In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.
【小题1】What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in anytime”?

A．Visit him or her at any time.

B．Say no time to him or her seriously.

C．Telephone him or her before visiting.

D．Visit him or her soon.

【小题2】What does the underlined word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese?

A．请自便

B．请回复

C．请审阅

D．请来访

【小题3】What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?

A．Do not give him or her an answer.

B．Tell another friend to go instead of you.

C．Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason.

D．Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there.

【小题4】Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?

A．Buy small presents when invited.

B．Refuse the invitation without telling anyone.

C．Write a thank-you note after a visit.

D．Give a telephone call after a visit.

【小题5】Where would you probably see this passage?

A．In an invitation.

B．In a guidebook.

C．On a poster.

D．In a newspaper.

 

Have you heard about “Survival Holidays”? It is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents.

The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change.

Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (干扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled (控制) by adults, which causes many problems. Children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Even something like crossing a small river seems to be a hard challenge. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even slight danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.

Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learned. Some have learned to stay calm in dangerous times. Some have learned how to keep safe. Others have learned how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.

1.What is “Survival Holidays” according to the passage?

A. It is summer holidays.             

B. It is winter holidays.

C. It is a kind of holidays to escape from danger.

D. It is a holiday to go into the lonely place for exciting activities.

2.Which children may take part in “Survival Holidays”?

A. Poor children.                      

B. Rich children.

C. Children from cities.                   

D. Children from the countryside.

3.What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. The reasons people dislike “Survival Holidays”.

B. The advantages of “Survival Holidays”.

C. The disadvantages of “Survival Holidays”.

D. The suggestions of taking part in “Survival Holidays”.

4.In a “Survival Holidays” children can learn the following except ________.

A. how to get good grades              

B. how to stay calm in different times

C. how to keep safe when they meet danger  

D. how to work in a team

5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. No companies can hold “Survival Holidays”.

B. Parents can take part in “Survival Holidays” with their children.

C. Parents like to keep their children busy with activities controlled by adults.

D. Children don’t listen to their parents any more after “Survival Holidays”.