A: Hi, Laura. Can you help to prepare for my birthday party next week?
B: Sorry, Clark. I’m afraid not. 1 ．
A: Really? You must be very excited about that.
B: Yes. 2 ．
A: Nervous about what?
B: I don’t know many of the customs and manners in the USA ． Would you like to give me some advice?
A: I’d love to.
B: What should I do when I am invited to my friend’s home for dinner?
A: 3 ． It’s not polite to arrive late.
B: And then?
A: It’s also impolite to say you are full. 4 ．
B: What else?
A: After the meal, don’t leave at once, or it seems that you come only for dinner.
B: Oh, I got it. 5 ．
A: You’re welcome.
A ． First, you should be on time.
B ． But I’m kind of nervous.
C ． You are supposed to say it’s delicious.
D ． Thanks for your advice.
E.I am going to New York next week.
1 ． E
2 ． B
3 ． A
4 ． C
5 ． D
【分析】
本文主要讲述了 Laura 要去纽约，她向 Clark 询问美国的习俗和礼仪的一则对话。
1 ．
根据 “I’m afraid not” 可知，此处应解释自己为什么不能去的原因， E 选项 “ 我下周要去纽约 ” 符合情景，故选 E 。
2 ．
根据 “Nervous about what” 可知，此处应是描述自己的心情有点紧张， B 选项 “ 但是我有点紧张 ” 符合情景，故选 B 。
3 ．
根据 “What should I do when I am invited to my friend’s home for dinner” 及 “It’s not polite to arrive late” 可知，此处给出的建议应是与按时到朋友家有关， A 选项 “ 首先，你应该按时到 ” 符合情景，故选 A 。
4 ．
根据 “It’s also impolite to say you are full” 可知，此处应介绍就餐的礼仪， C 选项 “ 你应该说它很美味 ” 符合情景，故选 C 。
5 ．
根据 “You’re welcome” 可知，此处应是表示感谢， D 选项 “ 谢谢你的建议 ” 符合情景，故选 D 。