Eating out is one of the joys being in the USA) The food is usually good and often exc

ellent; the prices are reasonable; and the service is mostly fine.

Choosing a Restaurant

Some restaurants are open for breakfast; others are open twenty-four hours a day. A number of restaurants call themselves “family restaurants”. Many of these serve no alcohol and have fairly restricted menus which include steaks, hamburgers, omelets and sandwiches, and all are at very reasonable prices. They may also serve smaller and cheaper children’s portions. Note that many American restaurants are “specialty” restaurants. They may serve only, or mainly, steaks, sea food, etc.

When to Eat

Many restaurants, especially the more expensive ones, open at about 11:30 a.m. (midday, rather than 1 p.m., is the most normal time for lunch in the USA), and some remain open until the evening, so it is possible to order a meal throughout the afternoon. In many areas, it is usual for people to leave work and go out for an evening male at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., rather than waiting until later.

Reserving a Table

Eating out is rather popular in the USA, and it is often necessary to make a reservation. You will sometimes see short lines of people waiting for tables at restaurants- it is more pleasant to wait in the bar, of course, if there is one- but in fact the lines move very quickly.

Arriving at the Restaurant

When you arrive at most restaurants, you should not just go in and sit down- unless you see a sign, saying “Please seat yourself”. Usually you will have to wait for a “host” or “hostess” to lead you to a table. Often there will be a sign that reads, “Please wait to be seated”. Do not expect to share a table with other parties, even if the restaurant is crowded. It is just not done.

1.In most family restaurants, you can order many kinds of food except()

A.hamburgers

B.sandwiches

C.alcohol

D.steaks

2.“Specialty” restaurants in Para.2 refer to those restaurants that ________.

A.are special for some special customers

B.serve only, or mainly excellent food

C.are not ordinary

D.serve only, or mainly one kind of food

3.Normally lunchtime in the USA is at ________.

A.12:00PM

B.1:00PM

C.1:30PM

D.11:30AM

4.Which of the following is true？()

A.Usually Americans go out to have supper at 7 or 8 PM

B.You will not have your breakfast until 11:30 in American restaurants

C.You’d better reserve a table if you do not want to wait at restaurants when eating out

D.It is impossible to order a meal in the afternoon in the USA

5.The sign “Please seat yourself” in a restaurant means ________.

A.Do not share a table with others

B.Do not stand in the way

C.Find a seat by yourself

D.Sit down while eating