Copy Of Gateway B1+ Unit 4 Use Of English + Reading
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High-tech dining Americans love going out for dinner. In fact the average American family now spends more on going out to eat than it does on groceries. (1) ……………………… We choose restaurants according to the atmosphere, the type of food, the service and, of course, our budget. Soon, there may be another factor that helps us choose a restaurant, and that is technology. We know that high technology is already involved in food preparation and chefs have a wide range of kitchen gadgets to make better dishes, more efficiently. We shall soon be discovering that technology has an importance in the actual dining experience itself. (2) ……………………… These will probably become quite normal in the future. In just a few years, paper menus may well be a thing of the past. We’ll be using the table top as a computer screen, and pictures of the different meals available will appear on our empty plates for us to choose from. (3) ……………………… We’ll be communicating directly with the kitchen and there will be no need for waiters to take our orders. This will reduce the time we have to wait and also reduce the possibility of human error when taking orders. (4) …………………… Technology like this will be good for restaurants that need diners to eat quickly and move on, allowing other people to take their places. It’s easy to see why – because they’ll make more money! (5) ……………………… Getting the correct meal quickly is important, but surely this introduction of high-tech ordering will mean that many waiters will lose their jobs. One restaurant in Germany has already got rid of the need for any waiters at all by putting in a mini roller coaster which delivers meals directly from the kitchen! Another point to consider is that people don’t always want to rush when they go out to eat. Diners want to take their time and enjoy the interaction with waiters. (6) ………………………. And whether we see interactive dining as adventurous and fun or a sad end to a great tradition, it is something that we shall all just have to accept.
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High-tech dining Americans love going out for dinner. In fact the average American family now spends more on going out to eat than it does on groceries. (1) ……………………… We choose restaurants according to the atmosphere, the type of food, the service and, of course, our budget. Soon, there may be another factor that helps us choose a restaurant, and that is technology. We know that high technology is already involved in food preparation and chefs have a wide range of kitchen gadgets to make better dishes, more efficiently. We shall soon be discovering that technology has an importance in the actual dining experience itself. (2) ……………………… These will probably become quite normal in the future. In just a few years, paper menus may well be a thing of the past. We’ll be using the table top as a computer screen, and pictures of the different meals available will appear on our empty plates for us to choose from. (3) ……………………… We’ll be communicating directly with the kitchen and there will be no need for waiters to take our orders. This will reduce the time we have to wait and also reduce the possibility of human error when taking orders. (4) …………………… Technology like this will be good for restaurants that need diners to eat quickly and move on, allowing other people to take their places. It’s easy to see why – because they’ll make more money! (5) ……………………… Getting the correct meal quickly is important, but surely this introduction of high-tech ordering will mean that many waiters will lose their jobs. One restaurant in Germany has already got rid of the need for any waiters at all by putting in a mini roller coaster which delivers meals directly from the kitchen! Another point to consider is that people don’t always want to rush when they go out to eat. Diners want to take their time and enjoy the interaction with waiters. (6) ………………………. And whether we see interactive dining as adventurous and fun or a sad end to a great tradition, it is something that we shall all just have to accept.
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A branch of our famous restaurant chain Badger’s will ………………… opening on the 8th of July in Chilworth High Street, and we hope you’ll be there to try our fantastic menu on our opening night. Because we believe that once you’ve tasted our food you ………………… come back again and again. We ………………… offering a free meal to the first 20 people who come through our doors! ………………… you be one of those people? We're also ………………… to give a free dessert to all customers in our first week of business. ………………… the time you leave us, you’ll ………………… eaten some of the finest food in this area. And we think you'll be surprised by our reasonable prices. You'll definitely be able to afford more than one visit!We’ll be waiting for you on the 8th! We guarantee that you ………………… regret coming!
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Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose the best sentences (A–F) to complete the article.
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We’ll also be able to order directly from our tables, tapping in codes on virtual keyboards.
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However, is it necessarily going to be a good thing for us?
- C.
As we have seen, technology is already changing the way that some restaurants operate and experts believe that most of them will have changed dramatically by about 2020.
- D.
How many times have you got the wrong meal because the busy waiter either didn’t write down your order or wrote it down incorrectly?
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Whether it’s a pizza at the local Italian restaurant or fine dining at a top hotel, we all love the experience of going out to eat.
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Some restaurants have already understood the need for this and have introduced some amazing new ideas.
