Level: A1

Food & Café

Ordering food and drinks, being polite, and simple café talk.

CEFR A1 · 152 words · ~1 min read · US English

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recommend: to tell someone what you think is good to choose
server: a person who brings food and drinks to your table
tastes: to have a certain flavor when you eat or drink it
napkin: a small piece of paper or cloth for cleaning your mouth and hands when you eat
bill: a paper that shows the money you must pay
leftovers: food that you did not finish and keep to eat later
tissue: a soft thin piece of paper used for cleaning

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I go to a café with a friend.

I read the menu slowly.

I ask, What do you recommend?

I say, I would like a coffee, please.

I choose a small soup.

I ask for water with no ice.

I say thank you to the server.

I wait at the table for my order.

I ask for a spoon and a napkin.

I try the soup and it tastes good.

I add a little salt and pepper.

I say, Excuse me, could I have the bill?

I check the price on the bill.

I pay with a card.

I leave some coins as a tip.

I say, Have a nice day.

I ask my friend, How was your lunch?

We talk about weekend plans.

I pack the leftovers in a box.

I clean the table with a tissue.

We put on our jackets.

We walk back to work.

We arrive on time.

Where does the writer eat lunch?
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At a café — The text says: I go to a café with a friend. I ask my friend, How was your lunch?
How does the writer pay?
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With a card — The text says: I pay with a card.
What does the writer think about the soup?
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It tastes good — The text says: I try the soup and it tastes good.
The writer leaves the leftovers at the café
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False — The text says: I pack the leftovers in a box.