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Model Test Five
Part Ⅲ
Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions:
In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.
Directions:
In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.
At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said.
Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.
At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said.
Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.
After each question there will be a pause.
During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
After each question there will be a pause.
During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),
and decide which is the best answer.
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
and decide which is the best answer.
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
with a single line through the centre.
Now, let’s begin with the eight short conversations.
with a single line through the centre.
Now, let’s begin with the eight short conversations.
11. W: Where are you heading in such a rush?
Are we still going to have group study tonight?
11. W: Where are you heading in such a rush?
Are we still going to have group study tonight?
M: Yeah, I know. I am just heading home to grab something to eat
and then I'll come back to school.
M: Yeah, I know. I am just heading home to grab something to eat
and then I'll come back to school.
Q: What does the man imply?
12. W: Richard, can you come downstairs for a minute right now?
Q: What does the man imply?
12. W: Richard, can you come downstairs for a minute right now?
M: I'm sorry I can't.
I'm tied up with something urgent at the moment.
M: I'm sorry I can't.
I'm tied up with something urgent at the moment.
The Houston Rockets are about to win the game.
Q: What will the man most probably do?
The Houston Rockets are about to win the game.
Q: What will the man most probably do?
13. W: Did you know that James went out of business?
M: Really? That's too bad.
13. W: Did you know that James went out of business?
M: Really? That's too bad.
He had owned that business for 15 years.
I wonder what happened.
He had owned that business for 15 years.
I wonder what happened.
Q: What happened to James?
14. W: Why didn’t you attend the lecture last night?
Q: What happened to James?
14. W: Why didn’t you attend the lecture last night?
You have been expecting it for a long time.
M: I was locked in last night.
You have been expecting it for a long time.
M: I was locked in last night.
My roommate thought I was out,
so when he left he locked the door from outside.
My roommate thought I was out,
so when he left he locked the door from outside.
Q: What might the man have possibly done last night?
15. W: I'm worried about the interview tomorrow.
Q: What might the man have possibly done last night?
15. W: I'm worried about the interview tomorrow.
It's so important to me.
You know, I've been looking for a job for three months,
It's so important to me.
You know, I've been looking for a job for three months,
and this is my first interview.
M: Don't worry too much.
and this is my first interview.
M: Don't worry too much.
Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
16. M: Do you know what Herbert's phone number is?
W: Oh, Herbert's phone number?
16. M: Do you know what Herbert's phone number is?
W: Oh, Herbert's phone number?
I don't have my address book on me....hmmm...I can't think of it right off hand.
Q: What does the woman mean?
I don't have my address book on me....hmmm...I can't think of it right off hand.
Q: What does the woman mean?
17. W: All our hats are in this section.
What do you think of this one here?
17. W: All our hats are in this section.
What do you think of this one here?
It's made of cotton.
M: Hm, it looks nice,
It's made of cotton.
M: Hm, it looks nice,
but I'd like to have something warm for the winter.
Q: What is the man doing?
but I'd like to have something warm for the winter.
Q: What is the man doing?
18. M: Can I borrow your history textbook?
I left mine in the classroom.
18. M: Can I borrow your history textbook?
I left mine in the classroom.
And it was gone when I went back.
W: That happened to me once.
And it was gone when I went back.
W: That happened to me once.
I'd almost given up on finding it until
I checked it at the lost-and-found at the information desk downstairs in the lobby.
I'd almost given up on finding it until
I checked it at the lost-and-found at the information desk downstairs in the lobby.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
Conversation One
M: Pardon me, madam,
Conversation One
M: Pardon me, madam,
but can you tell me where I can find the line for concert tickets this Saturday?
W: It’s here.
but can you tell me where I can find the line for concert tickets this Saturday?
W: It’s here.
I’m waiting and so are all these people in front of me.
M: I want to buy tickets, too,
I’m waiting and so are all these people in front of me.
M: I want to buy tickets, too,
but I don’t have much time.
Have you been waiting long?
but I don’t have much time.
Have you been waiting long?
W: I’ve been here about one hour and
so far I’ve moved a total of five feet in that time.
