Starbucks is making a change in China. If you want to sit in a Starbucks in China, you must buy something. This change will begin on Thursday. There are 8,000 Starbucks stores in China. They want people to enjoy their cafes.
Many think this is a good idea because it stops people from sitting without buying. Before, some people sat with drinks from other places. Now, you must buy something to use the seats. Starbucks wants everyone to be happy when they visit. This helps make sure of that.
Original news source: No order, no seat: Starbucks China rolls out new store policy – BBC News (BBC)
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📖 Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Name some things you see in a cafe.
2. Do you like to go to cafes? Why or why not?
3. What do people do in cafes?
4. Have you ever been to a Starbucks? What did you do there?
5. Why should people buy something before sitting in a cafe?
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
You need to buy something to sit.
It will start on Thursday.
There are 8,000 stores.
It stops people from sitting without buying.
They would sit with drinks from other places.
They want everyone to enjoy their visit.
Yes, it will help make visits more enjoyable.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
is a change in China. If you want to sit in a Starbucks in China, you must buy something. This change will on . There are 8,000 Starbucks stores in China. They want people to enjoy their cafes. Many think this is a good idea because it stops from without buying. Before, some people sat with drinks from other places. Now, you buy something to use the seats. Starbucks wants everyone to be when they visit. This helps make sure of that.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think Starbucks made this rule?
2. Have you ever seen people sitting in cafes without buying anything?
3. How do you feel about this rule?
4. Do you think this rule will make cafes better?
5. Would you prefer to sit in a café that has this rule or not?
6. Do you think this rule should be in cafes in your country?
7. How would you feel if someone asked you to buy something before sitting?
8. What do you usually do when you visit a café?
9. Do you think it's fair to ask people to buy something at cafes?
10. Would you visit a café more often if it was less crowded?
11. How do you decide what to do when you visit a café?
12. What is your favorite drink or snack to get at a cafe?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
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