Il Caffè della Mattina
Every morning, Marco wakes up at seven, with the sun filtering through the curtains. He gets dressed quickly and leaves the house, feeling the fresh morning air.

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Ogni mattina, Marco si sveglia alle sette, con il sole che filtra attraverso le tende.Warm-up vocabulary
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Ogni mattina, Marco alle sette, con il sole che filtra attraverso le tende. Si veste velocemente e esce di casa, sentendo l'aria fresca del mattino. Cammina per la strada fino al bar sotto casa, ascoltando il canto degli uccelli. si chiama "Bar Roma" ed è molto piccolo, ma sempre pieno di voci e risate. Marco entra e dice: "Buongiorno! Un caffè, per favore." Il barista sorride e prepara un espresso. Il caffè è forte e caldo, con un aroma che riempie l'aria. Marco beve il caffè al bancone, come molti clienti abituali, godendosi il momento. Mangia anche un cornetto con la marmellata, dolce e friabile. " Quanto costa?" chiede Marco, con un sorriso. " Un euro e cinquanta," risponde il barista, con un cenno del capo. Marco paga e lascia una piccola , apprezzando il servizio. " Grazie, a domani!" dice Marco, mentre si avvia verso la porta. Poi cammina verso l'ufficio, con il profumo del caffè ancora nel naso. La mattina comincia bene con un buon caffè e un sorriso. Mentre esce, Marco decide che il giorno seguente proverà il caffè senza zucchero, seguendo il consiglio del barista.
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Every morning, Marco wakes up at seven, with the sun filtering through the curtains. He gets dressed quickly and leaves the house, feeling the fresh morning air. He walks down the street to the bar below his home, listening to the birds singing. The bar is called "Bar Roma" and it is very small, but always full of voices and laughter. Marco enters and says: "Good morning! A coffee, please." The barista smiles and prepares an espresso. The coffee is strong and hot, with an aroma that fills the air. Marco drinks his coffee at the counter, like many regular customers, savoring the moment. He also eats a croissant with jam, sweet and flaky. " How much does it cost?" Marco asks, with a smile. " One euro and fifty cents," the barista answers, with a nod. Marco pays and leaves a small tip, appreciating the service. " Thanks, see you tomorrow!" Marco says, as he heads for the door. Then he walks toward the office, with the scent of coffee still in his nose. The morning starts well with a good coffee and a smile. As he leaves, Marco decides that the next day he will try his coffee without sugar, following the barista’s advice.
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Reading Comprehension Exercise
B1 Italian Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. What is the name of the bar Marco visits every morning?
Correct: Bar Roma
The bar is called "Bar Roma" and it's a small but lively place, always full of voices and laughter.
2. What does Marco order at the bar?
Correct: A coffee
Marco orders a coffee, a typical Italian drink, strong and hot.
3. How much does the coffee and croissant that Marco has cost?
Correct: One euro and fifty
The cost of the coffee and croissant is one euro and fifty, a common price for an Italian breakfast.
4. What does Marco do after drinking his coffee?
Correct: He goes to the office
After enjoying his coffee, Marco heads to the office, ready to start the day.
5. How does Marco feel as he walks to the office?
Correct: Happy
Marco feels happy, with the aroma of coffee still in his nose and a smile on his face.
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