In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.

You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying. “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to com.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are appropriate(合適的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.

1.What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in anytime”?

a.      Visit him or her at any time.

b.      Say no to him or her seriously.

c.      Telephone him or her before visiting.

2.What does the word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese?

a. 請自便     b.請回復    c.請審閱

3.What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?

a. Do not give him or her an answer.

b. Tell another friend to go instead of you.

c. Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason.

4. Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?

a. Buy small presents when invited.

b. Refuse the invitation without telling anyone.

c. Write a thank-you note after a visit.

5.Where would you probably see this passage?

a. In an invitation  b. In a guidebook  c. On a poster

 

【答案】

1.c

2.b

3.c

4.b

5.b

【解析】

1.細節(jié)理解題，由文中語句“but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home.”理解可知。

2.詞義理解推斷題，根據(jù)上下文理解可知。

3.細節(jié)理解題，由文中語句“You may refuse by saying. “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to com.””理解可知。

4.細節(jié)理解題，由文中語句“If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there.”理解可知。

5.理解推斷題，由文中語句理解可知。

 

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