Reading (Semester I)

Read the text and say if the sentences are true or false.

THE WILL(Заповіт)

Mr. Conran was a very rich and mean man. When he died he had 20 million pounds in the bank. He made all his money by selling very sticky sweets. His nickname was "The Dentist's Friend".

Mrs. Conran died ten years before. Mr. Conran had only two relatives, his sons Joseph and Oliver. They were identical twins. They were so alike that nobody could tell them apart. Not even their father.

Joseph and Oliver left home when they were 20 years old, and they had never been back.

When the twin brothers heard about their father's death, they went to his house right away. Their father's lawyer, Ms. Madoc, was there to meet them.

She said, "Come into the library. I must read you your father's will".

They all went into the library and sat down. Ms. Madoc took a piece of paper from the desk.

She said, "Your father made a very short will. It is in three parts. Part one says: I leave all my money to my son Oliver".

The lawyer turned to the twin brothers and asked, "So which one of you is Oliver?"

Both of the sons said, "I am. I'm Oliver!"

Ms. Madoc was very angry, "One of you must be a liar".

The twins argued and argued. Each called the other a liar and a cheat. Ms. Madoc pulled them apart.

She said, "I think I'd better read you the second part of your father's will. It says: If there is any argument about which son is a real Oliver, then I leave all my money to Joseph!"

Once again the lawyer turned to the twins and asked, "Which one of you is Joseph?"

"I am!" cried the two sons with one voice.

The lawyer got very cross. She banged the desk with her fist and said, "But a minute ago you both said you were Oliver!"

They argued and argued for nearly an hour. Both twins tried to prove he was the real Joseph. But Ms. Madoc called them both liars.

At last she said, "I think I must read you the third and the final part of your father's will. It says: If both my sons turn out to be liars, then I leave all my money to Ms. Madoc, my faithful lawyer".

So the twins left the house without a penny. The clever will had shown them both to be liars. But it wasn't their father who tricked them. It was Ms. Madoc. Mr. Conran never made a will.

1)Mr. Conran was a wealthy person.

Read the text and say if the sentences are true or false.

THE WILL(Заповіт)

Mr. Conran was a very rich and mean man. When he died he had 20 million pounds in the bank. He made all his money by selling very sticky sweets. His nickname was "The Dentist's Friend".

Mrs. Conran died ten years before. Mr. Conran had only two relatives, his sons Joseph and Oliver. They were identical twins. They were so alike that nobody could tell them apart. Not even their father.

Joseph and Oliver left home when they were 20 years old, and they had never been back.

When the twin brothers heard about their father's death, they went to his house right away. Their father's lawyer, Ms. Madoc, was there to meet them.

She said, "Come into the library. I must read you your father's will".

They all went into the library and sat down. Ms. Madoc took a piece of paper from the desk.

She said, "Your father made a very short will. It is in three parts. Part one says: I leave all my money to my son Oliver".

The lawyer turned to the twin brothers and asked, "So which one of you is Oliver?"

Both of the sons said, "I am. I'm Oliver!"

Ms. Madoc was very angry, "One of you must be a liar".

The twins argued and argued. Each called the other a liar and a cheat. Ms. Madoc pulled them apart.

She said, "I think I'd better read you the second part of your father's will. It says: If there is any argument about which son is a real Oliver, then I leave all my money to Joseph!"

Once again the lawyer turned to the twins and asked, "Which one of you is Joseph?"

"I am!" cried the two sons with one voice.

The lawyer got very cross. She banged the desk with her fist and said, "But a minute ago you both said you were Oliver!"

They argued and argued for nearly an hour. Both twins tried to prove he was the real Joseph. But Ms. Madoc called them both liars.

At last she said, "I think I must read you the third and the final part of your father's will. It says: If both my sons turn out to be liars, then I leave all my money to Ms. Madoc, my faithful lawyer".

So the twins left the house without a penny. The clever will had shown them both to be liars. But it wasn't their father who tricked them. It was Ms. Madoc. Mr. Conran never made a will.

2)He was always giving money to charity.

THE WILL(Заповіт)

Mr. Conran was a very rich and mean man. When he died he had 20 million pounds in the bank. He made all his money by selling very sticky sweets. His nickname was "The Dentist's Friend".

Mrs. Conran died ten years before. Mr. Conran had only two relatives, his sons Joseph and Oliver. They were identical twins. They were so alike that nobody could tell them apart. Not even their father.

