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China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪).Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world.If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.

When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you.Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candies. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.

At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you.Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal.They always present more food than the guest can eat.On the table,the guests must be the first to eat.Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for their guests. However ,it won't happen at western tables.

The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home.As you are done eating,the host usually says,"It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more.Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl."

Being warm and hospitablehas long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition.As Confucius(孔子) said thousands of years ago:" To meet friends from afar(远方).How happy we are!"

(1)As a guest in a Chinese family, you are usually offered   by the host.

A.

coffee

B.

juice

C.

tea

D.

milk

(2)On a meal table in China,   must be the first to eat.

A.

the guests

B.

the host

C.

the oldest

D.

the youngest

(3)Why does a western visitor feel surprised when the host picks food for him?   

A.

Because he thinks it's not polite.

B.

Because he thinks it's not necessary.

C.

Because he thinks it's not important.

D.

Because it won't happen in western countries.

(4)The Chinese family try their best to make the guests feel   

A.

lonely

B.

at home

C.

surerised

D.

thankful

(5)What does the underlined word "hospitable" means in the passage?   

A.

救死扶伤的

B.

艰苦朴素的

C.

热情好客的

D.

善良仁慈的

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China is a nation of etiquette