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

Letter 1 Whatever I do, I always think bout if other people will like. How can I stop worrying about what they think?                                        -Eva, 14, Illinois

Letter 2 My dream is to be on the Olympic team for gymnastics. My dad thinks I started too late and I’ll never be able to make it. He puts me down, but I want his support. What should I do?                                                      -Erica, 9, Texas

Letter 3 What should I do if I failed a test? I’m afraid to tell my mom because she might get mad at me and I can’t play soccer. And soccer is like the word to me.   -Ashley, 12, Wiscosin

Letter 4 I just moved and I’m kind of shy, so how do I make new friends?                                                     -Jesica, 11, Canada

Dr. Molly’s Answer① You should tell him about your dream and that if you work really hard, I might happen even though you start late. The sooner you tell your dad how you feel, the sooner you’ll be able to work on making your dream come true.

Dr. Molly’s Answer② Nobody knows you are at your new school You have nothing to lose, so gather up all your courage and go over to someone who looks friendly and introduce yourself. You can ask that person about your teacher or the other kids in your class to break the ice. Good luck!

Dr. Molly’s Answer③ It’s better to tell your mom the truth than for her to find out another way. When you tell her, explain why you failed the test. Ask her if she can help you study in the future, so you’ll do better on your tests and also have time for the soccer you love.

Dr. Molly’s Answer④ Just be yourself and try not to care about what others think, The more you think about it, the worse you will fee. Always act strong and confident. Even if you are a little unsure of something, don’t doubt your abilities to do things right, Just relax.

1. Erica’s dad doesn’t support her because he thinks she        .

   A. is a little shy and can’t do it well    B. didn’t start at a very early age

   C. is too young an can’t do it well          D. doesn’t work hard

2. According to Dr. Molly, Eva should        .

   A. hold on to her dream                        B. always tell the truth

   C. be brave to say hello to others           D. be confident of herself

3. Which is the correct order of Dr. Molly’s answers to the four letters?

   A. ①④③②           B. ③④②①                 C. ④①③②                D. ②③①④

Letter A

Dear Rose,

　　 I listen to your programme every day and I like it 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, and I know little about it.

　　 Should I bring a present, such as sweets or f1owers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I use the fork (叉子) and knife? How can 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 smal1 present when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always nice, or you may bring a bottle of wine (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 1ate, 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 peop1e, and do like them. If you sti1l 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 mea1 and for their kindness. It's a1so a good idea to send a thank-you card the day after.

Rose

6. Wang Lin wrote to Rose because she wanted to ___________ .

　　 A. make friends with Rose　　　 　 B. know American social customs

　　 C. give some advice to Rose　　 　 D. to tell her something about the party

7. Maybe Rose ___________ .

　　 A. is a good house wife　　　 　　　　 B. is going to the dinner party

　　 C. works at a TV station　　　 　　 D. knows Wang Lin very well

8. If you go to a dinner party but you don’t know the host(主人)very well, you’d better bring ________.

A. some flowers 　　 B. a bottle of wine 　　 C. some fruits 　 D. a knife and a fork

9. Which of the fo11owing is NOT RIGHT for joining 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.

10. what does “a thank-you card “mean in Chinese?

A 回复卡　 B 答谢卡　 C 邀请卡　 D 赠送卡

Letter A, B and C stand for（代表）three different numbers. If you add（加）A to B, you get 195. If you add B to C, you get 188. The sum（和）of A and C is 193. Now do you know what number each of the three letters stands for?

 

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 wanted 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, and I know little about it.

  Should I bring 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 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 day after.

 Rose

1.  Wang Lin wants to __________.

A.  make friends with Rose

B.  know some social customs for a dinner party

C.  make some friends happy

A.  give her friends a surprise

2.  Maybe Rose __________.

A.  is a good housewife

B.  works at a TV station

C.  is going to the dinner party

D.  is 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 a fork

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

   A. Get there 15minutes earlier.

   B. Make yourself at home.

   C. Follow others to use the fork and knife.

   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