19. Restaurant Menu – Understand a menu and answer questions about meal prices and descriptions.

Reading Section Activity: Restaurant Menu

Topic: Understanding a Restaurant Menu

Objective: Help the student practice reading comprehension by interpreting a restaurant menu and answering related questions about meal prices and descriptions.

Step 1: Reading Passage – Restaurant Menu

Restaurant Name: The Gourmet Bistro
Location: 123 Foodie Lane, Springfield
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Menu

| Main Courses | | | | Grilled Salmon | Fresh salmon fillet grilled and served with lemon butter sauce | $20.00 | | Chicken Alfredo | Fettuccine pasta in a creamy Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken | $15.00 | | Veggie Stir-fry | Mixed vegetables sautéed in soy sauce, served with rice | $12.00 |

| Desserts | | | | Tiramisu | Coffee-flavored Italian dessert | $6.00 | | Chocolate Lava Cake | Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center | $7.00 | | Cheesecake | Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust | $8.00 |

| Beverages | | | | Soft Drinks | Variety of soft drinks available | $2.50 | | Coffee | Freshly brewed coffee | $3.00 | | House Wine | Glass of red or white house wine | $6.00 |

Step 2: Comprehension Questions

After reading the restaurant menu, answer the following questions based on the details provided.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the price of the Caprese Salad?
   a) $5.00
   b) $8.00
   c) $9.00
   d) $12.00
2. Which dish is served with a lemon butter sauce?
   a) Chicken Alfredo
   b) Grilled Salmon
   c) Spinach Artichoke Dip
   d) Veggie Stir-fry
3. What type of pasta is used in the Chicken Alfredo?
   a) Spaghetti
   b) Penne
   c) Fettuccine
   d) Macaroni
4. How much does the Chocolate Lava Cake cost?
   a) $5.00
   b) $6.00
   c) $7.00
   d) $8.00
5. What beverage costs the least?
   a) Coffee
   b) Soft Drinks
   c) House Wine
   d) None of the above

Short Answer Questions

6. List two appetizers available on the menu.
   (Write your answer below)
7. What is included in the Veggie Stir-fry dish?
   (Write your answer below)
8. How much does a glass of house wine cost?
   (Write your answer below)
9. What dessert is described as a coffee-flavored Italian dessert?
   (Write your answer below)
10. Which dish would you recommend for someone looking for a vegetarian option?
    (Write your answer below)

Step 3: Answer Key

1. b) $8.00
2. b) Grilled Salmon
3. c) Fettuccine
4. c) $7.00
5. b) Soft Drinks
6. Two appetizers available on the menu are Garlic Bread and Caprese Salad.
7. The Veggie Stir-fry includes mixed vegetables sautéed in soy sauce, served with rice.
8. A glass of house wine costs $6.00.
9. The dessert described as a coffee-flavored Italian dessert is Tiramisu.
10. I would recommend the Veggie Stir-fry for someone looking for a vegetarian option.

Step 4: Vocabulary & Definitions

Here are some difficult words and phrases from the restaurant menu:

1. Appetizer: A small dish served before the main meal.
   • Example: “We ordered garlic bread as an appetizer.”
2. Description: A detailed explanation of something.
   • Example: “The menu provides a description of each dish.”
3. Pasta: A type of Italian food made from wheat flour and water, often served with sauce.
   • Example: “I love eating pasta with marinara sauce.”
4. Beverage: A drink, especially one other than water.
   • Example: “I ordered a soft drink as my beverage.”
5. Gooey: Soft and sticky; often refers to food that is pleasantly sticky.
   • Example: “The chocolate lava cake has a gooey center.”

Step 5: Selfie Assignment

Assignment:
Record a short video (1-2 minutes) sharing your favorite meal at a restaurant. Discuss what you ordered, describe the dish, and explain why you enjoyed it. Feel free to reference the menu format to structure your thoughts!