四、请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Are you going to have dinner with a foreign friend? That’s great. 1.
F
But don’t be nervous, just enjoy it! It’s a good time to learn about some manners.
When you are invited to someone’s home for dinner, it’s friendly to ask “What can I bring?” The host may say, “2.
B
” Even if the answer is no, you can still bring a small gift, such as flowers, wine, or a small box of candy for the hostess.
If you are not sure where to sit at the table, ask “Where would you like me to sit?” 3.
A
At dinner, in an American home, food is often brought to the table on large serving plates. 4.
D
When a plate is passed to you, hold the plate, and use a serving fork or spoon (not your own fork or spoon) to put some food on your plate. If you are not sure whether you like the food, take a little first.
5.
E
The host may say to a first-time guest, “No, you’re the guest.” But you have become “one of the family” when the host lets you help clear the table, or do other clean-up work.
Different countries have different table manners. It’s useful for us to learn some.
A. You could also sit where you would like to.
B. Oh, nothing at all. Come and enjoy yourself.
C. It’s not necessary for you to help clear the table.
D. Someone may pass the serving plates around the table.
E. It’s polite to offer to help clear the table or wash the dishes.
F. Western table manners may be different from those in China.