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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND?

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below are all looking for something to do this

weekend. There are descriptions of eight events. Decide which
event would be the most suitable for the people below.

1 Ben has a teenage son who is taking exams at the end of the year. He
would like an activity that his son can attend on Saturday to work on his
art project.

2 Tina wants to get her children outside this weekend to enjoy the
sunshine. She’d like to find something that will keep them active so they
use up some energy.

3 Philip is looking after his ten-year-old nephew. He is looking for an

activity on Sunday morning. He’d like something where he can sit down as
he has a bad back.

4 Tania is looking for something to do on either Saturday or Sunday

evening. She and her friend Susan are taking their children and would like
somewhere they can listen to music and get something to eat.

5 Anna and her husband Tom are visiting the area this weekend and
would like to take their 12-year-old son somewhere on Saturday evening.
They would prefer something that’s not too expensive.

A Open Air Entertainment

From old black-and-white classics to the latest award-winning films. We

open for the summer season this Saturday. Come along and enjoy your
favourite film in the evening, outside under the stars – the weather looks
good this weekend! Children under 13 enter for free.

B Find Robert the Rabbit

Bring the children along to our annual ‘Find Robert’ event at Kings Shelley
Park this Saturday morning. Each year Robert finds a different place to
hide away, and this year we think the kids will find it hard to locate him.
Lots of running around and fun for children of all ages!

C Open Gardens

We’re pleased to announce this popular summer event will be taking place
this weekend. For anyone interested in gardens and gardening, now’s your
chance to have a look at some of the best in town as people open up their
gardens to visitors any time between 9.00 and 5.00. Children are
welcome.
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D Tom and Larry’s Carden Party

This Sunday Tom and Larry will be performing your favourite tunes and a
few new ones you may not have heard of. Entrance fee for the evening
entertainment includes an evening of music, a buffet with a wide range of
food and hot and cold drinks along with ice-cream for the kids.

E Mansfield Arts Market

Come along this Sunday to check out some of the fantastic artistic talent
the region has to offer. Have a look at some of the works and support our
local artists by buying one to take home. We also have face-painting for
the younger children and an art workshop for children who want to have a
go themselves.

F Art Attack

Come along to our art club for children this weekend. We offer a safe place
where children from 6-16 can have time working alone or with others on a
piece of art. And if your child needs help with their schoolwork there’ll be
someone available to offer help and advice.

G Wanted: Young Musicians

For ages 14 and over, Middlechurch Musicians are holding a series of

activities over the weekend for young people of any ability to learn or
practise an instrument of their choice. Bring your child and their favourite
instrument along, or if they haven’t got to this stage let them try one of
our own.

H Hassocks Green Festival

In addition to our regular favourites, organisers this year have introduced

a children’s theme. Take a chair, then relax and enjoy action films and
some of the funniest cartoons that will keep your kids entertained. The
festival opens on Sunday at 10.00 and is free.
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OUR TOP EIGHT CAFÉS

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to go to a restaurant or café. There are

some restaurant reviews. Decide which restaurant or café would
be the most suitable for the people below.

1 José has just started college. He needs a good café near campus where
he can hang out with his friends. He’ll be spending a lot of time in the
library, so he wants a café with a nice terrace. It must be inexpensive and
serve great sandwiches.

2 Kasia is 14. On Saturdays, she has to wait an hour for a train home
after her violin lesson. She wants to spend that time in a quiet café close
to the station where she can read her book while enjoying tea and
delicious cake.

3 Karl and Omar are best friends. They’re trying to find a new café that
they can go to after school every day. They want a place with a good
atmosphere. They both enjoy loud music! They also like cheap fast-food.

4 Fernando is a fan of healthy food. He doesn’t eat meat, and doesn’t

mind paying a little more for organic fruit and vegetables. He wants to find
an independent café near the beach. He doesn’t like restaurant chains.

5 Linda and Amelia are cousins. They’re looking for a great café where
they can meet every Sunday for a chat. They love to eat sweet things!
Linda and Amelia are both very stylish, so they want a place that’s really
cool.

OUR TOP EIGHT CAFÉS

A Luigi’s

Open Monday to Friday, Luigi’s is popular with people who work in the city
because it’s close to the train station. It can be noisy, but it’s very friendly
and the service is quick. Visit Luigi’s if you want to try their homemade
pies and excellent hot drinks.

B Burger Basement

Although it’s in a basement, this brilliant café is bright and exciting. Lights
of many different colours hang from the ceiling, and everyone sings along
with the pop and rock songs. It’s not a quiet place, but it’s fun. You won’t
believe the low cost of the chips and burgers!
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C Pancake Paradise

The latest café in town is Pancake Paradise, and everyone is talking about
it. This is where all the fashionable people like to be seen, and to see each
other. Enjoy the original art on the walls while you wait for your tasty pile
of pancakes served with ice cream or honey.

D Sunshine Café

This is a wonderful new café which, so far, is very popular with young
people. It’s just a short walk from the college and others a wide choice of
soups and sandwiches at very reasonable prices. The best thing about the
Sunshine Café is its outdoor seating area. Here you can have some fun in
the sun.

E Green Dreams

Everything served in this busy seaside café is vegetarian and all natural.
Try the carrot and spinach juice with one of the amazing salads. The prices
are high, but definitely worth it. Green Dreams is owned and run by a local
family who make everything fresh daily.

F Quick & Cool

As the name suggests, this is where you should come if you want quick
food in a cool place. Quick & Cool only opens at the weekends, but it fills
up fast so get there early! Enjoy hip hop on the loud speakers and order
some spicy chicken wings. You won’t wait long at Quick & Cool!

G Tilly’s Tea-Shop

This is the perfect place to get away from the noise of the city. It’s
conveniently located between the museum and the railway station, and
serves the best baked goods in town. They play gentle classical music
there. You can choose from 20 types of tea and relax.

H Healthy Henry’s

There’s a Healthy Henry’s café in almost every town I know. Our one is
located close to the park and it’s always busy. Everything is made from
the freshest ingredients available … it’s nice to enjoy food that you know
is good for you. The prices are pretty fair, too.