In the United States, friends can be close, constant and real. But if they move live far away from each other, little by little, they will not be as close as before. But neither side feels hurt by this. Both may exchange Christmas greetings for a year or two, perhaps a few letters for a while, then no more. If two people meet again by chance, even years later, they will be delighted and pick up the friendship again.
In America, you can feel free to visit people's homes, share their holidays and enjoy their delicious food. If you are invited to a party, just accept their hospitality(款待) for various reasons, such as crowded space, language difficulties or family customs. It is often considered more friendly to invite a person to one's home than to go to a public place. So, if your host or hostess brings you home, do not feel that you aren’t treated well. You know, strangers are not invited into the home.
Don't feel neglected if you do not find flowers awaiting you in your hotel room either. Flowers are very expensive there, hotel delivery is not certain, and arrival times are often delayed, so flowers are not often sent as a welcoming touch. Please do not feel unwanted! In fact, signs outside change in different lands, but the welcome in the heart is real and valuable.
【小题1】You will find friendships _______ in America if they are not near each other.

A．die suddenly

B．come back

C．disappear gradually

D．last forever

【小题2】The underlined part in the last paragraph can be replaced by “______”.

A． Don’t feel you are paid little attention

B．Don’t accept an invitation quickly

C． Don’t feel you should be treated well

D．Don’t pay much attention to the flowers

【小题3】Which of the following is the best title for this passage? 

A．American Hospitality	B．American Friendships
C．American Invitation	D．American Welcome

In the United States, friends can be close, constant and real. But if they move live far away from each other, little by little, they will not be as close as before. But neither side feels hurt by this. Both may exchange Christmas greetings for a year or two, perhaps a few letters for a while, then no more. If two people meet again by chance, even years later, they will be delighted and pick up the friendship again.

In America, you can feel free to visit people's homes, share their holidays and enjoy their delicious food. If you are invited to a party, just accept their hospitality(款待) for various reasons, such as crowded space, language difficulties or family customs. It is often considered more friendly to invite a person to one's home than to go to a public place. So, if your host or hostess brings you home, do not feel that you aren’t treated well. You know, strangers are not invited into the home.

Don't feel neglected if you do not find flowers awaiting you in your hotel room either. Flowers are very expensive there, hotel delivery is not certain, and arrival times are often delayed, so flowers are not often sent as a welcoming touch. Please do not feel unwanted! In fact, signs outside change in different lands, but the welcome in the heart is real and valuable.

1.You will find friendships _______ in America if they are not near each other.

A．die suddenly       B．come back         C．disappear gradually  D．last forever

2.The underlined part in the last paragraph can be replaced by “______”.

A． Don’t feel you are paid little attention

B．Don’t accept an invitation quickly

C． Don’t feel you should be treated well

D．Don’t pay much attention to the flowers

3.Which of the following is the best title for this passage? 

A．American Hospitality                     B．American Friendships

C．American Invitation                      D．American Welcome

 

In the United States, friendships can be close, constant, intense, generous, and real, yet fade away in a short time if circumstances (环境) change. Neither side feels hurt by this. Both may exchange Christmas greeting for a year or two, perhaps a few letters for a while --- then no more. If the same two people meet again by chance, even years later, they pick up the friendship where it left off and are delighted.
In the States, you can feel free to visit people’s homes, share their holidays, enjoy their children and their lives without fear that you are taking on a lasting obligation. Do not hesitate to accept hospitality because you cannot give it in return. No one will expect you to do so for they know you are far from home. Americans will enjoy welcoming you and be pleased if you accept their hospitality easily.
Once you arrive there, the welcome will be full and warm and real. Most visitors find themselves readily invited into many homes there. In some countries it is considered inhospitable to entertain at home, offering what is felt as “merely” home cooked food, not “doing something” for your guest. It is felt that restaurant entertaining shows more respect and welcome. Or for various other reasons, such as crowded space, language difficulties, or family custom, outsiders are not invited into homes.
In the United States, both methods are used, but it is often considered more friendly to invite a person to one’s home than to go to a public place, except in purely business relationships. So, if your host or hostess brings you home, do not feel that you are being shown inferior (差的) treatment.
Don’t feel neglected (被忽视) if you do not find flowers awaiting you in your hotel room either. Flowers are very expensive there, hotel delivery (递送，投递) is uncertain, arrival times are delayed, changed, or canceled – so flowers are not customarily (通常) sent as a welcoming touch. Please do not feel unwanted! Outward signs vary in different lands; the inward welcome is what matters, and this will be real.
【小题1】In the United States, you will find friendships __________ if circumstances change.

A．die suddenly	B．pass away
C．disappear gradually	D．last forever

【小题2】Americans _________ their foreign friends to make a return for their hospitality.

A．ask

B．wish

C．never allow

D．don’t expect

【小题3】In some other countries, giving a dinner party at home is considered _______ than in a restaurant.