W: I’ve been here about one hour and
so far I’ve moved a total of five feet in that time.
M: You’re kidding!
W: I’m not. There was a young man waiting in front of me
M: You’re kidding!
W: I’m not. There was a young man waiting in front of me
who got so frustrated that he finally gave up and got out of here.
He said that he had been waiting in line for over two hours.
who got so frustrated that he finally gave up and got out of here.
He said that he had been waiting in line for over two hours.
M: Great. It shouldn’t be taking so long.
Do you know what’s causing all of this?
M: Great. It shouldn’t be taking so long.
Do you know what’s causing all of this?
W: I have no idea. Maybe they don’t have enough people here to sell the tickets.
I just hope that the concert hasn’t been canceled.
W: I have no idea. Maybe they don’t have enough people here to sell the tickets.
I just hope that the concert hasn’t been canceled.
M: I just hope there are still tickets by the time I get up to the counter.
W: It would be so annoying if that happened.
M: I just hope there are still tickets by the time I get up to the counter.
W: It would be so annoying if that happened.
M: I wish I came here before lunch instead of now.
I thought I had enough time to eat first. Has it been like this all day?
M: I wish I came here before lunch instead of now.
I thought I had enough time to eat first. Has it been like this all day?
W: Apparently so. I originally wanted to call and do all of this over the phone,
but they said they weren’t taking phone orders.
W: Apparently so. I originally wanted to call and do all of this over the phone,
but they said they weren’t taking phone orders.
M: There are three more hours until the ticket booth closes;
I guess I better stay. Tickets to a good concert are worth the wait.
M: There are three more hours until the ticket booth closes;
I guess I better stay. Tickets to a good concert are worth the wait.
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What are the man and woman doing?
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What are the man and woman doing?
20. When does this conversation occur?
21. What’s the woman’s attitude toward the situation?
20. When does this conversation occur?
21. What’s the woman’s attitude toward the situation?
22. What will the man probably do next?
Conversation Two
22. What will the man probably do next?
Conversation Two
W: Hi! Welcome to Rental Property Management.
May I help you?
W: Hi! Welcome to Rental Property Management.
May I help you?
M: I want to rent a two-bedroom apartment.
W: Okay. My name is Anne Smith, the rental agent here.
M: I want to rent a two-bedroom apartment.
W: Okay. My name is Anne Smith, the rental agent here.
M: Hi, I’m Bill Harrington.
W: Mr. Harrington, so that we can match your needs better,
M: Hi, I’m Bill Harrington.
W: Mr. Harrington, so that we can match your needs better,
I would like to ask you some questions before I show you what we have available.
First, what price range are you interested in?
I would like to ask you some questions before I show you what we have available.
First, what price range are you interested in?
M: Somewhere between ＄400 to ＄450 a month.
W: Okay. Did you have a specific location in mind?
M: Somewhere between ＄400 to ＄450 a month.
W: Okay. Did you have a specific location in mind?
M: I would like to live somewhere near the university,
or at least on a bus line.
M: I would like to live somewhere near the university,
or at least on a bus line.
W: When would you like to move in?
M: On the twenty-first of the month.
W: When would you like to move in?
M: On the twenty-first of the month.
W: Okay. Are there any other facilities that you would like to have?
For example, a dishwasher, a balcony, a swimming pool or central air conditioning?
W: Okay. Are there any other facilities that you would like to have?
For example, a dishwasher, a balcony, a swimming pool or central air conditioning?
M: I would definitely like to have a dishwasher, and with summers like these, central air!
A balcony is not that important.
M: I would definitely like to have a dishwasher, and with summers like these, central air!
A balcony is not that important.
W: Okay. Here are photos of the apartments we have available which fit your preferences.
M: Thank you. This one on Broadway Avenue looks nice.
W: Okay. Here are photos of the apartments we have available which fit your preferences.
M: Thank you. This one on Broadway Avenue looks nice.
I would like to see that one. And the one on Main Street.
W: Sure. Let me get the keys and we will go to look at them.
I would like to see that one. And the one on Main Street.
