The Cafeteria
A cafeteria is a place where people can buy and eat food, usually in a school, office, or hospital. It often has a self-service system where you take a tray, choose your food, and then pay at the end.
Examples in Sentences
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I usually eat lunch in the school cafeteria.
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The cafeteria serves healthy meals every day.
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Let’s meet at the cafeteria during our break.
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Our office cafeteria has a great coffee station.
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The cafeteria was crowded at noon.
Related Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Tray | A flat board used to carry food | She carried her lunch on a tray. |
| Menu | A list of food items | The cafeteria menu changes every week. |
| Line/Queue | A row of people waiting | I waited in line for 10 minutes. |
| Lunch Lady | A woman who serves food in the cafeteria | The lunch lady gave me extra fries. |
| Snacks | Small portions of food eaten between meals | I bought snacks from the vending machine. |
Practical Exercises
1. Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.
a) I was so hungry I ran straight to the ____.
b) The ____ shows that today we have pasta and salad.
c) I put my food on a ____ before paying.
d) There was a long ____ during lunch break.
e) We can buy sandwiches and ____ here.
2. Match the words with their meanings:
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Tray
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Menu
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Queue
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Snacks
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Cafeteria
a) A place where you buy and eat food
b) A small meal between regular meals
c) A flat surface to carry items
d) A list of meals or food items
e) A line of people waiting
Before you go, answer this in the comments or write in your notebook:
"Describe your cafeteria in 3–4 sentences. What food do they serve? Is it crowded? Do you like it?"
Example: My cafeteria is big and clean. They serve pizza, salad, and fruit. It’s always crowded at lunchtime. I like the pasta the most!