Question

【题目】 In times of crisis (危机), people can be truly amazing. Age, wealth, race, religion, politics and all the other things that make us who we are as individuals seem to matter a little less, and the fact that we are all humans in this world together comes to matter more.

Seni Felic owns a restaurant in San Francisco called Bistro SF Grill, and he is feeling optimistic despite the crisis caused by COVID-19 “We’re going to pool our resources and people will pull together, and it will have a strong effect on solving any problems,” he told Reader’s Digest. With this in mind, he decided to offer nonprofit lunches and dinners in his restaurant.

“We are inviting all to stop by Bistro SF Grill to take a lunch or dinner box with food prepared in advance. The price is only $5.50 and it covers our expenses. We’d like to give for free, but we can’t afford it. Our idea was: Let’s try to help.” he said.

Despite San Francisco’s “shelter-in-place” order, Felic said they still plan to offer meals. The move deals with three problems in the community: offering various high-quality food to people who may not be able to cook or who can’t afford Whole Foods prices; helping the business continue operating during the crisis; and paying some of the hourly workers who make the food so that they can earn enough money to get through the hard times.

He believes that working together and helping others will be the key to helping all to get through this. “This problem will be controlled, and I just feel optimistic,” he added. “When people come together and cooperate, I think we can overcome almost anything.”

【1】What made Seni Felic optimistic during the time of COVID-19?

A.His religious belief.B.His decision to offer meals.

C.People’s working together.D.The government’s order.

【2】What can we learn about the restaurant’s move to offer nonprofit meals?

A.People should take a box to pack the food.

B.The meals will be given for free.

C.Only poor people can get the food.

D.It can help its workers survive the crisis.

【3】Which of the following best describes Seni Felic?

A.Kind and optimistic.B.Brave and energetic.

C.Caring and humorous.D.Helpful and patient.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】D

【3】A

【解析】

这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了2019年新冠病毒疫情期间一位饭店老板Seni Felic在饭店提供不盈利的午餐，他相信只要大家齐心协力，最终一定会战胜困难。

【1】

细节理解题。根据第二段内容“and he is feeling optimistic despite the crisis caused by COVID-19. ‘We’re going to pool our resources and people will pull together, and it will have a strong effect on solving any problems,’ he told Reader’s Digest.”及最后一段中“He believes that working together and helping others will be the key to helping all to get through this.”可知，尽管面对疫情，Seni Felic还是保持乐观，他相信只要大家齐心协力,最终任何问题都会解决。由此可知是齐心协力使Seni Felic保持乐观。故选C项。

【2】

细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句中“and paying some of the hourly workers who make the food so that they can earn enough money to get through the hard times.”可知，Seni Felic会付钱给一些制作食物的小时工，以便他们可以挣足够的钱来度过艰难时期。故选D项。

【3】

推理判断题。根据第二段第一句中“he is feeling optimistic”可知，Seni Felic是乐观的；再由他提供不盈利的午餐并付钱给小时工帮助大家度过难关可知，他是善良的。故选A项。