Question

Building up a close relationship with friends in important in all cultures . But different cultures have different ways of socializing .

The Chinese love going to restaurants . Family , friends and co – workers all go out to eat as a way of relaxing . That is why there are so many drunken drivers in China , who could face criminal punishment（刑事事处罚）.

Although British people socialize by going out for dinner , most people meet in pubs . They go there in the evening and sometimes during the day . Most people order wine or beer . Going out for a drink with friends or workmates after work is particulary important British tradition .

But for the French , the place to socialize is in cafes . They are a central part of daily life in France and its culture . People will go to cafes at all times during the day . In the morning , people may go there to buy a newspaper and a cup of coffee . At lunch they may go there for something to eat . Then when it’s evening they may return to enjoy a glass of wine .

In the US , dinner parties are a common way for friends to spend their time together . One person will host a party by cooking a large meal for a group and the guests will bring drinks or small dishes like desserts .

1.According to the passage , how do Chinese people relax themselves ?

A. They smoke .B. They sing songs .

C. They go to restaurants to eat .D. They drink wine .

2.What does the underlined word “they” refer to ?

A. The Chinese .B. The Cafes .

C. The French .D. The Culture in France .

3.When it is 7:00 pm , what may the French do ?

A. They may go to cafes to buy a newspaper and a cup of coffee .

B. They may host a party by cooking a large meal for a group at home .

C. They may go to cafes for something to eat .

D. They may go to cafes to enjoy a glass of wine .

4.What is the main idea of the passage ?

A. Building up a close relationship with friends is important in all cultures .

B. Different cultures have difficult ways of socializing .

C. British people socialize by going out for dinner .

D. In the US , dinner parties are a common way for friends to spend time together .

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：短文大意：，不同的文化有不同的社交活动。中国人喜欢去餐厅。虽然英国人也外出吃饭，但大多数人会在酒吧。但在法国，社交的地方是在咖啡馆。在美国，宴会是朋友一起消磨时间的一种常用方法。

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