Part 2

Questions 6-10
The people below all want to eat at a café or restaurant.
On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight cafés and restaurants.
Decide which place would be the most suitable for each person.

6 Emma wants to have lunch with an old friend on Saturday afternoon. They haven’t seen each other for a long time, so she’d like somewhere they can talk comfortably. She wants a proper meal at a reasonable price, rather than just a sandwich or a snack. ABCDEFGH

7 Daniel works near the railway station and often has only 30 minutes for lunch. He wants to eat somewhere where he won’t have to wait long. He usually chooses meat, but he would also like to have a healthy salad sometimes. He doesn’t mind eating alone. ABCDEFGH

8 Sofia doesn’t eat meat or fish. She’s looking for somewhere to have dinner with her parents on Friday evening. Her parents enjoy trying exotic dishes, and they she doesn’t want a restaurant that only serves vegetarian food. They would also like to have dessert after the meal. ABCDEFGH

9 Jack needs somewhere to meet a classmate to work on a school project. They will probably stay for two or three hours, so they need a place where this is acceptable. They will bring their laptops and they need wireless Internet access. They aren’t planning to have a large meal. ABCDEFGH

10 Mrs Green is taking her eight-year-old son out for lunch on Sunday. Her son can be difficult about food, so she wants a place with simple meals for children. She wouldn’t want a restaurant that is too formal. It would also be useful if they could eat outside. ABCDEFGH

A — The Corner Kitchen
The Corner Kitchen is popular with local families. It has a relaxed atmosphere and a children’s menu with simple meals such as pasta and chicken. There are several tables in the garden, which is open during the warmer months. The restaurant serves lunch every day, but it closes at 4 p.m. on Sundays.

B — Station Bites
If you’re in a hurry, this café could be just what you need. It is opposite the railway station and most meals are ready within ten minutes. The menu has sandwiches, soups, salads and several hot dishes. Customers can also take their food away. It is open from early morning until 6 p.m. Free Wi-Fi is available.

C — The Green Spoon
Specializing in vegetarian and vegan food, it includes several interesting dishes that don’t contain meat or fish. It is a good choice for people looking for a completely meat-free meal. The restaurant is open every evening except Monday and has a small selection of homemade cakes.

D — Pasta House
At Pasta House, you can enjoy traditional Italian dishes in a relaxed, comfortable setting without overpaying. There are several meat and fish dishes as well as vegetarian choices. The restaurant is open until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and its desserts are particularly popular. Booking is recommended at weekends.

E — The Old Bookshop Café
This quiet café is filled with books and comfortable chairs. It’s a popular place for students because customers can use the free Wi-Fi and stay for a long time. There are plenty of sockets for laptops. The menu is mainly sandwiches, cakes and drinks, although soup is also available.

F — Riverside Grill
Riverside Grill has a large outdoor terrace overlooking the river. Steaks, burgers are their signature dishes. There are other meat items on the menu, as well as a few vegetarian options. At weekends, live music is sometimes played in the evening. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

G — World Table
This restaurant offers food from different countries, including meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Its evening menu also includes several desserts. It is a little more expensive than some local restaurants, but customers can try dishes they may not have eaten before. It is open until 11 p.m. every day.

H — Quick & Fresh
Support children aged 8–11 with their maths and reading homework. Wednesdays 4–5.30 pm. Volunteers work with small groups of three or four children. Based in a school near the central library. No teaching qualification required.

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