Has the volume in a restaurant ever made you finish your meal early? If so, you're not alone. Restaurants handle diners in various ways to influence food choices and consumption, from lighting to menu to server presentation. Unfortunately for those headache-prone restaurant goers, some places also choose to turn up the tunes and the background noise.
Chef Mario Batali is often blamed for the phenomenon of very loud or noisy restaurants in the 1990s, when he decided to flood the dining room with the same loud tunes he was playing in his kitchen. And other chefs followed suit. Some restaurateurs felt a "livelier" atmosphere encouraged more customers, but a side "benefit" was quicker table turnover, thus increasing the number of people who could dine in a specific evening.
A 1985 study out of Fairfield University looked at how chewing speed varied according to the type of music being played. Although the volume level was kept the same for both musical situations, it's important to note that fast-tempo (节奏) music often gives the impression of being louder than slower music.
"A significant increase in the number of bites per minute was found, and the effect was largest for fast music," the researchers wrote in the study. So, the faster, louder music gets people to down their food more quickly, relieving the table for future customers.
There re opinions about whether or not this is a sound practice. "A restaurant that places profit above dining experience often plays loud music with a fast tempo that puts diners under pressure 10 eat more quickly, even if that means they're less able to enjoy their meal," writes Dr. Neel Burton in Psychology Today, adding that loud, fast music reduces appetite.
What's more, some would-be repeat diners will shy away for fear of another very loud meal. The non-profit group Action on Hearing Loss found in a 2016 survey of nearly 1,500 people that 91% of those who view a restaurant as too noisy would choose not to return.
1.Why did some bosses of the restaurants favour loud music?
A.It might help attract more customers.
B.It was the favorite kind of music of them.
C.It made the restaurants softer and sweeter.
D.It could increase the popularity of their restaurants.
2.What plays the most important role in the effect of music on diners according to the passage?
A.Its content. B.Its length.
C.Its speed. D.Its quality.
3.What is Dr. Neel Burton's attitude towards flooding restaurants with noisy music?
A.Doubtful. B.Disapproving.
C.Positive. D.Objective.
4.What could be a suitable tile for the text?
A.What People Think of Loud Restaurants
B.Are Customers Made to Eat Quickly?
C.Why Loud Restaurants Are Popular Today
D.Does Loud Music Really Benefit Restaurants?
Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues (场地). The following places may have a way out. There’s no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. It’s built right in!
Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage
415 E. STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13,600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and twist for each of our guests.
Business Expo Center
1960 S. ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805
The Business Expo Center is Orange County's important event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excellent flexibility, services, and cost savings. We won’t charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.
Automobile Driving Museum
610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of EI Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful venue for private parties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a special feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse events. To better our service, reservations are needed.
Yamashiro Hollywood
1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068
Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and wine must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corkage fee (开瓶费).
1.What can we learn about Business Expo Center?
A.You can enjoy free parking.
B.It’s home to space for music shows.
C.It’s located in Los Angeles, California 92805
D.You can experience high-speed Wi-Fi free of change.
2.Which venue do you need to book in advance?
A.Business Expo Center. B.Yamashiro Hollywood.
C.Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage. D.Automobile Driving Museum.
3.What do the four venues have in common?
A.They are located in the same state.
B.They are open to special events.
C.They enjoy convenient transportation.
D.They offer an exceptional experience and free services.
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1.月亮在中国文化中的寓意；
2.你对人类探月活动的看法。
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2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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Dear Jenny,
Welcome to my school! When you arrive, there will be a party for you holding by my classmates. You may attend to English classes to feel a differently learning style. After that, you can go to your host family that you can experience the Chinese way of life. You can have meals together chatting anything that interests us.
The host family will also show us around some famous scenic spot. You can see people selling kites everywhere because our city was home to kites. There are many kinds of kites to choose from.
