【题目】Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset (不安的) if your English friends don't invite you home. It doesn't mean they don't like you. Sometimes they just can't afford to do so.

Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m. and end at about 11. Ask your hosts what time you should arrive. It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift.

Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks. If you want to be extra polite, say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember: it's not polite to ask how much things cost.

In many families, the husband sits at one of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests.

You'll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you'll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert (甜点), followed by coffee. It's polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it.

Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short "thank you" letter. British and American people like to say "thank you, thank you, thank you" all the time!

1If your English friend doesn't invite you to dinner, it may mean he or she___________.

A. doesn't like you B. likes you

C. can't afford to do so D. is too busy

2It's impolite_________.

A. to ask about the price of a certain thing

B. to say "thank you" to hosts

C. to take a gift with you when you are invited to dinner

D. to eat up everything on your plate

3The meal ends with usually.

A. soup B. coffee C. meat or fish D. dessert

4When you are invited to a dinner party, you'd better____________.

A. ask what time you should arrive B. take your wife with you

C. drink as much as possible D. eat a lot of snacks

5Which of the following is true?

A. The hosts like the people who sit closer to them.

B. The hosts like the people who ask them time, price, age, etc.

C. The husband and the wife usually sit together.

D. You can call your host the next day or write a letter of thanks after that.

【题目】Table manners are about showing respect and politeness to others. If you don't want people to think you are______ , please follow some table manners.

You are invited to dinner. When you enter the dining room and the_______ says "Please take a seat", you may often wonder "Which seat". At a_______ dinner, the host takes the seat facing the _____ . Usually, the most important guest is seated to the host's left. At a Western- style dinner, however, the seat that faces the door is for the most important guest. As for seating arrangements, in both situations people from the host group should ______. with people from the guest group. Although many Chinese people think dinner is a perfect chance for______ , westerners don't always like talking at the table. Remember not to talk with your mouth ______ . While someone is talking, you should look into his or her eyes and listen carefully. Safe conversation topics include food, the day's activities and weather.

"I can't stand (忍受) people who talk ______ into their phones," people often complain (抱怨). We're tired of listening to loud conversations in public. When your mobile phone tings in ____, remember people are not interested in your business. When you are at dinner, it's best to keep your phone on silent. If ______ , just send a text message.

1A. polite B. proud C. rude D. worded

2A. boss B. host C. visitor D. chairman

3A. Western-style B. Chinese-style C. British-style D. usual

4A. door B. passage C. kitchen D. window

5A. drink B. talk C. sit D. eat

6A. fun B. singing C. dancing D. conversation

7A. wide B. open C. full D. closed

8A. politely B. carefully C. loudly D. happily

9A. public B. need C. trouble D. class

10A. secret B. unsafe C. so D. necessary

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