2014年中考(湖州卷)英语听力真题 独白
There are several things for you to follow in a western home.在西方家庭，有几件事你要遵守。It's a good idea to bring a small present when you go to a dinner party.当你去参加一个晚宴时，带个小礼物是个不错的主意。Most people choose to bring some flowers as a present, or you may bring a bottle of wine.大多数人选鲜花作为礼物，或者你可以带一瓶白酒。You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late.你应该准时到那，或者晚5到10分钟。Don't get there early.不要提早到。If you're going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell the host.如果你将会晚到15分钟以上，你应该给主人电话并告诉他。Try to be relaxed at the dinner table.在晚餐过程中尽量放松。You are supposed to eat quietly and talk in a low voice.你应该安静地吃饭，轻声地说话。If you don't know how to use a fork and knife, just watch others and follow them.如果你不知道怎么使用刀叉，那就看看其他人，跟着他们做。If you still have no idea of what to do, ask the person next to you.如果你还是不知道该怎么做，就问问你旁边的人。It's polite of you to thank them for the meal and for their kindness.感谢他们的晚餐和友好，是你礼貌的表现。It's a good idea to send a thank-you card the day after the meal.晚餐后的第二天寄一张感谢卡是个不错的主意。