W: Sure. Let me get the keys and we will go to look at them.
If you choose to rent one of them, we will need a damage deposit of ＄250.
You will be responsible for all the utilities.
If you choose to rent one of them, we will need a damage deposit of ＄250.
You will be responsible for all the utilities.
You can sign a lease today, if you like.
M: Great! Thank you.
You can sign a lease today, if you like.
M: Great! Thank you.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What is the specific location the man has in his mind?
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What is the specific location the man has in his mind?
24. What kind of facilities does the man want necessarily?
25. What can be inferred about the man?
24. What kind of facilities does the man want necessarily?
25. What can be inferred about the man?
Section B
Directions:
Section B
Directions:
In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.
At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions.
In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.
At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions.
Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D).
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
marked A), B), C) and D).
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2
with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Around the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities.
Of course, there have always been people who have looked for adventure —
Around the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities.
Of course, there have always been people who have looked for adventure —
those who have climbed the highest mountains,
explored unknown parts of the world or sailed in small boats across the greatest oceans.
those who have climbed the highest mountains,
explored unknown parts of the world or sailed in small boats across the greatest oceans.
Now, however, there are people who seek an immediate excitement from a risky activity
that may only last a few minutes or even seconds.
Now, however, there are people who seek an immediate excitement from a risky activity
that may only last a few minutes or even seconds.
I would consider bungee jumping to be a good example of such an activity.
You jump from a high place 200 meters above the ground with an elastic rope tied to your ankles.
I would consider bungee jumping to be a good example of such an activity.
You jump from a high place 200 meters above the ground with an elastic rope tied to your ankles.
You fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground.
It is estimated that two million people around the world have now tried bungee jumping.
You fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground.
It is estimated that two million people around the world have now tried bungee jumping.
Other activities that most people would say are as risky as bungee jumping
involve jumping from tall buildings and diving into the sea from the top of high cliffs.
Other activities that most people would say are as risky as bungee jumping
involve jumping from tall buildings and diving into the sea from the top of high cliffs.
Why do people take part in such activities as these?
Some psychologists suggest that
Why do people take part in such activities as these?
Some psychologists suggest that
it is because life in modern societies has become safe and boring.
Nowadays, according to many people, life offers little excitement.
it is because life in modern societies has become safe and boring.
Nowadays, according to many people, life offers little excitement.
They live and work in comparatively safe environments;
they buy food in shops;
They live and work in comparatively safe environments;
they buy food in shops;
and there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they become ill.
The answer for some of these people is to seek danger in such activities as bungee jumping.
and there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they become ill.
The answer for some of these people is to seek danger in such activities as bungee jumping.
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. What are more and more people doing today?
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. What are more and more people doing today?
27. Why is bungee jumping different from the previous adventurous activities?
28. Why do people nowadays take part in dangerous sports?
27. Why is bungee jumping different from the previous adventurous activities?
28. Why do people nowadays take part in dangerous sports?
29. What can be the best title for the passage?
Passage Two
29. What can be the best title for the passage?
Passage Two
Increasingly, over the past ten years,
people — especially young people —
Increasingly, over the past ten years,
people — especially young people —
have become aware of the need to change their eating habits,
because much of the food they eat, particularly processed foods,
have become aware of the need to change their eating habits,
because much of the food they eat, particularly processed foods,
is not good for the health.
Consequently, there has been a growing interest in natural foods:
is not good for the health.
Consequently, there has been a growing interest in natural foods:
foods which do not contain chemical materials and
which have not been affected by chemical fertilizers,
foods which do not contain chemical materials and
which have not been affected by chemical fertilizers,
widely used in farming today.
Natural foods, for example, are vegetables,
widely used in farming today.
Natural foods, for example, are vegetables,
fruit and grain which have been grown in soil that is rich in organic matter.
Natural foods also include animals
fruit and grain which have been grown in soil that is rich in organic matter.
Natural foods also include animals
which have been allowed to feed and move freely in healthy grasslands.
Compare this with what happens in the mass production of chickens.
which have been allowed to feed and move freely in healthy grasslands.