Correct Answer
E. Whether it’s a pizza at the local Italian restaurant or fine dining at a top hotel, we all love the experience of going out to eat.Explanation
This sentence completes the article by emphasizing the enjoyment and appeal of dining out, regardless of the type of restaurant or cuisine. It also sets the stage for the potential drawbacks of technology in the dining experience that may be discussed in the remaining sentences.Rate this question:
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Are these statements True (T) or False (F)? There are many factors that influence our choice of restaurant.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because when choosing a restaurant, there are various factors that can influence our decision. These factors may include the type of cuisine offered, the location, the price range, the ambiance, the reviews and ratings, the availability of vegetarian or vegan options, the quality of service, and the recommendations from friends or family. All these factors play a role in determining our choice of restaurant.Rate this question:
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At the moment high technology in cooking is still a thing of the future.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that high technology in cooking is not currently a thing of the future, implying that it is already a present reality. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 7.
- A.
We’ll also be able to order directly from our tables, tapping in codes on virtual keyboards.
- B.
However, is it necessarily going to be a good thing for us?
- C.
As we have seen, technology is already changing the way that some restaurants operate and experts believe that most of them will have changed dramatically by about 2020.
- D.
How many times have you got the wrong meal because the busy waiter either didn’t write down your order or wrote it down incorrectly?
- E.
Whether it’s a pizza at the local Italian restaurant or fine dining at a top hotel, we all love the experience of going out to eat.
- F.
Some restaurants have already understood the need for this and have introduced some amazing new ideas.
Correct Answer
F. Some restaurants have already understood the need for this and have introduced some amazing new ideas.Explanation
The given answer suggests that some restaurants have recognized the need for technology in improving the dining experience and have implemented innovative ideas. This implies that these restaurants have taken steps to address common issues such as incorrect orders due to busy waitstaff. By introducing new ideas, these restaurants are aiming to enhance the overall dining experience for customers.Rate this question:
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We’ll also be able to order directly from our tables, tapping in codes on virtual keyboards.
- B.
However, is it necessarily going to be a good thing for us?
- C.
As we have seen, technology is already changing the way that some restaurants operate and experts believe that most of them will have changed dramatically by about 2020.
- D.
How many times have you got the wrong meal because the busy waiter either didn’t write down your order or wrote it down incorrectly?
- E.
Whether it’s a pizza at the local Italian restaurant or fine dining at a top hotel, we all love the experience of going out to eat.
- F.
Some restaurants have already understood the need for this and have introduced some amazing new ideas.
Correct Answer
A. We’ll also be able to order directly from our tables, tapping in codes on virtual keyboards.Explanation
The answer suggests that in the future, customers will have the ability to order their meals directly from their tables using virtual keyboards. This technology is already being implemented in some restaurants as a way to improve the accuracy and efficiency of taking orders. By eliminating the need for a busy waiter to write down orders, the chances of getting the wrong meal or having the order written down incorrectly will be reduced. This new innovation is seen as a positive development in the restaurant industry and is expected to become more widespread by 2020.Rate this question:
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- A.
We’ll also be able to order directly from our tables, tapping in codes on virtual keyboards.
- B.
However, is it necessarily going to be a good thing for us?
- C.
As we have seen, technology is already changing the way that some restaurants operate and experts believe that most of them will have changed dramatically by about 2020.
- D.
How many times have you got the wrong meal because the busy waiter either didn’t write down your order or wrote it down incorrectly?
- E.
Whether it’s a pizza at the local Italian restaurant or fine dining at a top hotel, we all love the experience of going out to eat.
- F.
Some restaurants have already understood the need for this and have introduced some amazing new ideas.
Correct Answer
D. How many times have you got the wrong meal because the busy waiter either didn’t write down your order or wrote it down incorrectly?Explanation
The answer is a rhetorical question that highlights a common problem faced by customers in restaurants - receiving the wrong order due to mistakes made by busy waiters. This question implies that the introduction of technology, such as ordering directly from tables using virtual keyboards, could potentially solve this problem.Rate this question:
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- A.
We’ll also be able to order directly from our tables, tapping in codes on virtual keyboards.
- B.
However, is it necessarily going to be a good thing for us?
- C.
As we have seen, technology is already changing the way that some restaurants operate and experts believe that most of them will have changed dramatically by about 2020.
- D.
How many times have you got the wrong meal because the busy waiter either didn’t write down your order or wrote it down incorrectly?
- E.
Whether it’s a pizza at the local Italian restaurant or fine dining at a top hotel, we all love the experience of going out to eat.
- F.
Some restaurants have already understood the need for this and have introduced some amazing new ideas.
Correct Answer
C. As we have seen, technology is already changing the way that some restaurants operate and experts believe that most of them will have changed dramatically by about 2020.Explanation
The given answer suggests that technology is already changing the operations of some restaurants and experts predict that most restaurants will undergo significant changes by 2020. This implies that the introduction of virtual keyboards and the ability to order directly from tables is a result of technological advancements in the restaurant industry. The answer also implies that these changes are necessary to improve the dining experience and address issues such as incorrect orders caused by busy waiters.Rate this question:
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- A.