Joseph and Oliver left home when they were 20 years old, and they had never been back.

When the twin brothers heard about their father's death, they went to his house right away. Their father's lawyer, Ms. Madoc, was there to meet them.

She said, "Come into the library. I must read you your father's will".

They all went into the library and sat down. Ms. Madoc took a piece of paper from the desk.

She said, "Your father made a very short will. It is in three parts. Part one says: I leave all my money to my son Oliver".

The lawyer turned to the twin brothers and asked, "So which one of you is Oliver?"

Both of the sons said, "I am. I'm Oliver!"

Ms. Madoc was very angry, "One of you must be a liar".

The twins argued and argued. Each called the other a liar and a cheat. Ms. Madoc pulled them apart.

She said, "I think I'd better read you the second part of your father's will. It says: If there is any argument about which son is a real Oliver, then I leave all my money to Joseph!"

Once again the lawyer turned to the twins and asked, "Which one of you is Joseph?"

"I am!" cried the two sons with one voice.

The lawyer got very cross. She banged the desk with her fist and said, "But a minute ago you both said you were Oliver!"

They argued and argued for nearly an hour. Both twins tried to prove he was the real Joseph. But Ms. Madoc called them both liars.

At last she said, "I think I must read you the third and the final part of your father's will. It says: If both my sons turn out to be liars, then I leave all my money to Ms. Madoc, my faithful lawyer".

So the twins left the house without a penny. The clever will had shown them both to be liars. But it wasn't their father who tricked them. It was Ms. Madoc. Mr. Conran never made a will.

3)Joseph and Oliver were 20 years old when their father died.

THE WILL(Заповіт)

Mr. Conran was a very rich and mean man. When he died he had 20 million pounds in the bank. He made all his money by selling very sticky sweets. His nickname was "The Dentist's Friend".

Mrs. Conran died ten years before. Mr. Conran had only two relatives, his sons Joseph and Oliver. They were identical twins. They were so alike that nobody could tell them apart. Not even their father.

Joseph and Oliver left home when they were 20 years old, and they had never been back.

When the twin brothers heard about their father's death, they went to his house right away. Their father's lawyer, Ms. Madoc, was there to meet them.

She said, "Come into the library. I must read you your father's will".

They all went into the library and sat down. Ms. Madoc took a piece of paper from the desk.

She said, "Your father made a very short will. It is in three parts. Part one says: I leave all my money to my son Oliver".

The lawyer turned to the twin brothers and asked, "So which one of you is Oliver?"

Both of the sons said, "I am. I'm Oliver!"

Ms. Madoc was very angry, "One of you must be a liar".

The twins argued and argued. Each called the other a liar and a cheat. Ms. Madoc pulled them apart.

She said, "I think I'd better read you the second part of your father's will. It says: If there is any argument about which son is a real Oliver, then I leave all my money to Joseph!"

Once again the lawyer turned to the twins and asked, "Which one of you is Joseph?"

"I am!" cried the two sons with one voice.

The lawyer got very cross. She banged the desk with her fist and said, "But a minute ago you both said you were Oliver!"

They argued and argued for nearly an hour. Both twins tried to prove he was the real Joseph. But Ms. Madoc called them both liars.

At last she said, "I think I must read you the third and the final part of your father's will. It says: If both my sons turn out to be liars, then I leave all my money to Ms. Madoc, my faithful lawyer".

So the twins left the house without a penny. The clever will had shown them both to be liars. But it wasn't their father who tricked them. It was Ms. Madoc. Mr. Conran never made a will.

4)Ms. Madoc worked as a lawyer.

THE WILL(Заповіт)

Mr. Conran was a very rich and mean man. When he died he had 20 million pounds in the bank. He made all his money by selling very sticky sweets. His nickname was "The Dentist's Friend".

Mrs. Conran died ten years before. Mr. Conran had only two relatives, his sons Joseph and Oliver. They were identical twins. They were so alike that nobody could tell them apart. Not even their father.

Joseph and Oliver left home when they were 20 years old, and they had never been back.

When the twin brothers heard about their father's death, they went to his house right away. Their father's lawyer, Ms. Madoc, was there to meet them.

She said, "Come into the library. I must read you your father's will".

They all went into the library and sat down. Ms. Madoc took a piece of paper from the desk.

