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1、大学生英语竞赛2007Reading comprehensionSection AA Unique Experience in Indian CuisineOpening night at the Gandhi Restaurant brought cries of praise and delight from customers when hey sampled the unique cuisine on Monday night.Opened by County Councilor, Mr. Tony Peaston, the Gandhi offers the discerning d
2、iner authentic Indian dishes, many available for the first time in Hampshire.The secret lies in the preparation only authentic Indian herbs and spices are used to individually prepare each special dish, following ancient recipes, many handed down through generations of Indian chefs.High Standard“ v
3、e travelled extensively and dined at many Indian restaurants throughout the country, but rarely have I tasted Indian food of such a high standard, extolled Councillor Peaston.Whilst Ganghi himself was a leader of men, the Gandhi Restaurant could be considered the leader of a new breed of Indian cuis
4、ine in Hampshire, he added.飞 far the best curry we have had in the Portsmouth area, was the comment of Havant diners, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cairns of Denvilles.We enjoyed the different menu and found the advice of the staff, explaining how each dish was prepared, very helpful for deciding our choice of m
5、enu, they said Such glowing comments reflect the exclusive nature of the dishes available at the Gandhi Restaurant.Original RecipesYou choose from a menu which offers curries and tandoories, knowing each one is specially cooked for you, with individual care and attention, according to strict origina
6、l recipes, by a top London chef, formerly of Convent Garden.And after you have sampled the spicy delights of your main course, you can select from a choice of original Indian sweets to temper your palate.Relaxing in the comfortable surroundings of the restaurant, you can have a hot towel to freshen
7、yourself or clean your fingers between courses- another touch of Indian living.The Gandhi Restaurant, situated at 139 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, is fully licensed and open seven days a week.You can pop in for a traditional Indian lunch between 12 and 2:30 pm or enjoy a languid evening meal, when the
8、 restaurant is open from 6pm to midnight.But take care to book in advance, as demand for this cuisine is expected to be high, so avoid disappointment by telephoning Portsmouth 811966.As proof of confidence in your enjoyment, the Gandhi is offering a 10 percent discount on the cost of your meal, when
9、 you produce this advertisement within three months of the opening.The staff at the Gandhi look forward to serving you with your first taste of truly authentic Indian cuisine in this area and they know you will come back againand again.Section BEleven days ago, as he felt himself being crushed from
10、head to toe, Andrew Jepson was certain he was about to die.Yesterday the 26-year-old construction worker was able to stroll around his parents home and tell for the first time how he survived being run over by a four-ton road roller.The accident happened as Mr. Jepson worked at a building site at He
11、athrow and the roller was reversing at 4 mph.“I was looking away and then I just felt it go over my leg”，he said. fell to the floor and felt this amazing pain in my leg as it was being crushed.“When I felt it running over me I thought this is it, Im dead. Nobody can survive this.”“There was absolute
12、ly nothing I could do. The pain was horrendous and all the air was being crushed out of my lungs/5“I couldnt breathe. I thought every breath would be my last.”The machine took more than a second to roll over Mr. Jepsons body.“It came over my head but I had my hard hat on which must have blocked most
13、 of the pressure J he said.Workmates believe he would be dead but the uneven surface, foundation for a road, cushioned much of the weight of the roller and saved him.Afterwards I tried to get straight up,” he said. “I was fully conscious. I was shock but for some reason I thought, If I stay down, I
14、will die.”“Luckily a labourer ran over and kept me down so that I would not do any more injury to myself.”“The driver rushed over. He was really upset I said, you are not to blame, it was just an accident.”Mr. Jepson, a site engineer, suffered crushed rib% bruising, cuts and a collapsed left lung bu
15、t escaped permanent injury. An air ambulance arrived and doctors operated at the scene.He spent two days in intensive care but six days later was back at his parents home near Spaldings Lincolnshire.“It is like being born again,“ said Mr. Jepson, who has amazed doctors with his recovery.“When I came
16、 around from the anaesthetic I just cried with joy. Being able walk and breathe again is the most wonderful thing in the world.Mr. Jepsons 62-year-old father, John, saidWhen we heard he had been under a roller I feared the worst. We prayed all the way to the hospital. To see him now is just wonderful.Mr. Jepsons employer, construction firm Laing, said the accident was still being investig
