阅读下面材料，根据题目要求作答。
In China, people often greet each other by saying “Have you eaten?” or ask about one's age or job. These expressions show care and friendliness. But in Western countries, such questions may seem too personal or impolite. When I first talked to my American friend Tom, I asked him,“How old are you?”He looked a little uncomfortable and didn't answer. I didn't understand why until my teacher explained the cultural difference.
1. 写一段话，描述一下中国人和西方人在问候方式上的不同，词数30～50。
There are many differences between Chinese and Western greetings. Firstly…




2. 据短文内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为100左右。
After class, I went to talk to my teacher about what happened.



This small misunderstanding taught me an important lesson.

1. 参考范文：
There are many differences between Chinese and Western greetings. Firstly, Chinese people greet others by asking "Have you eaten?" or about age and jobs to show care. But Westerners think these questions are too personal, and they prefer safe topics like weather as greetings.
2. 参考范文：
After class, I went to talk to my teacher about what happened. My teacher explained that age is a private thing for Western people, and such questions will make them uncomfortable. I soon realized my mistake, and later I said sorry to Tom for my impolite words.
This small misunderstanding taught me an important lesson. Before we communicate with foreigners, we need to learn about their local cultural customs first. Only in this way can we avoid misunderstandings and build good relationships with them.

1. 第一题要求描述中西方问候方式的差异，词数控制在30~50，需紧扣原文给出的文化差异信息，语句通顺、符合九年级英语表达水平即可。
2. 第二题要求根据给定情节和开头续写，总词数约100，第一段要补充老师解释文化差异、后续向Tom道歉的情节，第二段要写出跨文化交流的感悟，逻辑连贯、贴合文本主题即可。