She said, "Your father made a very short will. It is in three parts. Part one says: I leave all my money to my son Oliver".

The lawyer turned to the twin brothers and asked, "So which one of you is Oliver?"

Both of the sons said, "I am. I'm Oliver!"

Ms. Madoc was very angry, "One of you must be a liar".

The twins argued and argued. Each called the other a liar and a cheat. Ms. Madoc pulled them apart.

She said, "I think I'd better read you the second part of your father's will. It says: If there is any argument about which son is a real Oliver, then I leave all my money to Joseph!"

Once again the lawyer turned to the twins and asked, "Which one of you is Joseph?"

"I am!" cried the two sons with one voice.

The lawyer got very cross. She banged the desk with her fist and said, "But a minute ago you both said you were Oliver!"

They argued and argued for nearly an hour. Both twins tried to prove he was the real Joseph. But Ms. Madoc called them both liars.

At last she said, "I think I must read you the third and the final part of your father's will. It says: If both my sons turn out to be liars, then I leave all my money to Ms. Madoc, my faithful lawyer".

So the twins left the house without a penny. The clever will had shown them both to be liars. But it wasn't their father who tricked them. It was Ms. Madoc. Mr. Conran never made a will.

5)Ms. Madoc was very pleased when the twins started to fight.

THE WILL(Заповіт)

Mr. Conran was a very rich and mean man. When he died he had 20 million pounds in the bank. He made all his money by selling very sticky sweets. His nickname was "The Dentist's Friend".

Mrs. Conran died ten years before. Mr. Conran had only two relatives, his sons Joseph and Oliver. They were identical twins. They were so alike that nobody could tell them apart. Not even their father.

Joseph and Oliver left home when they were 20 years old, and they had never been back.

When the twin brothers heard about their father's death, they went to his house right away. Their father's lawyer, Ms. Madoc, was there to meet them.

She said, "Come into the library. I must read you your father's will".

They all went into the library and sat down. Ms. Madoc took a piece of paper from the desk.

She said, "Your father made a very short will. It is in three parts. Part one says: I leave all my money to my son Oliver".

The lawyer turned to the twin brothers and asked, "So which one of you is Oliver?"

Both of the sons said, "I am. I'm Oliver!"

Ms. Madoc was very angry, "One of you must be a liar".

The twins argued and argued. Each called the other a liar and a cheat. Ms. Madoc pulled them apart.

She said, "I think I'd better read you the second part of your father's will. It says: If there is any argument about which son is a real Oliver, then I leave all my money to Joseph!"

Once again the lawyer turned to the twins and asked, "Which one of you is Joseph?"

"I am!" cried the two sons with one voice.

The lawyer got very cross. She banged the desk with her fist and said, "But a minute ago you both said you were Oliver!"

They argued and argued for nearly an hour. Both twins tried to prove he was the real Joseph. But Ms. Madoc called them both liars.

At last she said, "I think I must read you the third and the final part of your father's will. It says: If both my sons turn out to be liars, then I leave all my money to Ms. Madoc, my faithful lawyer".

So the twins left the house without a penny. The clever will had shown them both to be liars. But it wasn't their father who tricked them. It was Ms. Madoc. Mr. Conran never made a will.

6) The twins got a lot of money.

THE WILL(Заповіт)

Mr. Conran was a very rich and mean man. When he died he had 20 million pounds in the bank. He made all his money by selling very sticky sweets. His nickname was "The Dentist's Friend".

Mrs. Conran died ten years before. Mr. Conran had only two relatives, his sons Joseph and Oliver. They were identical twins. They were so alike that nobody could tell them apart. Not even their father.

Joseph and Oliver left home when they were 20 years old, and they had never been back.

When the twin brothers heard about their father's death, they went to his house right away. Their father's lawyer, Ms. Madoc, was there to meet them.

She said, "Come into the library. I must read you your father's will".

They all went into the library and sat down. Ms. Madoc took a piece of paper from the desk.

She said, "Your father made a very short will. It is in three parts. Part one says: I leave all my money to my son Oliver".

The lawyer turned to the twin brothers and asked, "So which one of you is Oliver?"

Both of the sons said, "I am. I'm Oliver!"

Ms. Madoc was very angry, "One of you must be a liar".

The twins argued and argued. Each called the other a liar and a cheat. Ms. Madoc pulled them apart.

