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Unit 5: Café life, culture and community: Answer Key

For teachers. Exercises use only material from the lessons, so check any answer against the lesson if a learner disagrees. Dialogue source: Meeting Someone at an Australian Café: English from Invitation to Goodbye.

Part 1: Matching

  1. It's been ages! → D (It has been a very long time since we last met.)
  2. power point → G (a wall socket where you can plug in a charger)
  3. independent cafe → C (a cafe owned and run by its own owner, not as part of a large brand)
  4. Lovely day, isn't it? → B (A friendly comment about the weather.)
  5. As far as I know, ... → H (This is what I understand, but I may not know everything.)
  6. What have you been up to? → E (What have you been doing recently?)
  7. wifi password → A (the code you type to connect to the internet)
  8. chain → F (a group of shops with the same name, look and menu in many places)

Part 2: Multiple choice

  1. Which question is the best way to suggest a time to a friend? → C: Would Saturday at ten work for you?
  2. Which question is the most polite way to ask about charging your phone? → C: Is there a power point I could use?
  3. What is a franchise? → A: A shop where the owner pays to use a bigger brand's name and system
  4. What is a 'regular'? → C: A customer who visits a place often
  5. What does 'heritage' mean? → C: History, culture and traditions passed down through generations
  6. You cannot meet on Friday. What is the most polite reply? → A: I can't make it. Could we try Monday instead?

Part 3: Correct order

  1. A: Hi Mei! It's so good to see you. Have you been waiting long?
  2. B: No, I only just got here. How have you been?
  3. A: Pretty good, thanks. Work has been busy, but I'm settling in. What about you?
  4. B: Same here. I started a new English class last week, so my weeks are full.
  5. A: That sounds great. Shall we order first and then talk?
  6. B: Good idea. I think I'll have a cappuccino. What are you having?
  7. A: A long black for me. Would you like to share a slice of cake?
  8. B: Maybe, but I'm not too hungry. Could we decide after the coffees arrive?

As printed on the worksheet (top to bottom), the correct numbers are: 8, 2, 1, 6, 3, 4, 7, 5.

Role-play and progress

Answers will vary. Watch for: Café habits vary and there is no single rule. Treat the cultural notes as discussion starters, not facts to memorise.

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