1 . Food is everything to me. I believe in its ________ that brings people together, I’ve had a great ________ in cooking since I was a young boy. My family would sit around the dinner table, telling stories and ________ dishes with all the flavors (味道) of a ________ Puerto Rican meal. The idea of being together as a ________ around a table of traditional recipes ________ led me to where I am today as the chief chef and vice president of Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
I worked in various cooking positions before ________ my place within the company, though I ________ as a dishwasher, I had a dream to succeed in the exciting food industry. Later, as a(an) ________ hand in the team, I worked hard, and our team was given the name FILO (first in, last out) ________ we came in early and stayed late each day.
I came to ________ the true meaning of harmony when I worked with our founder, Ruth Fertel,who had a magic ________ for everything, not only for her famous ________ but also for relationships, ________ everyone like family. Being at Ruth’s Chris gave me a sense of ________ early on in my career. I wanted to be sure that the feeling ________ through in my role at Ruth’s Chris. And I do ________ no effort to take care of both my teammates and each unique guest who ________ me to continue cooking and bring ________ to their faces. I love serving cuisine that leaves a(an) ________ impression with them, just like my family meals did for me.
1. A.benefit | B.power | C.style | D.challenge |
2. A.role | B.regret | C.interest | D.limitation |
3. A.enjoying | B.washing | C.cooking | D.collecting |
4. A.plain | B.fresh | C.balanced | D.classic |
5. A.staff | B.family | C.team | D.group |
6. A.certainly | B.reasonably | C.eventually | D.obviously |
7. A.finding | B.losing | C.trying | D.leaving |
8. A.moved on | B.took off | C.settled down | D.started out |
9. A.old | B.green | C.busy | D.clean |
10. A.when | B.whether | C.because | D.though |
11. A.realize | B.doubt | C.conclude | D.forget |
12. A.rule | B.drug | C.show | D.recipe |
13. A.cakes | B.steaks | C.desserts | D.cookies |
14. A.comforting | B.greeting | C.treating | D.hugging |
15. A.belonging | B.meaning | C.stress | D.security |
16. A.pulled | B.looked | C.broke | D.carried |
17. A.make | B.spare | C.apply | D.contribute |
18. A.inspires | B.reminds | C.invites | D.promises |
19. A.flash | B.shame | C.smile | D.shadow |
20. A.general | B.initial | C.leading | D.lasting |