I like your programs very much. I'm now writing to ask you something about American social customs (社交習慣). My American friends want me to join them in their dinner party. I am very happy and have decided to go, but I’m a little worried about it, too. The social customs in my country are very different from here, so I’m afraid of making mistakes. Should I bring a present, such as sweets 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?

Wang Lin

Dear Wang Lin,

It’s a good idea to bring a small present when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always nice, or you may bring a bottle of wine if you know that your friends drink it. You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you’re going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them. Try to be free at the dinner table. If you don’ t know about choosing the right fork or knife, just watch the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person next to you. If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank them for the meal and for their kind ness. It’s also a good idea to send a thank you card the day after.

Rose

1. Wang Lin wants to　　　　 .　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

A. make friends with Rose　　    B. know some social customs for a dinner party

C. make her friends happy　　    D. give her friends a surprise

2. Rose is possibly　　　　 .　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 

A. a good housewife　　　　    B. a TV hostess (主持人)

C. a member of the dinner party   D. a friend of Wang Lin’s

3. If you’re asked to a dinner party but not sure about what to bring as a present, it’s good to bring.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   　　　　　　 

A. some fruits　　　　　　　　 B. a bottle of wine

C. some flowers　　　　　　   D. a knife and fork

4. Which of the following is NOT proper(適當?shù)?/span>)for joining in a dinner party?  

A.　　  Get there 15 minutes earlier.　　　　   B. Make yourself at home.

C. Follow others to use forks and knives.    D. Thank your friends for the meal.

5. From the letters we’ve learned that it’s very　　　　 to know something about American social customs.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 

A. difficult　　     B. friendly　　　　  C. enjoyable　　  D. helpful

Dear Rose,

  I like your programmes very much. I’m now writing to ask you something about American social customs (社交習慣)。My American friends wanted me to join them in their dinner party. I am very happy and have decided to go but I’m a little worried about it, too. The social customs in my country are very different from here, and I know little about it.

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

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    　　   Wang Lin

Letter B

Dear Wang Lin,

   It’s a good idea to bring a small present when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always nice, or you may bring a bottle of wine if you know that your friends drink it.

   You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get early. If you’re going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them. Try to be free at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the fork and knife, just watch the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person next to you.

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

 Rose

1.  Wang Lin wants to __________.

A.  make friends with Rose

B.  know some social customs for a dinner party

C.  make some friends happy

A.  give her friends a surprise

2.  Maybe Rose __________.

A.  is a good housewife

B.  works at a TV station

C.  is going to the dinner party

D.  is a friend of Wang Lin’s

3.  If you’re asked to a dinner party but not sure about what to bring as a present, it’s good to bring __________.

A. some fruits　　　　　　  B. a bottle of wine

C. some flowers　　　　　　 D. a knife and a fork

4. Which of the following is NOT proper(適當?shù)? for joining in a dinner party?

   A. Get there 15minutes earlier.

   B. Make yourself at home.

   C. Follow others to use the fork and knife.

   D. Thank your friends for the meal.

5. From the letters we’ve learned that it’s very ______ to know something about American social customs.

   A. difficult    B. friendly   C. enjoyable    D. helpful