Dear Liz,
My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience
of my life.
Life is busy and
exciting.Bangkok is just like any other big city
with a population of 10 million and heavy traffic.I'm very lucky because my host family is in a nice
quiet area outside the city.There are Mr.
and Mrs. Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is
16, and Grandpa and Grandma.
I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda.The school teaches about 70 percent in English,and 30 percent in Thai. I've learned some spoken
language,but Thai writing is very difficult.The cooking lesson is my favourite.I'm learning all about Thai food and culture People
don’t use chopsticks here,but spoons and forks.When I come back,I'm going to
cook you a real Thai meal.
Last weekend we visited some temples.We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok.I thought it was great,but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re
taking me to Phuket Island,where the
beaches are even more beautiful.The month after next,we’re going to travel to Mr.Phairat,s hometown in
the north of Thailand.The Phairats own land there,and they have two elephants.I’m going to ride those elephants — and even wash them.Sanan and Chinda say it’s really fun.
I'm amazed by everything in this country,especially by the elephants.Elephants are an important pan of Thai culture
and way of life.They have been a traditional symbol(象征)of Thailand for many years in times of war and
peace.In the seventh century,a Thai king trained 20,000
elephants for battle.
I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing(拳擊)lessons next time I write.
Love,
Mandy
1.How
many family members are there in Mandy’s host family?
A.4. B.5. C.6. D.7.
2.Mandy
writes in her e.mail that the__________ lesson is her
favourite.
A.Thai speaking B.boxing C.Thai
writing D.cooking
3.Next
month,Mandy is going to visit__________.
A.Pattaya beach B.Phuket
Island
C.Phairat’s hometown D.Bangkok
4.According
to the e-mail,__________has been a symbol of Thailand for
many years.

B. C. D.
5.From
the e-mail we know that Mandy is__________ when she stays In Thailand.
A.bored B.quiet
C.excited
D.proud
6.What
is the possible subject of the e-mail?
A.Study trip in Thai land B.Food
culture in Thailand
C.Elephant riding in Thailand D.International
schools in Thailand