She said, "I think I'd better read you the second part of your father's will. It says: If there is any argument about which son is a real Oliver, then I leave all my money to Joseph!"

Once again the lawyer turned to the twins and asked, "Which one of you is Joseph?"

"I am!" cried the two sons with one voice.

The lawyer got very cross. She banged the desk with her fist and said, "But a minute ago you both said you were Oliver!"

They argued and argued for nearly an hour. Both twins tried to prove he was the real Joseph. But Ms. Madoc called them both liars.

At last she said, "I think I must read you the third and the final part of your father's will. It says: If both my sons turn out to be liars, then I leave all my money to Ms. Madoc, my faithful lawyer".

So the twins left the house without a penny. The clever will had shown them both to be liars. But it wasn't their father who tricked them. It was Ms. Madoc. Mr. Conran never made a will.

7) Ms. Madoc was a clever man.

Mr. Conran was a very rich and mean man. When he died he had 20 million pounds in the bank. He made all his money by selling very sticky sweets. His nickname was "The Dentist's Friend".

Mrs. Conran died ten years before. Mr. Conran had only two relatives, his sons Joseph and Oliver. They were identical twins. They were so alike that nobody could tell them apart. Not even their father.

Joseph and Oliver left home when they were 20 years old, and they had never been back.

When the twin brothers heard about their father's death, they went to his house right away. Their father's lawyer, Ms. Madoc, was there to meet them.

She said, "Come into the library. I must read you your father's will".

They all went into the library and sat down. Ms. Madoc took a piece of paper from the desk.

She said, "Your father made a very short will. It is in three parts. Part one says: I leave all my money to my son Oliver".

The lawyer turned to the twin brothers and asked, "So which one of you is Oliver?"

Both of the sons said, "I am. I'm Oliver!"

Ms. Madoc was very angry, "One of you must be a liar".

The twins argued and argued. Each called the other a liar and a cheat. Ms. Madoc pulled them apart.

She said, "I think I'd better read you the second part of your father's will. It says: If there is any argument about which son is a real Oliver, then I leave all my money to Joseph!"

Once again the lawyer turned to the twins and asked, "Which one of you is Joseph?"

"I am!" cried the two sons with one voice.

The lawyer got very cross. She banged the desk with her fist and said, "But a minute ago you both said you were Oliver!"

They argued and argued for nearly an hour. Both twins tried to prove he was the real Joseph. But Ms. Madoc called them both liars.

At last she said, "I think I must read you the third and the final part of your father's will. It says: If both my sons turn out to be liars, then I leave all my money to Ms. Madoc, my faithful lawyer".

So the twins left the house without a penny. The clever will had shown them both to be liars. But it wasn't their father who tricked them. It was Ms. Madoc. Mr. Conran never made a will.

8) Why was Mr. Conran's nickname "the Dentist's
Friend"?

Mr. Conran was a very rich and mean man. When he died he had 20 million pounds in the bank. He made all his money by selling very sticky sweets. His nickname was "The Dentist's Friend".

Mrs. Conran died ten years before. Mr. Conran had only two relatives, his sons Joseph and Oliver. They were identical twins. They were so alike that nobody could tell them apart. Not even their father.

Joseph and Oliver left home when they were 20 years old, and they had never been back.

When the twin brothers heard about their father's death, they went to his house right away. Their father's lawyer, Ms. Madoc, was there to meet them.

She said, "Come into the library. I must read you your father's will".

They all went into the library and sat down. Ms. Madoc took a piece of paper from the desk.

She said, "Your father made a very short will. It is in three parts. Part one says: I leave all my money to my son Oliver".

The lawyer turned to the twin brothers and asked, "So which one of you is Oliver?"

Both of the sons said, "I am. I'm Oliver!"

Ms. Madoc was very angry, "One of you must be a liar".

The twins argued and argued. Each called the other a liar and a cheat. Ms. Madoc pulled them apart.

She said, "I think I'd better read you the second part of your father's will. It says: If there is any argument about which son is a real Oliver, then I leave all my money to Joseph!"

Once again the lawyer turned to the twins and asked, "Which one of you is Joseph?"

"I am!" cried the two sons with one voice.

The lawyer got very cross. She banged the desk with her fist and said, "But a minute ago you both said you were Oliver!"

They argued and argued for nearly an hour. Both twins tried to prove he was the real Joseph. But Ms. Madoc called them both liars.

