Question

Every day we meet people in a number of business and social situations. And the way we meet and greet them creates an impression. It’s important to do so in a proper way, no matter whether you are introducing yourself to someone, or introducing two people. To keep you aware of this, we have gathered tips on how to make a proper introduction.

◎Always stand when making an introduction.

When you are seated and someone comes up to greet you, make the effort to stand up. By doing this, you show respect for yourself and for the other person.

◎Always keep eye contact while making an introduction.

Many people are not aware of the value of this simple action. When you make eye contact, you are giving a confident image.

◎Always introduce a person of lesser authority to one of greater authority. The most important thing to remember is to say the most important person’s name first.

For example, when introducing your supervisor to a job candidate (求職應(yīng)征者), you would give your supervisor’s name first. “Bob Jones, may I introduce Susan Lee, who has just graduated from ABC University?”

◎In a situation where rank is unimportant, an introduction is based on sex and age. A man is presented to a woman and a younger woman to an older woman.

What if you find yourself in a situation where you have forgotten the other person’s name? Start with a handshake and reintroduce (再介紹) yourself. When doing this, you will usually cause the other person to do the same.

However, if the other person does not take your suggestion, it is OK simply to apologize and let the person know that you cannot remember her or his name. This is not the ideal situation, of course, but it does happen to all of us. The other person should be forgiving.

The article gives you advice on ________.

A.how to make a self-introduction

B.how to make a proper introduction

C.how to leave a good impression on people

D.how to greet people in social situations

According to the passage, people will think you are ________ if you don’t make eye contact with them.

A. not honest       B. not confident        C. shy        D. unfriendly

What should you do when you introduce a new worker to your boss?

A.You should not give your boss’ name.

B.You should give the new worker’s name first.

C.You needn’t give your boss’ name

D.You should give your boss’ name first

If you forget the other person’s name, you’d better _______.

A.ask him/her directly

B.apologize first and then ask him/her

C.shake hands with the person and reintroduce yourself

D.consider his age first

Answer 1

【小題1】B

【小題2】B

【小題3】D

【小題4】C

解析:

【小題1】本題考查歸納主旨大意的能力。本文是社交禮儀方面的應(yīng)用文。第一段是本文內(nèi)容的一個(gè)總括，然后再分別介紹人們在不同場合的禮儀。其他選項(xiàng)都是文章的細(xì)節(jié)而不是主題。

【小題2】本題考查理解文章細(xì)節(jié)的能力。從第二個(gè)◎中“When you make eye contact, you are giving a confident image.”可知跟對方目光接觸會讓對方認(rèn)為你自信。其他選項(xiàng)都沒有準(zhǔn)確捕捉文章的關(guān)鍵信息。

【小題3】

本題考查根據(jù)文章有關(guān)細(xì)節(jié)進(jìn)行推理判斷的能力。從第三個(gè)◎中“For example,          when introducing your supervisor to a job candidate(求職應(yīng)征者), you would give your   supervisor’s name first.”可以說明，你在向一個(gè)地位重要的人物介紹一個(gè)地位不太重要的人物時(shí)，應(yīng)先說地位重要者的名字。

【小題4】本題考查理解文章細(xì)節(jié)的能力。由文章倒數(shù)第二段“What if you find yourself in a situation where you have forgotten the other person’s name? Start with a handshake and reintroduce (再介紹) yourself.”可知,當(dāng)你忘記了對方的名字時(shí)，你應(yīng)首先與對方握手，然后再一次做自我介紹。其他選項(xiàng)都沒有準(zhǔn)確表達(dá)這一信息。