Question

When first entered ,Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob（烤羊肉串）hit the senses ,you are incapable of calling it anything less.

Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.

The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.

Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.

A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plate piled with food.

The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10,so not only is it affordable but practical as well.

The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill（烤肉架）.

The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.

One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef.

Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.

1.When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it      

A．is splendidly decorated                   B．has pleasant smells of kabobs

C．is crowded with dining tables              D．looks like a common restaurant

2.What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?

A．Watching news events on TV               B．Drinking a kind of black coffee

C．Reading local English newspapers           D．Discussing world topics in low voices

3.The food of the restaurant         

A．is served in small amounts                 B．is rather expensive

C．is rich in variety                         D．is very health

4.It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant            .

A．occupies a large space                   B．owns a favorable location

C．is popular for its special food               D．has a quiet environment inside

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.D

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了一家餐馆看起来不像一家餐馆，但闻到烤肉的味道才知是一家餐馆，它的面积不大，地理位置是在一个不起眼的地方，有舒适安静温馨的环境，就是它的特殊的诱人的食物吸引了人了。

1.细节理解题。根据When first entered ,Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob（烤羊肉串）hit the senses ,you are incapable of calling it anything less.有了香气扑鼻的烤肉串，Vanak Restaurant还是个餐厅,故选B。

2.细节理解题。根据in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV，故选A。

3.细节理解题。根据The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill，故选D。

4.推理判断题。根据综观全文可知，这个餐馆面积不大，地理位置是在一个不起眼的地方，有舒适安静温馨的环境，就是它的特殊的诱人的食物吸引了人，故选C。

考点：故事类短文阅读。