Question

Dear Betty,

My roommate’s family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and I’m excited about going, but I’m a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so I’m a little worried about making mistakes.

    Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?

                                               Yours,

                                               Knowing Nothing

Dear Knowing Nothing,

It’s a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it.

    You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.

    Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous.

     If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.

                                                                                       Yours,

                                                                                       Betty

41. Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _____.

  A. tell Betty some good news          B. ask for some advice

  C. answer some questions             D. invite her to dinner

42. According to Betty, Knowing Nothing ______ when going to a dinner party.

  A. can only bring some flowers                     B. can’t bring wine

  C. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late      D. should arrive twenty minutes late

43. Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _____.

  A. relax at the dinner table                B. watch the other guests

  C. ask the person beside him              D. keep silent at table

Answer 1

41. B。 文章中可以看出，Knowing Nothing是对去外国朋友家做客有疑问，写信给Betty询问建议的。

42. C。 从回信的第二段看出，应该准时或者提前五分钟到达。

43. D。回信的第三段最后一句可以看出，不应该保持沉默。