【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[听力原文] W: Hi, Bob, you speak very good Chinese. M: Not really, Mary. I just know a little. Actually, not being able to speak a foreign language is a bit of British trait or particularly British characteristic. The British are generally considered to be lazy linguists. We just don't bother to learn another language. W: I guess the main reason is that when you travel around the world, you find that English is spoken almost everywhere. M: Yes! Yes! We get by. We survive on just using our mother language. W: But you seem to love learning languages a lot. How many foreign languages can you speak? M: Not that many. A bit of German, some French, Polish a little, Chinese of course, a bit of Japanese. That's about it. W: I'm impressed. Well, what is the second most spoken language in England? Is it Chinese? M: No, I don't think so. W: Then, that must be French. M: No. According to the recent census, 104 different languages are spoken in the UK and Polish is the second most spoken language followed by Punjabi and Urdu. W: Then do you have to learn a foreign language in school? M: No, it's not compulsory. But recently a campaign was launched to encourage everyone in the UK to learn at least 1,000 words of another language. It hopes to help Britain increase international trade. W: 1,000 words? M: Yes. It's called the 'one thousand words' campaign. Because it says a vocabulary of one thousand words would allow a speaker to hold a simple conversation. W: That sounds like a good idea. M: Yes. It gives you self-satisfaction and self-esteem if you can speak another language when you are traveling. And, I think it also gives you the edge in a lot of different areas in the workplace. You feel good about learning a new skill and you feel good about yourself and boost your confidence, imaging going on a holiday to Spain and being able to speak to the locals. W: Of course, it does make one feel good. M: And there are also the economic benefits of speaking another language. It gives you advantage especially for your dealing with foreign companies. W: Yes, it also shows politeness and respect for other people by showing you've made an effort. M: You are right. Hmm, I'm afraid I must get going now. I'll have my Chinese class at ten o'clock. W: Oh, I have a class at ten as well. OK, see you later. M: See you. According to the man, what's the British characteristic? 题目问：根据男士的发言，英国人的特点是什么?根据句(1)可知，英国人的一大特征就是不会说其他国家的语言，故选C。