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The fourth paragraph implies that______.
A．foreigners still regard the British as impolite and rude
B．the British often start fighting after heavy drinking
C．British women have been traditionally well-dressed
D．the British enjoy drinking tea while playing cricket

A.
A．foreigners
B.the
C.British
D.the

【参考答案】

B
第四段披露了英国人的一个阴暗面。在传统的印象中，英国人戴着圆顶礼帽，酷爱板球，喜欢喝茶，给人留下了美好的形象......

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