Table Manners in America
美國餐桌禮儀
吃的禮節(jié)在不同的國度存在著明顯的差異。如在我們中國家庭做客,主人會盛情款待你;你吃得越多,主人就會越高興,還不時會給你添菜斟酒。但如果你把國內(nèi)這些“挺有禮貌”的習(xí)慣帶到美國,就可能會被認(rèn)為不文雅或缺少修養(yǎng)……
When eating at home with guests or eating out,there are several table manners that are generally observed.
Most meals served in American homes are served “family style”; this means that food is placed on platters or in large bowls,and passed around to each person at the table,Each person takes a little food and puts it on his or her plate,and then passes the food to the next person.It is OK to ask for second helpings.
If you are treating your lady friend to a meal at a nice restaurant,it is polite to hold the chair for her while she sits down.Each person orders their own food and drinks,and it is polite to order items that are similar in price to the host’s order.Before beginning your meal,place your napkin over your lap,and remove it when the meal is completely finished。
It is polite to wait until everyone at your table is served before you begin eating;in some instances,it is best to wait until the host begin eating.It is not polite to rest your elbows on the table.Only one hand should be on the table for most of the meal,unless you need to cut meat or pass something.Americans do not chew with their mouths open,or speak when their mouths are full of food.When drinking alcohol,it is impolite to drink too much or get drunk.If you do not drink,you will usually not be pressured to do so,and you should likewise not pressure others to drink with you.
Notes
platter n.大淺盤 napkin n.餐巾
instance n.例子 lap n.膝上
elbow n.肘部 alcohol n.酒;含酒精的飲料
likewise adv.同樣;也
Comprehension questions
1.In America,it is good manners _______when eating in a nice restaurant.
A.to order items that are similar in price to the host's order
B.to eat as much as you can
C.to put your elbows on the table
D.to eat and eat until only a little food remains on the table
2.When eating out,it is polite _______.
A.for you to order food and drinks for everyone
B.to put your napkin on the table
C.to speak with your mouth full of food
D.for everyone to order his or her own food and drinks
3.When drinking alcohol,_______.
A.you can put both your hands on the table
B.you can chew with your mouths open
C.you should not drink too much or get drunk
D.you are welcome to drink much or get drunk
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Table Manners in America
美國餐桌禮儀
吃的禮節(jié)在不同的國度存在著明顯的差異。如在我們中國家庭做客,主人會盛情款待你;你吃得越多,主人就會越高興,還不時會給你添菜斟酒。但如果你把國內(nèi)這些“挺有禮貌”的習(xí)慣帶到美國,就可能會被認(rèn)為不文雅或缺少修養(yǎng)……
When eating at home with guests or eating out,there are several table manners that are generally observed.
Most meals served in American homes are served “family style”; this means that food is placed on platters or in large bowls,and passed around to each person at the table,Each person takes a little food and puts it on his or her plate,and then passes the food to the next person.It is OK to ask for second helpings.
If you are treating your lady friend to a meal at a nice restaurant,it is polite to hold the chair for her while she sits down.Each person orders their own food and drinks,and it is polite to order items that are similar in price to the host’s order.Before beginning your meal,place your napkin over your lap,and remove it when the meal is completely finished。
It is polite to wait until everyone at your table is served before you begin eating;in some instances,it is best to wait until the host begin eating.It is not polite to rest your elbows on the table.Only one hand should be on the table for most of the meal,unless you need to cut meat or pass something.Americans do not chew with their mouths open,or speak when their mouths are full of food.When drinking alcohol,it is impolite to drink too much or get drunk.If you do not drink,you will usually not be pressured to do so,and you should likewise not pressure others to drink with you.
Notes
platter n.大淺盤 napkin n.餐巾
instance n.例子 lap n.膝上
elbow n.肘部 alcohol n.酒;含酒精的飲料
likewise adv.同樣;也
Comprehension questions
1.In America,it is good manners _______when eating in a nice restaurant.
A.to order items that are similar in price to the host's order
B.to eat as much as you can
C.to put your elbows on the table
D.to eat and eat until only a little food remains on the table
2.When eating out,it is polite _______.
A.for you to order food and drinks for everyone
B.to put your napkin on the table
C.to speak with your mouth full of food
D.for everyone to order his or her own food and drinks
3.When drinking alcohol,_______.
