a noisy area, you are advised to______.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】第四段末句表明,如果在嘈杂的环境中打电话,要用你的手掩住话筒外侧,这样会使你的声音更集中。由此可知,答案为D)。
单选题 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】第二段末句指出,要想避免类似的尴尬局面,就要making sure your mobile phone is switched off。这里的is switched off与C)中的turn off同义,故答案为C)。