Question

[Lê Quỳnh Anh]

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The rules of etiquette in American restaurants depend upon a number of factors the physical location of the restaurant, eg., rural or urban; the type of restaurant, eg., informal or formal; and certain standards that are more universal. In other words, some standards of etiquette vary significantly while other standards apply almost anywhere. Learning the proper etiquette in a particular type of restaurant in a particular area may sometimes require instruction, but more commonly it simply requires sensitivity and experience. For example, while it is acceptable to read a magazine in a coffee shop, it is inappropriate to do the same in a more luxurious setting. And, if you are eating in a very rustic setting it may be fine to tuck your napkin into your shirt, but if you are in a sophisticated urban restaurant this behavior would demonstrate a lack of manners. It is safe to say, however, that in virtually every restaurant it is unacceptable to indiscriminately throw your food on the floor. The conclusion we can most likely draw from the above is that while the types and locations of restaurants determine etiquette appropriate to them, some rules apply to all restaurants.

With what topic is this passage primarily concerned?

A. Rules of etiquette

B. Instruction in proper etiquette

C. The importance of good manners

D. Variable and universal standards of etiquette

Answer 1

[Dương Hoàn Anh]

Đáp án D.

Key words: topic, passage, concerned.

Phân tích đáp án:

A. rules of etiquette: các quy tắc của nghi thức

B. instruction in proper etiquette: lời hướng dẫn nghi thức thích hợp.

C. the importance of good manners: tầm quan trọng của cách cư xử tốt.

D. variable and universal standards of etiquette: các tiêu chuẩn phổ cập và luôn biến đổi của nghi thức.

Sau khi hoàn thành 6 câu khác trong bài, chúng ta thấy rằng mục đích của tác giả là muốn đơn giản hóa, nêu ra quy tắc ứng xử được áp dụng chung.

Vậy đáp án đúng là D. variable and universal standards of etiquette.

Kiến thức cần nhớ

etiquette (n)/ 'etɪket /: nghi thức, quy tắc, phép xã giao - etiquette (n) = good manners = politenes - social etiquette: quy tắc xã hội - professional etiquette: quy ước nghề nghiệp/chuyên môn - medical etiquette: quy ước mặc nhận trong giới y học