1. Fill in the blanks
A: Hello, Mr. White._________________________(很高兴再次见到你。)
B: Hello, Wang, It’s so good to see you again.
A: Let me _______________________________________________(把你们介绍 给我们旅行社的经理李先生。)
B: Very glad to know you too, Mr. Li. Just call me Samuel. ____________________________________________(叫我的名字比姓氏更友 好一些。)
C: very pleased to meet you, Mr. White. Let me first of all welcome you all to Shanghai. I hope_______________________________(在这里过得愉快。) _____________________________(如果你有一些特殊的 要求), Please let me know.
2 Translate the following sentences into English:
1) 任何一个国家都有自己独特的饮食习俗。
2) 如果你和中国人一起吃晚饭，你应该了解一些中国的饮食习俗。
3) 如果你被邀请去吃晚饭，你首先应该拒绝。
4) 对于一般人来说，和陌生人相识需要勇气。
5) 当你和朋友或熟人在一起时，遇到你认识的其他人，应该把他们互相介绍。
6) 美国人很少保守，他们在日常交往中很随和。
7) 美国人在第一次见面和握手时会盯着你的眼睛。
8) 如果你来自一个相互介绍和问候都较为正式的国家，美国人一开始显得傲慢无礼和唐突。
3.Translation
       A great difference between American social customs an those of other countries is the way in which names are
used. Americans have little concern for “rank”, especially socially. Most Americans do not want to be treated in anyespecially respectful way because of their age or social rank; it makes them feel uncomfortable. Many Americans even find the terms “Mr.” or “miss” too formal. People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names. “Don’t call me Mrs. Smith, just call me Sally.” Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance. However, if you do not feel comfortable using only first names, it is quite acceptable to be more formal. Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names, but you are accustomed to being more formal when you first meet someone.
     Very often, introductions are made using both first and last names: “Mary Smith, this is John Jones ” In this situation, you are free to decide whether to call the lady “Mary” or “Miss Smith” Sometimes both of you will begin a conversation using last names, and after a while one or both of you may begin using first names instead. You have a choice if you don’t want to use first names so quickly, no one will think it impolite if you continue according to your own custom,
     You may notice that when Americans speak together, they almost never use each other’s names or titles in conversation. If you are accustomed to hearing names or titles used frequently, American conversations may sound unfriendly and impersonal to you. If you wish, you may follow your own custom and use names or titles. in fanciful shapes. In some rural areas, people set off fireworks, play with dragon lanterns and dance folk dances according to their local traditions.