Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Restaurants & Fine Dining 2

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a quick meal before catching a train.

There are descriptions of eight restaurants and cafés.

Decide which restaurant or café would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Mark only has ten minutes before his journey, so he needs his food served immediately. He is looking for a place just a short walk from the railway platforms that prepares high-quality, delicious Italian dishes.

2   Sarah wants to eat a healthy vegetarian salad. She needs the café to be located exactly inside the train terminal. She also wants a comfortable armchair to rest in before her long journey begins.

3   David is travelling with his kids who want sweet desserts. He needs a place where he can pick up a prepared box to take onto the train. He is looking for a shop with budget-friendly prices.

4   Elena wants to enjoy a freshly cooked hot breakfast. She needs a restaurant with a clear view of the departing trains so she isn’t late. She also requires staff who can communicate in Spanish.

5   Tom needs a place that opens very early in the morning. He wants to eat premium seafood before travelling. He is looking for a restaurant that allows customers to order food using a mobile app.

Quick Meals Before Catching a Train

A Luigi’s Express

Located just two hundred metres away on foot from the departure boards, we offer incredible pasta and premium pizzas. Because we know travellers are in a hurry, our expert chefs guarantee your delicious meal will be on your table in under five minutes. Enjoy amazing Mediterranean flavours without any delay!

B The Green Lounge

You don’t even need to leave the main terminal building to find us! We specialise in fresh, natural bowls packed with raw vegetables and organic leaves. Passengers can sink into our soft, relaxing seating and enjoy a quiet, peaceful moment away from the busy crowds before their long journey begins.

C Sugar Rush Kiosk

Are your little ones hungry? We sell a fantastic range of cakes, biscuits, and chocolates that won’t empty your wallet. Everything is already packed into convenient paper bags, making it incredibly simple to carry your delicious treats right onto your carriage and enjoy them while you travel to your destination.

D Morning Star Diner

Start your day with our fantastic cooked morning meals, featuring warm eggs and sausages. Our dining room features huge glass windows looking directly over the railway tracks, so you can watch your carriage arrive. Furthermore, our international team is perfectly fluent in the language of Spain to help you order.

E The Ocean Catch

We unlock our doors at 5 a.m. for those travelling at dawn. Diners will experience the finest luxury fish and fresh ocean ingredients available in the city. To save time, customers can simply select their dishes and pay through our special smartphone software before they even arrive at the restaurant.

F Mama Mia’s

Experience the most wonderful premium pizzas and rich pasta dishes in the city. Our rapid service means your food is ready in just moments, perfect for people who hate waiting. However, we are located quite a long distance from the railway hub, so you will definitely need to catch a taxi.

G The Terminal Grill

Located right inside the main transport hub, we are the perfect place to wait for your departure. Sink into our thick, soft furniture and relax before you travel. We only serve heavy, cooked meat dishes like beef burgers and fried chicken, so we do not offer any light or plant-based meals.

H Sunrise Bakery

For passengers travelling at dawn, we open our doors at 4:30 a.m. every day. You can easily request your food using our convenient mobile phone software. We specialise in freshly baked bread, sweet pastries, and hot coffee, so you won’t find any fish or ocean products on our morning menu.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a late-night food delivery service.

There are descriptions of eight late-night food delivery services.

Decide which late-night food delivery service would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Tom loves extremely hot curries and doesn’t mind paying an extra fee to have his meal brought to his house. He prefers speaking to a person to order his food using his smartphone rather than an app.

2   Sara is a vegetarian looking for a spicy plant-based meal. She finishes work very late, so the restaurant must still be cooking after midnight. She wants to pay for her meal on the internet using her bank card.

3   Mike and Jenny want sweet and spicy chicken dishes arriving at their door in under thirty minutes. They only have enough cash for the food, so the delivery service must be completely free of charge.

4   The Smith family is hungry for a mildly spicy seafood dish. They need a massive family-sized portion that everyone can share. Finally, they are looking for a restaurant that includes a complimentary dessert with their meal.

5   David wants a cheap, spicy meal to collect himself on his walk home. He has strict dietary rules and needs gluten-free options. He doesn’t want to spend more than a few pounds on his late-night dinner.

Late-Night Spicy Food Delivery Services

A The Chili Pot

Calling all lovers of extreme heat! Our traditional Indian dishes will absolutely burn your mouth in the best way. Just give our friendly staff a ring to tell them exactly what you want. We charge a small transport cost to bring the delicious boxes straight to your front door tonight.

B Midnight Green

Need a meat-free midnight snack? We serve fiery vegetable dishes until 2 a.m. every single night! You don’t need cash either; just enter your credit details on our website when you select your meal. We will bring everything hot and fresh to your house while everyone else is sleeping.

