1. (2024九下·义乌开学考)  听下面一段独白，回答四个小题。

When I was a student in the United States, I was invited to spend the weekend with an<br />American family.<br />When I arrived, everyone was very warm-hearted.<br />They gave me a tour of the house then showed me to the guest room.<br />But I was surprised that they did not give me anything to eat.<br />I went to bed very hungry.<br />I was sure that my hosts did not want to be impolite, but I did not understand the way<br />they acted.<br />When I returned to school, I told the story to my classmate John.<br />Didn't they ask if you were hungry?<br />John said.<br />Yes, but they still didn't give me anything, I answered.<br />Well, when they asked you, what did you say?<br />I said.<br />No, I'm fine.<br />Well, no wonder they didn't give you anything.<br />John said.<br />But I was just being impolite, I said.<br />I thought they would give me something anyway.<br />Maybe that's true in China, but not in America, John said.<br />When Americans ask a question, they expect a direct answer.<br />If you say you're not hungry, they'll think you are really not hungry.<br />It is a lesson I'll never forget.<br />When I was a student in the United States, I was invited to spend the weekend with an<br />American family.<br />When I arrived, everyone was very warm-hearted.<br />They gave me a tour of the house then showed me to the guest room.<br />But I was surprised that they did not give me anything to eat.<br />I went to bed very hungry.<br />I was sure that my hosts did not want to be impolite, but I did not understand the way<br />they acted.<br />When I returned to school, I told the story to my classmate John.<br />Didn't they ask if you were hungry?<br />John said.<br />Yes, but they still didn't give me anything, I answered.<br />Well, when they asked you, what did you say?<br />I said.<br />No, I'm fine.<br />Well, no wonder they didn't give you anything.<br />John said.<br />But I was just being impolite, I said.<br />I thought they would give me something anyway.<br />Maybe that's true in China, but not in America, John said.<br />When Americans ask a question, they expect a direct answer.<br />If you say you're not hungry, they'll think you are really not hungry.<br />It is a lesson I'll never forget.

1. （1） What did the host family do on the speaker's arrival?

   A . They asked the speaker to take a bath. B . They cooked a big dinner for the speaker. C . They showed the speaker around the house.
3. （2） Why was the speaker surprised?

   A . Because no one gave any food. B . Because the host family asked many questions. C . Because the host family didn't prepare a guest room.
5. （3） Which word can best describe the speaker's classmate John?

   A . Helpful. B . Impolite. C . Creative
7. （4） What is the "lesson"for the speaker?

   A . Home is the best no matter where you are. B . Always tell Americans what you want clearly. C . Never stay with an American host family again.