So isn't it the good idea to buy some for your friends? Write to me unless you have any questions about the schedule.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Zhang Ming
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China will become stronger from the coronavirus (冠状病毒) challenge, experts said at a conference on Tuesday, while1. (praise) China's efforts to stop the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic (传染病).
Speaking at the conference2. (title) "Battling Coronavirus," Sumit Mullick, chief information commissioner of India's southwestern state of Maharashtra, said that China has created a new criterion in addressing a heath issue by quarantining (隔离) Wuhan, the city of the virus outbreak.
“The coronavirus does not understand or respect borders. It does not need a visa or passport." Mullick said. "Challenges are3. (true) in global in nature.”
However, Chinese labs have quickly decoded the coronavirus and shared it with the world, 4. are now working on a new vaccine, he said.
R. N. Bhaskar, a senior journalist and consulting editor with Indian English newspaper Free Press Journal, said China is doing all it can5. (contain) the spread of the virus and create a vaccine.
“As6. very big player in the global economy, there will be negative impact7. the Chinese economy for a temporary period. However, thanks to the swift responses to the virus outbreak, the Chinese economy will overcome this crisis and become stronger," he added.
Health officials at the conference also listed the steps8.(take) to fight the virus and shared their experiences in fighting misinformation and raising 9. (aware) among the public at large .
The event10. (organize) jointly by the Observer Research Foundation, a think-tank body, along with the Chinese Consulate General in Mumbai.
In a fast-paced world driven by noise, excitement,and continuous connections due to technology , I think we've lost a(n)_______for something essential to the human experience:Quiet.
I'm not talking about the library style version of soft whispers, but about the soul-defining quiet of self-reflection,of being alone and of being_______.
This past weekend, I found myself glued to my computer screen in a flurry (手忙脚乱) of_______work to build my career. I was_______social media and worrying about building my vision for tomorrow. Like so many evenings,the call of the internet had_______me in, and the beautiful July night in Pennsylvania was_______--until my husband stepped. in and reminded me that there's more to life than noises , likes and followers.
We got into our truck and drove ten minutes to a local state park,a place that has _______our different stages of life through the years. Phones and computers_______,we spent the evening in nature, enjoying simple scenes and _______in the quiet of the setting.
Gone were the rings of notifications(通知), the constant horns of cars flying by, and the________of YouTube videos. In their place, a silence________something we both know but sometimes lose________ of : Life's quiet, simple moments are sometimes the most beautiful.
In these peaceful moments, I,found a(n)________with nature and with my husband. I found a reminder that there is a world________the computer and the________of our fast-paced life.
________ , I was reminded that in these quiet moments, we were able to hear the most important voice : our own.
Our world________constant attention and engagement. We become so________to constantly connecting and engaging with others that we fail to appreciate something________to our happiness : Our inner voice.
So take a moment, take a break and take some time to find the quiet in your life. Let the quiet moments in life remind you that your inner voice________to be heard.
1.A.cooperation B.appreciation C.confidence D.opportunity
2.A.unobserved B.unconfirmed C.unplugged D.uncontrolled
3.A.regular B.simple C.desperate D.interesting
4.A.drowning in B.fond of C.curious about D.sensitive to
5.A.showed B.sucked C.forced D.led
6.A.acquired B.occupied C.ignored D.stressed
7.A.marked B.experienced C.presented D.undertaken
8.A.hung on B.turned on C.worn out D.shut off
9.A.trapped B.involved C.bathed D.anchored
10.A.existence B.draw C.impression. D.separation
11.A.removed B.reflected C.restricted D.refreshed
12.A.touch B.sight C.control D.hope
13.A.connection B.imagination C.exploration D.prediction
14.A.against B.with C.beyond D.about
15.A.chaos B.values C.mess D.quality
16.A.In addition B.In short C.After all D.Above all
17.A.avoids B.desires C.transfers. D.spells
18.A.opposed B.limited C.entitled D.addicted
19.A.glorious B.unique C.vital D.superior
20.A.remains B.tends C.appears D.deserves
