1 . Rose is my good friend. She told me that she would come to Japan for vacation in July. But she was very anxious. She said she didn’t know what to do in Japanese restaurants. I had to ask her to understand these table manners and tell her what to do in the restaurant.
Some restaurants in Japan have tatami floor (榻榻米地板). When you step in a restaurant, you must take off your shoes. When you sit at the table, you will receive a small wet cloth at most Japanese restaurants. Use this to wash your hands before eating, then carefully fold it and set it aside on the table. Don’t use it as a napkin, or to touch any part of your face.
Before and after a meal, it is important to say traditional thank-you words. You can make a little noise when you eat. For example, it is common to make some slurping noises while eating noodles. Japanese can say it tastes better if you slurp. For sushi, you should eat up. It is polite to lift small bowls of rice or soup when you eat. After you finish your meal, it is good manners to restore all your dishes to the way they were at the beginning of the meal. For example, you can put chopsticks back on the chopsticks shelf. I think these manners are helpful to her.
1. Why is Rose anxious?| A．Because she doesn’t understand Japanese table manners. |
| B．Because the ticket price is too expensive. |
| C．Because she doesn’t understand Japanese. |
| D．Because she doesn’t have a passport. |
| A．Her socks. | B．Her coat. | C．Her shoes. | D．Her cap. |
| A．The restaurant. | B．The wet cloth. | C．The pair of shoes. | D．The bowl. |
①say traditional phrases of thanks before eating
②make noises all the time
③lift small bowls of rice on the table
④eat the whole sushi
⑤put the chopsticks on the bowl after dinner
| A．①②③ | B．①③④ | C．②③④ | D．③④⑤ |
| A．how to order in a restaurant | B．how to pay in a restaurant |
| C．the food in the restaurant isn’t delicious | D．Japanese table manners |
2 . China has long been known as a nation of rites (礼仪之邦). Chinese people behave politely on any formal occasion, whether it is a wedding ceremony, a celebration party, or a banquet (宴席). The following basic Chinese table manners will help you generally master Chinese dinner manners.
One clear difference between Western and Eastern dining habits is portion (一份) size. While meals in Western restaurants are sized for individuals (个人), dishes offered in Chinese restaurants are meant to be shared. As such, food either comes in bite-sized pieces, or is prepared in a way that makes it easy to portion (分配) while being served to you on large plates.
As meals are shared, one may care about the degree of sanitation (卫生). It’s common to find communal chopsticks (公筷) placed with each dish. It is good manners to use the communal utensils in a public setting.
You may also notice that tables, especially those in larger dining rooms, are round and have a lazy Susan (more commonly known as “that rotating (旋转的) table on top of your table”). Besides efficiency (效率) purposes, circular tables stand for important meaning in Chinese culture. It means unity (团结) and presents dining as an event where family members get together. Before you spin the turntable to get to that delicious piece of duck, make sure that no one else is reaching for food! It’s impolite to spin the table just as someone is trying to pick up some food.
As mentioned above, Chinese restaurants often use round tables. In Western cultures, the host or the eldest family member often sits at the head of a long table. But what happens when the table is round?
As a round table, the seat of honor (首位) is the one facing the door. The closer you are sitting next to that seat, the more important you are. In a setting where there is no doorway—outdoor dining, for example—the seat of honor would be the one facing east. In a banquet environment, the table of honor is usually the one sitting farthest away from the door.
The time at which the dining begins depends on the presence of party members. The suitable time to dig in is after the guest of honor, or the eldest member of the group, is seated and has begun their meal. Sometimes they will mean the start of a meal, by saying “吃吧” which means “Please eat”.
1. What should we do if we have meals in a public setting?| A．Bring your own chopsticks from home. | B．Use communal chopsticks to get food. |
| C．Use your own chopsticks to share food. | D．Share the food with others’ chopsticks. |
| A．turn something around | B．pull something nearer |
| C．pick something up | D．move something away |
| A．Why the table is round? | B．How can you find a seat? |
| C．Which is the honor seat? | D．Who is the most important? |
| A．In time order. | B．From specific to general. |
| C．In space order. | D．From general to specific. |
3 . Tina is my good friend. She told me that she would come to Japan for vacation in July. But she was very anxious. She said she didn’t know what to do in Japanese restaurants. I had to ask her to understand these table manners and tell her what to do in the restaurant.
Some restaurants in Japan have tatami (榻榻米) floor. When you step in a restaurant, you must take off your shoes. When you sit at the table, you will receive a small wet cloth (湿巾) at most Japanese restaurants. Use this to wash your hands before eating, then carefully fold (折叠) it and put it aside on the table. Don’t use it as a napkin, or to touch any part of your face.
