China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable (好客的) people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.

When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candies. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.

At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says,” It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.

Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago:

To meet friends from afar,

How happy we are!

1.If foreigners visit a Chinese family, _____.

A. they will prepare a meal

B. they will be welcome warmly

C. they will get an expensive gift

2.As a guest in a Chinese family, you are usually offered_____ by the host.

A. fruit and snacks B. coffee and tea C. tea and snacks

3.Why does a western visitor feel surprised when the host picks food for him?

A. Because he thinks it’s not polite.

B. Because he thinks it’s not necessary.

C. Because it won’t happen in western countries.

4.What the Chinese family do for the guests is to_____.

A. make them feel at home

B. give them a surprise

C. show their wealth

5.What’s the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the passage?

A. 学而时习之,不亦悦乎?

B. 有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎?

C. 人不知而不愠,不亦君子乎?

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