It’s 2023 now. A 50-year-old man has been caught by police in Spain. He faked (假装) heart attacks at 20 restaurants around the country because he didn’t want to pay the bill.

Last month, the man was at El Buen Comer, a restaurant in Alicante. He ordered some delicious food for $29 and some drinks for $8. Then the waiter brought him the bill. When the waiter left the table, he just got up and tried to leave. However, he was stopped and told that he still had to pay the bill. The man was unhappy and said he was going to get the money from his hotel room, but the waiter didn’t let him leave. Then he started faking a heart attack.

The waiter didn’t fall for his performance, and he called the police. When the officers arrived, the man called for medical help, but he didn’t realize that the policemen had already known him.

According to Spanish media, the 50-year-old man is already known among restaurant owners in Costa Blanca. He was first spotted in Alicante in November last year and has since become famous for his heart attack performance. He knows that the police can’t do too much to stop him. And he doesn’t mind spending a night or two in jail (监狱). After that he begins his performance again.

However, the man may face his biggest challenge next. A number of restaurant owners plan to team up and file a joint complaint (联合投诉). It could put him in jail for two years.

1.Why did the man fake heart attacks at the restaurants?

A To ask for more food.

B To practice his acting skills.

C To get money from them.

D To eat without paying.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句的“because he didn’t want to pay the bill.”可知，这个男人在饭店假装心脏病发作是为了逃单。

2.How much was the man’s bill at the restaurant in Alicante?

A $8.

B $29.

C $37.

D $47.

解析：选C。C 数字计算题。根据第二段第二句“He ordered some delicious food for $29 and some drinks for $8.”可知，他总共点了37美元的食物和饮料。故选C。

3.What did the waiter do when the man started faking a heart attack?

A He payed the bill.

B He called the doctor.

C He called the police.

D He took a photo.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The waiter didn’t fall for his performance, and he called the police.”可知，这名服务员报警了。故选C。

4.When was the man first noticed?

A In November of 2022.

B In December of 2022.

C In November of 2021.

D In December of 2021.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第四段第二句的“He was first spotted in Alicante in November last year”可知，去年（2022年）11月份这个男人第一次被认出。故选A。

5.What does the “biggest challenge” refer to(指的是) in the last paragraph?

A The restaurant owners complained.

B The man would be in jail for two years.

C The man would go on his performance.

D The police would make some new plans.

解析：选B。B 词意指代题。根据最后一段最后一句“It could put him in jail for two years.”这个男人将会被多名餐馆店主联合投诉，面临坐两年牢的局面。故选B。