单选题 According to the speaker, the basis of British habits of politeness is______.

A、 always to regard the politeness as a form without meaning
B、 to regard privacy as the most important aspect of their life
C、 to refuse others' offers automatically with great politeness
D、 that one shows consideration for others and others acknowledge his kindness in a proper way

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】从原文 British habits of politeness are based on the elementary rule of showing consideration for others，and fitly acknowledging the consideration they show to you中可以推断[D]为正确答案。

A、 The match was held between England and Belgium.
B、 More than 200 people were killed in the fight during the match.
C、 It shows that British people are violent and cruel.
D、 It was British fans who started the fight.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】根据原文 the British fans provoked an incident to the Italian fans and started a bloody fight 判断[D]为答案。

A、 The fact that they observe principles strictly.
B、 The colonist empire they founded.
C、 The bravery and courage they showed in wars.
D、 The precious art works from other countries in the British Museum.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】英国人严格地执行原则是他们的绅士风度的一部分，与暴力无关。故[A]为正确答案。