Two Letters Letter A
Dear Etty Kit,
My roommate’s family wants me to have a thanksgiving dinner with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and fm 成cited about going, but I，m a little worried about it, too. The social customs in my country are very different from here, so I’m a little afraid of making mistakes.
Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?
Confused
Letter B
Dear Confused,
It's a good idea to bring a small gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always nice, or you might bring a bottle of wine if you know that the family drinks it.
You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you’re going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.
Try to be free at the dinner table. If you don’t know about choosing the correct fork, knife, or spoon, just watch the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don't be shy about asking the person next to you. It’s better to ask than to be quietly uncomfortable and nervous.
If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s so a good idea to spend a card or thank—you note the day after.
EttyKit
小题1:From the two letters we can see that Confused
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| A．doesn’t want to have dinner with his roommates family |
| B．refuses Etty Kit’s advice |
| C．has never been to a thanksgiving dinner before |
| D．isn’t a newcomer in his class |
小题2:Etty Kit may be
.
| A．Confused's close friend |
| B．a person who gives advice about personal problems |
| C．a person who always holds parties |
| D．a flower or a candy seller |
小题3:Letter B was written to tell that
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| A．you always bring a nice gift when you go to a dinner party |
| B．you just watch the quests at a party and follow them, and do not be shy about asking questions |
| C．the Americans and Canadians like having a lot of dinner parties |
| D．if you follow a few rules of dinnerparties you will have a good time at the party |
小题4:the words ''host and hostess" in the last paragraph of Letter B mean.
| A．people who go to a party |
| B．peoplewhocookdinner |
| C．people who hold a party |
| D．peoplewhosendinvitation |
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