On a hot summer day in late August, I sought shade and a cool drink at a waterfront cafe on a Greek island. Over a hundred degrees in____1____air. Crowded. Tempers of both the tourists and waiters had____2____to meet the situation, making it a rather quarrelsome environment.
At the table next to mine sat an attractive, well-dressed couple, waiting for ____3____. They held hands, whispered, kissed, and laughed.____4____they stood, picked up their metal table and stepped together off the edge of where they were sitting to place the table in the sea water. The man stepped back for the two chairs. He politely ____5____his lady in the knee-deep water and then sat down himself. All people around laughed and cheered.
A waiter appeared. He paused for just a second, walked into the water to set the table and take their____6____，and then walked back to the loud cheers of the rest of his customers. Minutes later, he returned carrying a bottle of wine and two glasses. Without___7___, he went once more into the water to serve the wine. The couple toasted each other, the waiter and the crowd. And the crowd ____8____by cheering and throwing flowers to them. Three other tables joined in to have lunch in the water. The place was now filled with laughter.
One doesn't step into water in one's best summer clothes. Why not? Customers are not served in the sea. Why not? Sometimes one should consider ____9____the line of convention and enjoy ____10____ to the fullest.
1. A. fresh B. cool C. still D. thin
2. A. managed B. expected C. attempted D. risen
3. A. cheers B. service C. attention D. flowers
4. A. Suddenly B. Impatiently C. Reluctantly D. Purposely
5. A. led B. seated C. watched D. received
6. A. menu B. bill C. food D. order
7. A. pausing B. resting C. asking D. hoping
8. A. insisted B. replied C. agreed D. understood
9. A. following B. keeping C. limiting D. crossing
10. A. meal B. wine C. life D. toast
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. C
