解析　细节理解题。由文章第三段中的"In contrast，bringing the error to the clerk's attention causes different things to happen. Immediately the clerk knows us to be honorable. Upon leaving the store，we feel honorable and our self­ respect is increased."可知选A。

2.The underlined phrase "bringing the error to the clerk's attention" in Para. 3 means"________".

A.telling the truth to the clerk

B.offering advice to the clerk

C.asking the clerk to be more attentive

D.reminding the clerk of the charged item

答案　A

解析　细节理解题。由本段中的"In contrast"及上下文可知，画线句子与第三段第二句是相对的，故选A。

3.How will we feel if we let the clerk know her mistake?

A.We'll be very excited.

B.We'll feel unfortunate.

C.We'll have a sense of honor.

D.We'll feel sorry for the clerk.

答案　C

解析　细节理解题。由第三段中的"Upon leaving the store，we feel honorable and our self­respect is increased."可知选C。

4.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A.How to Live Truthfully

B.Importance of Peacefulness

C.Ways of Gaining Self­respect

D.Happiness through Honorable Actions

答案　D

解析　标题归纳题。由最后一段中的"Honorable thoughts lead to honorable actions. Honorable actions lead us to a happier existence."可知选D。

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