Question

A capsule inn is a kind of cheap and small hotel where people just sleep in rectangular containers(容器). After experiencing popularity in Japan for more than 30 years, capsule inns have now entered the Chinese market. This new style is becoming popular with many visitors, but some are less than what they expected. The capsule inn covers an area of more than 300 square meters, with 68 very small bedrooms for guests to rest. Each room is 2.2 meters long and about 1 meter wide.
As small as the capsules are, they provide more than enough daily necessities(必需品) for visitors. They do have plenty of functions. Each includes independent power sockets, clocks, lights, and flat screen televisions. People can also enjoy wireless Internet service. The basic fee(费用) for each capsule is 28 yuan, and guests will be asked to pay an extra 4 yuan every hour. The highest cost could reach 88 yuan per day.
Ta Zan, capsule inn Manager, said, “Capsule inns are similar to Internet cafes. When they first appeared more than 10 years ago, people thought they might not succeed. But now it’s a common thing in our lives.” He believes that more capsule inns will open around the nation very soon. He is sure about the future of his business

1. 1.
   How much will you pay if you want to stay in a capsule inn for 12 hours?
   1. A.
      88 yuan
   2. B.
      76 yuan
   3. C.
      28 yuan
   4. D.
      4 yuan
2. 2.
   What does the underlined word “functions” mean in Chinese?
   1. A.
      价格
   2. B.
      功能
   3. C.
      方法
   4. D.
      需求
3. 3.
   For whom, a capsule inn is a good choice while traveling around?
   1. A.
      A family who like to cook by themselves
   2. B.
      A young student who likes watching TV or surfing on the Internet
   3. C.
      An old man who would like to stay in a big house with his wife
   4. D.
      A business man who wants to have a meeting with others
4. 4.
   Why does the manager compare(比较) his inn to Internet cafes?
   1. A.
      Because he thinks they are similar in shape
   2. B.
      Because he knows Internet cafes were popular 10 years ago
   3. C.
      Because he thinks capsule inns are a common thing in our lives
   4. D.
      Because he believes both will have good development

Answer 1

BBBD
试题分析：胶囊旅馆是一种便宜小巧的旅馆，人们睡在长方形的容器内。在日本流行了30多年后，现在进入中国市场。但是并不很乐观。胶囊旅馆占地面积300多平方米，68个小卧室供客人休息，每间屋2.2米长，1米宽。虽然小，但是屋内设施应有尽有。胶囊旅馆的经理对他的前景很乐观。
1.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的The basic fee(费用) for each capsule is 28 yuan, and guests will be asked to pay an extra 4 yuan every hour. 计算可知，选B。
2.词意猜测题。由Each includes independent power sockets, clocks, lights, and flat screen televisions. People can also enjoy wireless Internet service. 可知capsule inns 的功能不仅仅是提供日用品，还有很多。故选B。
3.推理判断题。根据capsule inn （胶囊旅馆）的大小判断，一个人住最合适。故选B。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段话的意思判断，经理对他的生意充满信心。故选D。
考点：社会现象类阅读。