47. Fast-food Talk p.315

Though it is generally accepted that junk food is not healthful, American fast-food restaurants are popping up all over the world. These restaurants are for people who are always in a rush. If they don't have time to sit down to a regular meal, they race over to the nearest McDonald's. There they can quickly satisfy their hunger.

Because Americans like things done immediately, they often order their food quickly at fast-food restaurants. They say, "A burger, fries and a coke！" though it's not polite, it's efficient. So when you are in the States, try to order this way. After all, in America do as the Americans do.

be hard-pressed for time/money 时间/金钱不够用

fast-paced 快步调的

junk food n. 垃圾食品，无营养食品

pop up v.突然出现，蹦出

mushroom n.香菇 v.雨后春笋

be in a rush = be in a hurry = on the go（口语,忙碌）

a chain of restaurants n.连锁店 v. I chained him to the tree.

satisfy one's hunger/thirst 填饱肚子，止渴

quench one's thirst 止渴

a coke （口） = a can of coke

In rome do as the romans do