Compare this with what happens in the mass production of chickens.
There are battery farms, for example,
where thousands of chickens live crowded together in one building
There are battery farms, for example,
where thousands of chickens live crowded together in one building
and are fed on food which is little better than rubbish.
Chickens kept in this way are not only tasteless as food;
and are fed on food which is little better than rubbish.
Chickens kept in this way are not only tasteless as food;
they also produce eggs which lack important vitamins.
What’s more, nowadays fiber is considered to be an important part of a healthy diet.
they also produce eggs which lack important vitamins.
What’s more, nowadays fiber is considered to be an important part of a healthy diet.
In white bread, for example, the fiber has been removed.
But it is present in unrefined flour and of course in vegetables.
In white bread, for example, the fiber has been removed.
But it is present in unrefined flour and of course in vegetables.
It is interesting to note that in countries where the national diet contains
large quantities of unrefined flour and vegetables,
It is interesting to note that in countries where the national diet contains
large quantities of unrefined flour and vegetables,
certain diseases are comparatively rare.
Hence the emphasis is placed on the eating of whole meal bread and
certain diseases are comparatively rare.
Hence the emphasis is placed on the eating of whole meal bread and
more vegetables by modern experts on “healthy eating”.
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
more vegetables by modern experts on “healthy eating”.
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. Why do people want to change their eating habits?
31. What are natural foods?
30. Why do people want to change their eating habits?
31. What are natural foods?
32. How can fiber be kept in a healthy diet?
Passage Three
32. How can fiber be kept in a healthy diet?
Passage Three
Everybody hates it, but everybody does it.
A recent poll showed that 40% of Americans hate the practice of tipping.
Everybody hates it, but everybody does it.
A recent poll showed that 40% of Americans hate the practice of tipping.
It seems so contradictory, after all. In the America alone,
tipping is now a $16 billion-a-year industry.
It seems so contradictory, after all. In the America alone,
tipping is now a $16 billion-a-year industry.
Consumers acting rationally ought not to pay more than they have to for a given service.
Tips should not exist. So why do they?
Consumers acting rationally ought not to pay more than they have to for a given service.
Tips should not exist. So why do they?
The conventional wisdom is that tips both reward the efforts of good service
and reduce uncomfortable feelings of inequality.
The conventional wisdom is that tips both reward the efforts of good service
and reduce uncomfortable feelings of inequality.
The better the service, the bigger the tip.
But according to new research from Cornell University,
The better the service, the bigger the tip.
But according to new research from Cornell University,
tipping no longer serves any useful function.
The paper analyzed data from 2,547 groups dining at 20 different restaurants.
tipping no longer serves any useful function.
The paper analyzed data from 2,547 groups dining at 20 different restaurants.
The correlation between larger tips and better service was very weak.
Tipping is better explained by culture than by economics.
The correlation between larger tips and better service was very weak.
Tipping is better explained by culture than by economics.
In America, the custom has become institutionalized,
it is regarded as part of the accepted cost of a service.
In America, the custom has become institutionalized,
it is regarded as part of the accepted cost of a service.
According to Michael Lynn from Cornell,
tipping relieves anxiety about being served by strangers.
According to Michael Lynn from Cornell,
tipping relieves anxiety about being served by strangers.
And, says Mr. Lynn,
“in America, where people are outgoing and expressive,
And, says Mr. Lynn,
“in America, where people are outgoing and expressive,
tipping is about social approval.
If you tip badly, people think less of you.
tipping is about social approval.
If you tip badly, people think less of you.
Tipping well is a chance to show off. ”
While such explanations may be crude,
Tipping well is a chance to show off. ”
While such explanations may be crude,
the hard truth seems to be that tipping does not work.
It does not benefit the customer.
the hard truth seems to be that tipping does not work.
It does not benefit the customer.
Nor does it actually stimulate the waiter,
or help the restaurant manager to evaluate his staff.
Nor does it actually stimulate the waiter,
or help the restaurant manager to evaluate his staff.
Service people should “just be paid a decent wage”
which may actually make economic sense.
