Anna walks into a small restaurant. A waiter comes to her table. 'Good afternoon! Welcome to our restaurant,' he says. 'Thank you. Can I see the menu, please?' Anna asks. 'Of course. Here you go,' the waiter says. Anna looks at the menu. There are many dishes on the menu. 'Excuse me, what is the soup of the day?' Anna asks. 'Today we have tomato soup,' the waiter says. 'That sounds good. Is it hot or cold?' Anna asks. 'It is hot, with fresh bread,' he answers. 'Perfect. I want the soup, please,' Anna says. 'And for the main dish?' the waiter asks. 'What do you recommend?' Anna asks. 'The grilled chicken is very popular,' the waiter says. 'Does it come with vegetables?' Anna asks. 'Yes, with rice and salad,' he answers. 'I will have the chicken, please,' Anna says. 'Would you like something to drink?' the waiter asks. 'Yes. Do you have orange juice?' Anna asks. 'Yes, we have fresh juice,' the waiter says. 'One orange juice, please,' Anna says. 'Is there anything else?' the waiter asks. 'Not now, thank you,' Anna says with a smile. The waiter writes down her order. 'Your food will be ready in ten minutes,' he says. 'Thank you very much,' Anna says. Anna waits at her table. The waiter brings her orange juice first. Then the soup arrives. 'This soup is delicious!' Anna thinks. After the soup, the chicken arrives. The food looks wonderful. Anna enjoys her meal. When she finishes, she calls the waiter. 'Can I have the bill, please?' Anna asks. 'Of course. Here is your bill,' the waiter says. Anna pays for her meal. 'The food was excellent. Thank you!' Anna says. 'You are welcome. Please come again!' the waiter says.
English Story (A1)Asking About the Menu
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About this story
Anna visits a small restaurant and asks the waiter about the menu. She orders tomato soup, grilled chicken with rice and salad, and orange juice. The waiter is helpful and answers all her questions. Anna enjoys her delicious meal and thanks the waiter before leaving.
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Comprehension Questions
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What was the soup of the day at the restaurant?
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What main dish did the waiter recommend to Anna?
3
What did Anna say about the food at the end?
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