In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.

You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected(期望) that you give a gift to your host, it is considered(被认为) polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation(感谢) for the invitation.

1.What can you do when a British friend says “Drop in any time”?

A. Visit him or her at any time. B. Say “no time” to him or her seriously.

C. Telephone him or her before visiting. D. Visit him or her soon.

2.What does the underlined word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese?

A. 请自便。 B. 请回复。 C. 请审阅。 D. 请来访。

3.What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?

A. Do not give him or her an answer.

B. Tell another friend to go instead of you.

C. Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason.

D. Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there.

4.Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?

A. Buy small presents when invited. B. Refuse the invitation without telling anyone.

C. Write a thank-you note after a visit. D. Give a telephone call after a visit.

5.Where would you probably see this passage?

A. In an invitation. B. In a guidebook. C. At a party. D. In a story book.

Do you want to know about my staying in America? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience study here.

In China, I had English classes five times a week since fifth grade. However, I didn’t know how different between textbook English and everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss School, Connecticut.

When I first studied English, I was told to say, “I am fine.” when people say “How are you?” But in the US, I found that people say,“I am good.”or“I am tired.”

One day, someone greeted me with “What’s up?” It made me confused(困惑的). I thought for a moment and then smiled because I didn't know what to say.

Since then, I have discovered more and more differences between Chinese and US cultures. To my surprise, US girls spend a lot of time in the burning sun to get a tan. However, in China, girls try every possible way to get their skin paler, or “whiter.”

I also surprised by how hard-working. In China, schoolwork is almost everything, so we study hard. But here, a “good” student gets good grades, does a lot for the public and plays sports or music.

The kids here are so talented, I feel sorry that I gave up playing the piano at an early age and that I have never thought about sports.

1.According to the writer, textbook English is _________everyday English.

A. quite different from B. the same as C. more difficult than D. easier than

2.The word “tan ” mean_________ in Chinese.

A. 能量 B. 变白 C. 晒黑 D. 晒红

3.A good US student spends his/her time ________.

A. only in doing homework B. only on sports or music

C. on sports or music and public work D. on studies, sports or music and public work

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The writer is now in US. B. American girls love to have white skin.

C. US students are talented. D. The writer has learned to play the piano.

5.The best title for the passage is________.

A. My Own Travel in the US B. My Opinion about the US

C. My Studying in the US D. How to learn English

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