“Its based on trust,and its working all right”,says co-owner Brad Birky,who started the cafe in 2006 with his wife Libby.Previously volunteering at soup kitchens,the Birkys were dissatisfied with the often unhealthy meals they served there.
“We wanted to offer quality food in a restaurant where everyone felt comfortable,regardless of their circumstances.” Birky says.SAMEs special lunch menu changes daily and most food materials are natural and grown by local farmers.
The cafe now averages 65 to 70 customers (and eight volunteers) a day.And the spirit of generosity behind the project appears to be spreading.In early 2007,one volunteer who had cleared snow for his meals during the long winter said goodbye to the Birkys.“ He said he was going to New Orleans to help with the hurricane clear-up.” says Birky.
【语篇导读】 本文介绍了一家餐馆给穷人提供健康美味的食物,饭钱由消费的人随意
1.What can we learn about the soup kitchens the Birkys previously worked for?
A.They refused to have volunteers.
B.They offered low quality food.
C.They provided customers with a good environment.
D.They closed down because of poor management.
答案 B [细节理解题。第三段最后一句:Birky夫妇对soup kitchens经常提供不健康的食物感到不满。由此可知,他们提供劣质食物。B项正确。]
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