Lesson 10 – PDF + Audio

Silent Restaurant?

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Comprehension Check

1. Where is The Silent Bowl located?

A) In the old district of Asakusa, Tokyo
B) In downtown Osaka
C) In a shopping mall in Kyoto
D) Near Tokyo's train station

2. What is the main rule inside The Silent Bowl?

A) You must order only ramen
B) No talking is allowed
C) You can only stay for 30 minutes
D) You must bring your own bowl

3. Why did Mr. Hayashi open The Silent Bowl?

A) Because he wanted to save money
B) Because he realized food has its own sounds that are usually drowned out
C) Because he doesn't like talking to customers
D) Because it was a popular trend

4. How do visitors describe the experience of eating in silence?

A) As meditative and more vivid
B) As boring and too long
C) As lonely and depressing
D) As exactly the same as normal restaurants

5. According to the story, what does silence become in The Silent Bowl?

A) An annoying rule
B) A marketing trick
C) Its own flavor – subtle, calming, and unforgettable
D) A way to serve customers faster

Vocabulary Matching

Click one card on the left and one card on the right to make a pair. When a pair is selected, both cards turn grey (frozen). Click again on a grey card if you want to unfreeze it. After matching all items, click "Check Matching" to see which pairs are correct.
1. amber glow
2. drowned out
3. delicate
4. fragrance
5. meditative
A) very light or fragile
B) warm, soft light
C) calm and reflective
D) a pleasant smell
E) covered or hidden by louder noise
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