At last she said, "I think I must read you the third and the final part of your father's will. It says: If both my sons turn out to be liars, then I leave all my money to Ms. Madoc, my faithful lawyer".

So the twins left the house without a penny. The clever will had shown them both to be liars. But it wasn't their father who tricked them. It was Ms. Madoc. Mr. Conran never made a will.

9) At what age did the twins leave home?

Mr. Conran was a very rich and mean man. When he died he had 20 million pounds in the bank. He made all his money by selling very sticky sweets. His nickname was "The Dentist's Friend".

Mrs. Conran died ten years before. Mr. Conran had only two relatives, his sons Joseph and Oliver. They were identical twins. They were so alike that nobody could tell them apart. Not even their father.

Joseph and Oliver left home when they were 20 years old, and they had never been back.

When the twin brothers heard about their father's death, they went to his house right away. Their father's lawyer, Ms. Madoc, was there to meet them.

She said, "Come into the library. I must read you your father's will".

They all went into the library and sat down. Ms. Madoc took a piece of paper from the desk.

She said, "Your father made a very short will. It is in three parts. Part one says: I leave all my money to my son Oliver".

The lawyer turned to the twin brothers and asked, "So which one of you is Oliver?"

Both of the sons said, "I am. I'm Oliver!"

Ms. Madoc was very angry, "One of you must be a liar".

The twins argued and argued. Each called the other a liar and a cheat. Ms. Madoc pulled them apart.

She said, "I think I'd better read you the second part of your father's will. It says: If there is any argument about which son is a real Oliver, then I leave all my money to Joseph!"

Once again the lawyer turned to the twins and asked, "Which one of you is Joseph?"

"I am!" cried the two sons with one voice.

The lawyer got very cross. She banged the desk with her fist and said, "But a minute ago you both said you were Oliver!"

They argued and argued for nearly an hour. Both twins tried to prove he was the real Joseph. But Ms. Madoc called them both liars.

At last she said, "I think I must read you the third and the final part of your father's will. It says: If both my sons turn out to be liars, then I leave all my money to Ms. Madoc, my faithful lawyer".

So the twins left the house without a penny. The clever will had shown them both to be liars. But it wasn't their father who tricked them. It was Ms. Madoc. Mr. Conran never made a will.

10)What family trait could you see in the twins?

Task II. Read the text and choose the right answer.

Five restaurant reviews

Barry G: We stopped at the White Horse Inn for lunch during a long journey. My wife ordered the lasagne and I ordered a steak and ale pie. We waited over thirty minutes for our food, and when my pie arrived, it was chicken and mushroom. When they brought the correct pie, I picked up the gravy and found that it was completely cold. When I went to the bar and asked for it to be heated and suggested that we should get a partial refund, the barman swore under his breath. When I finally started eating, my wife had already finished her meal. Avoid this restaurant at all costs!

Emma1987: We decided to come here for our Sunday lunch. The prices were a bit steep, but we thought it would be worth it, if the food was good. Sadly, we were disappointed. Our sausages were burnt and so dry that we couldn’t even cut them. My partner’s steak was even worse. It certainly wasn’t worth the money. It wasn’t even a pleasant place to spend a Sunday. The carpet was old-fashioned and worn, the chairs were uncomfortable and the walls needed painting. Very disappointing.

PGRigby: We were passing by and felt hungry, so we decided to stop here for a meal. We got a warm welcome and were impressed with the wide selection of beers and the extensive menu. The dishes are mostly traditional, and not very adventurous or exotic, but it was decent, reasonably priced, warm and well presented. We were served quickly, considering there were seven of us, and the staff were polite. Overall, it was good value for money and I would definitely go there again.

SunnyDay: The pub looked very attractive from the outside, with a large car park, disabled access and an attractive garden. It’s in a good location on the main road, and I imagine it attracts a lot of passing trade. However, if I was local to the area, I wouldn’t come here regularly. Although the prices were typical, we didn’t get very much for our money. My garlic mushrooms were just that, three small mushrooms with a little dry salad – the kind you get from a bag – on the side. Then, my partner and I both ordered fish and chips, and my fish was much smaller than hers. When we complained, we weren’t offered a refund or a new piece of fish. I’m sure there are better places to eat in the area.