Service people should “just be paid a decent wage”
which may actually make economic sense.
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33.Why do tips exist even if people hate the practice?
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33.Why do tips exist even if people hate the practice?
34. How can tipping be explained in a cultural perspective?
35. What is the author’s opinion about tipping?
34. How can tipping be explained in a cultural perspective?
35. What is the author’s opinion about tipping?
Section C
Directions:
Section C
Directions:
In this section, you will hear a passage three times.
When the passage is read for the first time,
In this section, you will hear a passage three times.
When the passage is read for the first time,
you should listen carefully for its general idea.
When the passage is read for the second time,
you should listen carefully for its general idea.
When the passage is read for the second time,
you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard.
For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information.
you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard.
For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information.
For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard
or write down the main points in your own words.
For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard
or write down the main points in your own words.
Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,
you should check what you have written.
Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,
you should check what you have written.
Now listen to the passage.
You will find a restaurant for every situation in the U. S.
Now listen to the passage.
You will find a restaurant for every situation in the U. S.
If you are in a hurry, you may just want to grab some “junk food” at a grocery store,
or you can get a bite to eat at one of the many fast food chains,
If you are in a hurry, you may just want to grab some “junk food” at a grocery store,
or you can get a bite to eat at one of the many fast food chains,
like McDonald’s, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, or Taco Bell.
Or you can get a sandwich “to stay” or “to go” from a sandwich shop.
like McDonald’s, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, or Taco Bell.
Or you can get a sandwich “to stay” or “to go” from a sandwich shop.
Some of these places have tables, but many don’t.
People eat in their cars or take their food home, to their offices or to parks.
Some of these places have tables, but many don’t.
People eat in their cars or take their food home, to their offices or to parks.
If you prefer sitting down but still don’t want to spend much,
you can try a cafeteria.
If you prefer sitting down but still don’t want to spend much,
you can try a cafeteria.
At all of these places,
you can pick and choose your own food and then pay at a cash register,
At all of these places,
you can pick and choose your own food and then pay at a cash register,
but you usually have to clear the table when you finish!
Coffee shops are usually less expensive and less fancy than fine restaurants.
but you usually have to clear the table when you finish!
Coffee shops are usually less expensive and less fancy than fine restaurants.
So are pizza places, sandwich shops and family restaurants.
But the name of a restaurant won’t necessarily tell you much
So are pizza places, sandwich shops and family restaurants.
But the name of a restaurant won’t necessarily tell you much
about the kind of place it is or the food it serves.
Like most fast food restaurants and cafes,
about the kind of place it is or the food it serves.
Like most fast food restaurants and cafes,
a lot of restaurants don’t serve alcoholic drinks.
This is often because they want people to feel comfortable bringing their children.
a lot of restaurants don’t serve alcoholic drinks.
This is often because they want people to feel comfortable bringing their children.
Minors can eat at restaurants that serve beer and wine,
but they are not allowed to enter pubs or bars.
Minors can eat at restaurants that serve beer and wine,
but they are not allowed to enter pubs or bars.
You may be asked to show some ID that proves your age before you go into a bar.
In the United States,
You may be asked to show some ID that proves your age before you go into a bar.
In the United States,
the law forbids people under the age of 21 from drinking alcohol.
Now the passage will be read again.
the law forbids people under the age of 21 from drinking alcohol.
Now the passage will be read again.
You will find a restaurant for every situation in the U. S.
If you are in a hurry,
You will find a restaurant for every situation in the U. S.
If you are in a hurry,
you may just want to grab some “junk food” at a grocery store,
or you can get a bite to eat at one of the many fast food chains,
you may just want to grab some “junk food” at a grocery store,
or you can get a bite to eat at one of the many fast food chains,
like McDonald’s, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, or Taco Bell.
Or you can get a sandwich “to stay” or “to go” from a sandwich shop.
like McDonald’s, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, or Taco Bell.
Or you can get a sandwich “to stay” or “to go” from a sandwich shop.
Some of these places have tables, but many don’t.
People eat in their cars or take their food home, to their offices or to parks.
Some of these places have tables, but many don’t.