A.you can put both your hands on the table
B.you can chew with your mouths open
C.you should not drink too much or get drunk
D.you are welcome to drink much or get drunk
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第三部分:閱讀理解(共20小題,每小題2分,滿分40分)
閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項,并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
Sometimes you make a wish, but when it comes. you decide you don’t want it. That’s what happened with Micky’s “birthday wish”.
Our family tradition is that you make a wish before you blow out the birthday candle. After he blew out the candle. Micky told us that his wish was to win a prize in the Pine Ridge-match. We quickly told Micky, “If you tell people your wish. your wish won’t come true.” So we lit the candle again, and he made another wish.
Micky and Paul were both supposed to start playing at 5:30.
When Micky reported to the check-in table, the game organizers told him his opponent (對手) had phoned and said he was coming late. The officials told Micky he could choose not to play and be declared the victor of the first round of competition.
But Micky said he didn’t want to win by not playing. He wanted the experience of playing a great player.
Finally, the beast showed up. He was tall, smiling and relaxed. His serve (發(fā)球) was like lightning.
Micky had some good returns, but he lost quickly, 6-1, 6-0.
We congratulated Micky on having some good returns and a few great serves. And we noted that he had won the first game.
“I didn’t win that game,” Micky said. “I think he just gave it to me at the beginning because he arrived late.”
“It was a birthday present.” I said, smiling.
“No, I refused my birthday present,” Micky said. In his eyes, his “birthday present” had been the chance to win by his opponent’s being late.
Micky ended up winning the “consolation prize(鼓勵獎)” a small prize that we didn’t know existed until Micky earned it by being undefeated in the consolation bracket (檔次).
We’ll’ never know what Micky’s second wish was - the wish he didn’t share with us.
It seems to me that no matter how many birthdays you celebrate, as long as you enjoy challenges, you will never be “old”.
56. What kind of person is Micky?
A. A person who always gives up. B. A person who is afraid of challenges.
C. One who enjoys challenges. D. One who is selfish.
57. Why did Micky lose the match?
A. Because he gave up a good chance. B. Because he let the others know his birthday wish.
C. Because he was proud of himself. D. Because his opponent played much better than him
58. The prize Micky won was ______.
A. one he had expected B. not a well-known one
C. a famous one D. one he thought meaningless
59. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______.
A. enjoying challenges is helpful for one to keep “young”
B. one will become old as he celebrates his birthdays
C. one will stay young by continuously celebrating his birthdays
D. challenges can make one never get old
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第二部分 閱讀理解 (滿分30分)
閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D) 中,選出最佳選項。 (每小題2分)
Wang Hao and Wang Liqin, two of China’s top tennis players, both saw the World Table Tennis Championships as a chance to prove themselves. But there was only one champion and Wang Hao, 25, won it last Tuesday in Yokohama, Japan.
Wang Hao, who won the men’s doubles title with Chen Qi last Monday, played with spirit to best Wang Liqin 11-9, 13-11,11-5,11-9.
Wang Hao said it was his mental toughness (心里穩(wěn)定) that made the difference. “I was disappointed by my performances in past championships and the last two Olympic Games. But I have tried to pull myself together and prepared well. This is the result.”
Wang Hao said he always understood the importance of physical training and technical skills. Now he knows the need for mental preparation as well. Having two Olympic silvers had left him feeling bitter (痛苦的). The bitterness perhaps explains why he has not always played at his best in the past.
“I’ve come to understand that you can learn important lessons (教訓(xùn)) from failure,” he said. “Losing can build your character and make you a stronger player.” His next goal, or dream, is to win the medal at the London Olympics in 2012.
Liu Guoliang, head coach of China’s table tennis team, sang the praises of Wang Hao’s victory. “This is just the beginning of his rise,” said Liu. “It’s the confidence-booster he needs to make further progress.”
1 According to the passage, Wang Hao won ____ gold medals in the World Table Tennis Championships in Yokohama, Japan.
A. only one B. two C. three D. four
2From Wang Hao, we can know the main reason for his beating Wang Liqin is his ____ .
A. technical skills B. physical training C. mental toughness D. past experience
3What is the next goal of Wang Hao?
A. To win the title of the champion at the 2012 Olympics.
B. To beat Wang Liqin again.
C. To prove himself in the future competitions.
D. To win more goals in future.
4 What can we learn from Wang Hao?
A. Failure is the mother of success.
B. Never give until you succeed.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. A good beginning makes a good ending.
5 The passage is mainly about how to ____ .
A. get gold medals B. beat Wang Liqin C. play table tennis D. beat Chen Qi
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