题目内容
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. 1 That's what hospitality 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 feel restless. For some countries,giving your host a gift is not just a social nicety. 2 Of course,some people do bring a small token of appreciation to their hosts. Appropriate gifts for general occasions might be flowers or candies.
American hospitality begins at home,especially when it involves food. 3 Most Americans agree that good home cooking beats restaurant food. Plan to arrive on time,or else call to inform your hosts of the delay.
When you've had plenty,you might offer to clear the table or wash the dishes. But since you're the guest,your hosts may not let you. After an hour or so of general chat,it's probably time to leave. 4 It's more polite to wait for the host to offer you a guided tour.
Americans usually like to have advance notice when people come to see them. Only very close friends drop by unannounced. 5 As one 19th century French writer put it, "The first day a man is a guest,the second a burden,the third a pest. " While you're staying with an American family,try to keep your living area neat and tidy. And they may even invite you back!
A. During the dinner conversation,it's customary to compliment the hostess on the wonderful meal.
B. When you're the guest,you should just make yourself at home.
C. But in American culture,a guest is not obligated to bring a present.
D. Instead,they may invite everyone to move to the living room for dessert with tea or coffee.
E. And above all,don't go snooping around the house.
F. Your host family will appreciate your consideration.
G. This is especially true if the guests want to stay for a few days.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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1. B 考查顺承关系。与本段最后一句对应。
2. C C项与上一句话构成转折关系,并有关键词"bring a present" „
3. A 与食物有关的选项只有A与D,但D在此明显不符逻辑。
4. E E选项与后面一句对应,表明随便II:探别人房子是不礼貌的行为。
5. G 如果想在别人家里待一段时间,就更应该提前告知主人。