People eat in their cars or take their food home, to their offices or to parks.
If you prefer sitting down but still don’t want to spend much,
you can try a cafeteria.
If you prefer sitting down but still don’t want to spend much,
you can try a cafeteria.
At all of these places,
you can pick and choose your own food
At all of these places,
you can pick and choose your own food
and then pay at a cash register,
but you usually have to clear the table when you finish!
and then pay at a cash register,
but you usually have to clear the table when you finish!
Coffee shops are usually less expensive and less fancy than fine restaurants.
So are pizza places, sandwich shops and family restaurants.
Coffee shops are usually less expensive and less fancy than fine restaurants.
So are pizza places, sandwich shops and family restaurants.
But the name of a restaurant won’t necessarily tell you much
about the kind of place it is or the food it serves.
But the name of a restaurant won’t necessarily tell you much
about the kind of place it is or the food it serves.
Like most fast food restaurants and cafes,
a lot of restaurants don’t serve alcoholic drinks.
Like most fast food restaurants and cafes,
a lot of restaurants don’t serve alcoholic drinks.
This is often because they want people to feel comfortable bringing their children.
Minors can eat at restaurants that serve beer and wine,
This is often because they want people to feel comfortable bringing their children.
Minors can eat at restaurants that serve beer and wine,
but they are not allowed to enter pubs or bars.
You may be asked to show some ID that proves your age before you go into a bar.
but they are not allowed to enter pubs or bars.
You may be asked to show some ID that proves your age before you go into a bar.
In the United States,
the law forbids people under the age of 21 from drinking alcohol.
In the United States,
the law forbids people under the age of 21 from drinking alcohol.
Now the passage will be read for the third time.
You will find a restaurant for every situation in the U. S.
Now the passage will be read for the third time.
You will find a restaurant for every situation in the U. S.
If you are in a hurry,
you may just want to grab some “junk food” at a grocery store,
If you are in a hurry,
you may just want to grab some “junk food” at a grocery store,
or you can get a bite to eat at one of the many fast food chains,
like McDonald’s, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, or Taco Bell.
or you can get a bite to eat at one of the many fast food chains,
like McDonald’s, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, or Taco Bell.
Or you can get a sandwich “to stay” or “to go” from a sandwich shop.
Some of these places have tables, but many don’t.
Or you can get a sandwich “to stay” or “to go” from a sandwich shop.
Some of these places have tables, but many don’t.
People eat in their cars or take their food home, to their offices or to parks.
If you prefer sitting down but still don’t want to spend much, you can try a cafeteria.
People eat in their cars or take their food home, to their offices or to parks.
If you prefer sitting down but still don’t want to spend much, you can try a cafeteria.
At all of these places,
you can pick and choose your own food and then pay at a cash register,
At all of these places,
you can pick and choose your own food and then pay at a cash register,
but you usually have to clear the table when you finish!
Coffee shops are usually less expensive and less fancy than fine restaurants.
but you usually have to clear the table when you finish!
Coffee shops are usually less expensive and less fancy than fine restaurants.
So are pizza places, sandwich shops and family restaurants.
But the name of a restaurant won’t necessarily tell you much
So are pizza places, sandwich shops and family restaurants.
But the name of a restaurant won’t necessarily tell you much
about the kind of place it is or the food it serves.
Like most fast food restaurants and cafes,
about the kind of place it is or the food it serves.
Like most fast food restaurants and cafes,
a lot of restaurants don’t serve alcoholic drinks.
This is often because they want people to feel comfortable bringing their children.
a lot of restaurants don’t serve alcoholic drinks.
This is often because they want people to feel comfortable bringing their children.
Minors can eat at restaurants that serve beer and wine,
but they are not allowed to enter pubs or bars.
Minors can eat at restaurants that serve beer and wine,
but they are not allowed to enter pubs or bars.
You may be asked to show some ID that proves your age before you go into a bar.
In the United States,
You may be asked to show some ID that proves your age before you go into a bar.
In the United States,
the law forbids people under the age of 21 from drinking alcohol.
This is the end of listening comprehension.
