三、完形填空。
Hi Diana,
It's so great to hear from you. Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little lonely at first, but I'm starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some 1 experiences at a party last month. I'd like to share some tips with you.
First, you shouldn't arrive 2 to a party. It's normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that's the polite thing to do, right? But my friend looked so 3 to see me! He was still getting everything ready.
Second, it's important to 4 a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend's party, I didn't bring anything. It wasn't his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to 5 him for the party. I was so embarrassed!
Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was 6. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly.
Fourth, it's best not to ask 7 questions unless you know the person quite well. Many French people are quite private. They don't like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they 8. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation 9.
Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It's very important in their 10. I found that even a simple "merci" goes a long way!
()1. A. embarrassing B. embarrassed C. excite
()2. A. early B. late C. quickly
()3. A. happy B. surprised C. excited
()4. A. bring B. take C. carry
()5. A. goodbye B. hello C. thank
()6. A. dressed B. dress C. dressing
()7. A. personal B. public C. common
()8. A. take B. make C. do
()9. A. topics B. titles C. subjects
()10. A. city B. country C. town

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四、阅读理解。
Different countries have different customs and ways of greeting people. When you travel to another country, it is helpful to know some of their customs so that you don’t make mistakes.
In China, people usually shake hands when they meet for the first time. Sometimes they just nod or smile. In Japan, people bow to each other. The deeper you bow, the more respect you show. In India, people put their hands together and say “Namaste”. In some Western countries like the United States and Canada, people shake hands, hug, or even kiss on the cheek, depending on how well they know each other.
Table manners are also different around the world. In China, it is common to use chopsticks. You should not stick your chopsticks into your food, especially rice, because it reminds people of incense(香) used at funerals. In Japan, it is polite to say “Itadakimasu” before eating and “Gochisosama” after eating. In Western countries, people use forks and knives. They usually hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand. It is impolite to talk with your mouth full.
When you visit a foreign country, it is a good idea to watch what the local people do and follow them. Remember, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”
()1. How do people usually hold a knife and fork in Western countries?
A. Fork in right hand, knife in left.
B. Fork in left hand, knife in right.
C. Both in the right hand.
D. Both in the left hand.
()2. What does the saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” mean?
A. You should do what Romans do when you are in Rome.
B. You should follow the local customs when you are in a foreign place.
C. You should learn to speak the Roman language.
D. You should only do things that Romans do.

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