Reading Comprehension: Potluck

POTLUCK

Potluck parties are an ideal form of entertaining for the contemporary host or hostess who would like to gather with friends but is too busy running between the office and the soccer fields to host a formal party. Whenever the impulse to host a casual get-together strikes, you can call up your friends, neighbors or family, tell them you're organizing a potluck, and ask them to bring along one dish to share with the rest of the group.

Although the term "potluck" suggests a random assortment of dishes, it's likely to turn out better when the host does a little bit of organizing. If you don't want to risk the chance that all of your guests will bring only desserts, begin by assigning your guests a specific course to bring along. Next, ask each guest to commit to a general category of food even if they're not prepared to tell you the exact recipe. After all, as much as I love brownies, five plates of brownies wouldn't give much variety to your potluck and there would be a lot of leftovers!

When you're the host, remember to dig out extra serving platters, baskets, and utensils before your guests arrive. Not everyone brings food ready to be served. You don't want to be distracted from your guests because you're pulling things out of your attic or cabinets.

Don't forget that someone needs to be responsible for beverages. The host can supply them, or ask everyone to bring something they would like to drink with their dish.

As host you can choose what your contribution will be. If enough people are coming, providing the location for the party can be enough. Sometimes the host will stock the bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks including juices, water and soft drinks. Often the host will provide the main course such as a turkey, hamburgers on the grill, or an egg casserole (depending on the time of the party) and ask guests to bring side dishes and desserts. It's really up to you based on the size of your guest list.

1. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False and copy the evidence from the text. 2 points

1. The host must prepare everything.

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2. The guest should assign the dishes to the guests.

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2.  Answer the following questions according to the information in the text using your own words. 2 points

1. What is a potluck?

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2. When do people celebrate a potluck?

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3. Find synonyms in the text. 2 points

1. Modern__________________p.1       5.Tools___________________ p.3

2. Get together _______________p.1     6. Cupboards_________________p.3

3. Courses __________________p. 2   7.Drinks ____________________ p.4

4. Remains __________________p.2     8. Sodas____________________ p.5