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Letter A
Dear Rose,
I like your programmes very much. I'm now writing to ask you something about American social
customs (社交习惯). My American friends want me to join them in their dinner party. I am very happy
and have decided to go, but I'm a little worried about it, too. The social customs in my country are very
different from here, so I'm afraid of making mistakes.
Should I bring a present, such as sweets or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the
dinner table, how can I know which fork (叉子) or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I'm
thankful for their kindness?
Wang Lin
Letter B
Dear Wang Lin,
It's a good idea to bring a small present when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always nice, or you may bring a bottle of wine (葡萄酒) if you know that your friends drink it.
You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don't get there early. If you're going to be more
than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.
Try to be free at the dinner table. If you don't know about choosing the right fork or knife, just watch
the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person next to you.
If you like the food, say so. Of course, you'll thank them for the meal and for their kindness. It's also a
good idea to send a thank-you card the 
day after.
Rose
1. Wang Lin wants to _____.
A. make friends with Rose
B. know some social customs for a dinner party
C. make her friends happy
D. give her friends a surprise
2. Rose is possibly _____.
A. a good housewife
B. a TV hostess (主持人)
C. a member of the dinner party
D. a friend of Wang Lin's
3. If you're asked to a dinner party but not sure about what to bring as a present, it's good to bring _____.
A. some fruits
B. a bottle of wine
C. some flowers
D. a knife and fork
4. Which of the following is NOT proper (适当的) for joining in a dinner party?
A. Get there 15 minutes earlier.
B. Make yourself at home.
C. Follow others to use forks and knives.
D. Thank your friends for the meal.
5. From the letters we've learned that it's very _____ to know something about American social customs.
A. difficult
B. friendly
C. enjoyable
D. helpful
