Dear Betty,
My roommate’s family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and I’m excited about going, but I’m a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so I’m a little worried about making mistakes.
Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?
Yours,
Knowing Nothing
Dear Knowing Nothing,
It’s a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always wele, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it.
You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.
Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently unfortable and nervous.
If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.
Yours,
Betty
【小题1】Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to .A．tell Betty some good newsB．ask for some adviceC．answer some questionsD．invite her to dinner【小题2】According to Betty, Knowing Nothing when going to a dinner party.A．can only bring some flowersB．can’t bring wineC．should arrive on time or five to ten minutes lateD．should arrive twenty minutes late【小题3】Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to .A．relax at the dinner tableB．watch the other guestsC．ask the person beside himD．keep silent at tableB
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(答案→)B
解析：本文是两封信，第一封信是向betty征求建议去国外的朋友家去赴宴时，应该怎样做；第二封信给出了一些建议，告诉Knowing Nothing带着一束花或一瓶酒去，按时到或者迟到5-10分钟，在餐桌上不要保持沉默，不懂的地方可以问挨着自己的朋友或者照着其他的人做法去做。
【小题1】细节理解题。根据Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?可知Knowing Nothing是来征求建议，故选B。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Knowing Nothing可以按时到或者晚到5分钟—10分钟，故选C。
【小题3】细节理解题。根据don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently unfortable and nervous.建议Knowing Nothing不要在吃饭时保持沉默，故选D。