The video rooms have been open since Jan. 2. If successful, the chain hopes to expand the service to other provinces, or even other countries. In addition to the food, customers pay 200 yuan per hour for using the room.
''The video rooms have been fully booked in February,'' said Chen Yu, manager of the Wangfujing branch. The Video room in Beijing is about 30 square meters and large enough for six customers.
''Many customers prefer to use the room for dinners rather than lunch,'' Chen said, adding the average age of customers who booked the video hotpot(火锅) is about 30.
''The whole process is very smooth. The image and the voice transmission(转换) are as good as those of video conferencing at work, ''said one of Chen's colleagues surnamed Luo.
''I have a lot of friends in Beijing, whom I haven’t met for a long time because of being busy at work,'' said a woman surnamed Yu who is having dinner with her husband at Haidilao.''The new service gives us a chance to have a dinner together without traveling. I would like to give it a try.''
The video hotpot also helped establish a friendship between waitresses in the two cities.
Zhao Huanhuan, in her 20s, who is specially trained for serving in the video room in Shanghai, developed a friendship with a waitress named Lu Ke in the Beijing branch.
Zhao said excitedly: ''It was too amazing to believe. I'm so interested in using the special room and enjoy serving people there. I also talk about some interesting interactive games with Lu before guests come for dinner''.
Although Lu felt a little bit nervous when she first served in front of the screens, she said the new mode of communication also encouraged her to supply better services for customers.
''It's like a service competition. We saw each other through video and I could learn from Zhao's serving,'' Lu said, adding she will visit Zhao if she goes to Shanghai.
It seems that video hotpot doesn't satisfy everyone's taste, however.
【小题1】From the passage we know that ______.
A.the video room service has been open for a long time |
B.the video room service has been open in many provinces in China |
C.using the video room, you have to pay extra 200 yuan per hour |
D.the Video room in Beijing is only designed for six people to use |
A.a theatre | B.a restaurant | C.a cinema | D.a hotel |
A.Because the service there is excellent. |
B.Because they can have dinner with friends without traveling. |
C.Because the food there is delicious. |
D.Because the room is large enough for six people. |
A.enjoys communicating with Lu Ke |
B.hasn't met Lu Ke for a long time |
C.is twenty years old now |
D.learned a lot from Lu Ke |
A.Lu's visit to Zhao in Shanghai. |
B.Other customers' praise for the service. |
C.How to improve the service. |
D.Other customers' complaint about the service. |
【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】B
【小题4】A
【小题5】D
解析试题分析:文章介绍现在一种新型的饭店The video rooms,在这里人们可以不用走很远和朋友一起吃饭,服务员也可以和不同城市的服务员进行交流。现在非常流行。
【小题1】细节题:从第一段的句子:In addition to the food, customers pay 200 yuan per hour for using the room.可知使用 video room顾客需要额外付每小时200元,选C
【小题2】推理题:从第三段的句子:''Many customers prefer to use the room for dinners rather than lunch,'' Chen said, adding the average age of customers who booked the video hotpot(火锅) is about 30.顾客喜欢在这里吃晚饭而不是午饭,说明这是饭店,选B
【小题3】细节题:从第六段的句子:''The new service gives us a chance to have a dinner together without traveling. I would like to give it a try.'' 可知很多顾客喜欢The video rooms,是因为他们可以不用走很远和朋友一起吃饭,选B
【小题4】细节题:从倒数第四段的句子:I also talk about some interesting interactive games with Lu before guests come for dinner''. 可知Zhao Huanhuan喜欢和Lu Ke交流,选A
【小题5】推理题:从最后一段的句子:It seems that video hotpot doesn't satisfy everyone's taste, however.可知后面的段落应该说的是其他的顾客的抱怨,选D
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
A sixth of undergraduates in Beijing this year have registered at driving school. The students, mostly from majors such as business management or international trade, will finish their driving courses within 20 days or so.
Training costs have dropped to 2, 600 yuan for students, according to the Haidian Driving School in Beijing. The price is not really low, but students will accept it, seeing it as an investment (投资)in their future. Familiarity with the operation of computers and fluent English are the basic skills graduating students need to find a job. But a driver’s permit has become another factor.
“In the job market, owning a driver’s permit sometimes strengthens a graduating student’s competitiveness for a good position, ”says Zhou Yang, an undergraduate at the China University of Political Science and Law.
