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How to Be Polite at a Dinner Party?
It’s not polite to arrive at a dinner more than 15 to 20 minutes late. The host or hostess usually waits for all the 21 to arrive before serving the meal. If someone is late,the food may be spoiled(变味),and 22 may the host or hostess’ spirits.If you have to be 23 , call and tell them to start 24 you.
It’s even worse to be early! The host or hostess will probably not be 25 .If you are early,drive or walk around the block a few times,or just sit in your car until the right time.
Though it’s often 26 to arrive at a party on time,on the other hand,the host or hostess 27 guests to arrive and leave between certain times,so you can 28 at any time between the times he or she gives you.
It’s nice to bring an empty stomach,but it’s even nicer to bring 29 present.The present should not cost a lot,or you might make the host or hostess 30 .Flowers,wine,or a box of candy will be fine. 31 bring money as a present.In an introduction,the 32 of a name is:(1)the given name;(2)the family name.In other 33 ,the given name comes 34 . It’s important not only to learn and remember 35 ,but to repeat them often in conversation.After the introduction,we usually call friends by their 36 names.Older people may want you to call them by their titles and family names,such as “Mrs. Smith”,“Mr. Johnosn”,“Dr .Brown”.
A maiden(闺女)name is a 37 family name at birth. In the United States and Canada,after a woman 38 ,she takes the family name of her 39 in place of her maiden name.It is now becoming common,however,for women to 40 their maiden names after they get married,
【小题1】.
| A.guests | B.visitors | C.customs | D.passengers |
| A.or | B.so | C.but | D.yet |
| A.tired | B. | C.1ate | D.early |
| A.without | B.for | C.with | D.after |
| A.awake | B.ready | C.up | D.friendly |
| A.useless | B.impossible | C.unable | D.important |
| A.forces | B.invites | C.begs | D.orders |
| A.play | B.fly | C.arrive | D.start |
| A.a big | B.a small | C.a good | D.an expensive |
| A.pleased | B.satisfied | C.interested | D.uneasy |
| A.Never | B.Always | C.Do | D.Be sure to |
| A.spelling | B.calling | C.order | D. |
| A.words | B.1etters | C.idioms | D.sentences |
| A.1ast | B.first | C.finally | D.in the middle |
| A.expressions | B.appearances | C.names | D.addresses |
| A.given | B.family | C.middle | D.pen |
| A.ge | B.boy’s | C.woman’s | D.man’s |
| A.works | B.marries | C.bears | D.dies |
| A.husband | B.mother | C.father | D.sister |
| A. stop | B.give up | C.keep | D.find |
How to Be Polite at a Dinner Party?
It’s not polite to arrive at a dinner more than 15 to 20 minutes late. The host or hostess usually waits for all the 21 to arrive before serving the meal. If someone is late,the food may be spoiled(变味),and 22 may the host or hostess’ spirits.If you have to be 23 , call and tell them to start 24 you.
It’s even worse to be early! The host or hostess will probably not be 25 .If you are early,drive or walk around the block a few times,or just sit in your car until the right time.
Though it’s often 26 to arrive at a party on
time,on the other hand,the host or hostess 27 guests to
arrive and leave between certain times,so you can
28 at any time between the times he or she gives you.
It’s nice to bring an empty stomach,but it’s even nicer to bring 29 present.The present should not cost a lot,or you might make the host or hostess 30 .Flowers,wine,or a box of candy will be fine. 31 bring money as a present.In an introduction,the 32 of a name is:(1)the given name;(2)the family name.In other 33 ,the given name comes 34 . It’s important not only to learn and remember 35 ,but to repeat them often in conversation.After the introduction,we usually call friends by their 36 names.Older people may want you to call them by their titles and family names,such as “Mrs. Smith”,“Mr. Johnosn”,“Dr .Brown”.
