2022九年级英语下册 Unit 8 Culture Shapes Us拓展阅读（新版）冀教版.doc

1、阅读文章Different countries have different ideas about mannershow you behave when you are eating. In England, table manners are important. Good table manners in England are as follows: How to sit: You should sit up straight in your chair. It is not a good idea to lean(倾斜)forwards or backwards. When you

2、eat, you should not lean towards the plate, but bring the knife, fork or spoon towards you. At the same time, do not put your elbows on the table, nor reach over someones plate for something.Using your fingers: English people normally dont pick food up with their fingers when they are eating main co

3、urses. If you are not sure, the safest is to use your knife or fork. There are, however, some foods that are usually eaten with fingers. They include pizza, sandwiches, burgers, crisps and fruit.Your mouth: It is not polite to talk with your mouth full of food, or to eat with your mouth open. And if

4、 possible, do not make any noises. Never lick (舔) your plate after eating.How much to eat: It is polite to eat food that you have been offered so a clear plate is a good plate. It shows that you enjoyed the food. If you cant finish everything and need to leave a little, thats also okay. You could sa

5、y something like “That was very nice, thank you, but Im just too full to eat another bite.”试着做一做1. How should you sit when you are eating in England?A. You should lean backwards.B. You should lean forwards.C. You should sit up straight in your chair.2. What food do Englishmen eat with their fingers?

6、A. Beef. B. Pizza. C. Juice.3. What is the good table manner in England?A. Reach over someones plate for something.B. Lick your plate after eating.C. Eat an orange with fingers.4. What can we infer(推断)according to the passage?A. Eating with the mouth closed is a good manner.B. We mustnt leave anythi

7、ng on the plate any time.C. Saying sorry means we are full.5. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The differences between England and China.B. Good table manners in England.C. The importance of table manners.答案1. C点拨: 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句You should sit up straight in your chair.可知答案为C。2. B点拨: 细节理解题

8、。根据第三段some foods that are usually eaten with fingers. They include pizza, sandwiches, burgers, crisps and fruit.可知英国人用手指拿着吃的食物包括比萨、三明治、汉堡、薯片和水果。故选B。3. C点拨: 细节理解题。由some foods that are usually eaten with fingers. They include pizza, sandwiches, burgers, crisps and fruit.可知，水果可以用手指拿着吃。故选C。4. A点拨: 推理判断题。由第四段It is not polite to talk with your mouth full of food, or to eat with your mouth open.可知嘴里塞满食物说话或者张着嘴吃东西是不礼貌的，因此闭着嘴吃东西是有礼貌的。故选A。5. B点拨: 主旨大意题。综合全篇内容可知，整篇文章主要讲解了英国的餐桌礼仪，故选B。