A．less formal	B．less hospitable
C．more natural	D．more popular

【小题4】According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A．Flowers are available at all time.

B．Flowers are expensive.

C．Flowers are signs of outward welcome.

D．Flowers are not necessarily sent to guests.

【小题5】Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

A．American Hospitality	B．American Friendships
C．American Invitation	D．American Welcome

The island Fiji has always been around me in my life. My parents met in Fiji when my father was a teacher as a Peace Corps volunteer and my mother a student. They taught me about its people, culture, foods and religious beliefs.
At the age of two, I made my first trip across the Pacific Ocean to Fiji. My mother and I made that trip unexpectedly because my grandma was ill and longed to see her American granddaughter. Although I have few memories of that first trip, I do remember grandma braiding(编辫子) my hair every day. The brush gliding through my hair is a feeling I will treasure forever because she passed away soon. I returned to America when I was five years old. This time I had a brother, Martin, who was two.
I resisted my third trip to Fiji when I was 15, being a teenager who did not want to spend the summer away from friends. It was this trip, however, that made me realize that Fiji is not just a place to visit but a part of who I am. The smells and sounds and sights came back to me, but the best part was getting to know my relatives.
Vishal was one cousin I quickly bonded with(与…合拍). Born two days before me, I had only known him through pictures before. Though raised oceans apart in different cultures, we talked and laughed about everything from American sports to Fijian dancing. I was able to form close ties with all my cousins, and when I talk about them now, it’s as if I have known them my whole life. Spending time with them helped me understand the traditions and values my mother grew up with. Hospitality (热情) and care and respect for family members are central values in Fijian culture.
I truly enjoyed learning about my roots during this trip. Fuji is just like a second home, and I will never forget the time I have spent there.
【小题1】From the passage, we can learn that ______________________.

1. the author’s parents had been classmates before
2. the author had lived in Fiji for about five years
3. the author had no memories of her grandma
4. people value family in Fijian culture

【小题2】The author resisted her third trip to Fiji because______________________.

1. she didn’t want to separate from her brother
2. she didn’t know her cousins there very well
3. she didn’t want to separate from her American friends
4. her grandma had passed away

【小题3】Which of the following is TRUE about Vishal?

1. He is younger than the author.
2. The author had met him on her first trip to Fiji.
3. He and the author had lots of common interests.
4. He and the author held different opinions about Fijian culture.

【小题4】What’s the best title for the passage?

A． My Trips to Fiji

B．Discovering My Fijian Origins

C．My Understanding of Fijian Culture

D．My Memories of Fiji

In the United States, friendships can be close, constant, intense, generous, and real, yet fade away in a short time if circumstances (环境) change. Neither side feels hurt by this. Both may exchange Christmas greeting for a year or two, perhaps a few letters for a while --- then no more. If the same two people meet again by chance, even years later, they pick up the friendship where it left off and are delighted.

In the States, you can feel free to visit people’s homes, share their holidays, enjoy their children and their lives without fear that you are taking on a lasting obligation. Do not hesitate to accept hospitality because you cannot give it in return. No one will expect you to do so for they know you are far from home. Americans will enjoy welcoming you and be pleased if you accept their hospitality easily.

Once you arrive there, the welcome will be full and warm and real. Most visitors find themselves readily invited into many homes there. In some countries it is considered inhospitable to entertain at home, offering what is felt as “merely” home cooked food, not “doing something” for your guest. It is felt that restaurant entertaining shows more respect and welcome. Or for various other reasons, such as crowded space, language difficulties, or family custom, outsiders are not invited into homes.

In the United States, both methods are used, but it is often considered more friendly to invite a person to one’s home than to go to a public place, except in purely business relationships. So, if your host or hostess brings you home, do not feel that you are being shown inferior (差的) treatment.

Don’t feel neglected (被忽视) if you do not find flowers awaiting you in your hotel room either. Flowers are very expensive there, hotel delivery (递送，投递) is uncertain, arrival times are delayed, changed, or canceled – so flowers are not customarily (通常) sent as a welcoming touch. Please do not feel unwanted! Outward signs vary in different lands; the inward welcome is what matters, and this will be real.

1.In the United States, you will find friendships __________ if circumstances change.

A．die suddenly                           B．pass away

C．disappear gradually                      D．last forever

2.Americans _________ their foreign friends to make a return for their hospitality.

A．ask              B．wish              C．never allow        D．don’t expect

3.In some other countries, giving a dinner party at home is considered _______ than in a restaurant.

A．less formal                            B．less hospitable

C．more natural                           D．more popular

4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A．Flowers are available at all time.

B．Flowers are expensive.

C．Flowers are signs of outward welcome.

D．Flowers are not necessarily sent to guests.

5.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

A．American Hospitality                     B．American Friendships

C．American Invitation                      D．American Welcome