In Jingdezhen, a city famous for its ceramics, a 48-year-old street vendor named Li Junyong has captured national attention. Known online as “chicken steak brother,” he became a major local attraction during the recent holiday. While skillfully preparing chicken steak at his modest stall, he charms customers with his humorous and sincere manner. His witty remarks, such as, “You can refuse me, but not my chicken steak,” have spread widely online. His growing influence has contributed to a noticeable rise in local tourism, with hotel bookings and cultural experience purchases seeing significant growth.

Li Junyong has been operating his chicken steak stall near a middle school for five years. Despite the long queues, he remains efficient and engaging. While preparing orders, he keeps customers entertained with lighthearted jokes like, “If your plastic bag blows away in the wind, I won’t admit you paid.” This approach transforms the often tedious waiting time into a pleasant social interaction. Additionally, he follows his own set of principles: students pay one yuan less and receive priority after 4:30 PM. These thoughtful practices demonstrate his warmth and integrity.

While his chicken steak is tasty and affordable, it’s his positive attitude and genuine connection with people that truly stand out. When asked about his work, he emphasizes pursuing one’s passion with commitment and perseverance. He believes that happiness is a personal feeling and that a positive mindset enhances even simple pleasures. He readily acknowledges the support of his family, particularly his wife, who manages most household responsibilities. In his view, maintaining customer loyalty requires consistent sincerity and dedication, as he notes that “It’s hard to keep a customer, but losing one can happen in an instant.”

His remarkable popularity underscores the significant value of emotional connection in today’s service economy, where visitors are drawn not merely by the food but also by the joyful and authentic experience he provides. This pattern mirrors other successful cases across China, where genuine local interactions have boosted regional tourism. Following his rise to fame, Li was honored as a “Jingdezhen Cultural Tourism Promotion Ambassador.” He continues to promote his hometown while adhering to his core values — delivering quality food and heartfelt service to every customer.

1.1. What is the main reason for Li Junyong’s popularity?

A His delicious chicken steak.

B His humor and interaction.

C His special care for students.

D His long business hours.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。文章第一段明确指出，他幽默真诚的态度以及与顾客的互动（his humorous and sincere manner）和风趣的言语（witty remarks）使他在网上广为传播（spread widely online）并走红。选项B准确地概括了这一核心原因。选项A（美味的鸡排）、C（给学生特别关照）和D（营业时间长）在文中虽有提及，但并非其走红的主要原因。故选B。

2.2. The underlined word “tedious” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.

A short and exciting

B happy and relaxing

C long and boring

D quick and easy

解析：选C。C 词义猜测题。该词出现在描述顾客排队等待的语境中：“This approach transforms the often tedious waiting time into a pleasant social interaction.”这句话说明他的方式将常常______的等待时间转变为愉快的社交体验。根据逻辑关系，转变前后意义应相反，因此“tedious”应与“pleasant”相对。选项C“long and boring”（漫长且无聊的）最符合此意。故选C。

3.3. What makes Li Junyong’s service special?

A Professional cooking skills.

B Emotional value to customers.

C Special discount for students.

D High quality ingredients.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。第三段提到，虽然鸡排美味实惠，但真正突出的是他积极的态度和真诚的人际连接，这正是“情绪价值”的体现。文中提到顾客排队不仅为了食物，更是为了获得情感上的满足，选项B“给顾客的情绪价值”准确概括了这一核心特质。选项A（专业烹饪技能）、C（学生特价）和D（高品质食材）均非该段强调的重点。故选B。

4.4. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A The importance of tourism development in China.

B The secret of Li’s chicken steak recipe.

C The history of Li’s street food business.

D The economic value of emotional connection.

解析：选D。D 段落大意题。该段开头即点明“他的人气凸显了情感连接在服务经济中的巨大价值”，随后通过他在旅游业中的角色和影响力进一步阐述这一观点，选项D“情感连接的经济价值”准确概括了该段核心。故选D。