外研版九年级下册英语课文及翻译

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Do as the Romans do

There's a saying, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do。”

And when you eat Western fook, do as the Westerners do.

Here are some things you may wish to know about eating together in the West.

In the West, lunch is eaten later, always after midday, sometimes at one o'clock.

Dinner is served around 7 pm or even later . In Spain its usual to eat lunch at 2 pm and dinner at 10 pm!

At the start of a meal the Chinese usually say " manman chi'.

The French say "Bon appetit",

and the Italians say"Buon appetito"

But there's no similar expression in English!

"Enjoy your meal" is usually only said by a waiter.

For"ganbei", you can say "Cheers" !

Chopsticks are only used when people eat Chinese food.

Knives and forks are used for most food.

The fork is held in your left hand and the knife in your right, and the food is held with the fork and cut with the knife.

Americans often cut all their food first, and then put the fork in their right hand to eat it.

Soup is drunk with a spoon.

However, there is some food which can be eaten with your fingers, such as chicken legs. seafood, bread and cake.

At the start of a meal, if you're the guest, you'll be invited to serve yourself ("Help yourself！"),

or your plate will be filled by your host("Can I serve you?").

If you've been given something you don't like,it should be pushed to the edge of the plate and left.

You don't have to say why, but if you feel an explanation is required,

just say, "I'm sorry, I can't eat this"

No one will be cross.If you're offered more food, but can't eat any more,

just say, "No, thanks.It was delicious, but I've had enough."


Generally, fewer dishes are prepared than in China.

It isn't thought to be so important to offer too much food.

Finally, it's sometimes difficult to know when the meal is over .

If you've been invited to dinner by Western friends,

You'll know that you're expected to stay and talk around the dinner table long after the last dish has been brought to the table,

and it's thought quit rude if you leave as soom as you finish eatin.

The golden rule is: Watchthe other people. Do as they do.

课文翻译：入乡随俗
俗话说：“入乡随俗。
所以吃西餐时，就要按照西方人那样做。
下面是关于在西方共同进餐的一些常识，或许你想知道一些。
在西方，午饭吃得很晚，总是在12点以后，有时到一点钟才吃。
晚饭通常在下午七点甚至更晚，在西班牙通常在下午2点吃午饭，晚饭在10点！
中
国人在进餐开始时通常说，“慢慢吃”
法国人说，“祝你好胃口”
意大利人说，“祝你好胃口”。
但在英语中没有相似的表达方式。
通常服务员说，请尽情享用。
对于"干杯"、你可以说.“Cheers”。
筷子只在吃中餐的时候用。
刀和叉子用于大多数食品。
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