4、When I lived in Guangzhou, I went to La Seine every month. Now I am in Shanghai, and I have discovered that there is also a fronchise(加盟店)here. But unfortunately, the Shanghai one is very far from the Guangzhou one in terms of quality and service. The personality of the chef is key, as it impresses its mark on the choice of wines, on the menu, and more importantly on the efficiency and the dedication of the staff.

The French chef, Nicolas Varnoux, previously his own boss in Paris, has been in Guangzhou for almost two years now. His passion for cooking finally led him to become the chef in La Seine, and he really manages his staff with a strong hand!

Decoration: Nothing extraordinary, a slight dark but cozy atmosphere, tables not too close to each other, a few boxes allowing for some intimacy.

Menu: Of course the menu is well packed, with dishes rooted in the French culinary(烹饪)tradition. The wine list includes a number of treasures, but it is possible to order wine by the glass.

An interesting thing about La Seine is that they hold a buffet(自助餐) every Saturday and Sunday noon. For 96 RMB, free access to a well-stocked buffet is granted. Various soups, salads, well-chosen main courses and tempting desserts are ideally suited for inviting Chinese friends to discover French cuisine(烹饪), without taking any risk as they will always find something they like. Tea or coffee is included in the buffet price.

In conclusion, I’m sure it’s a place you will want to visit again. Of course, having the chef as a friend helps, but he is such a great guy that it is easy to have a chat with him when he comes to the dining room to check if everything is okay. And he is always ready to share some little trick-of-the-trade.

 

53. The reason why the Shanghai one is not so good as the Guangdong one is that___________.

   A. the location of the Shanghai one is not satisfactory

   B. it doesn’t have a good chef to manage it well

   C. the price is high and the service is disappointing

   D. no buffet is provided on Saturday and Sunday

54. What is the meaning of the underlined word “cozy”?

   A. Comfortable    B. Friendly     C. Convenient     D. Traditional

55. From the passage we can infer that _____.

   A. the writer likes Guangzhou more than Shanghai

   B. the writer used to invite his Chinese friends to La Seine

   C. the buffet price is not as expensive as the writer expected

   D. the writer is fond of French food

56. From the description we can imagine the personality of the French chef is__________ .

   A. responsible     B. boastful     C. sweet-talking    D. ambitious

57. What is the writer’s conclusion in this passage?

   A. The Shanghai Franchise is inferior to the Guangzhou one

   B. it is of great help to often chat with the chef

   C. The La Seine restaurant in Guangzhou is worth many visits.

   D. The writer doesn’t like Chinese food at all.