C Firebird Express

Craving poultry covered in our famous honey-chilli sauce? We promise to be at your house in a quarter of an hour! The best part is that you only pay for what you eat, as our drivers never ask for transport money. Enjoy a fast, delicious, and affordable meal tonight!

D The Ocean Grill

If you want fish and prawns with a little chili, you must try our ocean platters. The bowls are enormous, making them perfect for feeding a whole group of relatives. Plus, if you order one of these giant meals, we will throw in a free chocolate cake for everyone!

E Spice Window

On a tight budget? We offer incredibly low prices on our fiery noodle dishes. All our meals are completely safe for customers who cannot eat wheat. Just drop by our kitchen window to grab your bags on your way home, saving you even more cash on our tasty midnight snacks.

F Dragon’s Breath

If you desire the spiciest bowls in town, dial our number and speak to our chefs directly! We specialise in painfully hot Asian dishes that will make you cry. Please note, we don’t employ drivers, so you must come down to our shop to collect your freshly cooked evening meal.

G Sweet & Sour Nights

We are famous for our delicious chicken wings coated in a sticky, sweet pepper sauce. Our drivers will bring the food to your location without adding any extra transport charges. Because we are so busy tonight, please expect to wait at least an hour for your tasty food to arrive.

H The Vegan Volcano

Do you love meat-free meals with a lot of spice? Browse our menu on the internet and pay securely using your debit card. We offer amazing plant-based bowls every evening. Make sure you get your request in early, as our ovens are turned off promptly at eleven o’clock at night.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find an authentic Japanese noodle bar to visit.

There are descriptions of eight authentic Japanese noodle bars.

Decide which authentic Japanese noodle bar would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Anna wants to sit right in front of the kitchen to watch the cooks. She is looking for a place loved by neighborhood residents. She is very hungry, so she needs a restaurant where she won’t have to wait outside.

2   Tom is searching for a very cheap bowl of soup to save money. He prefers hidden spots that tourists don’t usually visit. He doesn’t mind standing in a long line for an hour if the meal is delicious.

3   Maria and Leo want to eat cold noodles because the weather is very hot. They prefer sitting at a normal table together. They only have thirty minutes before their train leaves, so the service must be extremely fast.

4   David wants to try an incredibly hot and spicy soup. He loves sitting on a high stool to chat with the chef. He actually enjoys visiting famous places where customers wait outside in the street to get in.

5   Sophie is looking for a huge bowl of chicken noodles. She cannot read Japanese, so she needs a place with translated menus. She also wants to enjoy her meal sitting at the long wooden counter.

Authentic Japanese Noodle Bars

A The Hidden Bowl

This secret spot is extremely popular with people living in the surrounding streets. You can pull up a chair right next to the cooking area and observe the staff preparing your dish. Best of all, you can reserve your spot online, ensuring you can walk straight in without delaying your dinner.

B Tokyo Soup Kitchen

You won’t find any visitors with cameras here, as this fantastic spot is only known by the city’s residents. It offers incredible bowls of warm broth at rock-bottom prices, keeping your wallet happy. You will definitely have to stand on the pavement for ages before entering, but it’s totally worth it.

C Summer Harvest

If you need a quick bite, our chefs serve dishes in under five minutes, making it ideal for busy travellers. We specialize in chilled noodle dishes that are beautifully refreshing on a warm afternoon. Instead of sitting by the kitchen, guests relax in comfortable dining chairs around private wooden dining squares.

D Fire Noodles

People happily queue on the pavement for over an hour to taste our famous dishes! We are famous for adding fresh chillies to our broth, creating a burning flavour that will warm you up. Customers are invited to take a tall seat directly opposite the cooks to enjoy the busy kitchen atmosphere.

E Sakura Dining

Our massive portions of poultry and thick noodles will definitely satisfy even the biggest hunger! We welcome international guests every day, providing very helpful order books written in several European languages. Come inside and take a comfortable spot right along the serving desk to enjoy your delicious, freshly cooked food.

F The Local Noodle

Our friendly restaurant is packed with neighborhood workers every evening who love our traditional recipes. We pride ourselves on lightning-fast service, meaning nobody ever has to stand outside hoping for a space. Please note that we only have large group booths to share, so you cannot sit near the chefs.

G The Golden Dragon

This busy destination is famous in all the travel guides, making it extremely popular with international backpackers and holidaymakers. We offer fantastic, massive bowls of hot soup for incredibly low amounts of money. Because of our fantastic deals, expect to stand outside for at least forty-five minutes before eating.

H Red Pepper Kitchen

If you love dishes with a bit of heat, our pepper broth will blow you away! We offer tall stools right by the cooking pots so you can chat with the friendly staff. Our service is incredibly fast, so you will receive your hot meal almost immediately after stepping inside.

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