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.
- 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?
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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
The sentence "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." completes the article by emphasizing the universal enjoyment of dining out. It also sets the stage for the discussion on the impact of technology on the dining experience.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
The statement is true because when choosing a restaurant, there are various factors that can influence our decision. These factors can include the type of cuisine offered, the location of the restaurant, the ambiance, the price range, the quality of food and service, the recommendations from others, and personal preferences or dietary restrictions. All these factors play a role in determining our choice of restaurant, making the statement true.Rate this question:
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- 6.
At the moment high technology in cooking is still a thing of the future.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that high technology in cooking is currently not available, implying that it is still a thing of the future. However, the answer is false, indicating that high technology in cooking is already a reality and not just a concept for the future.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 answer suggests that some restaurants have recognized the importance of using technology to improve the dining experience and have implemented innovative ideas. This implies that the introduction of virtual keyboards and the ability to order directly from tables is a response to the need for better service and accuracy in taking orders. By embracing technology, these restaurants are striving to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure that customers receive the correct meals they ordered.Rate this question:
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- 8.
- 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
A. We’ll also be able to order directly from our tables, tapping in codes on virtual keyboards.Explanation
The given correct answer suggests that in the future, customers will be able to order their food directly from their tables by using virtual keyboards and entering codes. This technology is already changing the way some restaurants operate, and experts predict that most restaurants will have adopted this method by 2020. This innovation aims to improve the accuracy of orders, eliminating the possibility of mistakes caused by busy waiters. Some restaurants have already recognized the importance of this advancement and have implemented similar ideas to enhance the dining experience.Rate this question:
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- 9.
- 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? -
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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 impacting the way restaurants operate and that this trend will continue to grow by 2020. It implies that the introduction of virtual keyboards for ordering directly from tables is one example of how technology is changing the dining experience. The answer also mentions the potential benefits of this technological advancement, such as reducing errors in order taking.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 given correct answer is a question that raises the concern about whether the technological advancements in ordering food directly from tables will be beneficial for us. The passage discusses the current issues with human error in taking orders and suggests that technology may be able to solve this problem. However, the answer questions if this technological change will truly be advantageous for us, implying that there may be potential drawbacks or negative consequences associated with this advancement.Rate this question:
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These changes will mean that fewer waiters will be needed in the future.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that there will be a decrease in the number of waiters required in the future due to certain changes. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct and there will be a reduced need for waiters in the future.Rate this question:
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There is already a restaurant in Germany that uses technology to serve the food.
- A.
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 utilizes technology in its food service operations.Rate this question:
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- 14.
High-tech ordering will make the dining experience better for all customers.
- A.
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 some customers may prefer a traditional, human interaction-based dining experience. While high-tech ordering may be convenient for some, it may not necessarily enhance the overall dining experience for everyone. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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The writer thinks that these changes will happen whether we like it or not.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The writer believes that the mentioned changes will occur regardless of our personal preferences. This suggests that the writer holds the opinion that these changes are inevitable and cannot be prevented or stopped.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 indicate a future action or outcome. The speaker believes that after someone has tried their food, they will be inclined to return repeatedly. The use of "will" suggests a strong belief or certainty in this prediction.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 word "are" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence grammatically. The sentence is expressing an action of offering a free meal, and the verb "are" is necessary to indicate that the subject "we" is performing this action. Without the verb, the sentence would be incomplete and lack proper structure.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 is the missing word that completes the sentence. The sentence states that they are "going" 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 phrase "By the time you leave us, you'll have eaten some of the finest food in this area" suggests that the speaker is confident that the person will have had the opportunity to enjoy excellent food before they depart.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". This is because the sentence is in the future perfect tense, indicating that by the time you leave, you will have already eaten some of the finest food in the area. The word "have" is the correct form of the verb to match the tense of the sentence.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 they are addressing will not regret coming on the 8th. "Won't" and "will not" are both negative contractions that indicate the absence of regret.Rate this question:
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