阅读下列短文，完成任务A和B。

Introduction  to  invitations（邀请活动简介）

Invitations are important. In the west, people often give invitations to their friends. Most invitations are for dinner or a birthday party.

   When people accept（接受）an invitation to a dinner or party, they usually ask what they can bring. They often take flowers, chocolates, or other presents. People usually take a birthday present to a birthday party.

After a dinner or birthday party , most people telephone the host（主人）to say “thank you”. Some people write a short thank-you note or send an e-mail to the host.

任务A：Mary想邀请James参加生日晚会，请将以下各项活动按正确的顺序排列，把序号填入相应的横线上。

A. Mary and James enjoy the party together.      

B. James accepts the invitation.

C. James writes a thank-you note.              

D. James brings a birthday present.

E. Mary invites her friend James to her birthday party.

.  　E　    1.____      2. ____    3.____  4 .____

任务B：请你帮James 给Mary 写一句表示感谢的话。

5.                                   .

外国朋友请你到他家吃饭时说:"Would you like to come for dinner this evening?" 你打算接受邀请，应如何回答？

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　　A. Yes, please.　　  B. Thank you. I'd love to.

　　C. Yes, I want to.   D. Don't be so polite.

完形填空：

　A Birthday Party

　My roommate's family wanted me to celebrate （庆祝）her birthday 　1　 them in their house. I accepted（接受）the invitation （邀请）, and I'm happy 　2　　 　going there, but I'm a little worried about it, 　3　　 　. The customs（风俗）are very 　4　　 　from my country. I'm afraid to make　　　5　　　. Should I 　6　　 　a gift , such as apples or flowers? Shall I get there 　7　　 　time or a little late? At the dinner 　8　　 　, How can I 　9　　 　which fork （叉子）or knife to use? How can I let them know that I'm thankful（感激）for　10　　 　invitation.