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In the U. S. people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know. If you're sitting at
a table with people you don't know, it's impolite to smoke without first asking if it will disturb (打扰) them.
At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served cold water before you order. You
may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill (续杯).
Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants, though
they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.
Servings (提供的食物) in restaurants are often large, too large for many people. If you can't finish
your meal but would like to have the food later, ask your waiter or waitress 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 (账单). 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. What is served before you order?
A. Cold water.
B. Bread.
C. Butter.
D. Coffee.
2. When servings are too large for them, American people might _____.
A. leave the food on the table and get back some money
B. take the food home with a dog
C. take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food later
D. ask the waiter or waitress to share the food with them
3. "Sunday dinner" in this passage is _____.
A. a big supper on Sunday
B. a big lunch on the weekends
C. a big lunch on Sunday
D. a dinner at noon
4. If you spend $ 80 for your meal, you will probably leave a tip of _____for the waiter,
A. $18
B. $12
C. $30
D. $50
5. Which of the following might be true according to the passage?
A. American people like sitting with people they don't know.
B. American people would not smoke if the people sitting at the same table mind their smoking.
C. Orange juice is served before you order.
D. Tips shouldn't be given to the waiter or waitress.
