A Morning at Sunshine Diner: The Breakfast Adventure
As the new kid in town, Jake had heard a lot about the Sunshine Diner, the town's favorite breakfast joint. The moment he walked in, he was greeted by the delicious aroma of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon. Behind the counter, the servers worked like a well-oiled machine, while a blackboard displayed an impressive list of breakfast items. Jake found himself contemplating between the classic American breakfast and the more exotic Shakshuka, a Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. While the former represented comfort, the latter represented adventure. He also noticed the calorie counts next to each dish. The American breakfast was 600 calories, and the Shakshuka was 400 calories. '20% fewer calories in Shakshuka,' Jake mused, recalling his math lessons. His decision made, he placed the order, excited to try something new. When the bill came, Jake remembered his dad's advice on tipping at restaurants. He quickly calculated 15% of the total bill as a tip for the friendly waitress. That morning, not only did Jake learn about ordering breakfast, but he also experienced firsthand the importance of making healthy choices, appreciating cultural diversity, and the relevance of math in daily life.
Question 1
What does the phrase 'well-oiled machine' in the text suggest?
A machine that needs oil
The servers are lazy
The servers are not coordinated
The servers are working efficiently and smoothly
The diner is using a lot of oil
Question 2
Why did Jake choose Shakshuka over the American breakfast?
Because he dislikes American breakfast
Because Shakshuka was cheaper
Because he was interested in trying something new and it had fewer calories
Because Shakshuka was more filling
Because the American breakfast was not available
Question 3
Which lesson did Jake not experience in the Sunshine Diner?
The relevance of math in daily life
The importance of making healthy choices
Learning how to cook
Appreciating cultural diversity
Ordering breakfast
Question 4
What did Jake recall from his math lessons?
How to calculate percentages
The formula for area
The Pythagorean theorem
Algebraic formulas
The Fibonacci sequence
Question 5
What is the 'Sunshine Diner' as described in the text?
A coffee shop
A breakfast joint
A lunch restaurant
A dinner place
A dessert shop
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