Building up a close relationship with friends in important in all cultures . But different cultures have different ways of socializing .
The Chinese love going to restaurants . Family , friends and co – workers all go out to eat as a way of relaxing . That is why there are so many drunken drivers in China , who could face criminal punishment（刑事事处罚）.
Although British people socialize by going out for dinner , most people meet in pubs . They go there in the evening and sometimes during the day . Most people order wine or beer . Going out for a drink with friends or workmates after work is particulary important British tradition .
But for the French , the place to socialize is in cafes . They are a central part of daily life in France and its culture . People will go to cafes at all times during the day . In the morning , people may go there to buy a newspaper and a cup of coffee . At lunch they may go there for something to eat . Then when it’s evening they may return to enjoy a glass of wine .
In the US , dinner parties are a common way for friends to spend their time together . One person will host a party by cooking a large meal for a group and the guests will bring drinks or small dishes like desserts .
小题1:According to the passage , how do Chinese people relax themselves ?
A．They smoke .
B．They sing songs .
C．They go to restaurants to eat .
D．They drink wine .小题2:What does the underlined word “they” refer to ?
A．The Chinese .
B．The Cafes .
C．The French .
D．The Culture in France .小题3:When it is 7:00 pm , what may the French do ?
A．They may go to cafes to buy a newspaper and a cup of coffee .
B．They may host a party by cooking a large meal for a group at home .
C．They may go to cafes for something to eat .
D．They may go to cafes to enjoy a glass of wine .小题4:What is the main idea of the passage ?
A．Building up a close relationship with friends is important in all cultures .
B．Different cultures have difficult ways of socializing .
C．British people socialize by going out for dinner .
D．In the US , dinner parties are a common way for friends to spend time together .
小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:D
小题4:B
题目分析：短文大意：，不同的文化有不同的社交活动。中国人喜欢去餐厅。虽然英国人也外出吃饭，但大多数人会在酒吧。但在法国，社交的地方是在咖啡馆。在美国，宴会是朋友一起消磨时间的一种常用方法。
小题1:细节理解题。根据第二段开头The Chinese love going to restaurants . Family , friends and co – workers all go out to eat as a way of relaxing可知该选C。
小题2:细节理解题。根据上句But for the French , the place to socialize is in cafes可知they指代的是cafes，所以选B。
小题3:细节理解题。根据第四段末Then when it’s evening they may return to enjoy a glass of wine可知该选D。
小题4:主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了不同的文化有不同的社交活动，所以选B。