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Letter A

　　Dear Etty Kit,

　　My roommate's family want me to have Thanksgiving dinner with them in their home. I accepted (接受) the invitation (邀请), and I'm excited about going, but I'm a little worried about it, too. The social customs (社交习惯) 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 drink 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 (害羞) about asking the person next to you. It's better to ask than to be quietly uncomfortable (不安) and nervous (紧张).

　　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 also a good idea to send a card or thank-you note the day after.

Etty Kit

1．Letter A is sent to ________ while letter B is sent to ________.

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2．Etty Kit may be ________.

[　　]

A．Confused's close friend

B．a person who gives advice about personal problem

C．a person who always holds parties

D．a flower or a candy seller

3．The writer wrote Letter A because he ________.

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A．was worried about what present he should give

B．wanted to make the whole family happy

C．wanted to know some social customs for a dinner party

D．would be a little late for a dinner party

4．Letter B is 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 guests 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 dinner parties you will have a good time at the party

5．The words“host and hostess”in the last paragraph of Letter B mean ________.

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A．people who go to a party

B．people who cook dinner

C．people who hold a party

D．people who send invitations

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　　Letter A

　　Dear Rose,

　　I like your programs very much. I'm now writing to ask you something about American social customs. My American friends want me to join them in their dinner party. I am very happy arid have decided to go but I'm a little worried about it, too. The social customs in my country are very different from here, and I know little about American ones.

　　Should I bring a present, such as sweets or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I use the fork and knife? How can I let the family know that I'm thankful for their kindness?

Wang Lin

　　Letter B

　　Dear Wang Lin,

　　It's a good idea to bring a small present when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always nice, or you may bring a bottle of wine if you know that your friends drink 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 how to use the fork and knife, just watch the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person next to you.

　　If you like the food, say so. Of course, you'll thank them for the meal and for their kindness. It's also a good idea to send a thank you card the clay after.

Rose

1．Wang Lin wants to ________.

[　　]

A．make friends with Rose

B．know some social customs for a dinner party

C．make her friends happy

D．give her friends a surprise

2．If you are asked to a dinner party but not sure about what to bring as a present, it's good to bring ________.

[　　]

A．some fruits

B．a bottle of wine

C．some flowers

D．a knife and a fork

3．Which of the following is not proper(适当的) for joining in a dinner party?

[　　]

A．Get there 15 minutes earlier.

B．Make yourself at home.

C．Follow others to use the fork and knife.

D．Thank your friends for the meal.

4．From the letters we've learned that it's very ________ to know something about American social customs.

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阅读理解。

　　Dear Rose,

　　I like your programmes very much, I'm now writing to ask you something about American social customs (社交习惯). My American friends want me to join them in their dinner party. I am very happy and have decided to go but I'm a little worried about it, too. The social customs in my country are very different from here, and I know little about it.

　　Should I bring a present, such as sweets of flowers? Should I arrive on time, or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I use the fork(叉子) and knife? How can I let the family know that I'm thankful for their kindness?

Wang Lin

letter B

　　Dear Wang Lin,

　　It's a good idea to bring a small present when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always nice, or you may bring a bottle of wine (酒) if you know that your friends drink it.

　　You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don't get there early, If you don't know how to use the fork and knife, just watch the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person next to you.

　　If you like the food, say so. Of course, you'll thank them for the meal and for their kindness. It's also a goad idea to send a thank-you card the day after.

Rose

根据上面两封信的内容选择最佳答案。

(1)Wang Lin wants to ________.

[　　]

A．take friends with Rose

B．know some social customs for a dinner party

C．make her friends happy

D．give her friends a surprise

(2)Maybe Rose ________.

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A．is a good housewife

B．works at a TV station

C．is going to the dinner party

D．is a friend of Wang Lin's

(3)If you're asked to a dinner party but not sure about what to bring as a present, it's good to bring ________.

[　　]

(4)Which of the following is NOT proper (适当的) for joining in a dinner party?

[　　]

A．Get there 15 minutes earlier.

B．Make yourself at home.

C．Follow others to use the fork and knife.

D．Thank your friends for the meal.

(5)From the letters we've learned that it's very ________ to know something about American social customs.

[　　]

To start with, put the napkin on your lap. this protects your clothes from food or is used to wipe your hands or mouth when necessary..
Hold the knife in your right hand and the fork in your left hand , and cut the meat or fish into pieces as you eat. Always use your fork to put food in your mouth. Use your spoon only for soup.
Do not put your own fork, knife and spoon into serving bowl.
Do not spit food anywhere! If you have bones in your mouth, take them out with your fingers and place them on the edge of your plate, never on the table or floor.
Do not reach across the table or in front of another person. Ask someone to pass whatever you want.
【小题1】How many rules are there in the passage?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five

【小题2】What can you use to put food in your mouth?

A．Knife.

B．Knife or fork.

C．Knife and fork

D．fork

【小题3】If you can’t reach the food, what will you do?

A．Reach across the table.

B．Reach in front of another person.

C．Ask somebody to pass it to you.

D．Reach by yourself.

【小题4】Which hand holds the knife?

A．Right hand.

B．Left hand.

C．Either of your hands.

D．Both of your hands.

【小题5】Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Place bones on the edge of your plate.

B．Use your spoon only for soup.

C．The napkin protects your clothes from food.

D．You can put your own fork, knife and spoon into serving bowl.