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大学英语A9 一、阅读理解 1、The judgment of the Englishman by all other European peoples is that he is the most suspicious, the most reserved, the most unfriendly, the coldest-hearted of all western peoples. Ask a Frenchman, an Italian, a German, a Spaniard, even an American, what he thinks about Englishmen; and every one of them will tell you the very same thing. This is precisely what the character of men would become who had lived for thousands of years in the conditions of northern European land. But, on the other hand, you would find that all nations would speak highly of certain other English qualities - energy, courage, honour, justice. They would say that, although no man is so difficult to make friends with, the friendship of an Englishman once gained is stronger and truer than any other. And as the battle of life still continues, and must continue for thousands of years to come, it must be acknowledged that the English character is especially well suitable for the struggle. Its reserves, its cautions, its doubts, its suspicions - these have been for it in the past, and are still in the present. It is not a lovable nor amiable character; it is not even kindly. The Englishman of the best type is much more inclined（倾向于） to justice than he is to be kind, for kindness is an emotional impulse, and the Englishman doesnt like every kind of emotional impulse. But with all this, the character is a great one, and its success has been the best proof of its value. (1)、The Englishman is characterized as ______. A：suspicious and open-minded B：reserved and friendly C：suspicious and warm-hearted D：cold-hearted and unfriendly ： D (2)According to the author, the main factor which has shaped the English character is a ______ one. A：geographical B：economical C：psychological D：political ： A (3)Certain other English qualities such as courage, energy, and honor are ______. A：ignored by Europeans B：praised by Europeans C：ignored by themselves D：praised by the