An American friend has invited you to visit his family. You’ve never been to an American’s home before, and you’re not sure what to do. Should you take a gift? How should you dress? What time should you arrive? What should you do when you get there? Glad you asked. When you’re the guest, you should just make yourself at home. That’s what hospitality(款待) is all about: making people feel at home when they’re not. 
The question of whether or not to bring a gift often makes guests squirm（难为情）. Giving your host a gift is not just a social manner in some cultures-it’s expected. But in American culture, a guest is not necessary to bring a present. Of course, some people do bring a small present to their host to show their thanks. The right gifts for the host might be flowers, candy, and you can bring toys if the family has small children. If you choose not to bring a gift, don’t worry. No one will even notice.
【小题1】The passage talks about ______.

A．where to find a friend in need	B．what to do while visiting your friends
C．how to make friends	D．when to visit your friend

【小题2】The underlined word “manner” means ________ in Chinese.

A．弊端

B．礼节

C．趋势

D．挑战

【小题3】You can _______ if you want to bring a gift to your friend according to the passage.

A．bring a bundle of beer

B．bring him some beautiful clothes

C．bring delicious food

D．buy a bunch of fowlers

【小题4】 The underlined sentence wants to tell us _______.

A．you are impolite if you don’t bring a gift

B．how to pick out a gift for our friend

C．the host won’t care if you don’t bring a gift

D．bringing a gift is very necessary

An American friend has invited you to visit his family. You’ve never been to an American’s home before, and you’re not sure what to do. Should you take a gift? How should you dress? What time should you arrive? What should you do when you get there? Glad you asked. When you’re the guest, you should just make yourself at home. That’s what hospitality(款待) is all about: making people feel at home when they’re not. 

The question of whether or not to bring a gift often makes guests squirm（难为情）. Giving your host a gift is not just a social manner in some cultures-it’s expected. But in American culture, a guest is not necessary to bring a present. Of course, some people do bring a small present to their host to show their thanks. The right gifts for the host might be flowers, candy, and you can bring toys if the family has small children. If you choose not to bring a gift, don’t worry. No one will even notice.

1.The passage talks about ______.

A. where to find a friend in need              B. what to do while visiting your friends

C. how to make friends                      D. when to visit your friend

2.The underlined word “manner” means ________ in Chinese.

  A. 弊端           B. 礼节           C. 趋势        D. 挑战

3.You can _______ if you want to bring a gift to your friend according to the passage.

  A. bring a bundle of beer

  B. bring him some beautiful clothes

  C. bring delicious food

  D. buy a bunch of fowlers

4. The underlined sentence wants to tell us _______.

A. you are impolite if you don’t bring a gift

B. how to pick out a gift for our friend

C. the host won’t care if you don’t bring a gift

D. bringing a gift is very necessary

 

An American friend has invited you to visit his family. You’ve never been to an American’s home before, and you’re not sure what to do. Should you take a gift? How should you dress? What time should you arrive? What should you do when you get there? Glad you asked. When you’re the guest, you should just make yourself at home. That’s what hospitality(款待) is all about: making people feel at home when they’re not. 
The question of whether or not to bring a gift often makes guests squirm（难为情）. Giving your host a gift is not just a social manner in some cultures-it’s expected. But in American culture, a guest is not necessary to bring a present. Of course, some people do bring a small present to their host to show their thanks. The right gifts for the host might be flowers, candy, and you can bring toys if the family has small children. If you choose not to bring a gift, don’t worry. No one will even notice.
【小题1】The passage talks about ______.

A．where to find a friend in need	B．what to do while visiting your friends
C．how to make friends	D．when to visit your friend

【小题2】The underlined word “manner” means ________ in Chinese.

A．弊端

B．礼节

C．趋势

D．挑战

【小题3】You can _______ if you want to bring a gift to your friend according to the passage.

A．bring a bundle of beer

B．bring him some beautiful clothes

C．bring delicious food

D．buy a bunch of fowlers

【小题4】 The underlined sentence wants to tell us _______.

A．you are impolite if you don’t bring a gift

B．how to pick out a gift for our friend

C．the host won’t care if you don’t bring a gift

D．bringing a gift is very necessary

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Travelling is interesting. From 7A to 9B we have already travelled in China, travelled abroad and travelled o  91  .

Travelling to every part of the world gets easier, but the problem is how well we know and understand each other. Here's a simple test. Imagine you are p  92   to hold a meeting at four o'clock. What time should you expect your foreign business friends to arrive? If they are Germans, they'll arrive on

 t  93   . If they are Americans, they'll probably be 15 minutes early. If they are Englishmen, they'll be 15 minutes l  94   , and you should allow up to an hour late for the Italians.

The British seemed to think since the English language was w  95   used in the world, people would always understand what they do. H  96  , they were completely wrong. For example, the British are happy to have a business lunch and discuss business matters and have a drink during the meal. The Japanese p 97   not to work while eating. Lunch is a time for them to relax and get to know each other and they don't drink a  98   lunchtime. The Germans like to talk about business before dinner. The French like to eat first and talk a  99  . They have to be well fed and watered before they discuss a  100  . Wish you a good journey next time!

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