Cars will become a necessary part of many people’s lives in the coming years, and it is difficult to get a permit out of campus because of the pressures on working people’s time. “Having a fulltime job after graduation offers limited time to learn to drive. We senior students have plenty of spare time, plenty of opportunity to learn. ”Zhou says.
Xu Jian, an official at the driving school, said undergraduates were very able and serious, and could grasp in an hour what ordinary people took four hours to learn. In this driving school, middle-aged people, young women and college students are the main customers.
To get a driver’s permit, a beginner is now required to have at least 86 hours’ practice before the final road test.
【小题1】The undergraduates are learning to drive because ________.
A.they like to drive cars |
B.they need this skill to find a good job |
C.they will not have any time to learn to drive after they have found a full-time job |
D.most of them will be able to buy cars in the future |
A.It is better to learn it at college than at work. |
B.Young people have an advantage in learning to drive. |
C.It is a waste of money and time to learn to drive. |
D.They will spend three times more time to learn to drive than usual. |
A.Students Learn to Drive. |
B.Students Pay Less to Learn to Drive Now. |
C.It is Better to Learn to Drive at Colleges. |
D.Welcome to the Driving School. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
While many other teen stars built up their celebrity status(名人地位) by working hard on popular TV shows, Justin shot straight to the top by using social media.
A few years ago, Justin uploaded(上传) videos of himself on YouTube, showing covers of his favorite songs at home. He just saw it as a bit of fun for friends and family, but when music manager Scooter Braun saw one of the videos, he flew to Justin’s hometown of Ontario, Canada to sign him up. Justin was just 13.
Shortly after, Justin was flown to the US. He eventually started working with R&B superstar Usher. Justin’s first album My world was released in 2009. But all the time, Justin continued to build his fan base on his YouTube account, where some of his original home videos can still be found, and where he continues to post music. “I wasn’t sending mixtapes or anything like that to record labels,” he told us when we met him on his promotional tour for his latest film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. “I was just doing regular stuff at home and I just posted videos online without purpose. I would never be here if it wasn’t for the Internet and YouTube.”
But it isn’t just YouTube that helps Justin’s popularity. He also updates his Twitter account (@Justin-Bieber) regularly and has about 8.8 million followers. In fact, he’s so popular that Justin was responsible for 3% of the site’s activity at one time and so popular that entire racks of servers on Twitter were devoted to him.
In light of his story, many young, aspiring artists are now taking advantage of Twitter and YouTube. Both these sites can help artists build fan bases in the hope that they’ll become the next big thing. Justin added, “I think my story brings hope to people and I think that’s very important. The only thing holding you back is yourself. Never say never.”
【小题1】What is the best title for the passage?
A.A famous young man | B.YouTube---A popular website |
C.Justin’s way to success | D.Social media is the most important |
A.The cover of a book. |
B.The shelter from attack. |
C.The sheet on the bed. |
D.Another version of a pop song by a different artist. |
A.Justin posted videos online in order to succeed. |
B.Justin becomes a celebrity partly owing to social media. |
C.Justin has the same way to succeed as others. |
D.Justin has built many websites. |
A.Many young, aspiring artists are objection to Justin’s way. |
B.Many celebrities like Justin must appear in the future. |
C.Justin tells others never to depend on social media. |
D.Justin has set an example to many young, aspiring artists. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
GAOMI, Shandong, Oct.11( Xinhua)—Chinese writer Mo Yan said last Thursday that he was "very surprised" at winning the Nobel Literature Prize.
Speaking to reporters at a hotel in his hometown Gaomi city in east China's Shandong Province, Mo said, " (I was)very surprised upon winning the prize because I felt I was not very senior in terms of qualification ( among Chinese writers).There are many good writers and my ranking was not so high."
"I am very happy," he saiD."I was having dinner when I received the news.I was surprised.”
"Thank you for coming all the way to Gaomi.This should be a season of red sorghum, but no such crop is planted any more. I believe none of you have seen the crop," he said.
"The Nobel Literature Prize is a very important literature prize, but not the top awarD.It represents the opinions of the jury(评审团 ).I am satisfied with my major works and I still keep writing by hand.My works are Chinese literature, which is part of world literature.They show the life of Chinese people as well as the country's unique culture and folk customs.Meanwhile, my novels described human beings in the broad sense.I wrote in the perspective of a human being.These works stand beyond regions and ethnic groups," he said.
