Question

In America, people often invite friends for a meal, a party （such as dancing party, housewarming party, birthday party, wedding party, New Year’s party, and so on） or just coffee. They often invite others face to face or by making phone calls, sometimes they send messages or emails.

When they make an invitation, they often say like this, “Would you like to come over for dinner this Saturday?” “We are having a party on Friday, can you come?” To answer an invitation, they say “Sure, I’d love to. Thank you.” to accept, or “Sorry,” and give a reason to turn it down. Anyway, they must reply an invitation in a polite（礼貌的） way.

Sometimes what people say is like an invitation but they are not real invitations. For example, “Please come over for a drink sometime.” “Let’s get together for lunch soon.” They are not real invitations because they don’t talk about the date or time. They just show that the person is trying to be friendly. When people hear them, they usually answer “Sure, that would be great.” or “OK, thank you.” So next time you hear what is like an invitation, listen carefully. Is it a real invitation or is the person just being friendly?

1.What party is NOT mentioned（提及） in the passage?

A. Holiday party. B. Birthday party. C. Dancing party. D. Wedding party.

2.Which of the following way is the best to turn down（拒绝） an invitation?

A. I’m sorry I won’t come.

B. No, I can’t come to your party.

C. I’m sorry I have to see the doctor.

D. Why do you ask me?

3.If someone says, “Please come over for dinner next time.” What’s the best way to answer it?

A. I’m sorry I’m busy these days.

B. That’s a great idea. When?

C. OK. Thanks for asking.

D. Sorry I can’t.

4.Which of the following is NOT right?

A. Usually in a real invitation people will tell the date and time.

B. You don’t need to answer it when you hear an unreal invitation.

C. People should reply to an invitation politely.

D. When people turn down an invitation, they often find a good reason.

Answer 1