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Ⅲ. 阅读理解，回答问题。
Last year, my family went to India for a trip. Before we left, my dad told us that India has many special customs. One of them is that people use their right hand to eat and greet others, because the left hand is considered unclean.
When we arrived in New Delhi, we took a taxi to our hotel. The driver greeted us with a “Namaste” and pressed his palms together. We didn’t know how to respond at first, but the driver smiled and showed us how to do it. We quickly learned to greet people that way.
During our trip, we ate at a local family’s home. The hostess prepared delicious curry and rice. She told us to eat with our right hands. At first, it was difficult for us, but we tried our best. The hostess was very kind and taught us how to pick up food properly.
We also learned that Indians are very friendly. They often invite guests to drink tea and talk for a long time. We had a great time in India and learned a lot about their culture. I realized that learning about local customs can make travel more enjoyable.
1. What special custom about hands did the writer learn before going to India?
2. How did the taxi driver greet the writer’s family?
3. Why was it difficult for the writer’s family to eat at the local family’s home?
4. What did the writer realize after the trip to India?
Last year, my family went to India for a trip. Before we left, my dad told us that India has many special customs. One of them is that people use their right hand to eat and greet others, because the left hand is considered unclean.
When we arrived in New Delhi, we took a taxi to our hotel. The driver greeted us with a “Namaste” and pressed his palms together. We didn’t know how to respond at first, but the driver smiled and showed us how to do it. We quickly learned to greet people that way.
During our trip, we ate at a local family’s home. The hostess prepared delicious curry and rice. She told us to eat with our right hands. At first, it was difficult for us, but we tried our best. The hostess was very kind and taught us how to pick up food properly.
We also learned that Indians are very friendly. They often invite guests to drink tea and talk for a long time. We had a great time in India and learned a lot about their culture. I realized that learning about local customs can make travel more enjoyable.
1. What special custom about hands did the writer learn before going to India?
People use their right hand to eat and greet others.
2. How did the taxi driver greet the writer’s family?
He greeted them with a “Namaste” and pressed his palms together.
3. Why was it difficult for the writer’s family to eat at the local family’s home?
Because they had to eat with their right hands, which was difficult for them.
4. What did the writer realize after the trip to India?
Learning about local customs can make travel more enjoyable.
答案
1. People use their right hand to eat and greet others.
2. He greeted them with a “Namaste” and pressed his palms together.
3. Because they had to eat with their right hands, which was difficult for them.
4. Learning about local customs can make travel more enjoyable.
2. He greeted them with a “Namaste” and pressed his palms together.
3. Because they had to eat with their right hands, which was difficult for them.
4. Learning about local customs can make travel more enjoyable.
Ⅳ. 书面表达。
假设你是红星中学八年级的学生李华，你的英国笔友 Peter 即将来中国参加一个文化交流活动，他给你写信询问有关中国餐桌礼仪的问题，以及他可以提前做什么准备。请你根据他的问题给他回信。
1. What are the table manners in China?
2. What can I prepare before going to China?
假设你是红星中学八年级的学生李华，你的英国笔友 Peter 即将来中国参加一个文化交流活动，他给你写信询问有关中国餐桌礼仪的问题，以及他可以提前做什么准备。请你根据他的问题给他回信。
1. What are the table manners in China?
2. What can I prepare before going to China?
答案
Dear Peter,
I’m excited you’re coming to China for the cultural exchange! I’ll tell you about Chinese table manners and prep tips briefly.
For table manners, always remember to wait for the elders to start eating before you pick up chopsticks. When using chopsticks, never stick them upright in the rice because it’s considered impolite to do so. Also, if the host puts food on your plate, just say “thank you” politely.
For preparation, you can bring a small book about the UK culture to share during the exchange—it’ll make conversations fun. Also, pack a light jacket, since the weather in China might be cooler than you expect this season. Finally, you can practise using chopsticks at home—you’ll feel more confident when eating out!
I hope that you’ll have a nice trip!
Yours,
Li Hua
I’m excited you’re coming to China for the cultural exchange! I’ll tell you about Chinese table manners and prep tips briefly.
For table manners, always remember to wait for the elders to start eating before you pick up chopsticks. When using chopsticks, never stick them upright in the rice because it’s considered impolite to do so. Also, if the host puts food on your plate, just say “thank you” politely.
For preparation, you can bring a small book about the UK culture to share during the exchange—it’ll make conversations fun. Also, pack a light jacket, since the weather in China might be cooler than you expect this season. Finally, you can practise using chopsticks at home—you’ll feel more confident when eating out!
I hope that you’ll have a nice trip!
Yours,
Li Hua
