超级实用：2019年高考英语全国II卷阅读理解C、D篇汇编及全文翻译
【2019·全国卷II，C】
Marian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beach’s Bar Louie counter by herlf, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtel’s “me” time. And like more Americans, she’s not alone.
A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half(53 percent)have breakfast alone and nearly half(46 percent)have lunch by themlves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore，74 percent，according to statistics from the report.
“I prefer to go out and be out. Alone，but together，you know？”Bechtel said，looking up from her book. Bechtel，who works in downtown West Palm Beach，has lunch with coworkers sometimes，but like many of us，too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. “Today，I just wanted some time to mylf，”she said.
Just two ats over，Andrew Mazoleny，a local videographer，is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom he's on a first-name basis if he wants to have a little interaction(交流). “I reflect on how my day's gone and think about the rest of the week,” he said. “It's a chance for lf-reflection, You return to work recharged and with a plan.”
That freedom to choo is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one，but tho days are over. Now，we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. “It doesn't feel as alone as it may have before al the advances in technology,” said Laurie Demerit， who company provided the statistics for the report.
28. What are the statistics in paragraph 2 about?
A. Food variety B. Eating habits.
C. Table manners. D. Restaurant rvice.
29. Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch?
A. To meet with her coworkers. B. To catch up with her work.
C. To have some time on her own. D. To collect data for her report.
30. What do we know about Mazoleny?
A. He makes videos for the bar. B. He’s fond of the food at the bar.
C. He interviews customers at the bar. D. He’s familiar with the barkeeper.
31. What is the text mainly about?
A. The trend of having meals alone. B. The importance of lf-reflection.
C. The stress from working overtime. D. The advantage of wireless technology.
【中英文对照】
Marian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beach's Bar Louie counter by herlf, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtel's “me” time. And like more Americans, she's not alone.
玛丽安·柏克德尔(Marian Bechtel)独自坐在西棕榈滩(West Palm Beach)路易酒吧(Bar Louie)的柜台前，她一边等沙拉，一边静静地阅读着电子书。人家在读什么？你管不着！午餐时间是人家柏克德尔自己的时间。如今越来越多的美国人都是这个样子，她可不是什么另类。
A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half (53 percent) have breakfast alone and nearly half（46 percent）have lunch by themlves. Only at dinner time are we eating together any more, 74 percent，according to statistics from the report.
一项新的报告显示，46%的美国人是独自用餐的。超过半数(53%)独自吃早餐，近一半(46%)单独吃午餐。根据统计数据报告，只有在晚饭时间，我们聚到一起吃饭才会多一些，占比74%。
“I prefer to go out and be out. Alone，but together，you know？”Bechtel said，looking up from her book. Bechtel，who works in downtown West Palm Beach，has lunch with coworkers sometimes，but like many of us，too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. “Today，I just wanted some time to mylf，”she said.
“我比较喜欢出去走走。就一个人，要是搭伴的话，你晓得的，是吧?”柏克德尔一边将视线从书那里移开，扬起脸，一边说道。柏克德尔，就在西棕榈滩的市中心上班，有时和同事一起吃午饭，但是跟我们很多人一样，常常是午餐时间还在工作，只有午饭时间才能逃脱掉领导的视线。这样她回到工作岗位时就会感到精力充沛。“今天，我就想自己待一会,”她说。
Just two ats over，Andrew Mazoleny，a local videographer，is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the bar keeper with whom he's on a first-name basis if he wants to have a little interaction. “I reflect on h
ow my day's gone and think about the rest of the week,” he said. “It's a chance for lf-reflection. You return to work recharged and with a plan.”
酒吧里，端坐在距离我只有两个位子的地方吃饭的是一位当地的摄像师，他叫安茱•莫索琳娜（Andrew Mazoleny）。他就喜欢自己能安安静静坐下来，看看手机。要是想聊两句就搭讪搭讪酒吧的老板，他们彼此都是直呼其名。他说:“我不仅要反思这一天是如何度过的，还要思考这一周剩下的时间。一个人坐在这里是一个自我反省的机会，那样重新回到工作岗位上，不仅精神饱满，而且工作起来也有条不紊。”
That freedom to choo is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one，but tho days are over. Now，we have our smart phones to keep us company at the table. “It doesn't feel as alone as it may have before all the advances in technology,”said Laurie Demerit， who company provided the statistics for the report.
