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第 10 页 共 10 页 选择性必修 UNIT 3 课时作业（一） 一、主题下的语篇训练 Ⅰ.阅读理解 (2023·潍坊模拟)Seminole was far too accustomed to the business.Everyone sympathized with him depending on long hours, minimum wages, and ill-mannered customers.Although struggling to pay his rent, he still went all out to make those lucky enough to sit at his tables laugh.The day was going quickly. He was exhausted when he arrived to work the next day, but he went about his daily duties, putting on a brave face as customers complained about the food or questioned the bill.Usually as he prepared to close for the night, a couple of customers would sit down and order drinks.Most of the crew had left by closing time，but Seminole stayed to serve.Eventually, the last round was ordered and he gave them the bill.The minimum tip was suggested on the receipt.“Tomorrow will be better，” murmured he. But luck wasn't on his side.Evening approaching, a group of teenagers stepped in.Thankfully, they were polite and respectful.Their cheerful behavior began to rub off on him.As always, he did his best to make their dining experience a pleasant one. Once they finished their dishes, he placed the bill on the table, accompanied with some candies.They placed their notes on the receipt and left smiling.When he returned to clear the table, he was shocked.The teenagers only left a tip of $3, but their total bill was more than $100.He'd gone above and beyond serving the tasty dishes.How could they be so rude? Later that week, he struggled to let go of the awkward memories.He arrived at work and expected it to be like any other, but there was something left behind the desk for him — a two-page handwritten letter from the teenagers with $18 attached, in which they explained they were unaware of the tipping practice due to it being their first time out alone.Everything suddenly made sense. Seminole was so touched by their gesture that he uploaded a picture of the letter sharing their admirable efforts.The Web visitors voiced their opinions, and