Pubs are an important part of British life. E-ven very small villages always
have one. People,especially men, often go to a pub for a drink in thesame pub.
Women now go to the pubs more thanthey used to, butthey usually don't like to go
to apub on their own. Children under 16 are usuallynot allowed to go to the
pubs.      
　　Until 1988, pubs were only open from 12 amto 2 pm. When it's nearly time
for the pub toclose, the owners shout "last orders" and the"time". Pubs also sell
food or snacks, Typical pubfood is pie, chicken and chips, and bread with
cheese.  Pubs have names.  Here is often a sign out-side the pub shoWing the
name with a picture.Many pubs have two or more different bars. Thepublic bar
often has a pool table and
dartboard(飞镖). Local people usually go to such kind of bar.The saloon bar is
comfortable and well-furnished.Men and women often go there drinking
together.                       

1. Who do you think will go to the pubs  more? 

A. Men.        
B. Women.        
C. Villagers.        
D. Children under 16.

2. Do women often go to the pubs alone?

A. Yes, they do.    
B. No, they don’t.  
C. Yes, they will.    
D. No, they didn’t.

3. How long were the pubs usually open before 1988 ?

A. For about 12 hours.    
B. For about 14 hours.    
C. For about 9 hours.
D. For about 2 hours.

4. Which of the following is TRUE? 

A. An eighteen-year-old boy can't go to the pubs.    
B. Women weren't allowed to go to the pubs on their own.    
C. Pubs sell food or snacks，but they don’t sell drinks.    
D. Local people usually like to go to the public bar.

5. What do you think. the public bar is like? 

A. It's more crowded and comfortable.   
B. It's comfortable and clean.    
C. It's more crowded than the saloon bar.
D. The drinks there are more expensive.