A friendly bartender who mixes skill, speed, and a warm welcome to give every guest a special experience.
My name is Sareth, and I work as a bartender in a hotel. I believe I am a great bartender because I am friendly and approachable. When guests arrive at the bar, I always greet them with a warm smile and make them feel welcome. I like to create a relaxed and happy atmosphere where people can enjoy their time.
I know a lot about drinks, such as cocktails, beers, and wines. If a guest is not sure what to order, I can recommend something they will enjoy. I listen carefully to their order and make sure I prepare the drink exactly as they want it.
I work quickly and stay organized. Even during busy times, I can manage many orders at once and still keep the bar clean. I like to talk to customers, make them laugh, and keep the mood lively.
I also serve drinks responsibly. If a guest has had enough, I know how to stop serving politely. I am good at solving problems and making sure guests leave happy.
I pay attention to small details, like the garnish, the glass, and the way the drink looks. I work well with my team, and together we give the best service possible. For me, being a great bartender means more than making drinks—it means creating a special experience for every guest.
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Vocabs:
to tell (told) – to say something to someone so they know it.
memories – things you remember from the past.
a bartender – a person who makes and serves drinks in a bar.
skill – something you can do well because you learned it.
an experience – something you do or feel that teaches you something.
to believe (believed) – to think something is true.
to be friendly (was/were) – to be kind and nice to people.
to be approachable (was/were) – to be easy for people to talk to.
to greet somebody (greeted) – to say hello to someone when you meet them.
to feel welcome (felt) – to feel happy and accepted in a place.
a relaxed atmosphere – a place that feels calm and comfortable.
to enjoy time (enjoyed) – to like what you are doing.
to order something (ordered) – to ask for food or drinks in a restaurant or bar.
to recommend (recommended) – to tell someone they should try something.
carefully – doing something with a lot of attention so you do not make mistakes.
exactly – in a way that is 100% correct or the same as you wanted.
to stay organized (stayed) – to keep things neat and in order.
a busy time – a time when there are many things to do.
to manage orders (managed) – to control and take care of many requests from customers.
at once – at the same time.
a customer – a person who buys something from a shop or business.
a lively mood – a feeling of fun and energy in a place.
to serve drinks responsibly (served) – to give drinks in a safe way, not giving too much alcohol.
politely – in a kind and respectful way.
to solve a problem (solved) – to find an answer to something difficult.
to pay attention (paid) – to watch or listen carefully.
garnish – small food or decoration you put on a dish or drink to make it look nice.
to mean (meant) – to want to say or show something.
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Multiple choice, one answer correct:
part 1: 1-13
part 2: 14-20
- What is a bartender?
a) A person who cooks food
b) A person who makes and serves drinks
c) A person who cleans the bar - What does „to tell“ mean?
a) To say something to someone
b) To listen carefully
c) To eat food - What are memories?
a) Things you see now
b) Things you forget quickly
c) Things you remember from the past - What does „to recommend“ mean?
a) To suggest something to someone
b) To buy something
c) To clean the table - What does „carefully“ mean?
a) Doing something with attention to avoid mistakes
b) Doing something very fast
c) Doing something without thinking - What is a customer?
a) A person who buys something
b) A person who cooks food
c) A person who makes drinks - What does „to greet somebody“ mean?
a) To say goodbye
b) To say hello when you meet someone
c) To ignore someone - What is a skill?
a) Something you can do well
b) Something you don’t like
c) Something you see in a movie - What does „to feel welcome“ mean?
a) To feel happy and accepted
b) To feel sad and alone
c) To feel hungry - What is a lively mood?
a) A feeling of fun and energy
b) A feeling of sleepiness
c) A feeling of being bored - What does „to order something“ mean?
a) To clean the dishes
b) To ask for food or drinks
c) To cook food - What does „to serve drinks responsibly“ mean?
a) To stop serving drinks
b) To give drinks carefully, not too much
c) To give drinks very fast - What is garnish?
a) Food decoration on a dish or drink
b) A type of drink
c) A place to sit - What does „to solve a problem“ mean?
a) To forget about something
b) To create a problem
c) To find an answer to something difficult - What does „exactly“ mean?
a) Almost correct
b) Not correct at all
c) 100% correct or the same - What does „to pay attention“ mean?
a) To ignore what is happening
b) To watch or listen carefully
c) To talk loudly - What is a relaxed atmosphere?
a) A place that is very noisy
b) A place that feels calm and comfortable
c) A place that is scary - What does „to manage orders“ mean?
a) To take care of many requests from customers
b) To make drinks
c) To ignore customers - What does „politely“ mean?
a) In a rude way
b) In a kind and respectful way
c) In a fast way - What does „to be friendly“ mean?
a) To be angry
b) To be kind and nice to people
c) To be quiet
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Answers:
1 b, 2 a, 3 c, 4 a, 5 a, 6 a, 7 b, 8 a, 9 a,
10 a, 11 b, 12 b, 13 a, 14 c, 15 c, 16 b,
17 b, 18 a, 19 b, 20 b
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Multiple choice, one answer correct:
- A ______ makes and serves drinks in a bar.
