—I will not come unless Jenny ____________.
people in China supposed when they meet friends?
People in a town once went hungry. A rich man who made bread and cakes invited twenty of the 1 children, and told them to take a loaf (条) of bread from a 2 every day till the hard days passed.
The hungry children came together 3, and argued for the bread, because each wished to have the largest one. Finally, they went away without even thanking the good gentleman.
But Gretchen, a poorly-dressed little girl, did not argue or 4 with the rest, but remained standing quietly far away from them. 5 the bad-mannered children left, she took the smallest bread, which was alone left in the basket, kissed the gentleman's hand, and went home.
The next day the children were as bad-mannered as before, and poor shy Gretchen 6 a loaf hardly the size of the one she got the first day. When she came home, her mother cut the loaf open. Many new shining pieces of 7 fell out of it.
Her mother was very surprised and worried, and said, "Take the money back to the good gentleman at once, for it must have got into the dough (生面团） 8 mistake. Be quick, Gretchen! Be quick!"
But when the little girl gave the rich man her mother's 9, he said, "No, no, my child, it was no mistake. I had the silver pieces put into the smallest loaf to give you. Always be as satisfied. quiet, and 10 as you now are. Go home now, and tell your mother that the money is your own."
Can you tell me any good museums in New town?
He came up to with me as soon as he saw me.
A: You must be really excited about leaving for America tomorrow, Li Ping.
B: Yeah.
A: Nervous about what?
B: I don't know any of the customs and manners in the USA.
A: Sure.
B:
A: Well, it's important to be on time when you're invited to dinner. Americans expect their guests to be on time.
B: Then how long may I stay there?
A: Or you seem to come only for the meal. When your friends seem to be getting tired and running out of things, it's time to leave. The next day, call or write a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
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A. It's good for you to stay at home. B. After the meal, don't leave at once. C. Could you give me a hand? D. What rules do they have in America? E. But I'm a bit nervous. F. You're supposed to leave before the meal. G. It's impolite to arrive late. |
—He might be at the school library.
