Find the exact detail
Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
The shop opens at nine. The lesson starts at ten.
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At the café
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At the café · A1. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
Read or listen for details, reasons and purpose. Use evidence from this material.
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At the café
Read or listen for details, reasons and purpose. Use evidence from this material.
A little clarity first
Understand purpose and reason
Choose the main practical purpose, not just a detail mentioned along the way.
I am calling because I need to change the date.
Connect the information
Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
One ticket costs three pounds, so two tickets cost six pounds.
Learning material
ListeningA1
At the café
Read or listen for details, reasons and purpose. Use evidence from this material.
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At the café
What is the customer mainly doing?
Your learning route
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Step 1 · Warm-up
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Step 2 · Build the skill
0/2Find the exact detail
Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
The shop opens at nine. The lesson starts at ten.03
Step 3 · Build the skill
0/3Connect the information
Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
One ticket costs three pounds, so two tickets cost six pounds.04
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Lesson points
Find the exact detail
Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
The shop opens at nine. The lesson starts at ten.Understand purpose and reason
Choose the main practical purpose, not just a detail mentioned along the way.
I am calling because I need to change the date.Connect the information
Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.
One ticket costs three pounds, so two tickets cost six pounds.Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
At the café
What is the customer mainly doing?
- Booking a cooking lesson.
- Applying for a café job.
- Looking for a lost bag.
- Buying food and a drink.
Answer & explanation
Buying food and a drink.
Evidence: “A cheese sandwich and a small tea, please.” Supported answer: “Buying food and a drink.”. Choose the main practical purpose, not just a detail mentioned along the way.
At the café
What food does the customer order?
- A bowl of soup.
- A slice of cake.
- A chicken sandwich.
- A cheese sandwich.
Answer & explanation
A cheese sandwich.
Evidence: “A cheese sandwich and a small tea, please.” Supported answer: “A cheese sandwich.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
At the café
What does the customer want in the tea?
- Neither milk nor lemon.
- Lemon, without milk.
- Milk, without lemon.
- Milk and lemon together.
Answer & explanation
Lemon, without milk.
Evidence: “No, thank you. Just lemon.” Supported answer: “Lemon, without milk.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
At the café
Where does the customer plan to sit?
- Outside in the garden.
- At the counter.
- Beside the kitchen door.
- By the window.
Answer & explanation
By the window.
Evidence: “Can I sit by the window?” · “Yes, that table's free.” Supported answer: “By the window.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
At the café
How much do the sandwich and tea cost together?
- Two pounds.
- Six pounds.
- Ten pounds.
- Four pounds.
Answer & explanation
Six pounds.
Evidence: “The sandwich is four pounds, and the tea's two pounds.” Supported answer: “Six pounds.”. Add the prices for the total; subtract the total from the amount paid to find the change.
At the café
How much change should the customer receive?
- Ten pounds.
- Four pounds.
- Two pounds.
- Six pounds.
Answer & explanation
Four pounds.
Evidence: “The sandwich is four pounds, and the tea's two pounds.” · “Here are ten pounds.” Supported answer: “Four pounds.”. Add the prices for the total; subtract the total from the amount paid to find the change.
At the café
How will the customer get the sandwich?
- The customer must collect it from the shelf.
- It will be delivered to the customer’s home.
- The staff member will bring it to the table.
- The customer must wait outside.
Answer & explanation
The staff member will bring it to the table.
Evidence: “I'll bring that sandwich over to your table.” Supported answer: “The staff member will bring it to the table.”. Check who does what, and distinguish the requested detail from other facts.
At the café
Which plan matches the conversation?
- Get free water, sit down and wait for the sandwich.
- Pay for water, then take the sandwich home.
- Take a glass home and return tomorrow.
- Get milk, then wait outside the café.
Answer & explanation
Get free water, sit down and wait for the sandwich.
Evidence: “There's free water just next to the door.” · “I'll bring that sandwich over to your table.” · “I'll get some water and then sit down.” Supported answer: “Get free water, sit down and wait for the sandwich.”. Combine the relevant facts. This conclusion follows from the material, not from general knowledge.