Among the many differences between Western and Chinese cultures, table manners are one of the most noticeable(显著的) differences. Westerners often make mistakes at the table in China or in a Chinese home. In order not to have an embarrassing（尴尬的） experience, here are some things to consider next time you are eating with some Chinese.
Step1:
Keep in mind that food is shared. It is one of the biggest differences between Chinese and Western eating habits. In China a few dishes are placed in the center of a table and shared by all. Also, you should offer thanks when a Chinese host takes food from one of the dishes on the table and places it on your plate. Refusing it would not be polite even if you are full.
Step2:
Respect the chopsticks. The chopsticks are the single most important tool at a Chinese table. Use the chopsticks to grab food and never skewer (叉) it. Also make sure to place your chopsticks over your bowl or plate. Don’t lay them on the table or even worse, stick them into the rice bowl.
Step3:
Use munal(共用的)chopsticks. To take food from the center of the table you should use the munal chopsticks or spoons that are placed there for that purpose. If there are no munal tools, use the other ends of your chopsticks to take food, remembering not to use the other end to put food into your mouth.
Step4:
Respect the elders. Table manners in China place extra respect on elders. At the table, pass food to your elders before taking it for yourself. If someone makes a toast, make sure that when you clink glasses with someone older than you, the rim of your glass is lower than the rim of the elder person.
【小题1】How can you use your chopsticks according to the passage? A．Use them to grab your own food.B．Put them on the table.C．Use them to skewer the food.D．Stick them into the rice bowl.【小题2】According to the passage, the following are wrong EXCEPT that .A．you don’t have to accept the food a Chinese host places on your plate B．a skewer is also a monly used tool at a Chinese tableC．one can offer his own chopsticks for munal use when there aren’t anyD．when clinking glasses, the rim of the younger person should be lower than that of the older person【小题3】What is the purpose of writing the passage?A．To let the world get a full understanding of China. B．To introduce table manners among different cultures.C．To introduce Chinese table manners to Westerners.D．To introduce how Chinese table manners came into being.A
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(答案→)A
解析：本文介绍了中国的餐桌文化和文明礼仪，如何使用筷子，如何敬酒等等。
【小题1】A 细节题。根据第三段第2行Use the chopsticks to grab food and never skewer (叉) it.说明要用筷子夹住食物，故A正确。
【小题2】D 细节题。根据文章最后3行If someone makes a toast, make sure that when you clink glasses with someone older than you, the rim of your glass is lower than the rim of the elder person说明在敬酒的时候，要注意你的酒杯的要低于年长者的酒杯。故D项说法错误，符合题目的要求。
【小题3】C 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段Westerners often make mistakes at the table in China or in a Chinese home. In order not to have an embarrassing（尴尬的） experience, here are some things to consider next time you are eating with some Chinese.
说明本文主要向对方介绍中国的餐桌的文明礼仪。故C正确。