Ⅱ. Read 2a&2b and look at the picture in 2a, then answer the questions.
读2a和2b，看2a的图片，然后回答下列问题。
1. Was Maria late for the party?
2. What did Maria wear in the party?
3. What should Maria do if she is invited to a party next time?

1. Yes, she was. 2. She wore a dress. 3. She should ask what she is supposed to wear.

Ⅲ. Read the tapescript of 2a, 2b and complete the passage.
阅读2a和2b的听力录音材料，完成下面短文。每空词数不限。
Maria went to Paul's party last night. She thought it was . She arrived late. She was supposed to arrive at , but in fact, she arrived at . Because in her country, it's . In her country, when you're invited for 7:00, you're expected to ! It's considered to turn up on time. She was supposed to with Paul's mom, but when she met her, she her. She wore a fancy . But it was an outdoor party. Everyone else was there. So Daisy advised her to ask what she is supposed to if she is invited to a party next time.

1. terrible 2. 7:00 3. 8:00 4. different 5. come later 6. strange 7. shake hands 8. kissed 9. dress 10. in a T-shirt and jeans 11. wear

Ⅳ. Read 2d and answer the following questions. 阅读2d，回答下列问题。
1. Who are talking in this conversation?
2. In which country are people supposed to bow to greet each other?
3. What are people in Marie's country supposed to do when they meet for the first time?
4. What are people in Katie's country supposed to do when they meet for the first time?

1. They are Katie and John. 2. In Japan. 3. They’re supposed to kiss. 4. They’re supposed to shake hands.