范文一
2018年高考英语(全国I卷)书面表达试题：
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.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Terry,
I'm more than happy to learn that you are planning to visit your friend in China. And here, upon your request, I'm writing to inform you about the relevant information about Chinese customs.
First, you are supposed to arrive at your friend's home a little earlier than scheduled, since punctuality is highly appreciated by Chinese people. Then, it is desirable to bring a gift to your friend, and I heartily recommend an English book, such as the English version of Journey to the West, one of the four great classic novels of Chinese literature, which I think will definitely promise a broad smile on his/her face.
By the way, you need to bear in mind some key elements of Chinese table manners. For example, you should sit straight at the dinner table, and don't touch your chopsticks before the eldest or highest ranking person at the table lift theirs.
Terry,I hope these tips will be of help to you and ease your nervousness. I wish you a wonder stay in China and I am sure you will be impressed by the hospitality characteristic of Chinese people.
范文二
Dear Terry:
I am glad that you turned to me for advice in regard to visiting a Chinese friend, and the following are some local customs which I suggest you should be familiar with.
First of all, if the Chinese friend of yours who you are going to pay a visit to has to work on a daily basis, I recommend you schedule the get-together on weekends and arrive at the appointed hour since the family will have adequate time to purchase supplies, process materials, and prepare a feast. Chinese people pride ourselves on hospitality, so you do not need to bother to rack your brains for what you should buy as a present. The family will not mind at all if you simply show up empty-handed. Anyway, as they say, it is the thought that counts and you may come bearing, for instance, some specialties of your hometown in New Zealand, which I presume will suffice in that case. As for table manners, since you are the honored guest, they will seat you where it is most convenient for you to tuck in. So, be the guest and help yourself. Besides, there should be an extra pair of chopsticks and an additional spoon which can be shared. When you need to pick food, make sure to use the serving chopsticks for hygienic reasons.
The above is all I can think of for now. Feel free to write me for further questions. I hope you enjoy your stay there and share with me soon what could most possibly be a wonderful experience.
Yours Sincerely
Alex
