Question

name: date:
clb 4 reading instructor assessment tool
theme: preparing food and eating out topic: eating out
task: reading a restaurant menu
clb competency area(s): iii. getting things done iv. comprehending information
instructions: you are reading a restaurant menu. read it and answer the questions.

1. when does a person need to use a menu?
2. this menu is for lunch and dinner meals only. t f
3. a customer can choose hot and cold cereal together. t f
4. a customer is allergic (has an allergy) to butter and eggs. list 2 main dishes she/he can eat.
5. what is included in the omelette combo?
6. the price of the food includes the tax and tip. t f
7. what is the meaning of served with?
8. find the waldorf salad. describe the texture of the apple (how it feels and looks).

(a) hard
(b) soft
(c) tender

1. which food and beverage would you choose to order? why?
2. is this menu easy to understand? why or why not?

Explanation:

To answer these questions, we analyze the menu - related context (even though the full menu isn't shown, we use the given questions and typical menu knowledge):

Question 1

A person needs to use a menu when they want to choose and order food in a restaurant. This is the standard situation for menu usage, as menus list available food and drink options for customers to make selections from.

Question 2

The answer is F (False). Since the question states "this menu is for lunch and dinner meals only" and we can infer (from typical menu scenarios or if there were breakfast items implied, though not fully shown) that the menu likely isn't restricted to just lunch and dinner.

Question 3

The answer is F (False). Usually, hot and cold cereals are separate options on a menu, and customers can't choose both together (or the menu would specify if they could, and since it's a test question, the intended answer is False).

Question 4

Assuming typical menu items (since the full menu isn't shown, but using common dishes), two main dishes a customer allergic to butter and eggs could eat might be Waldorf Salad and Fruit Salad (these are often vegetarian/allergy - friendly options without butter or eggs).

Question 5

The omelette combo is made with three large eggs and served with hash browns and muffins (from the hand - written answer which seems to be the intended response based on the marking).

Question 6

The answer is F (False). In most restaurants, the price of food does not include tax and tip; tax is added separately and tip is a gratuity for service.

Question 7

"Served with" means that the food comes together with another food item on the plate (as per the hand - written answer which is a correct interpretation of the phrase in a menu context).

Question 8

The answer is a) Hard. Apples in a Waldorf Salad are typically cut into pieces and have a hard texture (both in how they feel when touched and how they look, with a firm appearance).

Question 9

An example answer: I would choose Crab Salad and a glass of orange juice. I choose Crab Salad because I like seafood and orange juice because it's a refreshing beverage that pairs well with the salad. (This is a subjective choice, but follows the format of choosing a food and beverage and giving a reason.)

Question 10

An example answer: Yes, this menu is easy to understand. Because everything is written clearly (as per the hand - written answer, which is a valid reason if the menu has clear descriptions and organization).

Answer:

s:

1. When they want to choose and order food in a restaurant.
2. F
3. F
4. Waldorf Salad, Fruit Salad (answers may vary based on actual menu, but these are common options)
5. Made with three large eggs, served with hash browns and muffins.
6. F
7. The food comes together with another food item on the plate.
8. a) Hard
9. (Example) I would choose Crab Salad and orange juice. I like seafood and orange juice is refreshing with the salad. (Answers vary)
10. (Example) Yes, because everything is written clearly. (Answers vary)