Question

How to Host a Successful Party

Everyone loves a party but when you’re the host, making sure the event goes as planned can be stressful. Before the big day, take some time to prepare well and you’ll have a better chance of throwing a successful party.

Pick a theme for your party. It doesn’t have to be anything complicated. 1. A loved one’s homecoming, a wedding announcement, and a block party to meet the neighbors are only a few examples of party themes.

Send out the invitations. Generally, guests should receive their invitations two weeks before the party. 2. If a guest will be traveling a long way, the earlier they get the invitation, the better.

3. If you’re hosting a party at home, look at your surroundings with a critical（挑剔的） eye. Put small articles away for a clean look and add some decorations to make the room more festive.

Plan your food list and shop ahead of time. 4. If you’re the host, you will need lots of advance notice of your menu and the number of guests you are expecting.

Double-check the details the night before the party. Do a quick walkthrough, starting at your front door, and make sure there’s an area for guests’ coats. 5. Finally, count your serving plates and glasses to make sure there are enough.

A. Create the proper atmosphere.

B. Dress early for the party.

C. But it should be related to the reason for having the party.

D. Then walk through your home and make sure everything is fine.

E. This gives them time to schedule the event into their time frame.

F. Allow time for guest arrival before serving a meal.

G. Dishes that are prepared in advance will save you much time.

Answer 1

1.C

2.E

3.A

4.G

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：如何举办一次成功的派对？要做哪些准备工作？作者提出了几点建议。

1. 考查理解概括能力。本段是说，要为派对挑选一个主题。主题不需要太复杂，和举办派对的理由有关即可。由此判断，C项内容“But it should be related to the reason for having the party.”符合，故选C。

2. 考查理解概括能力。空缺处前面讲到，一般说来，客人应该在提前两周收到邀请函；空缺处后面讲到，要是客人得远道而来，他们得到邀请函越早越好。所以提前发邀请函可以让客人有时间安排他们的活动。由此判断，E项内容“This gives them time to schedule the event into their time frame.”符合，故选E。

3. 考查理解概括能力。空缺处为该部分的主题句。后面讲到，如果在家里举行派对，就要用挑剔的眼光看看环境。把小物件拿走，缀上一些装饰品，让房间更有节日的气氛，为派对创造合适的氛围。由此判断，A项内容“Create the proper atmosphere.”符合，故选A。

4. 考查理解概括能力。从本段的第一句“Plan your food list and shop ahead of time.”可知本段是关于聚会上饭食和菜品的准备工作的，所给的选项中只有G项是关于菜肴的，由此判断，G项内容“Dishes that are prepared in advance will save you much time.”符合，故选G。

5. 根据本段的首句“Double-check the details the night before the party.”可知在派对前一天晚上要再次核查细节。再根据后面的“Do a quick walkthrough, starting at your front door...”和“Finally, count your serving plates and glasses to make sure there are enough.”可知

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