When is Mark's birthday?
A. January 30. B. January 31. C. February l.
How did the man come to school today?
A. By Taxi. B. On foot. C. By bike.
What is the woman now?
A. A shop assistant. B. A tour guide. C. A saleswoman.
SECRETS
YOUR
MENU
WON’T TELL YOU
Have you ever entered a restaurant craving a spinach salad, only to end up ordering the pig roast special? Chances are, the owners had a hand in that outcome. Be it a high-end restaurant or a fast-food joint, the owners have clever ways to influence your choice. The soft background melody? A Scottish study found that diners spent 23 percent more when slow-tempo music was played. The red walls? That color stimulates appetite. And then there’s the menu. With its mouthwatering prose and ample use of consumer psychology, of course you want to sample every dish. We’ve annotated a menu you might find at a typical medium-priced restaurant. Which of these tricks have you fallen for?
APPETIZERS
APPETIZERS
Crispy Fried Mozzarella Sticks ................................... 12
THE FINE PRINT For some consumers, the dollar sign apparently scream, “watch your wallet” A Cornell University study found that guests at one restaurant, “given the numeral-only menu, spent significantly more than those who received a menu with prices showing a dollar sign.”
Panko-Fried Calamari..............................................9.95
THE FINE PRINT Prices ending with a 9 such as 9.99, “ tend to signify value but not quality,” says the New York Times. Most restaurants round up; if not, they’ll go with .95.
Bourbon-Braised Beef Short Ribs..........................10.95
THE FINE PRINT Names with lots of consonants that start with the lips and end in the throat (such as b) tend to mimic the mouth movements of eating. These dishes were rated more flavored than dishes with names featuring consonants that start from the back of throat (e.g., the c in corn), says a study from the University of Cologne in Germany.
MAIN COURSES
MAIN COURSES
Cheeseburgers and Fries ...........................................................12
THE FINE PRINT “ Italic typeface conveys a perception of quality,” reports the BBC. A study conducted by Swiss and German researchers found that a wine labeled with a difficult -to-read script was liked more by drinkers than the same wine carrying a label using a simpler typeface.
Meat loaf with summer-whipped potatoes drenched in autumn root vegetables, winter squash, and who knows what else because by this point we’re just making things up to pad the dish’s name so you’ll notice it.....................................................14.95 THE FINE PRINT if boxes, huge fonts, and italics don’t catch your eye, how about a super-long dish name? As the restaurant-software company Toast points out on its blog, anything that is different will draw the eye. | |
DESSERTS |
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Sweet Georgia Peach Cobbler .................................... 5.95
THE FINE PRINT Restaurants use regional names to entice customers into ordering a particular dish, says Wansink. Want a good peach tart? Well, then, the peaches have to be from Georgia.
Godiva Chocolate Brownie Sundae...............................6.95
THE FINE PRINT Brand names in menu items confer a built-in trust and create a guarantee to diners that they will love the dish.
1.The restaurant owners influence the customers’ choice through ___________.
A. Fast-paced music in the restaurant B. Color pictures on the menu
C. Colorful decorations on the wall D. Elaborate menus for the customers
2.According to the passage, which name can best promote the sales of the dish?
A. Best Chicken Burger......................................................$ 13.95
B. Bourbon-Barbecued Beef Brisket .................................$ 14.95
C. Route 66 Banana Split ...................................................$13.99
D. Dove Chocolate Smoothies............................................$9.99
3.Where can you probably find this article?
A. A general-interest magazine. B. A linguistic scholarly journal.
C. A menu from a restaurant. D. A guidebook on cooking.
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Cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his brainy dog Gromit have started a company to protect the town’s vegetables from hungry rabbits. However, just before the annual Giant Vegetable Competition, an enormous rabbit begins terrorising the town. It is attacking all the vegetables and destroying everything in its path. The competition organizer, Lady Tottington, hires Wallace and Gromit to catch the monster alive. But they will have to find the were-rabbit before gun-crazy hunter Victor Quartermaine who is desperate to kill it. | |
The screenplay is witty and full of amusing visual jokes. As usual, the voice of Peter Sallis is absolutely perfect for the role of Wallace, and Gromit is so beautifully brought to life, he can express a huge range of emotions without saying a word. And both Helena Bonham-Carter, who plays the part of Lady Tottington, and Ralph Fiennes as Victor are really funny. | |
To sum up, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an amazing film which is suitable for both children and adults. If you liked Wallace and Gromit’s previous adventures and you appreciate the British sense of humour, you’ll love this film. Don’t miss it! |
1.In the film review, what is paragraph A mainly about?
A. The introduction to the leading roles
B. The writer’s opinion of acting
C. The writer’s comments on the story
D. The background information
2.According to the film review, “monster” （paragraph B） refers to ______.
A. a gun-crazy hunter B. a brainy dog
C. a scary rabbit D. a giant vegetable
3.Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?
A. It’s full of wit and humour.
B. Its characters show feelings without words.
C. It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.
D. It is about the harmony between man and animals.
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and Exhibition Tour
Overview
Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition is the world’s largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare. Located beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London’s Bankside, the exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare’s world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations.
Highlights
Tour the reconstructed Globe Theatre and see how plays were staged in Shakespeare’s day
All-day access to the interactive Globe Exhibition
Actors, recordings and interactive displays bring Shakespeare’s world to life
Schedule
April 23 to October 9
9:00am to 5:00pm. On Monday, tours run all day. Tuesday to Saturday, last tour departs at 12:30pm and at 11:30am on Sunday due to performances taking place on these days.
October 10 to March 31
10:00am to 5:00pm.
Important note:
Rehearsals(排练) will also take place throughout the Theatre Season. Please note that access to the Globe Theatre may be restricted and there may be occasions when the Globe tours are unable to run. When the Globe tours are not available, Rose or Bankside tours can be offered instead.
Additional info
Inclusions: Entrance fee and all day access to Exhibition
Guided tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre (maximum 50 people)
Exclusions(不包含项目): Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pricing
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Theatre Tour and Exhibition | Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition | $22.34 |
Theatre Tour and Afternoon Tea | Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition plus Afternoon Tea at 3:00pm in the Swan Brasserie or Bar. | $62.89 |
1.The passage can be found ___________.
A. in a newspaper B. in a magazine
C. on the Internet D. in a guidebook
2.In this Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Tour, we can _________.
A. visit the original Globe Theatre
B. enjoy a British afternoon tea for free
C. experience Shakespeare’s world in an interactive way
D. visit the exhibition in the Globe Theatre
3.What is true about the tour according to the passage?
A. Rehearsals may affect the tour.
B. The pricing remains the same.
C. Performances take place throughout the year.
D. The opening hours are the same in May and in November.
