An American friend has invited you to visit his family. You’ve never been to an American’s home before, and you’re not sure what to do. Should you take a gift? How should you dress? What time should you arrive? What should you do when you get there? Glad you asked. When you’re the guest, you should just make yourself at home. That’s what hospitality(款待) is all about: making people feel at home when they’re not. 
The question of whether or not to bring a gift often makes guests squirm（难为情）. Giving your host a gift is not just a social manner in some cultures-it’s expected. But in American culture, a guest is not necessary to bring a present. Of course, some people do bring a small present to their host to show their thanks. The right gifts for the host might be flowers, candy, and you can bring toys if the family has small children. If you choose not to bring a gift, don’t worry. No one will even notice.
【小题1】The passage talks about ______.

A．where to find a friend in need	B．what to do while visiting your friends
C．how to make friends	D．when to visit your friend

【小题2】The underlined word “manner” means ________ in Chinese.

A．弊端

B．礼节

C．趋势

D．挑战

【小题3】You can _______ if you want to bring a gift to your friend according to the passage.

A．bring a bundle of beer

B．bring him some beautiful clothes

C．bring delicious food

D．buy a bunch of fowlers

【小题4】 The underlined sentence wants to tell us _______.

A．you are impolite if you don’t bring a gift

B．how to pick out a gift for our friend

C．the host won’t care if you don’t bring a gift

D．bringing a gift is very necessary

The Blacks are American tourists. They visit in Beijing now. This is their first visit to China. They are going to stay in China for three months. They want to visit some big cities and villages. They hope to learn some Chinese, too.
Mr. Black is a taxi driver. He likes to drive in Beijing. Mrs. Black is a school teacher. She is visiting a city school today and a village school tomorrow. Their daughter is a middle school student. She is going to meet some Chinese students.
They are taking a lot of pictures in China. When they return to America, they are going to show the pictures to their friends. They want the American people to know more about China.
【小题1】The Blacks are from          .

A．China

B．England

C．Canada

D．the USA

【小题2】The Blacks are staying in          now.

A．England

B．Beijing

C．Shanghai

D．New York

【小题3】 Mr. Black is         .

A．a teacher

B．a doctor

C．a taxi driver

D．a worker

【小题4】There are          people in Mr. Black’s family.

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．five

【小题5】Why are they going to show the pictures to their friends when they go back to America?

A．Because the pictures are very beautiful.

B．Because they like China.

C．Because they want the American people to know more about China.

D．Because they want the American people to come to China.

An American friend has invited you to visit his family. You’ve never been to an American’s home before, and you’re not sure what to do. Should you take a gift? How should you dress? What time should you arrive? What should you do when you get there? Glad you asked. When you’re the guest, you should just make yourself at home. That’s what hospitality(款待) is all about: making people feel at home when they’re not. 
The question of whether or not to bring a gift often makes guests squirm（难为情）. Giving your host a gift is not just a social manner in some cultures-it’s expected. But in American culture, a guest is not necessary to bring a present. Of course, some people do bring a small present to their host to show their thanks. The right gifts for the host might be flowers, candy, and you can bring toys if the family has small children. If you choose not to bring a gift, don’t worry. No one will even notice.
【小题1】The passage talks about ______.

A．where to find a friend in need	B．what to do while visiting your friends
C．how to make friends	D．when to visit your friend

【小题2】The underlined word “manner” means ________ in Chinese.

A．弊端

B．礼节

C．趋势

D．挑战

【小题3】You can _______ if you want to bring a gift to your friend according to the passage.

A．bring a bundle of beer

B．bring him some beautiful clothes

C．bring delicious food

D．buy a bunch of fowlers

【小题4】 The underlined sentence wants to tell us _______.

A．you are impolite if you don’t bring a gift

B．how to pick out a gift for our friend

C．the host won’t care if you don’t bring a gift

D．bringing a gift is very necessary

In American schools there is something called Home-coming Day. Many high schools and colleges with a football team have a home-coming game. This can be the most important event of the year except graduation (毕业) day. Students plan Home-coming Day for many weeks in advance.
Several days before Home-coming ,students start to decorate (装饰)the school. There are signs to wish luck to the team, and many other signs to welcome all the graduates. Many people still come to Home-coming twenty or thirty years after their graduation.
The members of school clubs build booths (摊位) and sell lemonade, apples and sandwiches. Some clubs help to welcome visitors.
During the day people like to look for teachers that they remember from long ago. Often they see old friends and they talk together about those happy years in school.
Everyone soon comes to watch the football game. When the game is half over, the band (乐队)comes onto the field and plays school songs. Another important moment is when the Home-coming Queen or King appears. All the students vote a most popular student Home-coming Queen or King. It is a great honor to be chosen.
Home-coming is a happy day, but it is not perfect unless the football team wins the game. Even if the team loses, the students still enjoy Home-coming. Some stay at the school to dance, and others go to a party. For everyone it is a day worth remembering.
【小题1】The most important event of the year in high schools and colleges is_______.

A．Home-coming	B．the football game
C．graduation	D．winning the game

【小题2】When do students begin to do everything for Home-coming?

A．The day before Home-coming.

B．Many weeks before the day.

C．When the guests arrive.

D．Several hours before Home-coming.

【小题3】Which of the following is NOT mentioned (提及) on Home-coming Day?

A．To see old friends.

B．To visit teachers they remember.

C．To watch the football game.

D．To go home to see their family.

【小题4】Who can probably become Home-coming Queen or King?

A．The teacher who is kind to the students.

B．The student who is popular with the students.

C．The visitor who is famous to the students.

D．The player who plays best in the football game.

【小题5】What’s the best title of this article?

A．Home-coming Day	B．A Happy Day
C．The Most Important Event	D．Home-coming Queen or King

The Blacks are American tourists. They visit in Beijing now. This is their first visit to China. They are going to stay in China for three months. They want to visit some big cities and villages. They hope to learn some Chinese, too.
Mr. Black is a taxi driver. He likes to drive in Beijing. Mrs. Black is a school teacher. She is visiting a city school today and a village school tomorrow. Their daughter is a middle school student. She is going to meet some Chinese students.
They are taking a lot of pictures in China. When they return to America, they are going to show the pictures to their friends. They want the American people to know more about China.
【小题1】The Blacks are from          .

A．China

B．England

C．Canada

D．the USA

【小题2】The Blacks are staying in          now.

A．England

B．Beijing

C．Shanghai

D．New York

【小题3】 Mr. Black is         .

A．a teacher

B．a doctor

C．a taxi driver

D．a worker

【小题4】There are          people in Mr. Black’s family.

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．five

【小题5】Why are they going to show the pictures to their friends when they go back to America?

A．Because the pictures are very beautiful.

B．Because they like China.

C．Because they want the American people to know more about China.

D．Because they want the American people to come to China.