四、用单词讲故事。

Last month, I went to my Swiss(瑞士的) friend Lena’s home for dinner. Before the visit, I read about Swiss 1 online. They value time very much, so I arrived on time. I also learned that chocolates are a perfect gift, so I prepared a box of them.
When I arrived, I reached out to shake hands with Lena’s mother at the door. But she 2 me on the cheek three times instead. It was 3 to me! Lena laughed and said, “Don’t worry! It’s a family 4 here.” Then I handed Lena’s mother the box of chocolates. She smiled 5 and said, “How thoughtful of you!”
At dinner, I tried my best to use a fork and knife 6. I also made sure to keep my 7 off the table. Lena’s father asked about my school life in China. I almost asked about his job in return, but I quickly stopped myself. I remembered that Swiss people care a lot about 8. I felt glad that I didn’t make the mistake.
Later, I knocked over(打翻) a glass of water. I was so 9, but Lena’s mother just said, “It’s all right! Accidents happen to everyone.”
Since then, I 10 the visit a great lesson. With care and respect, people from different countries can always get along!

1. customs 2. kissed 3. surprising 4. tradition 5. nicely
6. properly 7. elbows 8. privacy 9. embarrassed 10. have considered