"The folk arts and folk culture accompanied my growth and I was influenced by the cultural elements I witnessed through my childhood.When I picked up the pen for literature creation, the folk cultural elements inevitably entered my novels and affected and even determined the artistic styles of my works," he added.
Mo's win brought joy to other writers and readers throughout the country as he is the first Chinese national to win the Nobel Literature Prize in its century-long history.
Born into a farmer's family in a village in Gaomi, Mo has been known since the late 1980s for his novels such as Big Breasts and Wide Hips and Red Sorghum(红高粱), which was later adapted into a film by director Zhang Yimou.
【小题1】Mo Yan was surprised at winning the Nobel Prize because he felt________.
A.he was not as famous as other writers |
B.he was not the best writer in China |
C.he was born in a farmer's family |
D.he didn't have good education |
A.red sorghum should be planted in his hometown |
B.the Nobel Prize represents the opinions of the public |
C.he still keeps the habit of writing by hand |
D.his novels described human beings of all regions |
A.increase our sense of national pride |
B.learn a lot about the Chinese folk culture |
C.form a vivid picture of his childhood |
D.learn more about the history of the Nobel Prize |
A.modest | B.self--confident | C.humorous | D.romantic |
A.In a novel. | B.In a travel book |
C.In a newspaper. | D.In a student book |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Mo Yan, a Chinese writer has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday. The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its history. Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scared”.
Born in 1955 to parents who were farmers, Mo Yan--a pen name for Guan Moye, grew up in Gaomi in shandong province in eastern China. At the age of 12, he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory, In 1976 he joined the army and during this time began to study literature and writing.
He published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang Jiazu, which was successfully filmed in the stone year, directed by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth and his works show the life of Chinese people as well as the country’s unique culture and folk customs. Mo Yan is known as a prolific (多产的)writer. In addition to his novels, he has published many short stories and essays on various topics. Despite his social criticism, be is seen in his homeland as one of the most famous contemporary authors. Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French, Japanese and many other languages.
The awarding ceremony was held on December 10. Mo Yan won a medal, a personal diploma and a cash award of about $1 million.
【小题1】How did Mo Yan feel when he was told about the news?
A.Excited and proud. | B.Worried and cautious. |
C.Uncertain and shocked | D.Happy and surprised.. |
A.on a farm | B.in a factory |
C.in the army | D.in a school |
A.explains difficult matters in simple words |
B.focuses on social problems in the country |
C.writes about topics he is familiar with |
D.describes his characters in a unique way |
A.Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature |
B.An Introduction to Nobel Prize |
C.How Mo Yan Gets Nobel Prize |
D.A World Famous Writer, Mo Yan |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Just before midnight, six University of Cincinnati students were watching TV in an on-campus apartment when three men burst through the door. While one of the intruders pointed a gun at the group, the other two scooped up $4,400 worth of laptops, cell phones, video games and cash. Once they had what they wanted, the trio fled into the night.
Furious, the students chased down and tackled one of the burglars -- the one with the gun. In the struggle, it went off, and a bullet grazed a student's leg. His friends piled on the gunman and held him until police showed up.
By the next day, the injured young man was back in his apartment, and the suspect was in jail, charged with burglary, felonious assault and receiving stolen property. But how did the men manage to storm into an on-campus residence that November night in the first place? Simple: Students told police the building's main doors hadn't latched properly for days.
As parents confront ballooning college costs and shrinking acceptance rates, they are finding themselves with an even bigger, more basic problem: Which campuses are safe? Colleges seem like idyllic and secure places, and for the most part, they are. But ivy-covered walls can't keep out every bad element. This country's 6,000 colleges and universities report some 40,000 burglaries, 3,700 forcible sex offenses, 7,000 aggravated assaults and 48 murders a year. Other hazards -- fires, binge-drinking, mental-health problems -- are also on the rise.
Of course, that's not what parents and students see on America's serene campuses. There's a false sense of security, says Harry Nolan, a safety consultant in New York City. "Students see guards patrolling at night or a video camera monitoring the dorm entrance and think, nothing bad can happen to me," he explains. "People don't know that safety controls are often very lax."
【小题1】What did the students do after the burglars fled into the night?
