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Call American Their names

A great difference between American social customs and those of other countries is the way in which names are used. Americans have little concern for "rank", especially socially. Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank ; it makes them feel uncomfortable. Many Americans even find the terms "Mr. ", "Mrs. " or "Miss" too formal. People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names. "Don't call me Mrs. Smith. Just call me Sally. " Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance. However, if you do not feel comfortable using only first names, it is quite acceptable to be more for mal. Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more when you first meet someone.
Very often, introductions are made using both first and last names: "Mary Smith, this is John Jones. " In this situation you are free to decide whether to call the lady "Mary" or "Miss Smith".Sometimes both of you will begin a conversation using last names, and after a while one or both of you may begin using first names instead. You have a choice : if you don't want to use first names so quickly, no one will think it impolite if you continue according to you own custom.

单选题 In the first paragraph the author tells us that ______.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[解析] 第一段中说到Americans have little concern for“rank”，especially socially．Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank;it makes them feel uncomfortable．讲美国人很少关注“级别”，特别是在社交方面。多数美国人不想因其年长或者级别高而受到特别的尊敬。这种特别的尊敬会让他们感到局促不安。D项Americans don't care much about social rank最符合原文。

单选题 According to the passage, most Americans feel ______ when they are treated especially respectfully owing to their age or social rank.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] 第一段提到Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank；it makes them feel uncomfortable．多数美国人因其年长或者级别高而受到特别的尊敬时会感到局促不安。“uncomfortable”在本文中应该理解为“局促不安的”。C项uneasy与uncomfortable同义。

单选题 Which of the following statements in NOT true?

A、 The way names are used in America is different from those of other countries.
B、 Many Americans are used to being called by their first names.
C、 It shows friendliness and kindness to use only first names.
D、 When you talk to people in the United States, you have to use their first names.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[解析] 第一段结尾提到However，if you do not feel comfortable using only first names，it is quite acceptable to be more formal．Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more when you first meet someone．所以与美国人谈话并不一定必须(have to)称呼名字。

单选题 If an American lady say "Don't call me Mrs. Smith, just call me Sally. " that shows ______.

单选题 The passage you've just read would most likely be found in a ______.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[解析] 本文主要介绍美国的社会习俗——社交场合的称呼，与B项历史无关，也不是C项notice通知，更不是D项short story短篇小说。所以最可能出现在A项guide-book for tourists旅游指南上。