18.When I was leaving to meet Lynne,my friend Tony told me that I'd better take some money.But I didn't listen to him.I thought Lynne would pay because she had invited me.I arrived at the restaurant on time.I know Americans expect you to be on time.Lynne and I sat at a table and a waiter brought us some delicious food.
The dinner was a great success.We talked a lot while eating.After two hours,the waiter finally came and asked if we wanted one check (账单)or two,Lyrme said two.We went to the cashier and Lynne paid her check.I was embarrassed when the cashier gave me my bill.I had no money to pay for my meal.Then I had an idea.I said,"Oh!I forgot my wallet!Can I call my friend,please?"The cashier showed me where the phone was and I quickly called Tony.In a few minutes,he arrived with some money,and paid my check.He laughed at me all the way home.Now,I think it's funny too,but at that time I was very embarrassed.I thought an invitation to have dinner in America meant the same thing as that in China.Now 1think you have to understand thai your customs are only your customs.When you visit a foreign country,you have to learn about their customs,too.They can be quite different.
Fill in the blanks according to the passage.Only one word for each blank.
One day I got an invitation to dinner from Lynne.Before I left,my friend Tony told me to take some money,bul 1didn't take his (72)advice/suggestion.1reached the restaurant on time because I know being late is thought to be (73)impolite/rude.Lynne and I enjoyed the dinner very much.But two hours (74)later,1got into trouble (75)withmy check.I thought Lyrme would pay (76)bothof the checks.In fact I was wrong.I had to call Tony for help.After the problem was solved,I realized the importance of learning about different customs.
分析 本文通过自己的亲身经历,讲述了不同国家的习俗:现在我想你明白,你的习俗只是你们自己国家的.当你访问一个国家时,你必须了解他们的习俗,他们是完全不同的.
解答 72.advice/suggestion 句意转换题:从文章第一段的:But I didn't listen to him但我没有听他的.可知我没有接受朋友的建议:advice/suggestion
73.impolite/rude 细节理解题:从文章第一段的句子:I know Americans expect you to be on time.我知道美国人希望你准时,可知迟到是不礼貌的:impolite/rude
74.later 句意转换题:文章第二段里面是:After two hours,改成:two hours later 两小时后
75.with 细节理解题:从文章第二段的句子:I was embarrassed when the cashier gave me my bill.收银员给我账单时我很尴尬.可知作者付账有困难:got into trouble with
76.both 细节理解题:从文章第二段的句子:Lyrme said two.可知作者以为Lyrme会付两个账单:用both
点评 对阅读理解能力的测试是英语考试中必不可少的测试项目,主要考查学生对于不同体裁或不同题材语言材料的理解能力,以及通过材料的阅读,对材料中信息的捕获能力.在解答本文时,要务必注意单词的适当形式.