Andrew_Rose: We ended up at the White Horse Inn for our Sunday lunch when the pub we planned to eat at had forgotten to note down our booking. However, we felt very pleased about this error in the end. We were greeted by a friendly, helpful young lady behind the bar who allowed us to sample a few of the beers before we made our choices. I ordered fish and chips. The fish was fresh and served in a lovely, crisp batter. My friends were very happy with their roast dinners. The desserts were also delicious. However, for me, it was the excellent service and friendliness of all the staff that made the visit stand out. We will look forward to returning in the future.

1.The pub was not attractive on the inside.

Task II. Read the text and choose the right answer.

Five restaurant reviews

Barry G: We stopped at the White Horse Inn for lunch during a long journey. My wife ordered the lasagne and I ordered a steak and ale pie. We waited over thirty minutes for our food, and when my pie arrived, it was chicken and mushroom. When they brought the correct pie, I picked up the gravy and found that it was completely cold. When I went to the bar and asked for it to be heated and suggested that we should get a partial refund, the barman swore under his breath. When I finally started eating, my wife had already finished her meal. Avoid this restaurant at all costs!

Emma1987: We decided to come here for our Sunday lunch. The prices were a bit steep, but we thought it would be worth it, if the food was good. Sadly, we were disappointed. Our sausages were burnt and so dry that we couldn’t even cut them. My partner’s steak was even worse. It certainly wasn’t worth the money. It wasn’t even a pleasant place to spend a Sunday. The carpet was old-fashioned and worn, the chairs were uncomfortable and the walls needed painting. Very disappointing.

PGRigby: We were passing by and felt hungry, so we decided to stop here for a meal. We got a warm welcome and were impressed with the wide selection of beers and the extensive menu. The dishes are mostly traditional, and not very adventurous or exotic, but it was decent, reasonably priced, warm and well presented. We were served quickly, considering there were seven of us, and the staff were polite. Overall, it was good value for money and I would definitely go there again.

SunnyDay: The pub looked very attractive from the outside, with a large car park, disabled access and an attractive garden. It’s in a good location on the main road, and I imagine it attracts a lot of passing trade. However, if I was local to the area, I wouldn’t come here regularly. Although the prices were typical, we didn’t get very much for our money. My garlic mushrooms were just that, three small mushrooms with a little dry salad – the kind you get from a bag – on the side. Then, my partner and I both ordered fish and chips, and my fish was much smaller than hers. When we complained, we weren’t offered a refund or a new piece of fish. I’m sure there are better places to eat in the area.

Andrew_Rose: We ended up at the White Horse Inn for our Sunday lunch when the pub we planned to eat at had forgotten to note down our booking. However, we felt very pleased about this error in the end. We were greeted by a friendly, helpful young lady behind the bar who allowed us to sample a few of the beers before we made our choices. I ordered fish and chips. The fish was fresh and served in a lovely, crisp batter. My friends were very happy with their roast dinners. The desserts were also delicious. However, for me, it was the excellent service and friendliness of all the staff that made the visit stand out. We will look forward to returning in the future.

2A member of staff was rude.

Task II. Read the text and choose the right answer.

Five restaurant reviews

Barry G: We stopped at the White Horse Inn for lunch during a long journey. My wife ordered the lasagne and I ordered a steak and ale pie. We waited over thirty minutes for our food, and when my pie arrived, it was chicken and mushroom. When they brought the correct pie, I picked up the gravy and found that it was completely cold. When I went to the bar and asked for it to be heated and suggested that we should get a partial refund, the barman swore under his breath. When I finally started eating, my wife had already finished her meal. Avoid this restaurant at all costs!

Emma1987: We decided to come here for our Sunday lunch. The prices were a bit steep, but we thought it would be worth it, if the food was good. Sadly, we were disappointed. Our sausages were burnt and so dry that we couldn’t even cut them. My partner’s steak was even worse. It certainly wasn’t worth the money. It wasn’t even a pleasant place to spend a Sunday. The carpet was old-fashioned and worn, the chairs were uncomfortable and the walls needed painting. Very disappointing.

PGRigby: We were passing by and felt hungry, so we decided to stop here for a meal. We got a warm welcome and were impressed with the wide selection of beers and the extensive menu. The dishes are mostly traditional, and not very adventurous or exotic, but it was decent, reasonably priced, warm and well presented. We were served quickly, considering there were seven of us, and the staff were polite. Overall, it was good value for money and I would definitely go there again.