Before and after a meal, it is important to say traditional thank-you words. You can make a little noise when you eat. For example, it is common to make some slurping noises while eating noodles. Japanese can say it tastes better if you slurp. For sushi, you should eat up. It is polite to lift small bowls of rice or soup when you eat. After you finish your meal, it is good manners to restore (恢复) all your dishes to the way they were at the beginning of the meal. For example, you can put chopsticks back on the chopsticks shelf. I think these manners are helpful to her.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。1. Why is Tina anxious?
| A．Because she doesn’t understand Japanese table manners. |
| B．Because the ticket price is too expensive. |
| C．Because she doesn’t understand Japanese. |
| D．Because she doesn’t have a passport. |
| A．Her socks. | B．Her coat. | C．Her shoes. | D．Her cap. |
| A．The restaurant. | B．The wet cloth. | C．The pair of shoes. | D．The bowl. |
①say traditional phrases of thanks before eating ②make noises all the time
③lift small bowls of rice on the table ④eat the whole sushi
⑤put the chopsticks on the bowl after dinner
| A．①②③ | B．①③④ | C．②③④ | D．③④⑤ |
| A．how to order in a restaurant | B．how to pay in a restaurant |
| C．the food in the restaurant isn’t delicious | D．table manners when eating in a Japanese restaurant |
4 . 中国素有“礼仪之邦”之称，《苏州日报》英文专刊以“Manners make the man”为题向中学生开展征文活动，向外国朋友传播中国礼仪文化。
内容包括：1.你对该谚语的理解；
2.介绍一个中国人日常生活中的基本社交礼仪（例如：待人接物、餐桌礼仪等）；
3.你的一次经历及感悟。
注意：
1.词数 90左右，短文开头已给出；
2.内容需涵盖所有要点，可适当发挥；
3.文中不得出现与考生相关的真实校名和姓名等信息。
Manners make the man
China is a country with a long history and famous for its social manners. Have you heard of “Manners make the man”? It means________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5 . Hi, everyone! Today I am talking about table manners. Table manners are all the
My parents told me not to put too much food in my mouth,
The next important rule is that if you don’t eat something, then you need to tell the host. Don’t wait until you arrive, or everyone might have an
It’s okay if you do not want tea, coffee or another drink that is
An important rule is that if you cannot
Plates should be taken away only when
Take care not to leave a meal too early. That looks as if you only came for the meal and not the
| A．laws | B．rules | C．senses | D．messages |
| A．and | B．but | C．or | D．so |
| A．talk | B．care | C．agree | D．complain |
| A．unusual | B．excellent | C．enjoyable | D．uncomfortable |
| A．offered | B．needed | C．limited | D．finished |
| A．avoid | B．reach | C．afford | D．choose |
| A．keep | B．risk | C．stop | D．remember |
| A．someone | B．anyone | C．everyone | D．no one |
| A．food | B．drink | C．event | D．culture |
| A．treat | B．thank | C．greet | D．invite |
Tom: Hello, Steve! You must have had an unusual experience living in France.
Steve: Yeah, Tom.
Tom: Nervous about what?
Steve: Well, for one thing, I didn’t know what I should do at the dinner table.
Tom:
Steve: For example, you shouldn’t put your bread on your plate. You should put it on the table!
Tom:
Steve: I thought it was strange, but now I am used to it.
Tom:
Steve: You shouldn’t put your hands on your lap (大腿部).
Tom: I have to say it’s very surprising.
| A．Oh, it’s pretty strange. |
| B．What rules do they have? |
| C．But I was a little nervous. |
| D．We always put it in a bowl. |
| E．What else do you find surprising? |
| F．You should always keep them on the table. |
China is famous for its delicious food. Chinese people think of food as the most important thing in their lives. They do not greet each other with “How are you?” but they say, “Have you eaten?”
Since table manners are part of Chinese cooking culture, Chinese people still follow their table manners today.
There is a seat for the “guest of honor?” or the oldest person in the family. The “seat of honor” is usually the one facing the front door of the room. The “seat of honor” can also be the one in the center facing east of the room, if there is no seat facing the door.
As for the host, he may take the least important seat. It is usually the one nearest the kitchen or service door. It is better to sit after the elder or the “guest of honor” sits down. Guests should wait until the host invites them to get seated.
Chinese people like having meals together and they usually put all the dishes in the center of a round table. They hardly use rectangular tables like in the West. There is usually a round rotating disc in the center of the dining table. It makes sure that all the diners can enjoy the meal and feel respected.
