[提分佳句]
1. I am going to tell you about the table manners.
2. In my country, you're supposed to shake hands/kiss/bow.
3. It is rude/impolite to... at table.
4. So I often make an effort to be on time when...
5. They go out of their way to make me feel at home.
[名言警句]
1. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. 入乡随俗。
2. Manners make the man. 礼貌造就人。
[句子升格]
1. The host tries his best to make all the visitors feel relaxed and happy.（用 go out of one's way 升格）
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2. It is not necessary for us to get mad because of little things.（用 There is no need for sb. to do sth. 升格）
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3. I find that it is hard for me to understand American humor.（用 find it + adj. + for sb. to do sth. 升格）
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句子升格
1. The host goes out of his way to make all the visitors feel relaxed and happy.
2. There is no need for us to get mad because of little things.
3. I find it hard for me to understand American humor.

写作应用
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友 Cindy 将要来中国，她发来邮件说想了解中国的一些习俗。请你根据以下提示问题，从问候方式、餐桌礼仪和送礼方式等方面，用英语给她回复一封邮件。
1. How do Chinese people greet each other?
2. What are the table manners in China?
3. Do you need to bring presents when visiting others? Why?
Something more about Chinese customs.
注意：文中不得透露个人真实姓名和学校；词数100词左右。
Dear Cindy,
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Yours,
Li Hua

One possible version:
Dear Cindy,
I'm glad to know that you are coming to China. China is a country with a long history, so there are many customs here. Let me give you some suggestions about Chinese customs.
Firstly, you are supposed to shake hands when you meet someone for the first time. Secondly, when you eat dinner with other people, it's rude to point at others with your chopsticks. And don't make any noise when you have your soup. Besides, if you are invited to a friend's house, you are supposed to arrive on time or a few minutes earlier. You are supposed to bring a small gift to show politeness. Giving a clock to a friend as a present is not a good choice, because that means “death” in Chinese.
Do remember “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. I hope that these tips are useful. Have a good time in China!
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua

I.(2024·江岸区中考模拟改编)完形填空。
　　“How's your day?” Dad asked. It seems to be a　　1　　that parents have to ask this question.
　　There was no　　2　　that I was telling him about failing the test. “Great, I wrestled(摔跤) ...”
But Dad interrupted me. “Wrestling?” “Not real wrestling. We were just　　3　.”
　　“I should hope not,” he was trying to say something, so I changed the　　4　　. “Dad, I can't
decide what song to sing at the coming show.”
　　“How about that song you like best?” Dad asked, looking at his crossword(纵横字谜). “Monsters?” “That's it,” Dad then picked up his crosswords and sighed(叹气). “I am　　5　　stuck on it. Usually, I can　　6　　the words quickly.”
　　“I guess we all have bad days,” I opened my homework, but the questions looked like　　7　　symbols. “Do you feel like you've got a worm(虫子) in your　　8　　?” I asked Dad. “A worm?”
　　“My scores are going down, as if everything that I know is being eaten away. And I think I'm going to　　9　　the coming exams. Everything is going wrong.”
　　“Is that true? Or is it just that you're worried that everything will go wrong?”
　　“　　10　　you're wrestling with Tim. He raises his fist and says, ‘I'm going to hit you.’ That's
what Tim says, but he doesn't　　11　　it. Ash, your feelings are　　12　　, like the raised fist, but that doesn't mean they are telling you the truth. You'll meet difficult questions in exams. It's OK to feel　　13　　. But when your fear tells you that you're going to fail, you don't have to　　14　　it.” “But it might happen,” I cried with my discouraged heart.
　　“Ash, even if you fail, you are still you. You are still my boy who is bright, but just　　15　　to have a bad day. We all have bad days,” Dad smiled and waved his unfinished crossword.
(　　)1. A. fact B. game C. rule D. plan
(　　)2. A. point B. problem C. time D. way
(　　)3. A. playing B. laughing C. talking D. arguing
(　　)4. A. subject B. manner C. attention D. conversation
(　　)5. A. hardly B. properly C. completely D. nearly
(　　)6. A. work out B. set up C. take up D. point at
(　　)7. A. careless B. unusual C. unable D. meaningless
(　　)8. A. brain B. stomach C. hand D. shoulder
(　　)9. A. pass B. miss C. stop D. fail
(　　)10. A. Suggest B. Predict C. Imagine D. Decide
(　　)11. A. avoid B. allow C. mean D. mind
(　　)12. A. real B. touching C. lively D. false
(　　)13. A. tired B. scared C. relaxed D. amazed
(　　)14. A. believe B. mention C. refuse D. prevent
(　　)15. A. happened B. expected C. tried D. chose

1 - 5 C D A A C 6 - 10 A D A D C
11 - 15 C A B A A