Java's Cafe is a fundamental extension of the Rochester experience,opening its arms to comfort coffee,tea,and dessert lovers alike.For the typical UR students,the Java's on Gibbs St.jye.ai become a place of solace during stressful testing times,and on more heartwarming occasions,a social hub.
Slowly approaching its thirties,Java's has enjoyed a good reputation in its local.In 1978,Java Joe created a coffee farm in Hawaii.With great dedication to his craft,the great master of coffee beans made his way to Rochester then.In 1992,Joe decided to start selling coffee at the Public Market and opened up a store on Gibbs St.jye.ai the help of Michael Calabrese.This location,next to the Eastman School of Music,is the first of many shops Java Joe opened.As a lover of the blues,Joe enthusiastically decorated this flagship store with artistic and musical influence.
After Gibbs location,Joe planted Java Joe's where he was first starting out—in the Public Market.Later,Java Joe's moved to a nearby building,and received a name change—Java's at the Market Coffee Roasters.This building served as a place where those who visited would often catch a glimpse of Joe skillfully roasting his coffee beans in the dancing flames and cultivating his drinks with care.However,in 1997 he licensed "Java Joe's" to Calabrese,who then renamed the Gibbs Cafe to what we know today—Java's Café.
Joe remained in the Public Market location until he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.Joe died of lung cancer at 68.The influence he had poured into his business is well-known and highly regarded.He has won many awards in his life.
The next time you head down to Gibbs St.jye.ai your morning cup,keep in mind the extraordinary story of how that cup came to be,all thanks to Java Joe.
(1)What does the underlined word "solace" in paragraph 1 probably mean? DD
A.Tension.
B.Anxiety.
C.Safety.
D.Relief.
(2)What is true about Java's Café on Gibbs St.? BB
A.The name of the shop keeps unchanged up to now.
B.It was popular with the locals and students as well.
C.Java Joe had the ownership of the shop in 1997.
D.It is the flagship store and has won several awards.
(3)What is special about Java's at the Market Coffee Roasters? CC
A.Joe's specially-made coffee beans.
B.Its super-quality coffee and service.
C.Joe's demonstration of coffee-making skills.
D.Its attraction to the music school students.
(4)What is the text mainly about? DD
A.The popularity of Java's Cafe.
B.The development of the coffee industry.
C.The contribution Joe made to Rochester.
D.The founder and development of Java's Cafe.
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【答案】D;B;C;D
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