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9．Dear Betty，
My roommate's family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home．I accepted the invitation，and I'm excited about going，but I'm a little nervous about it，too．The social customs in my country are different from those here，so I'm a little worried about 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？
Yours，
Knowing NothingDear Knowing Nothing，
It's a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party．Flowers are always welcome，or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it．
You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late．Don't get there early．If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late，you should call and tell them．
Try to relax at the dinner table．If you don't know how to use the right fork，knife or spoon，just watch the other guests，and follow them．If you still have no idea of what to do，don't be shy about asking the person next to you； it's better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous．
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 to thank them the day after．
Yours，
Betty21．Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty toD．
A．tell Betty some good news
B．invite her to dinner
C．answer some questions
D．ask for some advice
22．According to Betty，Knowing NothingB when going to a dinner party．
A．can only bring some flowers
B．should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late
C．can't bring wine
D．should arrive twenty minutes late
23．Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing toA．
A．keep silent at table
B．watch the other guests
C．ask the person beside him
D．relax at the dinner table．

分析 本文是两封信，第一封信是向betty征求建议去国外的朋友家去赴宴时，应该怎样做；第二封信给出了一些建议，告诉Knowing Nothing带着一束花或一瓶酒去，按时到或者迟到5-10分钟，在餐桌上不要保持沉默，不懂的地方可以问挨着自己的朋友或者照着其他的人做法去做．

解答 21．D．细节理解题．根据Should I bring agift，such as candy or flowers？Should I arrive on time or a little late？Atthe dinner table，how can I know which fork or knife to use？How can I let thefamily know that I'm thankful for their kindness？可知KnowingNothing是来征求建议，故选D．
22．B．细节理解题．根据You should arriveon time or five to ten minutes late．Knowing Nothing可以按时到或者晚到5分钟-10分钟，故选B．
23．A．细节理解题．根据don't be shy aboutasking the person next to you； it's better to ask them than to be silentlyuncomfortable and nervous．建议Knowing Nothing不要在吃饭时保持沉默，故选A．

点评 本篇阅读较为简单．文章内容，所出题目以及选项也较短，因此考生只要阅读详略结合，细心理解，就能快速得出正确答案．

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27．Which of the following statements about Nick is TRUE？C
A．It was easy for him to get used to the school life．
B．He was accepted by his classmates immediately．
C．He mastered many basic skills with his determination．
D．His classmates often comforted him and gave him strength．
28．What can we learn from Nick？B
A．It is important to keep a promise．
B．We should have a positive a attitude to life．
C．We should be grateful for the help from others．
D．Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges．

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