SunnyDay: The pub looked very attractive from the outside, with a large car park, disabled access and an attractive garden. It’s in a good location on the main road, and I imagine it attracts a lot of passing trade. However, if I was local to the area, I wouldn’t come here regularly. Although the prices were typical, we didn’t get very much for our money. My garlic mushrooms were just that, three small mushrooms with a little dry salad – the kind you get from a bag – on the side. Then, my partner and I both ordered fish and chips, and my fish was much smaller than hers. When we complained, we weren’t offered a refund or a new piece of fish. I’m sure there are better places to eat in the area.

Andrew_Rose: We ended up at the White Horse Inn for our Sunday lunch when the pub we planned to eat at had forgotten to note down our booking. However, we felt very pleased about this error in the end. We were greeted by a friendly, helpful young lady behind the bar who allowed us to sample a few of the beers before we made our choices. I ordered fish and chips. The fish was fresh and served in a lovely, crisp batter. My friends were very happy with their roast dinners. The desserts were also delicious. However, for me, it was the excellent service and friendliness of all the staff that made the visit stand out. We will look forward to returning in the future.

3.The food sizes were poor.

Task II. Read the text and choose the right answer.

Five restaurant reviews

Barry G: We stopped at the White Horse Inn for lunch during a long journey. My wife ordered the lasagne and I ordered a steak and ale pie. We waited over thirty minutes for our food, and when my pie arrived, it was chicken and mushroom. When they brought the correct pie, I picked up the gravy and found that it was completely cold. When I went to the bar and asked for it to be heated and suggested that we should get a partial refund, the barman swore under his breath. When I finally started eating, my wife had already finished her meal. Avoid this restaurant at all costs!

Emma1987: We decided to come here for our Sunday lunch. The prices were a bit steep, but we thought it would be worth it, if the food was good. Sadly, we were disappointed. Our sausages were burnt and so dry that we couldn’t even cut them. My partner’s steak was even worse. It certainly wasn’t worth the money. It wasn’t even a pleasant place to spend a Sunday. The carpet was old-fashioned and worn, the chairs were uncomfortable and the walls needed painting. Very disappointing.

PGRigby: We were passing by and felt hungry, so we decided to stop here for a meal. We got a warm welcome and were impressed with the wide selection of beers and the extensive menu. The dishes are mostly traditional, and not very adventurous or exotic, but it was decent, reasonably priced, warm and well presented. We were served quickly, considering there were seven of us, and the staff were polite. Overall, it was good value for money and I would definitely go there again.

SunnyDay: The pub looked very attractive from the outside, with a large car park, disabled access and an attractive garden. It’s in a good location on the main road, and I imagine it attracts a lot of passing trade. However, if I was local to the area, I wouldn’t come here regularly. Although the prices were typical, we didn’t get very much for our money. My garlic mushrooms were just that, three small mushrooms with a little dry salad – the kind you get from a bag – on the side. Then, my partner and I both ordered fish and chips, and my fish was much smaller than hers. When we complained, we weren’t offered a refund or a new piece of fish. I’m sure there are better places to eat in the area.

Andrew_Rose: We ended up at the White Horse Inn for our Sunday lunch when the pub we planned to eat at had forgotten to note down our booking. However, we felt very pleased about this error in the end. We were greeted by a friendly, helpful young lady behind the bar who allowed us to sample a few of the beers before we made our choices. I ordered fish and chips. The fish was fresh and served in a lovely, crisp batter. My friends were very happy with their roast dinners. The desserts were also delicious. However, for me, it was the excellent service and friendliness of all the staff that made the visit stand out. We will look forward to returning in the future.

4.The food was well-priced.

Task II. Read the text and choose the right answer.

Five restaurant reviews

Barry G: We stopped at the White Horse Inn for lunch during a long journey. My wife ordered the lasagne and I ordered a steak and ale pie. We waited over thirty minutes for our food, and when my pie arrived, it was chicken and mushroom. When they brought the correct pie, I picked up the gravy and found that it was completely cold. When I went to the bar and asked for it to be heated and suggested that we should get a partial refund, the barman swore under his breath. When I finally started eating, my wife had already finished her meal. Avoid this restaurant at all costs!

