Question

【题目】 Table manners are about how to behave when you cat a meal. Different countries have different table manners. Now let’s see some table manners in the following countries.

Japan

It is OK to make some noises when you eat noodles in Japan. Making some noises is not rude but is praise to the cook. The Japanese also say it tastes better if you make some noises while eating.

What else to watch: it’s important to say “Thanks” before and after a meal.

France

In France, a meal is like a ceremony. People enjoy it and make it a special event. You should never discuss money over dinner. And going Dutch (各自付费) is not polite.

What else to watch: you need to finish everything on your plate.

Mexico

In Mexico, whenever you catch the eye of someone who’s eating, even a stranger, it’s good manners to say “provecho”, which means “enjoy”.

What else to watch: where you sit is important in this country. Before you get seated, look for place cards, or wait until the host seats you. And you must say “Enjoy your meal” before you leave the table.

【1】What’s the polite way to eat noodles in Japan?

A. Eating quietly.B. Eating quickly.C. Leaving some.D. Making some noises.

【2】What don’t people like to talk about over dinner in France?

A. Money.B. Weather.C. Sports.D. News.

【3】What should you say before you leave the table in Mexico?

A. Goodbye.B. Enjoy your meal.C. Thank you.D. The food is delicious.

【4】Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The Japanese always eat quietly.

B. People in France like going Dutch when eating out.

C. Where you sit is important in Mexico.

D. Strangers never talk to the people who are eating in Mexico.

【5】This passage is mainly about _________.

A. sports starsB. dinner partiesC. eating habitsD. table manners

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】A

【3】B

【4】C

【5】D

【解析】

不同国家有不同的风俗习惯，文章主要介绍了日本、法国、墨西哥三个国家不同的餐桌礼仪。

【1】细节理解题根据短文第二段中第二句“Making some noises is not rude but is praise to the cook.”可知，日本人在吃面条时制造一些噪音是有礼貌的，故答案选D。

【2】细节理解题。根据第四段第三句“You should never discuss money over dinner.”可知，法国人在吃饭的时候不谈论钱，答案为A。

【3】细节理解题。根据短文最后一句“And you must say "Enjoy your meal" before you leave the table.”可知，在墨西哥离开餐桌前应说“用餐愉快”。答案为B。

【4】判断正误题。根据最后一段中的句子“What else to watch: where you sit is important in this country.”可知，在墨西哥你坐在什么地方很重要。故答案为C。

【5】主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了日本、法国、墨西哥三个国家不同的餐桌礼仪。故答案选D。