A new law makes it legal to have dogs in the outdoor areas of restaurants in New York.
In the past, health and safety laws made it illegal to bring dogs to any restaurant in New York. But last May state lawmakers voted to let people bring dogs to restaurants that had tables outdoors. Not one lawmaker voted no. The law was soon passed. Several special rules are included in this law. Dogs must be kept on a leash(绳子).They must not share water bowls. Restaurants can also choose to let people bring dogs or not.
New York joins California, Florida and Maryland in the list of states with similar laws. In many European countries, bringing dogs to restaurants is common. Paris in France has allowed dogs to go with their owners in restaurants for a long time.
Governor Andrew Cuomo believes that this new law will help businesses grow. But not all New Yorkers are happy about this new law. Christopher Miller is a spokesman for the New York City Department of Health. He told the New York Daily News that having dogs in restaurants could cause problems. “ The Department of Health loves all dogs, but just not in restaurants where they can create a risk to the health and safety of diners, restaurant workers and other dogs, “ Miller said.
New York is often the source of new ideas and attitudes in the US. A law forcing some restaurants in the city to show the amount of calories(卡路里)in the food they served was passed in 2009. A former mayor tried unsuccessfully to stop the sale of large amounts of soft drinks in 2012. Smoking was made illegal in restaurants in 1993.
1). What can we learn about the new law from the second paragraph?
A. Its benefits. B. Its importance.
C. Its date of birth. D. Its special rules.
2). How many states in America have similar laws now?
A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. Two.
3). What did Christopher Miller think of the new law?
A. It would help businesses grow.
B. It would be bad for the environment.
C. It would cause health and safety problems.
D. It would make people pay more attention to dogs.
4). Which of the following is illegal in restaurants in New York now?
A. Smoking. B. Bringing dogs.
C. Serving high-calorie food. D. Selling soft drinks in big cups.
5). Who can be not created a risk to the health and safety by having dogs in restaurants?
A. Diners. B. Restaurant workers.
C. Other dogs. D. Police.
