文中の穴埋め問題
(1)Good manners are etiquette aren't complicated. Anyone can demonstrate courtesy and consideration for othersーthe stuff of which good manners are madeーwithout knowing the specific rules of etiquette.
(2)And no one is born knowing those rules. They are learned graduallyーat home, in school, at work, and in everyday contacts (A) both friends and strangers. To expand their knowledge of good contact, many people continue to read etiquette books as adults.
(3)There are a number of reasons why people want to learn good manners and the rules of etiquette. Good manners help win friends. Naturally, people who treat other people with kindness and sympathy are most likely to become popular because they are considered good companions.
(4)Good manners also help please members of the family, special friends, teachers, employers, and strangers like salespeople and law officers, Good manners help put people (B) ease, make them cooperative and just plain happy.
(5)People who practice good manners and understand the rules of etiquette also make themselves happy. Knowing how to behave properly, in familiar as well as in strange situations, builds self-confidence. Meeting new people and visiting new places become pleasurable instead of frightening experiences.
(6)Good manners begin at home. Even the youngest children quickly learn to say “please” and “thank you” when their parents, brothers, and sisters are courteous toward each other. Respect for family members can be demonstrated in many ways. Being on time (C) meals, showing responsibility in handling an allowance, and taking care of belongings are all part of manners at home. So are respecting privacy, sharing household chores, and taking turns using the telephone, television set, or family car.
(7)Good manners are equally important at school. Paying attention in class and handing (D) neatly prepared homework are ways to show respect for teachers. Classmates can show mutual consideration by respecting each other's property, by not “showing off” superior knowledge or possessions, and by making new students feel welcome.
(8)On the job, good manners mean arriving on time, being reliable, and caring about neatness in both work and personal grooming. Thoughtfulness toward other employees helps improve the working atmosphere. Employers appreciate willingness to work and accept criticism and an ability to keep confidences.
(9)Any number of situations in social life call for a knowledge of etiquette. (E), knowing how to make proper introductions helps avoid confusion and embarrassment at parties. Knowing how to order from a menu and (F) and how much to tip, can help make a date go smoothly. Today, when foreign travel is so popular, the person who learns in advance the customs of a country he intends to visit will increase his enjoyment of the trip as well as leave a good impression in the host country.
【設問】
(A)～(F)に入る適切な語
(A)アin イof ウat エwith
(B)アon イgt ウin エof
(C)アover イof ウfor エby
(D)アon イup ウat エin
(E)アBy the way イIn addition ウIn conclusion エFor instance
(F)アwhat イwhom ウthat エwhich
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