Question

Thomas burped (打嗝) loudly at the table. Dad laughed. Grandma shook her head. “Thomas!” Mom shouted, looking at her husband angrily as well. “Unless you want to start eating food from a dog bowl, I suggest you find some manners.”

“Like what?” Thomas asked, putting his elbows on the table.

“You shouldn’t put your elbows on the table.”

Thomas did what his mother said. But then he started throwing food into his mouth.

Mom laughed, “Stop. Try using a fork, sitting up, and closing your mouth when you chew (咀嚼).”

“Then it takes forever to eat, and I want to go and watch TV,” Thomas said.

“You should stay and have a discussion with us until we are all done with our meals. Eat slowly and neatly (整潔地), and then help me clear the dishes.”

“But ...” Thomas began to protest (抗議).

“Do you want to use a dog bowl?” Mom said.

“No, thank you,” Thomas said softly, which made Grandma smile.

Mom smiled as he lifted his food carefully to his lips and chewed with his mouth closed. “Excellent. You might still make someone a good husband.”

Dad cleared his throat and ate neatly, too. But he wasn’t praised.

1.What did Thomas do at the beginning of the story?

A. He put his elbows on the table. B. He put his napkin on the table.

C. He burped loudly at the table. D. He chewed with his mouth open.

2.How did the father feel about Thomas’ behavior?

A. He thought it was scary. B. He thought it was funny.

C. He was angry about it. D. He didn’t like it at all.

3.Which of the following is NOT one of the mother’s suggestions?

A. Chew with your mouth closed. B. Use a knife to eat your beef.

C. Sit up straight. D. Eat slowly and neatly.

4.What did the father do at the end of the story?

A. He ate nicely. B. He left the table.

C. He burped, too. D. He fell asleep.

5.What is the story mainly about?

A. A party. B. A film. C. Table manners. D. Greeting manners.

Answer 1