Star makes Simon’s restaurant the best in town

One, two or even three Michelin stars are given to restaurants with exceptionally good food, and chef Simon Jones has just won one for his restaurant, The Tiger. It is the first time that a restaurant in Moreton has got a Michelin star and Simon is delighted. He is very proud of it, and he is having a party for friends, family and customers. I'm so pleased with the star,’ Simon says. ‘It shows how much we have improved in the past ten years since we started the business.’

Michelin stars are not easy to win and Simon hopes it will help his business. The Tiger is a fish and seafood restaurant, which makes the star even more special. The restaurant is over 80 kilometres from the sea, so the fish and seafood have to travel a long way by train every day.

Simon’s wife, Angela, has been at the restaurant since its beginning. She and Simon met when she got a job doing the washing-up. Five years ago, she left the kitchen and now she takes bookings and shows customers to their tables.

‘It’s great news, and not only for us!’ Angela says. ‘Hopefully, the Michelin star will bring a lot of new visitors into the area. If our business grows, there will be more jobs in the town for local people and they won’t have to leave to find work.’

Simon and Angela play an active part in local life, visiting schools to share their business experience and offering work experience to school children.

1. What is the important of Simon winning a Michelin star?

        A   It shows how much the restaurant has improved.

        B   It means the restaurant is located near the sea.

        C   It suggests that the restaurant has been in business for ten years.

Your answer:         [ Select ]      ["A", "B", "C"] 

2. How far does the fish and seafood have to travel to reach The Tiger?

        A  Over 80 kilometers by boat.

        B  Over 80 kilometers by car.

        C  Over 80 kilometers by train.

Your answer:         [ Select ]      ["A", "B", "C"] 

3. Angela

        A   worked in the kitchen when she started at the restaurant.

        B   got a job doing the washing-up five years ago.

        C   left the restaurant five years ago.

Your answer:         [ Select ]      ["A", "B", "C"] 

4. What do Simon and Angela do to contribute to the local community?

        A   They offer work experience to school children.

        B   They visit schools and share their business experience.

        C   They organize parties for friends and family.

Your answer:         [ Select ]      ["A", "B", "C"] 

5. What type of restaurant is The Tiger?

        A   Italian.

        B   Vegetarian.

        C   Fish and seafood

Your answer:         [ Select ]      ["A", "B", "C"]