1. 阅读理解

    Tablemanners are about how to behave when you eat a meal. Different countries havedifferent table manners. Now let's see some table manners in the followingcountries.

    Japan

    It is OKto make some noises when you eat noodles in Japan. Making some noises is notrude but is praise to the cook. The Japanese also say it tastes better if youmake some noises while eating.

    What elseto watch: it's important to say "Thanks." before and after a meal.

    France

    In France,a meal is like a ceremony. People enjoy it and make it a special event. Youshould never discuss money over dinner. And going Dutch (各自付费) is not polite.

    What elseto watch: you need to finish everything on your plate.

    Mexico

    In Mexico,whenever you catch the eye of someone who's eating, even a stranger, it's goodmanners to say "provecho", which means "enjoy".

    What elseto watch: where you sit is important in this country. Before you get seated,look for place cards, or wait until the host seats you. And you must say"Enjoy your meal." before you leave the table.

1. （1） What's the polite way to eat noodles in Japan?

   A . Eating quietly. B . Eating quickly. C . Leaving some. D . Making some noises.
3. （2） What don't people like to talk about over dinner in France?

   A . Money. B . Weather. C . Sports. D . News.
5. （3） What should you say before you leave the table in Mexico?

   A . Goodbye. B . Enjoy your meal. C . Thank you. D . The food is delicious.
7. （4） Which of the following is TRUE?

   A . The Japanese always eat quietly. B . People in France like going Dutch when eating out. C . Where you sit is important in Mexico. D . Strangers never talk to the people who are eating in Mexico.
9. （5） This passage is mainly about ________.

   A . sports stars B . dinner parties C . eating habits D . table manners