A maiden(闺女)name is a 37 family name at birth. In the United States and Canada,after a woman 38 ,she takes the family name of her 39 in place of her maiden name.It is now becoming common,however,for women to 40 their maiden names after they get married,
1..A.guests B. visitors C. customs D. passengers
2..A.or B. so C. but D. yet
3..A.tired B. hungry C. 1ate D. early
4..A.without B. for C. with D. after
5..A.awake B. ready C. up D. friendly
6..A.useless B. impossible C. unable D. important
7..A.forces B. invites C. begs D. orders
8..A.play B. fly C. arrive D. start
9..A.a big B. a small C. a good D. an expensive
10..A.pleased B. satisfied C. interested D. uneasy
11..A.Never B. Always C. Do D. Be sure to
12..A.spelling B. calling C. order D. pronunciation
13..A.words B. 1etters C. idioms D. sentences
14..A.1ast B. first C. finally D. in the middle
15..A.expressions B. appearances C. names D. addresses
16..A.given B. family C. middle D. pen
17..A.gentleman’s B. boy’s C. woman’s D. man’s
18..A.works B. marries C. bears D. dies
19..A.husband B. mother C. father D. sister
20..A. stop B. give up C. keep D. find
Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset (不安的) if your English friends don't invite you home. It doesn't mean they don't like you!?Dinner parties usually start between 7p.m.and 8p.m., and end at about 11p.m. Ask your host (主人) what time you should arrive. It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift.
Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks (小吃). Do you want to be extra (特别地) polite? Say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember — it's not polite to ask how much things cost.
In many families, the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at the other side. They eat with their guests.
You'll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you'll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert (甜点心) followed by coffee. It's polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it.
Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short “Thank you” letter. British and American people like to say “thank you” all the time!
1.An English friend doesn't invite you to his or her dinner, which ____.
A. means he or she doesn't like you B. means he or she likes you
C. doesn't mean he or she likes you D. doesn't mean he or she doesn't like you
2.You are going to attend a dinner party and ____.
A. you'd better bring a certain present with you
B. you must leave home for it at 7 p.m.
C. you should ask your host when you should leave
D. you must arrive before 8 p.m.
3.It's impolite _____.
A. to say that you like the host's room very much
B. for a guest to ask the host the price of the things in the room
C. for a guest to have drinks and snacks before the evening
D. for the host and the hostess (女主人) to sit and eat with their guests
4.In which order will you eat or drink the following things at a meal?
A. Snacks, vegetables, meat, coffee.
B. Coffee, drinks, soup, fish, vegetables, dessert.
C. Soup, meat with vegetables, dessert and coffee.
D. Drinks, soup, something small, fish and vegetables.
5.What is the proper way to express your enjoyment of the evening?
A. Before leaving for home, you should say, “Thank you for inviting me.”
B. When you shake hands with your host, you should say, “I did enjoy the evening.”
C. You can write a “Thank you” letter to your host after that.
D. You should finish everything on your plate and take more if you want it.
Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset (不安的) if your English friends don't invite you home. It doesn't mean they don't like you!?Dinner parties usually start between 7p.m.and 8p.m., and end at about 11p.m. Ask your host (主人) what time you should arrive. It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift.
Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks (小吃). Do you want to be extra (特别地) polite? Say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember — it's not polite to ask how much things cost.
In many families, the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at the other side. They eat with their guests.
You'll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you'll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert (甜点心) followed by coffee. It's polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it.
Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short “Thank you” letter. British and American people like to say “thank you” all the time!
1.An English friend doesn't invite you to his or her dinner, which ____.
A. means he or she doesn't like you B. means he or she likes you
C. doesn't mean he or she likes you D. doesn't mean he or she doesn't like you
2.You are going to attend a dinner party and ____.
A. you'd better bring a certain present with you
B. you must leave home for it at 7 p.m.
C. you should ask your host when you should leave
D. you must arrive before 8 p.m.
3.It's impolite _____.
A. to say that you like the host's room very much
B. for a guest to ask the host the price of the things in the room
C. for a guest to have drinks and snacks before the evening
D. for the host and the hostess (女主人) to sit and eat with their guests
4.In which order will you eat or drink the following things at a meal?
A. Snacks, vegetables, meat, coffee.
B. Coffee, drinks, soup, fish, vegetables, dessert.
C. Soup, meat with vegetables, dessert and coffee.
D. Drinks, soup, something small, fish and vegetables.
5.What is the proper way to express your enjoyment of the evening?
A. Before leaving for home, you should say, “Thank you for inviting me.”
B. When you shake hands with your host, you should say, “I did enjoy the evening.”
C. You can write a “Thank you” letter to your host after that.
D. You should finish everything on your plate and take more if you want it.
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