In present-day China, fast food is so popular, especially among children and teenagers, that it can be seen in every big and medium-sized city.It’s even difficult to think of any other single thing that represents the fast pace of modern society in the way that fast food does.Some people think it is very convenient and saves a lot of time.The trends of modern society seem to all point to one ultimate goal—saving time, and fast food well serves this purpose.In their opinions, its popularity is also attributed to the restaurants’ clean and cozy environment, excellent service, and guaranteed quality of food and drinks.

　　在当今的中国,快餐非常受欢迎,尤其是儿童和青少年，这在每一个大、中型城市中都可以看出来。很难想到除了快餐还有别的任何其他单一的事物能代表现代社会的快节奏。有些人认为快餐很方便而且为他们节约了很多时间。现代社会的潮流似乎都指向一个终极目标，那就是节约时间,快餐正好迎合了这个目标。他们认为快餐的流行也归因于餐厅干净、舒适的环境,优质的服务,有质量保证的食物和饮料。