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Restaurants play a major part in defining the characteristics of a city. They reveal the diversity of the place, the pace of the nightlife and the financial health. Beijing, a metropolis that is home to 20 million people, has tens of thousands of restaurants. Here are some special restaurants in Beijing.
•Diaoyutai State Guest Restaurant
Traditionally, Diaoyutai State Guest Restaurant only served visiting dignitaries (达官贵人). But since 1980, it has opened to the public. It offers not only Chinese cuisine at its best but also secluded dining experience in an otherwise buzzing (嘈杂的) metropolis.
Location:No.2 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Cost:$222.01 per person
•Heritage in Wanda Plaza
Heritage offers French cuisine, which is famous for its rich taste and subtle nuances.
Location: Wanda Plaza, No.93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Cost:$125.49 per person
•Kyoto Kaden Minokichi KaisekiRyori in Pangu Hotel
As the only 7 star hotel in Beijing, Kyoto Kaden Minokichi KaisekiRyori is undoubtedly the most expensive restaurant in the city. Kaiseki is a traditional multicourse Japanese diner. Kaiseki only uses seasonal ingredients and is prepared by master Japanese chef to reflect change of season.
Location:Pangu 7 Star Hotel, Beijing 27 Central North 4th Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Cost:$1 159.29 per person
•China Grill
People come for food but stay for the view. Situated on the top floor of a landmark building in the heart of CBD, China Grill offers an unparalleled view of Beijing landscape.
Location:66/F Park Hyatt, 2 Jianguomen Wai, CBD, Beijing.
Cost:$130.79 per person
本文为一篇应用文。文章介绍了北京的四个著名的饭店,包括饭店的地理位置和价格。
1.What does the underlined word “secluded” mean in the second paragraph?
A.Peaceful. B.Fashionable.
C.Popular. D.Crowded.
答案:A
解析:词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句“It offers not only Chinese cuisine at its best but also secluded dining experience in an otherwise buzzing (嘈杂的) metropolis.”可知,它不仅提供最好的中国菜,而且还提供在嘈杂的大都市中宁静的就餐体验。由此可知,secluded表示“宁静的”。故选A。
2.What can we learn about Kyoto Kaden Minokichi KaisekiRyori?
A.It only served visiting dignitaries when first opened.
B.It is the most expensive restaurant in Beijing.
C.It is located in Haidian District in Beijing.
D.Its food is prepared by master Chinese chef.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据该部分第一段第一句“As the only 7 star hotel in Beijing, Kyoto Kaden Minokichi KaisekiRyori is undoubtedly the most expensive restaurant in the city.”可知,作为北京唯一的七星级酒店,Kyoto Kaden Minokichi KaisekinRyori无疑是北京最昂贵的餐厅。故选B。
3.What is special about China Grill among the restaurants mentioned above?
A.It is the only one that serves Chinese food.
B.It is the cheapest one of the four.
C.It is famous for its rich taste.
D.You can enjoy the view of Beijing when dining there.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据China Grill部分第一段第二句“Situated on the top floor of a landmark building in the heart of CBD, China Grill offers an unparalleled view of Beijing landscape.”可知,China Grill位于北京商务中心区的一座标志性建筑的顶层,为你提供无与伦比的北京景观。由此可知,在China Grill就餐时,你可以欣赏北京的风景。故选D。