高中英语阅读Promptness is important in American business,academic,

高中英语阅读
Promptness is important in American business,academic,and social settings.The importance of punctuality is taught to young children in school.Tardy slips (迟到条) and the use of bell signal to the child that punctuality and time itself are to be respected.An amusing report of a school-child’s experience with time appeared in a recent newspaper article.As a child,my mother used to tell me how crucial it was to be at school when the first bell rang.Preparation for my “on-time” appearance began the night before.I was directed to bed early so I could wake up wide-eyed at 7 A.M.with enough time to get ready.Although I usually managed to watch my share of TV cartoons,I knew that in one hour I had to get dressed,eat breakfast,brush my teeth,comb my hair,and be on my way to school or I would be violating an important rule of Mum’s,the school’s or the world’s.It was hard to tell which.
People who keep appointments are considered dependable.If people are late to job interviews,appointments,or classes,they are often viewed as unreliable and irresponsible.In the business world,“time is money” and companies may fine their executives for tardiness to business meetings.Of course,it is not always possible to be punctual.Social and business etiquette (礼节) also provides rules for late arrivals.Calling on the telephone if one’s going to be more than a few minutes late for scheduled appointments is considered polite and is often expected.Keeping a date or a friend waiting beyond ten to twenty minutes is considered rude.On the other hand,arriving thirty minutes late to some parties is acceptable.
1.A tardy slip the child must bring home if he is late ______.
A.is for him to learn the importance of punctuality
B.is for him to show his respect for his parents and teachers
C.is a way of punishment
D.is for him to show he is dependable
2.Social etiquette in the United States allows people ______.
A.to be ten minutes late for interviews and business meetings
B.to be early to evening parties
C.to be late up to half an hour for some parties
D.to be excused from certain parties
3.If one can keep appointment,people will consider him _____.
A.dependable B.dependent C.unreliable D.irresponsible
4.The author mentions people should be punctual on all the occasions EXCEPT ______.
A.business meeting B.job interviews C.going to bed D.having classes

A
C
A
C