Question

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.When are laundry places usually closed?

A. At six o’clock in the morning.

B. At eleven o’clock in the morning.

C. At ten o’clock at night.

2.How many washers might a larger laundry place have?

A. 48.    B. 24.    C. 12.

3.According to the talk, what do people often do while waiting in the laundry place?

A. Chat with the employee.

B. Eat some food.

C. Put their clothes out in the sun.

4.Who met her husband at a laundry place?

A. The speaker’s sister.    B. The speaker’s friend.    C. The speaker.

Answer

1. A

2. B

3. B

4. A

【解析】

People who live in cities usually take their dirty clothes to a laundry place called a “laundromat”. These public businesses are usually open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A smaller laundromat might have a dozen washers and a dozen dryers, while a larger one might have twice that number. Most places do not have any employees there, as there are simple instructions posted near the machines and everything can be done without assistance. Most people bring their own washing soap, but there is often a machine that sells small packages in case you run out or forget yours. During the weekend, it can be hard to find an open machine but it is much easier during the week. Many laundry places have TVs, video games, magazines, or free Wi-Fi. Recently, many laundry places have added cafés or bars. Because people usually spend a few hours doing their laundry, having a drink or a meal is a convenient and fun way to pass the time. Of course, when so many people are washing their clothes close to each other, it is easy to make mistakes. My sister actually met her husband at a laundromat after he put her clothes in his basket by accident!

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