1、Pub hours shake-up revealed next week

　　By James Hardy Political Editor

　　PUBS and clubs will be allowed to stay open round-the-clock under a planned radical change of Britain's outdated licensing (許可證發(fā)放) laws.

　　Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday revealed a Bill (議案) to bring in the long-awaited improvement will be contained in the Queen's Speech next week.Some public bars and clubs could be open all hours while others could choose different closing times into the early hours.

　　Police forces around the country have said different closing times will mean the explosion in violence and vandalism (破壞行為) after 11p.m.-when aggressive drunks are sent out at the same time.

　　The move will be opposed by some MPs (下院議員) who fear it will lead to increased alcoholism, drunken behavior and crime.But ministers say there will be controls on which pubs and clubs are allowed to open 24 hours a day.

　　Places which consistently attract violent drunks and troublemakers will be turned down.

　　Mr.Blair said: "We believe there should be greater flexibility in licensing.In the end, the evidence that we have is that it may help in the fight against anti-social behavior.At the moment the very fixed nature of the hours sometimes means that you get particular problems outside pubs and city centers at particular hours of the evening."

　　The big change will be accompanied by a strict action on petty criminals who cause misery to urban and rural communities.

　　In a bid to prevent criticism of the licensing improvement, the Govenment is to extend on-the-spot fines to a range of offences from vandalism.

　　The PM said yesterday petty crime was the single biggest cause of daily aggressive behavior for millions.

　　44[1單選題]The "Bill" in the second paragraph refers to _____.

　　A.some new pubs and clubs will be open

　　B.some pubs and clubs will be closed

　　C.pubs and clubs can be open at different times

　　D.pubs and clubs can be open day and night

　　[答案]D

　　[解析]第一段提到酒吧將被允許24小時開放。第二段，布萊爾總理說了，有一個議案將是皇后講話的內(nèi)容之一。后面緊接著說有些酒吧會被允許24小時營業(yè)，而有些酒吧則需在不同的時間關(guān)門。由此可知，這個議案就是指酒吧24小時營業(yè)的問題。

　　45[1單選題]Some people say that when this law is passed, _______.

　　A.everybody will be happy

　　B.criminal actions will increase

　　C.criminal actions will be forgotten

　　D.everybody will be angry

　　[答案]B

　　[解析]第三段和第四段。警察和有些下院議員認(rèn)為，更改后的酒吧營業(yè)時間會使犯罪率升高。

　　46[1單選題]When the new law is passed, _____.

　　A.the police will go to pubs with other customers

　　B.the police will commit crimes if they drink too much

　　C.the police will watch people closer to prevent crimes

　　D.the police will catch potential criminals

　　[答案]C

　　[解析]從第五段到第八段提到采用不同的形式預(yù)防犯罪。如吸引暴力醉酒人和制造麻煩的人的酒吧會被取締，會有更嚴(yán)厲的行動制裁那些擾亂社會治安的罪犯，等等。

　　47[1單選題]Underlined words "petty crime" in the last paragraph means.

　　A.the crime which is not very serious

　　B.the crime which is very serious

　　C.violent crime

　　D.car crime

　　[答案]A

　　[解析]A根據(jù)第三段、第四段、第八段等，可以判斷這里提到的犯罪是指酒后的、擾亂社會治安等的行為，因此不是特別嚴(yán)重的。

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　　2、In the US, 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 roles 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 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 are taking 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.

　　48[1單選題]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 a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smoking

　　[答案]D

　　[解析]參見第一段最后一句。

　　49[1單選題]Which statement is not mentioned in the passage?

　　A.Tips are not usually included in the total check

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

　　C.People tip waiters and waitresses

　　D.People always put tips on the table

　　[答案]B

　　[解析]參見最后一段。

　　50[1單選題]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 dog

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

　　C.They take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food late

　　D.They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for the

　　[答案]C

　　[解析]參見第四段。

　　51[1單選題]Sunday dinner is______.

　　A.a dinner in the evening

　　B.a big noon meal

　　C.a big meal on Sunday

　　D.a supper on Sunday

　　[答案]B

　　[解析]參見句子：Some people have “Sunday dinner”.This is an especially big noon meal.