Part 1 – Reading Comprehension

Text (simplified excerpt for A2):

Hi, I’m Mark! I love travelling and trying new food. Last year, I went to Japan. I had sushi with raw fish. It was delicious, but very different from the food in my country. In Japan, people eat with chopsticks, and they don’t talk loudly in restaurants. I think Japanese houses are smaller than American houses. People in Japan must take off their shoes before entering the house. I would love to visit again!

Questions:

1. Where did Mark go last year?
2. What special food did he eat?
3. How are Japanese houses compared to American houses?
4. What do people in Japan have to do before entering a house?
5. Does Mark want to visit Japan again?

Part 2 – Grammar (Modals and Comparatives)

Fill in the blanks:

1. People in Japan _________ take off their shoes before entering the house. (must / should)
2. Japanese houses are _________ (small) than American houses.
3. You _________ try sushi if you visit Japan. (must / have to)
4. My country’s food is _________ (spicy) than Japanese food.
5. You _________ speak quietly in Japanese restaurants. (must / should)