In the United States, friendships can be close, constant, intense, generous, and real, yet fade away in a short time if things change. Neither side feels hurt by this. Both may exchange Christmas greeting for a year or two, perhaps a few letters for a while—then no more. If the same two people meet again by chance, even years later, they pick up the friendship where it's left off and are delighted.
In the States, you can feel free to visit people's homes and share their holidays without fear that you are taking on a lasting obligation. Do not hesitate to accept hospitality because you cannot give it in return. No one will expect you to do so for they know you are far from home. Americans will enjoy welcoming you and be pleased if you accept their hospitality easily.
Once you arrive there, the welcome will be full and warm and real. Most visitors find themselves easily invited into many homes there. In some countries it is considered inhospitable to entertain at home, offering what is felt as "merely" home cooked food, not "doing something" for your guest. It is felt that restaurant entertaining shows more respect and welcome. Or for various other reasons, such as crowded space, language difficulties, or family custom, outsiders are not invited into homes.
In the United States, both methods are used, but it is often considered more friendly to invite a person to one's home than to go to a public place, except in pure business relationships. So, if your host or hostess brings you home, do not feel that you are being shown inferior treatment.
【小题1】.
. In the United States, friendships might ________ if things become different.

A．disappear little by little	B．last forever
C．be heartbreaking	D．end suddenly

【小题2】.
All the following factors but ________ prevent people from inviting their friends home for
dinner according to the passage.

A．different languages	B．naughty children
C．different customs	D．small houses

【小题3】.
. We can infer that ________ in America according to this passage.

A．friendships are difficult to get but easy to lose

B．it is hard for a person to pick up the friendship when he comes across his long lost friend

C．you might be considered as a person hungry for social activities if you accept an invitation too easily

D．people care little about where they are invited to go for dinner

【小题4】.
. Why is giving a dinner party at home considered less hospitable in some countries?

A．Because eating at the restaurant is a sign of respect.

B．Because having dinner at home seems less friendly.

C．Because dishes prepared at home are less delicious.

D．Because a dinner at the restaurant is more expensive.

When it comes to eating out, we can't help thinking of big meals in the restaurants, which usually contain much more fat and less fibers. Whether it is a business meeting over lunch or a fast food meal with the kids, eating out is a part of our lives. We eat out to save a lot of time, like grabbing a bite at fast food restaurants, or we take dining out as a favorite way to relax and socialize with friends.
Eating out can be fun but many people still like eating at home more because it is healthier. When my dear wife does not prepare foods for me, I would rather cook some instant noodles and eat at home! However, we go out to eat once in a while for holidays or on special occasions.
More and more people want to make healthy food choices nowadays. Some are watching calories, while others want to keep their cholesterol(胆固醇)under control or eat less fat. Plan ahead and choose wisely, you will find foods that fit into your meal plan and make eating out both healthy and enjoyable.
Here are some pointers to remember that can help you make wise choices when eating out: go for balance, watch portion sizes and drink water or low-fat milk. Keep the ground rules of good nutrition in mind. Eat a variety of foods in moderate(适中的)amounts, limit the amount of fat you eat, and watch the amount of salt in food. If you develop the skills to make healthy choices now, your body will thank you later.
Eating out can be one of life's great pleasures. Make the right choices, ask for what you need, and balance your meals out with healthy meals at home. You can enjoy yourself and take good care of yourself at the same time.
【小题1】 From the passage, we can infer that often eating out______________ .

A．contributes to healthy bodies	B．maintains good relations with friends
C．is of disadvantage to health	D．saves time from cooking

【小题2】 On the author's wedding anniversary, _______________________.

A．he prefers to cook some instant noodles for his wife

B．he would like to have a party at home

C．he must make an important choice

D．he is likely to take his wife to eat out

【小题3】 The third paragraph doesn't say but implies that________________.

A．people's awareness of health has improved

B．most people are worried about their cholesterol

C．calories have caused people's attention

D．it is important to choose your food every day

【小题4】If you had been watching for your diet, _____________________ .

