Food
Understanding straightforward written French demands a knowledge of vocabulary and an awareness of grammar. With these skills it is possible to find the main message of a text and specific details.
La mère
You are working as a waiter/waitress in a busy restaurant which has the following menu.
| Starter | Main course | Dessert | Drinks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom soup | Spaghetti bolognaise | Chocolate mousse | Tea |
| Chicken soup | Steak, chips and mushrooms | Cheeseboard | Coffee |
| Tuna salad | Roast chicken, chips and carrots | Fruit salad | Glass of wine |
| Ham salad | Four cheese pizza served with salad | Raspberry sponge | Still water |
| Garlic mushrooms | Fish, chips and peas | Ice cream sundae | Orange juice |
A French family with very specific diets come in. Read the mother's requirements below and suggest a starter, main, dessert and a drink for her by answering the questions which follow.
La mère
Elle est végétarienne mais elle mange du fromage.
Elle ne mange pas de poisson.
Elle adore les légumes et la pizza mais elle déteste les frites et les fruits aussi.
Elle préfère la soupe. Elle n'aime pas les boissons gazeuses ni les boissons chaudes.
Elle n'aime pas les choses sucrées.
- Question
What would you give the mother for her starter?
The best answer is mushroom soup as it says elle est végétarienne and elle préfère la soupe.
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What would you give the mother for her main course?
The best answer is a four cheese pizza served with salad as it says elle adore les légumes et la pizza and elle mange du fromage.
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What would you give the mother for her dessert?
The best answer is cheeseboard as it says elle mange du fromage and elle n'aime pas les choses sucrées.
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Which drink would you give the mother?
The best answer could be glass of wine, still water, or orange juice as it says elle n'aime pas les boissons gazeuses ni les boissons chaudes.