Beep... beep... There goes the bell! Robbie opens his eyes. He sits in the room for a whole day and now it is time for him to do something.

Robbie looks out of the window. It is still snowing heavily and there is ice on the window. It is another cold day. Robbie is told to turn the heat on before the family get home. And he does it.

Then Robbie is told to do some cleaning work at once. It is an easy job for him but a tough one for his master Helen. He keeps on working until every room is clean and tidy.

For now he has to cook supper for the family.

The first thing Robbie does is to get a big pot (锅) in the kitchen. Then he puts some water in the pot and puts it on the stove. He uses one of his hands to cut up a chicken and adds the pieces to the water to make a good soup. Then he gets some tomatoes cabbages and carrots to make a vegetable salad.

At five to eight he lays the table. Then he puts some bread the chicken soup and the salad on it. What a sweet smell! The moment he turns on the lights the whole family come home.

“The soup smells great Victor”’ says Helen. “You really know how to tell Robbie what to do Robbie is one robot that really saves the family a lot of work.

1.What is the correct order of Robbie’s work?

a. use one of his hands to cut up a chicken

b. put the dishes on the table

c. clean every room

d. make a salad

A.cadb B.adcb C.cdab D.dcba

2.What do the underlined words “does it” in the second paragraph mean?

A.looks out B.gets home

C.turns the heat on D.does some cleaning

3.What time did Robbie get supper ready for the family?

A.5: 08 B.4:52 C.7:55 D.8.05

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A.The story happened on a rainy day.

B.Robbie didn't have to be told what to do.

C.Helen found it easy to do cleaning work at home.

D.Victor and Helen felt comfortable when they got home.

The holiday season will be here soon, and with it come tons of parties. Here's how to mind your manners at the dinner table:

First things first:

Mind the little details. Respond to invitations in time; it's always better to be overdressed; be fashionably on time; bring a gift for your host or hostess; and remember to silence your phone and keep it out of sight.

After you sit down:

The first thing you should do is place your napkin(餐巾)in your lap. Leave it there until the end of the meal. If you excuse yourself from the table, the most common practice is to place it on your seat until you return. If you're worried that your napkin has food on it that could make the seat or your clothes dirty when you sit back down, place it to the left of your plate instead.

To locate your bread plate and drink:

When in doubt, look to your hands. With your palms(手掌)facing each other, connect the tip of each pointer finger(食指)with your thumbs(拇指). You'll see that your left hand will form a "b", and your right hand, a "d". These stand for "bread" and "drink", which you will find to your left and to your right, separately.

What to do with utensils(餐具):

Your safest bet is to start from the outside-the utensils farthest from your plate-and move inward as the meal progresses. However, dessert(甜点)utensils may also be found above your plate.

Resting utensils:

If you are taking a break from eating, imagine your plate is a clock and place your knife and fork down at the 3 o'clock position. You can show that you are finished eating by placing your utensils in the 10 and 4 o'clock positions.

After the party:

Don't forget a thank-you note. It should be sent within two weeks after the event.

1.When attending a dinner at someone's home, you are advised to ________.

A.prepare a gift for the person who is hosting it

B.avoid being overly dressed up

C.thank the host or hostess for the invitation

D.turn your mobile phone off at the dinner table

2.Where should you place your napkin when you get up from the table?

A.Under your plate. B.On your plate.

C.To the left of the plate. D.Over the back of your chair.

3.What is normally put to your right side on the table?

A.Dessert utensils. B.Bread plate. C.Napkin. D.Drink.

4.To show you have finished eating, you can place your utensils in the ________ position.

A.1 o'clock B.3 o'clock C.4 o'clock D.9 o'clock

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