五、阅读理解
Every country has its own features. One thing that visitors to the UK always notice is how good British people are at waiting, especially in lines. Everywhere in the UK, it's common to see lines: at bus stops, in shops and in cinemas.
Kate Bradley, a teacher at the University of Kent, said that waiting in line in the UK isn't simply about showing politeness to other people. British people like everything to be in perfect order, so pushing the way before someone in a line is something that most Brits try to avoid.
Actually, it is a tradition started during World War II. At that time, people had to wait in line to get things like food in shops. The government was worried that trouble and disorder would happen. So, people were told that waiting in line politely and patiently was a British thing to do. And that message is still alive today.
There is probably only one thing that will influence(影响)people's willingness to stand patiently in line—the weather, which can change quickly in the UK. One minute it can be fine and sunny and the next it can be wet and windy. When the weather is bad, they only hope the bus can arrive very soon, or people lining up for food will give up and leave.
If someone decides not to follow the rule in bad weather, most Brits will speak up and tell the line-jumper to get to the back of the line.
But . Although people are waiting, they may be excited about the thing they're waiting for, for example, a pop concert. The excitement can make waiting for something a very enjoyable experience.
( ) 1. What is the main reason for the British people's love for waiting in line?
A. They always go to work by bus.
B. They live in a great country that is full of visitors.
C. They love peace and don't want to go back to war(战争).
D. They are kind and like keeping things in perfect order.
( ) 2. The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refers to ___.
A. waiting in line patiently B. pushing the way before others
C. getting food in shops D. trying to be a true British
( ) 3. How would the British probably feel if someone jumped the line in bad weather?
A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Peaceful. D. Angry.
( ) 4. Which of the following can be put in “ $ \blacktriangle $ ”?
A. people can be kind to the line-jumper sometimes
B. people can be impatient if the line is too long
C. waiting in line can be fun if the weather is good
D. people may find some friends when they are waiting
Every country has its own features. One thing that visitors to the UK always notice is how good British people are at waiting, especially in lines. Everywhere in the UK, it's common to see lines: at bus stops, in shops and in cinemas.
Kate Bradley, a teacher at the University of Kent, said that waiting in line in the UK isn't simply about showing politeness to other people. British people like everything to be in perfect order, so pushing the way before someone in a line is something that most Brits try to avoid.
Actually, it is a tradition started during World War II. At that time, people had to wait in line to get things like food in shops. The government was worried that trouble and disorder would happen. So, people were told that waiting in line politely and patiently was a British thing to do. And that message is still alive today.
There is probably only one thing that will influence(影响)people's willingness to stand patiently in line—the weather, which can change quickly in the UK. One minute it can be fine and sunny and the next it can be wet and windy. When the weather is bad, they only hope the bus can arrive very soon, or people lining up for food will give up and leave.
If someone decides not to follow the rule in bad weather, most Brits will speak up and tell the line-jumper to get to the back of the line.
But . Although people are waiting, they may be excited about the thing they're waiting for, for example, a pop concert. The excitement can make waiting for something a very enjoyable experience.
( ) 1. What is the main reason for the British people's love for waiting in line?
A. They always go to work by bus.
B. They live in a great country that is full of visitors.
C. They love peace and don't want to go back to war(战争).
D. They are kind and like keeping things in perfect order.
( ) 2. The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refers to ___.
A. waiting in line patiently B. pushing the way before others
C. getting food in shops D. trying to be a true British
( ) 3. How would the British probably feel if someone jumped the line in bad weather?
A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Peaceful. D. Angry.
( ) 4. Which of the following can be put in “ $ \blacktriangle $ ”?
