2018年全国卷一
第二节 书面表达
假定你是李华,你的新西兰朋友Terry将去中国朋友家做客,发邮件向你询问有关习俗。请你回复邮件。
内容包括:
(1)到达时间;
(2)合适的礼物;(3)餐桌礼仪。
注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
范文:
Dear Terry,
I'm glad to hear that you'll be visiting a Chinese friend's house. Here are some tips that might help you avoid cultural misunderstandings.
Firstly, it's considered polite to arrive slightly early, about 10 minutes before the agreed time. Punctuality is highly valued in Chinese culture.
Secondly, a small gift, such as a box of chocolates or a souvenir from your country, would be a nice gesture. It's not the price that matters, but the thought behind it.
Lastly, when it comes to table manners, remember to wait until the host invites you to start eating. Also, it's common to try a little bit of everything rather than focusing on one or two dishes.
I hope these suggestions will make your visit more enjoyable. Have a great time in China!
Best regards,
Li Hua
亲爱的特里,
很高兴听说你将要去拜访一位中国朋友的家。这里有一些小贴士,可能会帮助你避免文化误解。
首先,稍微提前一点到达,比如约定时间前10分钟,在中国文化中被认为是礼貌的。
其次,带一个小礼物,比如一盒巧克力或者你国家的纪念品,将是一个很好的姿态。重要的不是礼物的价格,而是背后的心意。
最后,说到餐桌礼仪,记住要等到主人邀请你开始用餐。此外,尝试每一道菜而不是只专注于一两个菜是常见的做法。
我希望这些建议能让你的访问更加愉快。在中国玩得开心!
最好的祝福,
李华