如何用英语礼貌表达——英语迷你小课堂：英语精读讲义

判断这种用法是否合适：一名员工把 “Give me the day off.” 当作中性、礼貌的请求对经理说。

1. 合适
2. 不合适

在这段对话中，有人发出了无礼的命令，听者回答 “Excuse me?”。这个回答最可能表达什么？

1. 听者在为自己发出命令而道歉。
2. 听者在提出新请求前礼貌地引起对方注意。
3. 听者在质疑对方用无礼的方式说出命令。

哪句话使用 when + -ing 时，动作主语清楚并且与主句一致？

1. When using the library computer, the screen suddenly went dark.
2. When using the library computer, remember to sign out.
3. When using the library computer, the password must be kept safe.

用 be 的正确一般现在时形式完成句子：Not only ____ the room quiet, but it is also comfortable.

哪句话在 consider 后正确使用了间接疑问？

1. Consider how likely they are to agree.
2. Consider how likely they will agree.
3. Consider how likely are they to agree.

哪句话正确使用 as 和“比较级 + and + 比较级”来连接两个同步发展的变化？

1. As the sky gets darker and darker, the park gets quieter and quieter.
2. As the sky darker and darker, the park quieter and quieter.
3. As the sky gets dark and dark, the park gets quiet and quiet.

哪句话正确使用了可分短语动词 throw in，表达“再加一条提示”？

1. Let's throw one more tip in before we finish.
2. Let's throw one more tip before we finish.
3. Let's throw at one more tip before we finish.

用 ask someone for something 结构中的介词完成句子：I asked my neighbour ____ some help.

I'd probably say... 在这里表达什么？

1. 它重复说话人昨天说过的原话。
2. 它表示说话人很可能会选择这样说，而不是规定。
3. 它命令所有人都使用同样的话。

哪句话最适合用来提出一个要水的日常小请求？

1. Can I have a glass of water?
2. Am I able to possess a glass of water?
3. Give me a glass of water.

使用 who 和括号中的词完成句子：I use a more polite tone with somebody ____. (I / don't / know / very well)

判断正误：只要在句末加上 please，任何请求都会自动变得合适，即使要求很大或不合理。

1. 正确
2. 错误

哪一句正确使用了 make + 宾语 + 形容词？

1. Adding an example will make the rule clearer.
2. Adding an example will make clearer.
3. Adding an example will make the rule clearly.

哪一句使用 could 礼貌地提出现在的请求？

1. I could have borrowed your umbrella yesterday.
2. Could I borrow your umbrella for a moment, please?
3. I could borrow an umbrella when I was younger.

哪句话使用 even 表示比较又向上加强了一步？

1. The second request is even bigger than the first one.
2. The second request is even big than the first one.
3. The second request is bigger than the first one.

你想请另一位乘客和你换到不同的座位。哪句话自然？

1. Could we change trains?
2. Could we change the seats?
3. Could we change seats?

选择用英语提出同一间接请求时最稳妥、最自然的说法。

1. Is possible for we change seats?
2. Would it be possible for us to change seats?
3. Would it possible if us could change seats?

句首的 Sorry 在这个请求中起什么作用？

1. 承认说话人弄坏了那支笔
2. 在提出请求前使用礼貌缓冲语
3. 直接命令对方把笔交出来

哪一句正确使用了 likelihood of + 人 + -ing？

1. The likelihood of them arriving late has increased.
2. The likelihood of them to arrive late has increased.
3. The likelihood of they arriving late has increased.

你需要向经理申请一次较重要的工作安排变动。哪一句既委婉又结构清楚？

1. I was wondering possible if could I work from home on Friday.
2. I was wondering if it would be possible for me to work from home on Friday.
3. Let me work from home on Friday.

请用 get ... off 结构完成句子。获批的假期为五天：My manager approved my request, so I was able to ____ in July.

哪一句表示“如果活动并不特殊，这套服装就会显得很傻”？

1. The costume needs to be for a special event; however, it would look rather silly.
2. The costume needs to be for a special event; otherwise, it would look rather silly.
3. The costume needs to be for a special event; therefore, it would look rather silly.

哪句话礼貌地表示自己只需要短暂借用充电器？

1. I borrowed your charger a moment ago.
2. Could I borrow your charger just for a moment?
3. Could I borrow your charger in a moment?

哪句话用 if that's okay 来确认对方是否接受提议的行动？

1. I opened the window because the room was warm.
2. Could I open the window, if that's okay?
3. Is the window open, or is it closed?

这句话在讲解中起什么作用？

1. 它开始讲一个与主题无关的三人故事。
2. 它总结前面的例子，并给出三个需要考虑的因素。
3. 它纠正上一句话的发音。

请用本课中高亮显示的准确短语完成句子：The event may be formal or casual. Make your invitation longer or shorter ____.

使用 subscribe 和 maybe + you + could + also 这个结构完成追加请求：Thanks for sharing the post; ____ to the newsletter.