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Ⅲ. 阅读理解
An American friend has invited you to visit his family. You've never been to an American's home before, and you are not sure what to do.
Should you bring a gift? In American culture, it's not a must-do thing to bring a present. Of course, some people do bring some small gifts like flowers or candies. If the family has small children, it's a good idea to bring toys to the children. If you don't choose to bring a gift, don't worry. No one will even notice.
Most Americans agree that good home cooking beats restaurant food. When invited for a meal, you might ask, "Should I bring anything?" If it's not a potluck(百味餐), where everyone brings a dish, the host will possibly answer, "No, just yourself." For most informal dinners, you can just wear comfortable clothes. Remember to arrive on time, or call to tell your hosts that you may be a little late.
During the dinner conversation, it's polite to say the food is nice. After dinner, you can help clear the table or wash the dishes. They may invite everyone to move to the living room to drink some tea or coffee. If the hosts are not smokers, you shouldn't smoke in their houses. And, above all, don't go around looking at the house if you are not invited. After about an hour of the chat, it's time to say goodbye if you don't want to wear out your welcome.
(
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
(
A. Staying too long and making the hosts tired of you.
B. Being welcomed by the hosts for a long time.
C. Leaving the hosts' homes as soon as possible.
D. Having a wonderful time with the hosts.
(
A. Bring no gifts when visiting his or her home.
B. Smoke in a non-smoker's house.
C. Bring some candies.
D. Call to say you may be a little late.
An American friend has invited you to visit his family. You've never been to an American's home before, and you are not sure what to do.
Should you bring a gift? In American culture, it's not a must-do thing to bring a present. Of course, some people do bring some small gifts like flowers or candies. If the family has small children, it's a good idea to bring toys to the children. If you don't choose to bring a gift, don't worry. No one will even notice.
Most Americans agree that good home cooking beats restaurant food. When invited for a meal, you might ask, "Should I bring anything?" If it's not a potluck(百味餐), where everyone brings a dish, the host will possibly answer, "No, just yourself." For most informal dinners, you can just wear comfortable clothes. Remember to arrive on time, or call to tell your hosts that you may be a little late.
During the dinner conversation, it's polite to say the food is nice. After dinner, you can help clear the table or wash the dishes. They may invite everyone to move to the living room to drink some tea or coffee. If the hosts are not smokers, you shouldn't smoke in their houses. And, above all, don't go around looking at the house if you are not invited. After about an hour of the chat, it's time to say goodbye if you don't want to wear out your welcome.
(
B
)1. How many kinds of gifts are mentioned in the second paragraph?A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
(
A
)2. What does the underlined phrase "wear out your welcome" probably mean?A. Staying too long and making the hosts tired of you.
B. Being welcomed by the hosts for a long time.
C. Leaving the hosts' homes as soon as possible.
D. Having a wonderful time with the hosts.
(
B
)3. When invited by an American friend, which of the following is NOT proper to do?A. Bring no gifts when visiting his or her home.
B. Smoke in a non-smoker's house.
C. Bring some candies.
D. Call to say you may be a little late.
答案
1. B 2. A 3. B
解析
【分析】这是一篇关于美国做客礼仪的阅读理解题，需根据原文内容逐一解答：第1题定位第二段查找提到的礼物种类；第2题结合上下文语境猜测短语含义；第3题对比原文判断行为是否合适。
【解析】
1. 定位文章第二段，提到的礼物有flowers（花）、candies（糖果）、toys（玩具），共3种，故选B。
2. 结合前文“After about an hour of the chat, it's time to say goodbye”可知，该短语意为“待太久让主人厌烦”，故选A。
3. 原文明确提到“If the hosts are not smokers, you shouldn't smoke in their houses”，因此在非吸烟者家抽烟是不合适的，故选B。
【答案】1.B 2.A 3.B
【知识点】阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测
【点评】本题围绕美国做客的文化礼仪展开，主要考查学生对文章细节的查找能力和词义猜测能力，题目设置基础，贴近日常文化常识，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6
【解析】
1. 定位文章第二段，提到的礼物有flowers（花）、candies（糖果）、toys（玩具），共3种，故选B。
2. 结合前文“After about an hour of the chat, it's time to say goodbye”可知，该短语意为“待太久让主人厌烦”，故选A。
3. 原文明确提到“If the hosts are not smokers, you shouldn't smoke in their houses”，因此在非吸烟者家抽烟是不合适的，故选B。
【答案】1.B 2.A 3.B
【知识点】阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测
【点评】本题围绕美国做客的文化礼仪展开，主要考查学生对文章细节的查找能力和词义猜测能力，题目设置基础，贴近日常文化常识，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6