a) cook
b) bartender
c) driver - When you meet someone, you ______ them politely.
a) greet
b) run
c) eat - Memories are things you ______ from the past.
a) forget
b) remember
c) lose - A good bartender knows how to ______ drinks.
a) make
b) clean
c) write - To serve drinks responsibly means to give drinks ______.
a) quickly
b) carefully
c) loudly - A customer is a person who ______ something.
a) buys
b) sells
c) cooks - To recommend means to ______ something to someone.
a) hide
b) suggest
c) destroy - When you pay attention, you ______ carefully.
a) watch
b) sleep
c) run - A lively mood means the place is full of ______.
a) sleepiness
b) energy
c) silence - To solve a problem means to find an ______.
a) answer
b) question
c) mistake - Garnish is a small decoration on food or ______.
a) drink
b) chair
c) table - When a place is relaxed, it feels ______ and calm.
a) noisy
b) scary
c) comfortable - To manage orders means to take care of many ______.
a) cars
b) books
c) requests - Being friendly means being ______ and kind.
a) rude
b) angry
c) nice - When you order something, you ask for food or ______.
a) drinks
b) clothes
c) money - To tell means to ______ something to someone.
a) listen
b) say
c) eat - Carefully means doing something with a lot of ______.
a) speed
b) attention
c) noise - Exactly means something is 100% ______.
a) wrong
b) late
c) correct - Politely means doing something in a ______ way.
a) kind
b) rude
c) loud - To feel welcome means to feel ______ and happy.
a) sad
b) hungry
c) accepted
Answers :
1 b, 2 a, 3 b, 4 a, 5 b, 6 a, 7 b, 8 a,
9 b, 10 a, 11 a, 12 c, 13 c, 14 c, 15 a,
16 b, 17 b, 18 c, 19 a, 20 c
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Match the word to the definition:
Words:
- memories
- bartender
- skill
- experience
- believe
- be friendly
- greet somebody
- feel welcome
- order something
- recommend
- stay organized
- busy time
- customer
- lively mood
- politely
- solve a problem
Definitions:
A. To say hello or welcome someone.
B. A person who buys things or uses services.
C. To think something is true.
D. To give advice or suggest something to someone.
E. The ability to do something well.
F. A person who serves drinks in a bar.
G. To ask for food, drink, or something you want.
H. To make someone feel happy and comfortable in a place.
I. To fix or find an answer to a problem.
J. The past things you remember.
K. A time when many people come and the place is full of activity.
L. Doing something with respect and kindness.
M. To be kind and nice to others.
N. To keep things neat and in order.
O. A happy and active feeling in a place.
P. To do something in a polite way.
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Answers:
1 J, 2 F, 3 E, 4 O, 5 C, 6 M, 7 A, 8 H, 9 G, 10 D,
11 N, 12 K, 13 B, 14 O, 15 P, 16 I
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True or false :
- Sareth always greets customers with a smile.
- He knows many different drinks and can suggest the best one.
- Sareth works slowly because he likes to take his time.
- He listens carefully to what customers want.
- Sareth never talks to customers.
- He keeps the bar clean and organized during busy times.
- Sareth serves drinks to customers even if they are very drunk.
- He can handle many orders at the same time.
- Sareth pays attention to small details like decoration on drinks.
- He ignores problems and does not solve them.
- Sareth works well with other staff members in the bar.
- He makes the place feel friendly and welcoming for everyone.
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True: 1,2,4,6,8,9,11,12
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Fill in, words below:
customers – greets – staff – serves – enjoy – organized – responsibly – skills – busy
Sareth is a great bartender who works in a __________ bar.
He is friendly and always __________ customers with a smile.
He listens carefully and knows many __________ about drinks.
Sareth can recommend the best drinks and __________ them quickly.
He stays __________ even at busy times and pays attention to details like drink garnishes.
Sareth talks politely with __________ and helps solve problems.
He also knows when to serve drinks __________.
Because of his experience and good attitude, customers feel welcome and __________ a lively atmosphere.
Sareth works well with other __________ to give great service.
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Interview with Sareth, complete, words below:
garnishes – wines – customers – busy – listen – smile – carefully – welcome – stay – responsibly – service
- Q: What do you do as a bartender?
A: I serve drinks and talk with __________. - Q: Are you friendly to customers?
A: Yes, I am always friendly and __________. - Q: Do you know many drinks?
A: Yes, I know a lot about cocktails, beers, and __________. - Q: How do you help customers choose drinks?
A: I __________ to them and recommend drinks they like. - Q: Do you work fast when the bar is busy?
A: Yes, I work quickly and __________ organized. - Q: Do you pay attention to small details?
A: Yes, I pay attention to drink presentation and __________. - Q: Do you talk with customers?
A: Yes, I like to talk and create a good mood. - Q: Do you serve drinks __________?
A: Yes, I stop serving when customers have too much. - Q: How do you solve problems in the bar?
A: I listen ___________ and help customers politely. - Q: Do you work well with other staff?
A: Yes, teamwork is important to give good __________. - Q: What do you do during __________ times?
A: I manage many orders at once and stay calm. - Q: Why do customers like your bar?
A: Because I make them feel __________ and happy.
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