Emma is at a restaurant with her friend Tom. They sit at a small table near the window. The waiter comes to their table. 'Good evening! What would you like to drink?' he asks. Emma orders a glass of water. Tom orders a cola. The waiter is very friendly and smiles. He brings the drinks quickly. Emma and Tom look at the menu. Emma orders pasta with tomato sauce. Tom orders a pizza. The waiter writes down their order. While they wait, Emma and Tom talk about their day. The food arrives after fifteen minutes. The waiter puts the plates on the table carefully. 'Enjoy your meal!' he says. The food looks delicious. Emma and Tom eat their food slowly. The pasta is very good. Tom loves his pizza. The waiter comes back to check on them. 'Is everything okay?' he asks. 'Yes, the food is wonderful!' Emma says. After they finish eating, the waiter brings the bill. The total is thirty euros. Emma looks at Tom. 'Should we leave a tip?' she asks. 'Yes, I think so,' Tom says. 'The waiter was very nice.' They decide to leave a five euro tip. Emma puts the money on the table. The waiter sees the tip and smiles. 'Thank you very much!' he says. Emma and Tom put on their jackets. 'Have a nice evening!' the waiter says. 'Thank you! The food was great!' Tom says. Emma and Tom leave the restaurant. They walk home together. 'That was a nice dinner,' Emma says. 'Yes, and I am happy we left a tip,' Tom says. 'The waiter worked hard and was very kind.' Emma smiles. 'Yes, tips are a nice way to say thank you.' They agree to come back to this restaurant soon.
English Story (A1)Tipping at a Restaurant
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About this story
Emma and Tom go to a restaurant for dinner. The waiter is very friendly and serves them quickly. They order drinks and food, and enjoy their meal. After eating, they decide to leave a tip to thank the waiter for his good service. They leave five euros and the waiter is very happy. Emma and Tom agree that tipping is a nice way to show appreciation for good service.
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Comprehension Questions
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What did Emma order to eat?
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How much was the total bill?
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Why did Emma and Tom leave a tip?
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