A．you wouldn't have suffered any disease

B．you would be in good health now

C．you might have had much experience in life

D．you could have cured your illnesses

When it comes to eating out, we can't help thinking of big meals in the restaurants, which usually contain much more fat and less fibers. Whether it is a business meeting over lunch or a fast food meal with the kids, eating out is a part of our lives. We eat out to save a lot of time, like grabbing a bite at fast food restaurants, or we take dining out as a favorite way to relax and socialize with friends.
Eating out can be fun but many people still like eating at home more because it is healthier. When my dear wife does not prepare foods for me, I would rather cook some instant noodles and eat at home! However, we go out to eat once in a while for holidays or on special occasions.
More and more people want to make healthy food choices nowadays. Some are watching calories, while others want to keep their cholesterol(胆固醇)under control or eat less fat. Plan ahead and choose wisely, you will find foods that fit into your meal plan and make eating out both healthy and enjoyable．
Here are some pointers（忠告） to remember that can help you make wise choices when eating out: go for balance, watch portion sizes and drink water or low-fat milk．Keep the ground rules of good nutrition in mind．Eat a variety of foods in moderate（适中的）amounts, limit the amount of fat you eat, and watch the amount of salt in food．If you develop the skills to make healthy choices now, your body will thank you later．
Eating out can be one of life's great pleasures．Make the right choices, ask for what you need, and balance your meals out with healthy meals at home．You can enjoy yourself and take good care of yourself at the same time．
【小题1】From the passage, we can infer that often eating out______________ ．

A．saves time from cooking	B．maintains good relations with friends
C．contributes to healthy bodies	D．is of disadvantage to health

【小题2】On the author's wedding anniversary, _______________________．

A．he prefers to cook some instant noodles for his wife

B．he would like to have a party at home

C．he must make an important choice

D．he is likely to take his wife to eat out

【小题3】The third paragraph doesn't say but implies that________________．

A．calories have caused people's attention

B．people's awareness of health has improved

C．it is important to choose your food every

D．most people are worried about their cholesterol day

【小题4】If you had been watching for your diet, _____________________ ．

A．you would be in good health now

B．you could have cured your illnesses

C．you wouldn't have suffered any disease

D．you might have had much experience in life

When it comes to eating out, we can't help thinking of big meals in the restaurants, which usually contain much more fat and less fibers. Whether it is a business meeting over lunch or a fast food meal with the kids, eating out is a part of our lives. We eat out to save a lot of time, like grabbing a bite at fast food restaurants, or we take dining out as a favorite way to relax and socialize with friends.

Eating out can be fun but many people still like eating at home more because it is healthier. When my dear wife does not prepare foods for me, I would rather cook some instant noodles and eat at home! However, we go out to eat once in a while for holidays or on special occasions.

More and more people want to make healthy food choices nowadays. Some are watching calories, while others want to keep their cholesterol(胆固醇)under control or eat less fat. Plan ahead and choose wisely, you will find foods that fit into your meal plan and make eating out both healthy and enjoyable．

Here are some pointers（忠告） to remember that can help you make wise choices when eating out: go for balance, watch portion sizes and drink water or low-fat milk．Keep the ground rules of good nutrition in mind．Eat a variety of foods in moderate（适中的）amounts, limit the amount of fat you eat, and watch the amount of salt in food．If you develop the skills to make healthy choices now, your body will thank you later．

Eating out can be one of life's great pleasures．Make the right choices, ask for what you need, and balance your meals out with healthy meals at home．You can enjoy yourself and take good care of yourself at the same time．

1.From the passage, we can infer that often eating out______________ ．

   A．saves time from cooking              B．maintains good relations with friends

    C．contributes to healthy bodies        D．is of disadvantage to health

2.On the author's wedding anniversary, _______________________．

    A．he prefers to cook some instant noodles for his wife

    B．he would like to have a party at home

    C．he must make an important choice

    D．he is likely to take his wife to eat out

3.The third paragraph doesn't say but implies that________________．

    A．calories have caused people's attention

    B．people's awareness of health has improved

    C．it is important to choose your food every

    D．most people are worried about their cholesterol day

4.If you had been watching for your diet, _____________________ ．

    A．you would be in good health now

    B．you could have cured your illnesses

    C．you wouldn't have suffered any disease

    D．you might have had much experience in life