We’ll also be able to order directly from our tables, tapping in codes on virtual keyboards.
- B.
However, is it necessarily going to be a good thing for us?
- C.
As we have seen, technology is already changing the way that some restaurants operate and experts believe that most of them will have changed dramatically by about 2020.
- D.
How many times have you got the wrong meal because the busy waiter either didn’t write down your order or wrote it down incorrectly?
- E.
Whether it’s a pizza at the local Italian restaurant or fine dining at a top hotel, we all love the experience of going out to eat.
- F.
Some restaurants have already understood the need for this and have introduced some amazing new ideas.
Correct Answer
B. However, is it necessarily going to be a good thing for us?Explanation
The correct answer is questioning whether the technological advancements in restaurant ordering will be beneficial for us. The passage discusses how technology is already changing the way restaurants operate and suggests that most restaurants will have changed dramatically by 2020. It also mentions the possibility of ordering directly from tables using virtual keyboards. However, the passage raises the question of whether this will be a positive development, citing instances of getting the wrong meal due to errors made by busy waiters. Therefore, the answer reflects the passage's skepticism about the potential benefits of technological advancements in restaurant ordering.Rate this question:
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These changes will mean that fewer waiters will be needed in the future.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that there will be a decrease in the number of waiters required in the future. This implies that there will be changes in the industry or technology that will automate or streamline the process of serving customers, resulting in fewer waiters being necessary. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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There is already a restaurant in Germany that uses technology to serve the food.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given answer is true because the statement mentions that there is already a restaurant in Germany that uses technology to serve the food. This implies that there is indeed a restaurant in Germany that incorporates technology in its food service operations.Rate this question:
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High-tech ordering will make the dining experience better for all customers.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that high-tech ordering will improve the dining experience for all customers. However, this may not be true as not all customers may be comfortable or familiar with high-tech ordering systems. Some customers may prefer traditional methods of ordering, such as speaking to a waiter or waitress. Therefore, it cannot be assumed that high-tech ordering will universally enhance the dining experience for all customers.Rate this question:
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The writer thinks that these changes will happen whether we like it or not.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The writer believes that these changes will occur regardless of our personal preferences or desires. This suggests that the writer holds the belief that external factors or forces will drive these changes, and our individual opinions or preferences will not have an impact on their occurrence.Rate this question:
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Complete the article with ONE word in each gap. A branch of our famous restaurant chain Badger’s will ………………… opening on the 8th of July in Chilworth High Street, and we hope you’ll be there to try our fantastic menu on our opening night.
Correct Answer
beExplanation
A branch of our famous restaurant chain Badger's will be opening on the 8th of July in Chilworth High Street, and we hope you'll be there to try our fantastic menu on our opening night.Rate this question:
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Because we believe that once you’ve tasted our food you …………………… come back again and again.
Correct Answer
willExplanation
The word "will" is used in this sentence to express a future action or event. It suggests that after tasting the food, the person is highly likely to come back again and again in the future. The use of "will" indicates a strong belief or expectation that this will happen.Rate this question:
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We …………………… offering a free meal to the first 20 people who come through our doors!
Correct Answer
areExplanation
The correct answer is "are." In this sentence, "we" is the subject and "are" is the correct form of the verb to be. The verb "are" agrees with the subject "we" in terms of both number and person. It indicates that the action of offering a free meal is being done by the speaker or the group represented by "we."Rate this question:
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…………………… you be one of those people?
Correct Answer
Will - 20.
We're also …………………… to give a free dessert to all customers in our first week of business.
Correct Answer
goingExplanation
The word "going" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence and maintains the grammatical structure. It is used as a verb in the present continuous tense to indicate an action or event that will happen in the future. In this context, it suggests that the restaurant is planning or intending to give a free dessert to all customers in their first week of business.Rate this question:
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…………………… the time you leave us, you’ll (19) … - ... eaten some of the finest food in this area.
Correct Answer
ByExplanation
The word "By" in this context indicates the means or method through which the action described in the sentence will occur. In this case, it suggests that by the time you leave, you will have eaten some of the finest food in the area.Rate this question:
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(18) … - ... the time you leave us, you’ll ........................ eaten some of the finest food in this area.
Correct Answer
haveExplanation
The correct answer is "have" because it is the correct form of the verb "to have" in the present perfect tense. The sentence is expressing the idea that by the time you leave, you will have eaten some of the finest food in this area.Rate this question:
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We’ll be waiting for you on the 8th! We guarantee that you ………………… regret coming!
Correct Answer
won't, will notExplanation
The correct answer is "won't, will not". In this sentence, the speaker is guaranteeing that the person will not regret coming on the 8th. "Won't" and "will not" are both contractions of the negative form of "will", indicating that there will be no regret.Rate this question:
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