题目内容
8.Pubs have been the cornerstone of British society for hundreds of years:Over the years,British Pubs have developed many traditions.Had you visited a pub in the 1990s,yon might have noticed the ringing of the bell around 11p.m.,signaling that the pub was about to close.(36)EDuring World War I,the British Government decided that pubs must close at nine thirty in the evening (later to change to 11p.m.).(37)BRinging a bell was a clear signal to let everyone know that the time was about to close.
(38)GBefore that depending on what kind of entertainment a place offered,there was a different license,for example a cinema needed a different license form a theater.A pub needed a different license from a night cafe.The different licenses that existed at the time were combined into one.Additionally,every three years the person responsible for the pub had to renew their license which was valid for only one location.This period of validity was extended to ten years and also the license was able to transfer from one location to another.(39)A It also became much easier and cheaper for owners to put on entertainment such as music bands.Cutting down on needless paperwork was predicted to save l.97billion pounds over ten years!One of the biggest effects,however,was that ninety years after the 11p.m.closing time was introduced,pubs were able to decide when they would close.(40)D
A.Therefore,it became easier to apply for and process applications.
B.This was to minimize the risk of tired workers and potential loss in productivity.
C.British troops were fighting fierce battles with their enemies.
D.And they can have more flexibility in terms of opening hours.
E.How did this come about?
F.Do you want to visit a British pub?
G.Later,however,there was a major shake up in the licensing laws.
分析 文章介绍了酒吧是英国社会的一个奠基石,主要介绍了在很多年的发展中营业时间的变化,从以前的受限制到现在更加的灵活.
解答 36-40 EBGAD
36.E 细节题.根据前句Had you visited a pub in the 1990s,yon might have noticed the ringing of the bell around 11p.m.,signaling that the pub was about to close可知,在20世纪90年代,午夜11点的时候,铃声就响了预示酒吧要关门了,所以接着问这种现象是怎么产生的呢?故选E.
37.B 推理题.根据前句the British Government decided that pubs must close at nine thirty in the evening 英国政府决定在晚上9点半关门是为了减少损失以及员工的疲劳,故选B.
38.G 细节题.根据后句的一些关键点,如:there was a different license、A pub needed a different license from a night cafe可知,前句应该说的 是一些 关于license的情况,故选G.
39.A 细节题.从后句It also became much easier and cheaper for owners to put on entertainment such as music bands特别是also得知,前句应该提到了一个easier的地方,故对应了选项中的it became easier,即答案为A.
40.D 细节题.通过最后一句话closing time was introduced,pubs were able to decide when they would close.得知,现在酒吧关门的时间可以由有自己决定,时间更加的灵活,故选D.
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