阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Computer games are very popular． It is natural for people to want to　 41 ，so playing against a computer or against a friend on the computer can be　 42　 to stop．“Just one more game，” often turns into another game， then another．

Computer games do have their 43 ． They are excellent for training hand / eye coordination（协调）．Surgeons（外科医生） who played computer games as chitdren are often more skilled．Computer games can also be great for teaching students． The students are open to learning while playing． They can study for longer than a 44　 would be able to teach．Students can also learn at their own speed and not feel pressured to match classmates． And with computers you can 45　 a task as many times as you like． The more you do this， the better you will get， until you can do it perfectly．

But like anything else in life， things should be balanced． Too much time on the com purer can　 46　 your eyes． Regular breaks are needed． If students cannot 47　 playing computer games， they won’t do as well in other areas in their life--not just schoolwork，but in developing important social skills such as how to talk with people and how to work with others as part of a 48 ．And if they are 49　 taking regular exercise，their health will become worse．

Computer games have their place，but people must also remember it is important to 50 a balanced lifestyle．

41．A． win　　　　 B． lose　　　　　　 C． fight　　　　　　　　　 D． race

42．A． easy　　　　 B． necessary　　　　 C． difficult　　　　　　　 D． natural

43．A． rules　　　 B． advantages　　　 C． disadvantages　　　　 D． mistakes

44．A． teacher　　　 B． parent　　　　　　 C． doctor　　　　　　　　　 D． computer

45．A． make　　　 B． practice　　　　 C． put off　　　　　　　　 D． discover

46．A． break　　　 B． hurt　　　　　　 C． relax　　　　　　　　 D． close

47．A． enjoy　　　 B． start　　　　　　 C． stop　　　　　　　　　 D． keep

48．A． family　　　 B． game　　　　　　 C． match　　　　　　　　 D． team

49．A． often　　　 B． no longer　　　　 C． always　　　　　　　　 D． still

50．A． refuse　　　 B． give up　　　　　 C． stay away from　　　　 D． have

Letter A

Dear Rose,

I like your programmes very much. I’m now writing to ask you something about American social customs (社交习惯). 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 (叉子) or knife to use? 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 (葡萄酒) 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 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 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 (适当的) 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

书面表达

　　请根据下面的这封信写一封回信。

　　Dear Rose，

　　I like your programs very much．I'm writing to ask you something about American social customs．My American friends want me to join them in their din-ner party．I'm very happy and have decided to go，but I'm a bit worried about it． The social customs in my country are different from theirs,so I'm afraid of making some 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?

　　Yours，

　　Xiao Ling

阅读理解

　　Letter A

　　Dear Rose,

　　I like your programs very much. I'm now writing to ask you something about American social customs. My American friends want me to join them in their dinner party. I am very happy arid 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 American ones.

　　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 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 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 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 clay 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．If you are 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

3．Which of the following is not proper(适当的) for joining in a dinner party?

[　　]

A．Get there 15 minutes earlier.

B．Make yourself at home.

C．Follow others to use the fork and knife.

D．Thank your friends for the meal.

4．From the letters we've learned that it's very ________ to know something about American social customs.

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