Some British and American people like to invite (邀請(qǐng)) f1 for a meal at home. Dinrier party usually starts b2 7 piin. and8 p.m. and e3 at about11 p.m. Ask the host what time you should arrive. It's polite to bring flowers or a b4 of wine as a gift.

Usually the evening meal starts with drinks and small cakes. Do you want to be extra polite? Say how m5 you like the room,or the pictures o6 the wall. You'll start the meal with soup or something small,then you'll h7 meat or dish vegetables,and then dessert,followed by coffee. It's polite to f8 everything on your plate. Did you enjoy the evening? Call the host or w9 them a short"Thank you" letter. British and American people like to say"Thank you,thank you,thank you" a10 the time.

1. f          2. b       3. e       4. b    5. m         

6. o        7. h         8. f         9. w        10. a       

1. friends  

2. between   3. ends   4. bottle   5. much   6. on

7. have   8. finish

9. write   10. all


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