Generally speaking, a British is widely
regarded as a quiet, shy and conservative person who is (1)
only among those with whom he is acquainted. When a stranger is at
present, he often seems nervous, even (2) . You have to take
a commuter train any morning or evening to (3) the truth of
this. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or dozing in a corner; hardly anybody talks, since to do so would be considered quite (4) . (5) , there is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior which, once broken, makes the offender immediately the object of (6) . It has been known as a fact that a British has a (7) for the discussion of their weather and that, if given a chance, he will talk about it (8) . Some people argue that it is because the Britis A. at length B. to a great extent C. from his heart D. by all means 我来回答: 提交
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