【推荐1】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. Dinner parties usually start between 7 and 8 p.m. and end at about 11. Ask your hosts（主人）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（小吃）. 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（甜点心）, 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, thank you” all the time!
1. If your English friend doesn’t invite you to dinner at home, it means he or she ______.

A．doesn’t like you	B．likes you
C．can’t afford to do so	D．is too busy

2. It’s impolite ______.

A．to ask about the price of a certain thing

B．to say “thank you” to hosts

C．take nothing with you when you are invited to dinner

D．to eat up everything on your plate

3. The meal ends with _______ usually.

A．soup

B．coffee

C．meat or fish

D．dessert

4. When 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 more as possible	D．eat more snacks as you can

5. Which 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

【推荐2】China is a nation of etiquette（礼仪）. Chinese people are the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.

When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candies. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.

At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always serve more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for their guests. However, it won't happen at western tables.

The Chinese family try their best to make you feel at home. As you have done eating, the host usually says, "It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more." Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.

Being warm and hospitable has been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius（孔夫子）said long time ago, "To meet friends afar（远方）. How happy we are!"

根据短文内容，选出最佳选项。
1. As a guest in a Chinese family, you are usually offered _____________ by the host.

A．coffee

B．juice

C．tea

D．milk

2. On a meal table in China, ___________ must be the first to eat.

A．the guests

B．the host

C．the oldest

D．the youngest

3. Why does a western guest feel surprised when the host picks food for him?

A．Because he thinks it`s not polite.	B．Because he thinks it`s not necessary
C．Because he thinks it's not important.	D．Because it won't happen in western countries

4. The Chinese family try their best to make the guests feel ______________.

A．lonely

B．at home

C．surprised

D．thankful

5. 65 What does the underlined word “hospitable" mean in this passage?

A．救死扶伤的

B．艰苦补素的

C．热情好客的

D．善良仁慈的

【推荐3】

        November 21, 2016 was the 44th World Hello Day. It started on November 21, 1973. Taking part in(参加) this day couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is to greet(问候) 10 people. Do you know how people in different countries greet each other?
        We Chinese usually say “nihao” when we meet someone. At school, we learn some ways to say hello in English. They are “How do you do?” and “How are you?” However, people from English-speaking countries seldom(很少) use them as greetings when they meet friends. Let’s have a look at some popular ones.
        UK: “You all right?” “Yea, you?” “I’m good.” This is a usual conversation(交谈) among British friends. Girls like saying nice words when meeting each other, such as “Hey, lovely.” Sometimes, people also say “How’s it going?” But it’s not a question. You can say it when you meet someone.
        US: Americans say, “What’s up?” or “What’s good?” And people usually answer with “Not much.” or “Nothing.” Children often say, “Sup?” A popular greeting is “Hey, man.” But it is only among boys. Girls may say “Hey, girl.”
        Australia: If you meet an Australian, you may hear “G’day, mate.” It means “Good day.” But with a strong accent(口音), it sounds like “Good eye, mate.” Saying it! It’s an interesting accent. You can answer by the same way, “G’ day.”
1. How many countries are mentioned(提及) in this passage?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

2. What do the girls in the UK say when meeting each other?

A．Sup?	B．Hey, lovely.
C．Hey, girl.	D．G’ day, mate.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Different countries have different greetings.

B．It’s not easy to take part in World Hello Day.

C．Children in the United States often say “Good day.”

D．You have to answer the question “How’s it going?”.

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．People Enjoy Greeting

B．Make Friends with Others

C．English-speaking Countries

D．Say “Hello” to the World