四、阅读短文，根据语篇要求填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。
Table manners can be quite different from place to place. It's very interesting! Here 1. some examples.
In some cultures, it's polite to serve food to guests directly, while in other cultures, people don't do this 2. it makes the guests feel like they are being forced to eat more than they want.
In most East Asian countries, people use chopsticks at the table. In Western countries, people usually eat 3. a knife and fork. In some places, people use their hands when eating.
In Russia, it's polite to leave a bit of food on the plate 4. show the host that there is enough food to eat. But in India, it's polite to finish all the food on the plate. Doing so shows that a guest really enjoys the meal.
Around the world, you will find many interesting table manners and customs. So when you visit 5. new place or another country, it's a good idea to spend some time learning about the local customs and table manners. After all, as the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."

1. are 2. because 3. with 4. to 5. a

【解析】
1. 本句为倒装句，主语是some examples（复数），根据主谓一致原则，be动词用are。
2. 空格后是不直接给客人夹菜的原因，用because引导原因状语从句。
3. 表示“使用某种工具”用介词with，此处指用刀叉吃饭，故填with。
4. 此处用动词不定式to作目的状语，说明留一点食物的目的是向主人展示食物充足。
5. 此处泛指“一个新地方”，new以辅音音素开头，故用不定冠词a。
【答案】
1. are 2. because 3. with 4. to 5. a
【知识点】
倒装句用法、介词与连词运用、不定式表目的
【点评】
本题通过不同地区餐桌礼仪的语篇考查基础语法点的综合运用，既检验了学生的语法掌握情况，又拓宽了学生对跨文化餐桌习俗的认知，实用性较强。
【难度系数】
0.7

五、根据下面的对话情景，在每个空白处填上一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯、完整。
A: Hello, Tony! I'm in China now! It is such a beautiful country that I have a lot of fun. But I feel a little worried.
B: 1. ?
A: My Chinese friend invited me to a party tonight, but I know little about Chinese table manners. 2. ?
B: Sure. I went to Beijing last year. Ask me anything!
A: Thanks! First, should I prepare something before going to the party?
B: Yes. A small gift like some fruit or snacks is OK.
A: I see. Well, there is another thing. 3. .
B: Chopsticks? It's so hard for us to use them very well. If you can't use them, you can ask your Chinese friend to teach you.
A: OK. 4. ?
B: Hmm... Remember to wait for older people to start eating and don't put your elbows on the table. When you feel confused, watch what other people do.
A: 5. .
B: You're welcome. Hope you enjoy yourself tonight.

1. What's wrong / What happened / What's
up / ... 2. Can you help me / Could you give me some advice / ... 3. I don't know how to use chopsticks / I can't use chopsticks well / ... 4. Anything else / What else / What else should I pay attention to / ... 5. Thanks / Thank you / Thank you for your advice / ...

【解析】
1. 根据上文A表述自己有点担心，B应询问具体问题，可填写表达“怎么了”含义的句子，如What's wrong?等。
2. A提到不懂中国餐桌礼仪，结合下文B的回应，此处A是向B寻求帮助或建议，可填写Can you help me?等。
3. 由下文B提到Chopsticks可知，此处A是表述自己不会使用筷子的困惑，可填写I don't know how to use chopsticks.等。
4. A听完关于筷子的建议后，进一步询问其他用餐注意事项，可填写Anything else?等。
5. 结合下文B的“You're welcome.”，此处A应表达感谢，可填写Thanks!等。
【答案】
1. What's wrong / What happened / What's up / ...
2. Can you help me / Could you give me some advice / ...
3. I don't know how to use chopsticks / I can't use chopsticks well / ...
4. Anything else / What else / What else should I pay attention to / ...
5. Thanks / Thank you / Thank you for your advice / ...
【知识点】
情景对话补全、餐桌礼仪常识、日常交际用语
【点评】
本题聚焦跨文化交际场景下的日常对话补全，需结合上下文语境与中国餐桌礼仪常识填写恰当语句，既考查英语语言运用能力，也渗透跨文化知识的掌握。
【难度系数】
0.7