In the U.S., people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don’t know. This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is. If you are sitting at a table with people you don’t know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.

At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.

Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing time for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.

Serving in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you can’t finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a “doggie bag”. It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you’re taking the food for yourself.

“Supper” and “dinner” are both words for the evening meal. Some people have “Sunday dinner”. This is an especially big noon meal.

Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.

1. According to the passage, which statement is true?

A. American people like sitting with people they don’t know.

B. A Hostess always seats a small group at a large table.

C. American people never sit with people they don’t know.

D. American people would not light up a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smoking.

2. What is served before you order? ______ .

A. Cold water B. Bread   C. Coffee   D. Butter

3. What do American people always do when servings are too large for them?

A. They take the food home with a doggie bag for their dogs.

B. They leave the food on the table and go away.

C. They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for them.

D. They take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food later.

4. What can you learn about “tips” according to the passage?

A. Tips are usually included in the total check.

B. A 15 percent tip in large cities indicates satisfactory service.

C. Tips are supposed to be left on the table when customers leave.

D. People are not expected to pay tips in addition.

 

【答案】

 

 

 D

 A

 D

 C

【解析】

 

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