A.They stood there in surprise. |
B.They ran after the burglars at once. |
C.They waited for the police. |
D.They phoned their teacher. |
A.watched | B.fixed | C.locked | D.kept |
A.Their children’s grades in the universities or colleges. |
B.Their children’s safety in the universities or colleges. |
C.Their children’s behavior in the universities or colleges. |
D.Their children’s relationship with classmates in the universities or colleges. |
A.Their children’s grades in are high. |
B.Their children’s safety in the universities or colleges will be mornitored well. |
C.The universities or colleges don’t pay much attention to the children. |
D.The universities or colleges are not key educational departments in the local area. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States, regretting the loss of simple pleasures such as a long walk or a trip to the car wash or supermarket.
"I just miss - I miss being anonymous," he said"I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks. I can't take a walk. "
His dream, he said, was to "go through Central Park and watch folks passing by...spend the day watching people --- I miss that".
Faced with angry criticism for playing more golf than most previous occupants of the White House, he explained that the sport was simply the best way of getting away from it all. "It's the only excuse I have to get outside for four hours." he told Hearst magazines.
Though he said he enjoyed his life in the White House, he felt disappointed with some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed in his pledge to change, such as the "kabuki dance" (日本歌舞)among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as vindication (证实) by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached(漠然), and being slow to engage in vital issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the US government last week.
Since arriving at the White House in January 2009, Mr.Obama has already racked up (打)60 rounds of golf in office, more than George W Bush did in his eight years.
In terms of ability, Golf Digest magazine has ranked Mr.Obama eighth out of the 18 presidents who played the game since it became established in the early 20th century.
【小题1】What do the second paragraph and the third paragraph mainly tell us?
A.Obama likes living a busy life. |
B.Obama used to spend most of his time with his family. |
C.Obama wishes to enjoy simple pleasures. |
D.He used to wash his car himself. |
A.release his pressure | B.keep fit |
C.balance his work | D.show his ability |
A.curious about | B.interested in |
C.content with | D.tired of |
A.The president lost lots of privacy, but he loves the life in the White House |
B.There are always unnecessary procedures among political parties. |
C.The president seems to be indifferent towards some really important issues |
D.The president is really a great golf player. |
A.Obama's favorite pastime. |
B.Obama’s complaints about lack of privacy as president. |
C.The public's criticism of Obama. |
D.Obama’s regrets for being the U.S.president. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
LONDON --- A British judge on Thursday sentenced a businessman who sold fake(假冒的) bomb detectors(探测器) to 10 years in prison, saying the man hadn't cared about potentially deadly consequences.
It is believed that James McCormick got about $77.8 million from the sales of his detectors - which were based on a kind of golf ball finder - to countries including Iraq, Belgium and Saudi Arabia.
McCormick, 57, was convicted(判罪) of cheats last month and sentenced Thursday at the Old Bailey court in London.
"Your cheating conduct in selling a great amount of useless equipment simply for huge profit promoted a false sense of security and in all probability materially contributed to causing death and injury to innocent people," Judge Richard Hone told McCormick. "you have neither regret, nor shame, nor any sense of guilt."
The detectors, sold for up to $42,000 each, were said to be able to find such dangerous objects as bombs under water and from the air. But in fact they "lacked any grounding in science" and were of no use.
McCormick had told the court that he sold his detectors to the police in Kenya, the prison service in Hong Kong, the army in Egypt and the border control in Thailand.
"I never had any bad results from customers," he said.
【小题1】Why was McCormick sentenced to prison?
A.He sold bombs. | B.He caused death of people. |
C.He made detectors. | D.He cheated in business |
A.increased the cost of safeguarding |
B.lowered people's guard against danger |
C.changed people's idea of social security |
D.caused innocent people to commit crimes |
A.They have not been sold to Africa. |
B.They have caused many serious problems. |
C.They can find dangerous objects in water. |
D.They don't function on the basis of science. |
A.sold the equipment at a low price |
B.was well-known in most countries |
C.did not think he had committed the crime |
D.had not got such huge profit as mentioned in the text |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.
On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage. But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.
【小题1】Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?
A.Because there were few women in his country at that time. |
B.Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers. |
C.Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people. |
D.Because he wanted to control the birth rate. |
A.he killed one of the soldiers |
B.he stole a lot of food |
C.he didn’t obey the emperor’s order |
D.he didn’t want to be a soldier |
A.students in China send cards to their teachers |
B.it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China |
C.it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China |
D.Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now |
A.Valentine’s Day | B.A Brave Priest |
C.Valentine’s Day in China | D.A Romantic Man |
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