《2025年启东中学作业本八年级英语上册译林版宿迁专版》

六、任务型阅读。
阅读短文,回答下列问题。
Everyone has to give gifts at some time or another, and Ms Post tells us just what to do in each situation(情况). Whether it is a birthday party for a friend or coworker, there are some basic rules the gift-giver and the receiver should follow.
Giving money is a trouble among gift-givers. When is it proper(恰当的)? When is it rude? Some people see a gift of money as a sign that the gift-giver is too lazy to go out and find a proper gift. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes money is better than a gift that the receiver does not need or cannot use. For example, people who live on a low income(收入)may find a small gift of money as a wonderful present. For those who are uncomfortable with giving cash, gift cards to popular stores may also be a good choice(选择).
Flowers can be a wonderful gift for both men and women. For occasions such as weddings and dinner parties, flowers are often required. At a dinner party, a host or hostess may not have the time to run off and find a vase for fresh-cut flowers brought by a thoughtful guest. Bringing the flowers in a prepared vase can save the host or hostess the trouble. If a gift of flowers seems not so good for a man to receive, a plant is another choice the gift-giver may consider.
Sometimes, the person holding the party may make it clear that no gift is needed or wanted. It is common sense(常识)that guests should do so. Guests who bring a gift may seem rude. The giving of a gift in these situations will only make the host or hostess and the other guests who follow the host's or hostess's suggestion uncomfortable. Be sure that you are not one of the rule-breakers.
1. What does the passage suggest as a good gift for a man instead of flowers?A plant.
2. According to the passage, when shouldn't guests bring a gift?When the person holding the party makes it clear that no gift is needed or wanted.
3. Would you like to receive money as a gift at your birthday party? Why or why not?Yes. Because I can use the money to buy the things I really need. /No. Because I think the gift-giver seems too lazy.

答案： 1. A plant.
2. When the person holding the party makes it clear that no gift is needed or wanted.
3. Yes. Because I can use the money to buy the things I really need. /No. Because I think the gift-giver seems too lazy.（答案不唯一）