Emma1987: We decided to come here for our Sunday lunch. The prices were a bit steep, but we thought it would be worth it, if the food was good. Sadly, we were disappointed. Our sausages were burnt and so dry that we couldn’t even cut them. My partner’s steak was even worse. It certainly wasn’t worth the money. It wasn’t even a pleasant place to spend a Sunday. The carpet was old-fashioned and worn, the chairs were uncomfortable and the walls needed painting. Very disappointing.

PGRigby: We were passing by and felt hungry, so we decided to stop here for a meal. We got a warm welcome and were impressed with the wide selection of beers and the extensive menu. The dishes are mostly traditional, and not very adventurous or exotic, but it was decent, reasonably priced, warm and well presented. We were served quickly, considering there were seven of us, and the staff were polite. Overall, it was good value for money and I would definitely go there again.

SunnyDay: The pub looked very attractive from the outside, with a large car park, disabled access and an attractive garden. It’s in a good location on the main road, and I imagine it attracts a lot of passing trade. However, if I was local to the area, I wouldn’t come here regularly. Although the prices were typical, we didn’t get very much for our money. My garlic mushrooms were just that, three small mushrooms with a little dry salad – the kind you get from a bag – on the side. Then, my partner and I both ordered fish and chips, and my fish was much smaller than hers. When we complained, we weren’t offered a refund or a new piece of fish. I’m sure there are better places to eat in the area.

Andrew_Rose: We ended up at the White Horse Inn for our Sunday lunch when the pub we planned to eat at had forgotten to note down our booking. However, we felt very pleased about this error in the end. We were greeted by a friendly, helpful young lady behind the bar who allowed us to sample a few of the beers before we made our choices. I ordered fish and chips. The fish was fresh and served in a lovely, crisp batter. My friends were very happy with their roast dinners. The desserts were also delicious. However, for me, it was the excellent service and friendliness of all the staff that made the visit stand out. We will look forward to returning in the future.

5.. The food was poorly presented.

Task II. Read the text and choose the right answer.

Five restaurant reviews

Barry G: We stopped at the White Horse Inn for lunch during a long journey. My wife ordered the lasagne and I ordered a steak and ale pie. We waited over thirty minutes for our food, and when my pie arrived, it was chicken and mushroom. When they brought the correct pie, I picked up the gravy and found that it was completely cold. When I went to the bar and asked for it to be heated and suggested that we should get a partial refund, the barman swore under his breath. When I finally started eating, my wife had already finished her meal. Avoid this restaurant at all costs!

Emma1987: We decided to come here for our Sunday lunch. The prices were a bit steep, but we thought it would be worth it, if the food was good. Sadly, we were disappointed. Our sausages were burnt and so dry that we couldn’t even cut them. My partner’s steak was even worse. It certainly wasn’t worth the money. It wasn’t even a pleasant place to spend a Sunday. The carpet was old-fashioned and worn, the chairs were uncomfortable and the walls needed painting. Very disappointing.

PGRigby: We were passing by and felt hungry, so we decided to stop here for a meal. We got a warm welcome and were impressed with the wide selection of beers and the extensive menu. The dishes are mostly traditional, and not very adventurous or exotic, but it was decent, reasonably priced, warm and well presented. We were served quickly, considering there were seven of us, and the staff were polite. Overall, it was good value for money and I would definitely go there again.

SunnyDay: The pub looked very attractive from the outside, with a large car park, disabled access and an attractive garden. It’s in a good location on the main road, and I imagine it attracts a lot of passing trade. However, if I was local to the area, I wouldn’t come here regularly. Although the prices were typical, we didn’t get very much for our money. My garlic mushrooms were just that, three small mushrooms with a little dry salad – the kind you get from a bag – on the side. Then, my partner and I both ordered fish and chips, and my fish was much smaller than hers. When we complained, we weren’t offered a refund or a new piece of fish. I’m sure there are better places to eat in the area.

Andrew_Rose: We ended up at the White Horse Inn for our Sunday lunch when the pub we planned to eat at had forgotten to note down our booking. However, we felt very pleased about this error in the end. We were greeted by a friendly, helpful young lady behind the bar who allowed us to sample a few of the beers before we made our choices. I ordered fish and chips. The fish was fresh and served in a lovely, crisp batter. My friends were very happy with their roast dinners. The desserts were also delicious. However, for me, it was the excellent service and friendliness of all the staff that made the visit stand out. We will look forward to returning in the future.

6.He/She asked for part of their money back.