They are generally more distant than North and South Americans and Southern Europeans, and may not appear to be as open or friendly at the beginning. Friendships take longer to build; however, once established they tend to be deep and may last over time and distance.

　　语篇解读：本文为说明文。英国人以矜持和情感不外露而出名，因此在跟他们交往时，也要注意尊重他们的隐私。

　　5．When you do something rude to the British, the will ________.

　　A．fight back　　　　　 　B．give a smile

　　C．remain calm D．look at you angrily

　　解析：选C　细节理解题。由第二段"If you have insulted (冒犯) someone, their facial expression may not change."可知，即使受到挑衅，英国人的面部表情也不会发生变化。

　　6．Which of the following is TRUE about the British?

　　A．They use a lot of body language.

　　B．They value their privacy greatly.

　　C．They don't have strong emotions.

　　D．They are not good at making friends.

　　解析：选B　细节理解题。由第三段"They expect others to respect their privacy."可知，英国人很注重隐私。

　　7．What can be the best title for the text?

　　A．The stiff upper lip of the British

　　B．Privacy of the British

　　C．The British attitude in adversity

　　D．The British way of communication

　　解析：选A　标题归纳题。文章主要说明英国人的矜持和不动声色，因此用"英国人紧绷的上嘴唇"最能体现文章主题。

　　C

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