第二节 完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
Although Americans think of themselves as informal, there are certain 16 rules which all polite people are expected to 17 . Guests must arrive on time. If you are invited to “drop by 18 ,” it is best to phone ahead to set a specific date, time and 19 to meet. Americans usually greet guests at the 20 with a “Hi, make yourself at 21 .” By this they 22 to relax and do not 23 about being very formal. However, do not wander through the house without asking 24 to see the other rooms. Also, guests should 25 before using the host’s radio or TV, books, or other personal possession(财产). Guests are not normally expected to bring a gift when 26 . 27 , if you are staying overnight, it is acceptable to bring some small token（纪念品）, such as candy, flowers for the wife, or an 28 gift from your home area. It is necessary 29 or to write a brief note to say “Thank you” after you eat a meal or stay overnight in 30 home. Americans may ask you what you may 31 to be many personal questions. Your hosts are not trying to be 32 ; this is just how people get acquainted(认识) or “keep in 33 ” in America. They are usually trying to 34 what interests or viewpoints they have in 35 with you. You may always answer “I’d rather not say” or “I’d rather not talk about that right now.”
16．［A］made ［B］built ［C］decided ［D］set
17．［A］after ［B］follow ［C］go ［D］learn
18．［A］some time ［B］some times ［C］sometime ［D］sometimes
19．［A］place ［B］tonight ［C］talk ［D］season
20．［A］office ［B］home ［C］outside ［D］door
21．［A］house ［B］home ［C］family ［D］ease
22．［A］can ［B］enjoy ［C］ intend ［D］may
23．［A］worry ［B］think ［C］set ［D］look
24．［A］permitting ［B］permission ［C］allowing ［D］host
25．［A］permit ［B］order ［C］ask ［D］invite
26．［A］visit ［B］visiting ［C］visited ［D］visits
27．［A］But ［B］And ［C］However ［D］So
28．［A］cheap ［B］beautiful ［C］expensive ［D］inexpensive
29．［A］to telephone ［B］telephone ［C］ telephoning ［D］telephoned
30．［A］some other ones ［B］some one else［C］some other one’s ［D］some one else’s
31．［A］think ［B］consider ［C］mean ［D］suggest
32．［A］careful ［B］impolite ［C］polite ［D］happy
33．［A］touch ［B］line ［C］order ［D］time
34．［A］look for ［B］find out ［C］finding out ［D］looking for
35．［A］similar ［B］different ［C］same ［D］common
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