Reading Comprehension

CHARLIE’S PLACE

           Charlie’s is a new American restaurant, near the subway on Fifth Avenue. It is open 365 days a year, including Christmas. The prices are very reasonable – that’s probably why it’s popular with young people and parents with kids. Charlie’s does good hamburgers and chips, but why are there hardly any salads or vegetables? There is karaoke every evening from 10.00 pm to 3.00 am. It’s a relaxed and informal restaurant and there are always lots of customers. Service is very nice, fast and helpful. Go there with all your friends and have fun but not if you want to stay slim!

 1) Charlie’s restaurant doesn’t have any music. 

CHARLIE’S PLACE

           Charlie’s is a new American restaurant, near the subway on Fifth Avenue. It is open 365 days a year, including Christmas. The prices are very reasonable – that’s probably why it’s popular with young people and parents with kids. Charlie’s does good hamburgers and chips, but why are there hardly any salads or vegetables? There is karaoke every evening from 10.00 pm to 3.00 am. It’s a relaxed and informal restaurant and there are always lots of customers. Service is very nice, fast and helpful. Go there with all your friends and have fun but not if you want to stay slim!

2) Charlie’s restaurant isn't open every day.

CHARLIE’S PLACE

           Charlie’s is a new American restaurant, near the subway on Fifth Avenue. It is open 365 days a year, including Christmas. The prices are very reasonable – that’s probably why it’s popular with young people and parents with kids. Charlie’s does good hamburgers and chips, but why are there hardly any salads or vegetables? There is karaoke every evening from 10.00 pm to 3.00 am. It’s a relaxed and informal restaurant and there are always lots of customers. Service is very nice, fast and helpful. Go there with all your friends and have fun but not if you want to stay slim!

 3) Charlie’s restaurant is always full of people.

CHARLIE’S PLACE

           Charlie’s is a new American restaurant, near the subway on Fifth Avenue. It is open 365 days a year, including Christmas. The prices are very reasonable – that’s probably why it’s popular with young people and parents with kids. Charlie’s does good hamburgers and chips, but why are there hardly any salads or vegetables? There is karaoke every evening from 10.00 pm to 3.00 am. It’s a relaxed and informal restaurant and there are always lots of customers. Service is very nice, fast and helpful. Go there with all your friends and have fun but not if you want to stay slim!

 4) Charlie’s restaurant has a healthy menu.

CHARLIE’S PLACE

           Charlie’s is a new American restaurant, near the subway on Fifth Avenue. It is open 365 days a year, including Christmas. The prices are very reasonable – that’s probably why it’s popular with young people and parents with kids. Charlie’s does good hamburgers and chips, but why are there hardly any salads or vegetables? There is karaoke every evening from 10.00 pm to 3.00 am. It’s a relaxed and informal restaurant and there are always lots of customers. Service is very nice, fast and helpful. Go there with all your friends and have fun but not if you want to stay slim!

 5) Charlie’s restaurant is perfect for groups.

CHARLIE’S PLACE

           Charlie’s is a new American restaurant, near the subway on Fifth Avenue. It is open 365 days a year, including Christmas. The prices are very reasonable – that’s probably why it’s popular with young people and parents with kids. Charlie’s does good hamburgers and chips, but why are there hardly any salads or vegetables? There is karaoke every evening from 10.00 pm to 3.00 am. It’s a relaxed and informal restaurant and there are always lots of customers. Service is very nice, fast and helpful. Go there with all your friends and have fun but not if you want to stay slim!

6) Charlie’s restaurant is quite cheap.

CHARLIE’S PLACE

           Charlie’s is a new American restaurant, near the subway on Fifth Avenue. It is open 365 days a year, including Christmas. The prices are very reasonable – that’s probably why it’s popular with young people and parents with kids. Charlie’s does good hamburgers and chips, but why are there hardly any salads or vegetables? There is karaoke every evening from 10.00 pm to 3.00 am. It’s a relaxed and informal restaurant and there are always lots of customers. Service is very nice, fast and helpful. Go there with all your friends and have fun but not if you want to stay slim!

 7) Charlie’s restaurant has friendly waiters.

II Read the email and write the missing words.

Dear David,

Tomorrow is my birthday. What shall I do? I’d like to go to a restaurant 1 ...................... you and my other friends.

We could have pizza and ice cream, but Mum and Dad say it’s more fun to go to the park and 2...................... football.

I think going to the restaurant is better 3...................... going to the park but I _{4 .....................}. everyone to enjoy my birthday.

I think going to the restaurant is better _{3......................} going to the park but I 4 ...................... everyone to enjoy my birthday.

So I have decided to ask all my friends to choose. Then I can tell Mum and Dad. What 5 ...................... you like to do tomorrow? Please email back quickly.

Thanks!