第2章 Lesson 2: Emma's Favourite Restaurant

When Emma and her family go out for dinner, they always go to their favourite restaurant. Their favourite restaurant is an Italian restaurant, and they usually go once a week. Emma always gets ravioli and her little brother Josh gets spaghetti and meatballs. Their parents like to try many different things.

One week when they were getting ready to go out for dinner, Emma's father suggested that they try the new restaurant in town. Emma and Josh both complained. The new restaurant was Lebanese, but Emma and Josh didn't know anything about Lebanese food.

"You might end up liking it if you give it a try," said their mom.

Their dad added "Let's try it once. If you don't like it, we'll go back to our favourite restaurant next week."

Emma and Josh agreed, but they were not happy.

When they got to the restaurant, a host met them at the door and greeted them with great enthusiasm. He led them to a table and said, "We are very happy you are trying our new restaurant. If you have any questions about the menu, your server will be with you shortly."

The restaurant was pretty cool looking and the server was super nice. Emma and Josh began thinking it might be okay to try something new.

When the server came to their table, Emma and Josh were surprised to learn that the restaurant served something similar to ravioli and also served a meatball dish.

Emma ordered manti-dumplings filled with spiced lamb and covered in tomato sauce. Josh ordered kibbeh-meatballs made with wheat and spiced ground lamb served with garlic sauce.

After Emma and Josh began eating, they paused before saying anything. Emma was thinking that this food tasted different than ravioli, but it was good! Josh liked this food very much!

After a few more bites, they declared, "You were right, Mom, this food is pretty tasty."

When the meal was over, Emma said, "I think I have another favourite restaurant. Now I have a favourite Italian restaurant and a favourite Lebanese restaurant."

The family agreed to switch between the two restaurants when they went out for dinner.

I. Word List

suggested: gave an idea

host: someone who welcomes people to a restaurant

enthusiasm: happiness, excitement

II. Circle the sentences that are true.

1. Emma and Josh don't like Lebanese food.

2. Josh is older than Emma.

3. Emma and Josh like Italian food.

4. Emma and Josh have a new favourite restaurant.

5. Emma, Josh, and their parents go out for dinner about once a month.

6. Josh likes meatballs.

III. What's the word? Find the correct words in the reading.

1. a kind of pasta: r _ _ _ _ _ _

2. a kind of animal: l _ _ _

3. a kind of food: L _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. someone who works in a restaurant: s _ _ _ _ _

5. to change: s _ _ _ _ _

IV. Answer the following questions.

1. Why did Emma and Josh complain about going to a new restaurant?

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2. Why did Emma and Josh like the new restaurant?

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3. Do you think it is a good idea to try new kinds of food? Why or why not?

___________________________________________________________.

4. Do you sometimes try new kinds of food? Give an example.

___________________________________________________________.

5. Do you like spicy food? Why or why not?

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