Some British and American people like to invite people for a dinner party at home.<br />Dinner parties usually start between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and end at about 11 p.m.<br />It's polite to bring flowers, a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift.<br />Usually the party starts with drinks and snacks.<br />If you want to be extra polite, see how much you like the room or the pictures on the wall.<br />But remember it's not polite to ask how much the things cost.<br />In many families the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at the other end.<br />They eat with their guests.<br />They usually start the meal with soap or something small.<br />And then meet and fish with vegetables, and then dessert followed by coffee.<br />It's polite to finish everything on your plate.<br />The next day the host will receive thank you letters from the guests.<br />Some British and American people like to invite people for a dinner party at home.<br />Dinner parties usually start between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and end at about 11 p.m.<br />It's polite to bring flowers, a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift.<br />Usually the party starts with drinks and snacks.<br />If you want to be extra polite, see how much you like the room or the pictures on the wall.<br />But remember it's not polite to ask how much the things cost.<br />In many families the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at the other end.<br />They eat with their guests.<br />They usually start the meal with soap or something small.<br />And then meet and fish with vegetables, and then dessert followed by coffee.<br />It's polite to finish everything on your plate.<br />The next day the host will receive thank you letters from the guests.
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When does a family dinner party usually end?
A . At 7:00 pm.B . At 8:00 pm.C . At 11:00 pm.
(2)
How will a family dinner party start?
A . With drinks and snacks.B . With soup.C . With fish with vegetables.
(3)
Why doesn't a guest usually ask how much the things in the host's room cost?
A . Because they're cheap.B . Because they're very expensive.C . Because it's not polite to ask questions like this.
(4)
Where do the hosts usually sit?
A . In the middle of the table.B . At the two ends of the table.C . Among the guests around the table.
(5)
What should you do the next day if you are a guest?
A . Invite the host to have some coffee.B . Write a" Thank you" letter to the host.C . Buy some flowers as a gift for the host.