Read this excerpt from "The All-American Slurp."When the main courses were finished, Mother brought out a platter of fruit. “I hope you weren’t expecting a sweet dessert,” she said. “Since the Chinese don’t eat dessert, I didn’t think to prepare any.”“Oh, I couldn’t possibly eat dessert!” cried Mrs. Gleason. “I’m simply stuffed!”
Answer
A
It proves that the neighbors practice healthy eating habits.
B
It suggests that Mrs. Lin wants to teach people Chinese cooking.
C
It shows that the Lins have successfully hosted their American friends.
D
It illustrates that the Lins and Gleasons have similar ideas about desserts.
Explanation
Mrs. Lin explains that she did not prepare a sweet dessert because Chinese people do not eat dessert. Mrs. Gleason responds that she is too full to eat dessert, suggesting the meal has satisfied her. This supports the idea that the Lins have successfully hosted their American friends; it does not show that the two families share the same cultural reason for skipping dessert.
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