A. people can be kind to the line-jumper sometimes
B. people can be impatient if the line is too long
C. waiting in line can be fun if the weather is good
D. people may find some friends when they are waiting
答案：1.D 2.A 3.D 4.C
解析：
【分析】
1. 第1题：要找到英国人喜欢排队的主要原因，需定位到文章第二段，文中明确提到“British people like everything to be in perfect order”，同时结合“waiting in line in the UK isn't simply about showing politeness”，可知核心原因是他们友善且喜欢维持井然有序的状态，对应选项D。
2. 第2题：猜测代词“it”的指代内容，需结合第三段上下文。前文引出英国人排队的习惯，后文说明这是二战时期开始的传统，且具体解释了是“waiting in line politely and patiently”，所以“it”指代的是耐心排队这件事，选A。
3. 第3题：判断坏天气下有人插队时英国人的感受，定位到第五段，文中说“most Brits will speak up and tell the line-jumper to get to the back of the line”，这种主动指责的行为说明他们对此感到生气，选D。
4. 第4题：补全句子需结合上下文逻辑。第四段讲坏天气会降低人们排队的意愿，空格后提到等待时的兴奋感能让等待变成愉快的经历，C选项“waiting in line can be fun if the weather is good”既承接了前文天气对排队的影响，又通过转折引出后文愉快的等待体验，符合语境。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据第二段“Kate Bradley... said that waiting in line in the UK isn't simply about showing politeness to other people. British people like everything to be in perfect order”可知，英国人喜欢排队的主要原因是他们友善且崇尚井然有序，故选D。
2. 第2题：第三段开头“Actually, it is a tradition started during World War II.”，结合后文“people were told that waiting in line politely and patiently was a British thing to do”，可知“it”指代的是“waiting in line patiently”，故选A。
3. 第3题：根据第五段“If someone decides not to follow the rule in bad weather, most Brits will speak up and tell the line-jumper to get to the back of the line.”可知，英国人会主动制止插队行为，说明他们感到生气，故选D。
4. 第4题：前文提及坏天气会影响人们排队的耐心，空格后描述等待时的兴奋能让等待变得愉快，C选项“waiting in line can be fun if the weather is good”衔接前后逻辑，符合语境，故选C。
【答案】
1.D 2.A 3.D 4.C
【知识点】
1. 细节理解
2. 代词指代猜测
3. 语境逻辑补全
【点评】
这篇阅读理解围绕英国人排队的文化习俗展开，题目覆盖了阅读理解常见的细节题、指代题和语境补全题，考查学生对文章细节的捕捉能力和上下文逻辑的分析能力。解题时需精准定位原文信息，结合语境逐一排查选项，能有效提升学生的阅读理解综合素养。
【难度系数】
0.6
1. 第1题：要找到英国人喜欢排队的主要原因，需定位到文章第二段，文中明确提到“British people like everything to be in perfect order”，同时结合“waiting in line in the UK isn't simply about showing politeness”，可知核心原因是他们友善且喜欢维持井然有序的状态，对应选项D。
2. 第2题：猜测代词“it”的指代内容，需结合第三段上下文。前文引出英国人排队的习惯，后文说明这是二战时期开始的传统，且具体解释了是“waiting in line politely and patiently”，所以“it”指代的是耐心排队这件事，选A。
3. 第3题：判断坏天气下有人插队时英国人的感受，定位到第五段，文中说“most Brits will speak up and tell the line-jumper to get to the back of the line”，这种主动指责的行为说明他们对此感到生气，选D。
4. 第4题：补全句子需结合上下文逻辑。第四段讲坏天气会降低人们排队的意愿，空格后提到等待时的兴奋感能让等待变成愉快的经历，C选项“waiting in line can be fun if the weather is good”既承接了前文天气对排队的影响，又通过转折引出后文愉快的等待体验，符合语境。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据第二段“Kate Bradley... said that waiting in line in the UK isn't simply about showing politeness to other people. British people like everything to be in perfect order”可知，英国人喜欢排队的主要原因是他们友善且崇尚井然有序，故选D。
2. 第2题：第三段开头“Actually, it is a tradition started during World War II.”，结合后文“people were told that waiting in line politely and patiently was a British thing to do”，可知“it”指代的是“waiting in line patiently”，故选A。
3. 第3题：根据第五段“If someone decides not to follow the rule in bad weather, most Brits will speak up and tell the line-jumper to get to the back of the line.”可知，英国人会主动制止插队行为，说明他们感到生气，故选D。
4. 第4题：前文提及坏天气会影响人们排队的耐心，空格后描述等待时的兴奋能让等待变得愉快，C选项“waiting in line can be fun if the weather is good”衔接前后逻辑，符合语境，故选C。
【答案】
1.D 2.A 3.D 4.C
【知识点】
1. 细节理解
2. 代词指代猜测
3. 语境逻辑补全
【点评】
这篇阅读理解围绕英国人排队的文化习俗展开，题目覆盖了阅读理解常见的细节题、指代题和语境补全题，考查学生对文章细节的捕捉能力和上下文逻辑的分析能力。解题时需精准定位原文信息，结合语境逐一排查选项，能有效提升学生的阅读理解综合素养。
【难度系数】
0.6