HAPPY HOURS

1. How long are happy hours?

A They are exactly two hours.

B They last as long as there are customers.

C It varies from place to place and the price of drinks.

D Not exactly an hour but maybe a little bit longer

2. What are the usual times for a happy hour?

A Between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

B Between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

C From 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

D 10 p.m. until midnight.

3. Who usually attend happy hours?

A Teachers and school administrators.

B College students and young people

C Office workers and business people.

D Housewives

4. What is the purpose of a happy hour?

A To give people a happy feeling.

B To help people unwind from the stress of their jobs.

C To have the chance to drink cheaply.

D To bring in extra business.

5. What kind of conversation occurs at a happy hour?

A General gossip and light business talk.

B Serious conversation.

C Not much talking but a lot of drinking.

D A lot of joking around with the bartender.

6. What is the atmosphere of a happy hour?

A Serious and busy.

B Light and friendly.

C Dark and gloomy.

D Shallow and superficial.

7. What about the cost of alcoholic drinks during a happy hour?

A The first drink is free; the others are at full price.

B The price is the same but the glasses are larger.

C The are reduced, usually half-priced.

D The drinks are the same but the food is free.

8. What may be served as a complementary offering to the drinks at a happy hour?

A Potato chips, cheese and crackers.

B A full-course menu.

C Hors d'oeuvres are served at reduced prices.

D Nothing is served but you can bring your own snacks.

8. What may be served as a complementary offering to the drinks at a happy hour?

A Potato chips, cheese and crackers.

B A full-course menu.

C Hors d'oeuvres are served at reduced prices.

D Nothing is served but you can bring your own snacks.

10. Why have some places recently discontinued the practice of happy hours?

A Many people have stopped drinking because of health reasons.

B Because some people drink too much at the happy hour and drive home unsafely.

C The economic situation has made it too costly.

D Instead of going to happy hours more and more people choose to drink at home.