1. How do Chinese greet each other?2. Where is the “seat of honor” if there is no seat facing the door?
3. When can the guests sit?
4. Why do Chinese people use round tables when having meals together?
8 . 假如你是Lily，你有一个英国笔友David，他写邮件告诉你想了解中国的一些风俗礼节和中国学校的一些校规。请你根据提示给他回一封电子邮件，解答他的疑问。（80词左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯）
提示：1. 第一次见到别人时要微笑并握手。
2. 说话的时候注视对方，但不要离得太近，如果太近，会令人不舒服。
3. 挥手道别是礼貌的。
4. 不要谈论太私人的问题。
5. 课堂上回答老师的问题要起立，不能在课堂上吃东西。
6.上课不迟到。
7.对待老师要有礼貌。
参考词汇：风俗custom 校规school rules
Dear David,
How is everything going? In your last letter, you said that you wanted to______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Lily
For centuries, China has been known as “a state of ceremonies” which means Liyi Zhibang. There was much greeting etiquette in ancient China. And the fist-and-palm salute (拱手礼) was quite a classic example. Today, although Chinese people usually shake hands when meeting friends and relatives, people still make fist-and-palm salutes when they are paying a visit to someone during the Spring Festival or attending someone’s wedding or birthday reception.
The fist-and-palm salute has a history of more than 3,000 years. Since the Western Zhou Dynasty, people had already performed it when meeting peers. In ancient times, if people met a stranger, they would tend to prepare for a fight if necessary, and their hands were always ready for holding any weapon (武器). Holding hands together pointed towards themselves was a gesture of saying “relax” meaning “I’m not with any weapons and I’m not here to pick a fight.” Later, it became the etiquette when people met each other or showed thanks.
So, how should people do the fist-and-palm salute properly? Firstly, stand at attention. If you’re a man, make a half fist with your right hand, then hold the right hand with your left hand in front of your chest, look at the person, raise both hands to the eyebrow (眉毛), bend down and shake hands gently three times. At the same time, you can also say some lucky greeting words. If you’re a woman, you should do it the other way which should be the right hand on the top.
People may be more familiar with the hold-fist salute, called Baoquan li in Chinese. It is widely used among the kung fu masters and students. This gesture is formed by holding the right fist very tightly closed and covering it with the left hand open, and extending both arms slightly forward in front of the chest. Make sure the left thumb is close to the index finger (食指) and don’t point it at yourself, as it shows arrogance (傲慢).
1. What does the underlined word “etiquette” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Need. | B．Manners. | C．Time. |
A． | B． | C． |
| A．keep his right hand open |
| B．put his right hand on his left |
| C．not point his left thumb at himself |
| A．There are no standards for these two salutes. |
| B．The fist-and-palm salute is more common in kung fu. |
| C．These two salutes seem similar, but they are quite different. |
10 . Chopsticks, or kuaizi, appeared (出现) over 3, 000 years ago in ancient China. They were first used for cooking and serving, not as an eating tool. It was not until the Ming Dynasty that chopsticks came into use for eating. Today, bamboo and wood chopsticks are the most popular ones in Chinese homes.
Chinese chopsticks are usually about 26 centimeters long and 1.2 centimeters wide. It is believed that chopsticks should be part of a girl’s dowry (嫁妆) because the sound of kuaizi is like that of the words for “soon” and “son”. It’s still a popular good wish in China.
According to modern science, the long-term use of chopsticks makes one’s fingers move quickly. That is good for people’s health. The culture of using chopsticks has spread to many other Asian countries. In Japan, people celebrate August 4 as Chopsticks Day every year.
There are rules to follow when using chopsticks. Chinese people don’t usually beat their bowls or point at others with chopsticks. In most cases, they won’t start eating until the elderly move chopsticks, and they will put chopsticks down gently after they finish eating.
As an old saying goes, “A chopstick can be broken easily. Ten pairs of chopsticks held together are hard to break.” For thousands of years, Chinese people have loved chopsticks not only because they are easy to use but also because they show the spirit (精神) of the Chinese people.
1. What can we learn about chopsticks in Paragraph 1?| A．People usually make chopsticks out of plastics. |
| B．People first used chopsticks as a cooking tool. |
| C．Chopsticks were used for eating 3, 000 years ago. |
| D．Few people could use chopsticks in ancient China. |
| A．Because they make eating easier. |
| B．Because they have a magical power. |
| C．Because they practice people’s fingers. |
| D．Because they are made out of modern science. |
| A．Put chopsticks down gently. |
| B．Beat the bowl with chopsticks. |
| C．Use chopsticks to point at others. |
| D．Move chopsticks before the elderly. |
| A．Chopsticks belong not only to China. |
| B．Chopsticks are hard to break when held together. |
| C．Chopsticks are more than just eating tools for Chinese. |
| D．It’s easy for people to use chopsticks in their daily life. |
| A．Science | B．Health | C．Fashion | D．Culture |
