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What was Starbucks originally known for selling?
A. Brewed coffee and snacks
B. Coffee beans and equipment
C. Italian-style espresso
D. Fast food meals
B. Coffee beans and equipment
Starbucks is one of the most recognized coffeehouse chains in the world, known for its premium coffee and inviting atmosphere. The company began in 1971, when three friends—Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker—opened the first store in Seattle, Washington. Initially, the company only sold coffee beans and equipment, not brewed coffee.
When was Starbucks founded?
A. 1961
B. 1971
C. 1981
B. 1971
Starbucks is one of the most recognized coffeehouse chains in the world, known for its premium coffee and inviting atmosphere. The company began in 1971, when three friends—Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker—opened the first store in Seattle, Washington. Initially, the company only sold coffee beans and equipment, not brewed coffee.
What can be inferred about Starbucks' early business model?
A. It focused on selling coffee beverages to customers.
B. It operated mainly as a restaurant.
C. It catered to customers who made coffee at home.
D. It targeted international coffee markets from the beginning.
C. It catered to customers who made coffee at home.
We (A) didn’t went to the museum yesterday because it (B) was closed due to renovations (C) over the weekend.
Correct answer: A
🡲 Correct form: "didn’t go" (use base form after "did").
My brother (A) don’t like vegetables, so he (B) never eats them (C) at lunch or (D) dinner.
Correct answer: A
🡲 Correct form: "doesn’t like" (3rd person singular – use "doesn't").
Who was responsible for transforming Starbucks into a café-style coffeehouse?
A. Zev Siegl
B. Jerry Baldwin
C. Howard Schultz
D. Gordon Bowker
C. Howard Schultz
Starbucks is one of the most recognized coffeehouse chains in the world, known for its premium coffee and inviting atmosphere. The company began in 1971, when three friends—Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker—opened the first store in Seattle, Washington. Initially, the company only sold coffee beans and equipment, not brewed coffee.
What products did Starbucks originally sell?
A. Brewed coffee and pastries
B. Only tea
C. Coffee beans and equipment
C. Coffee beans and equipment
Starbucks is one of the most recognized coffeehouse chains in the world, known for its premium coffee and inviting atmosphere. The company began in 1971, when three friends—Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker—opened the first store in Seattle, Washington. Initially, the company only sold coffee beans and equipment, not brewed coffee.
The word "inviting" in the phrase "inviting atmosphere" is closest in meaning to:
A. Cold
B. Comfortable
C. Boring
D. Expensive
B. Comfortable
He (A) was studied all night for the final exam and (B) still felt unprepared (C) the next morning.
Correct answer: A
🡲 Correct form: "had studied" or "was studying" (depending on context).
We (A) didn’t went to the party because (B) it rained all night and (C) we felt too tired to go (D) out.
Correct answer: A
🡲 Correct form: "didn’t go" (after "did" use base form).
Why did Howard Schultz create Il Giornale?
A. He wanted to move to Italy
B. Starbucks refused to adopt his idea
C. He was hired by another company
D. He disagreed with Starbucks’ prices
B. Starbucks refused to adopt his idea
Starbucks is one of the most recognized coffeehouse chains in the world, known for its premium coffee and inviting atmosphere. The company began in 1971, when three friends—Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker—opened the first store in Seattle, Washington. Initially, the company only sold coffee beans and equipment, not brewed coffee.
Where was the first Starbucks store located?
A. San Francisco
B. New York City
C. Seattle
C. Seattle
In 1982, Howard Schultz joined Starbucks as the Director of Retail Operations and Marketing. After a trip to Italy, he was inspired by the Italian coffee culture and proposed transforming Starbucks into a café-style coffeehouse. Although the original owners rejected the idea at first, Schultz later opened his own coffee shop, Il Giornale, which was successful. In 1987, Schultz bought Starbucks from the original owners and began expanding the brand.
What can be inferred about the original Starbucks owners' vision for the company?
A. They wanted to become a global coffee empire.
B. They supported Schultz’s café idea from the start.
C. They were not initially interested in serving coffee as a beverage.
D. They planned to sell the company in 1982.
C. They were not initially interested in serving coffee as a beverage.
They (A) had lived in Canada for five years before they (B) move to France (C) in 2012.
Correct answer: B
🡲 Correct form: "moved" (simple past).
She (A) will studies medicine next year, and she (B) hopes to become a doctor (C) in the future, just like her father (D).
Correct answer: A
🡲 Correct form: "will study" (after "will" use base form).
When did Starbucks begin expanding outside of Seattle?
A. 1971
B. 1982
C. 1987
D. 2008
C. 1987
In 1982, Howard Schultz joined Starbucks as the Director of Retail Operations and Marketing. After a trip to Italy, he was inspired by the Italian coffee culture and proposed transforming Starbucks into a café-style coffeehouse. Although the original owners rejected the idea at first, Schultz later opened his own coffee shop, Il Giornale, which was successful. In 1987, Schultz bought Starbucks from the original owners and began expanding the brand.
What position did Howard Schultz hold when he joined Starbucks?
A. CEO
B. Store Manager
C. Director of Retail Operations and Marketing
C. Director of Retail Operations and Marketing
In 1982, Howard Schultz joined Starbucks as the Director of Retail Operations and Marketing. After a trip to Italy, he was inspired by the Italian coffee culture and proposed transforming Starbucks into a café-style coffeehouse. Although the original owners rejected the idea at first, Schultz later opened his own coffee shop, Il Giornale, which was successful. In 1987, Schultz bought Starbucks from the original owners and began expanding the brand.
The word "transforming" in the sentence "he proposed transforming Starbucks into a café-style coffeehouse" is closest in meaning to:
A. Buying
B. Destroying
C. Changing
D. Cleaning
C. Changing
The teacher (A) gave us homework that we (B) was supposed to finish (C) by Friday, but no one (D) did it.
Correct answer: B
🡲 Correct form: "were supposed" (plural subject).
Carlos (A) go to the gym every day, but he (B) doesn’t go on (C) Sundays because he (D) rests at home.
Correct answer: A
🡲 Correct form: "goes" (3rd person singular).
Where was the first international Starbucks store opened?
A. London, UK
B. Toronto, Canada
C. Tokyo, Japan
D. Sydney, Australia
C. Tokyo, Japan
In 1982, Howard Schultz joined Starbucks as the Director of Retail Operations and Marketing. After a trip to Italy, he was inspired by the Italian coffee culture and proposed transforming Starbucks into a café-style coffeehouse. Although the original owners rejected the idea at first, Schultz later opened his own coffee shop, Il Giornale, which was successful. In 1987, Schultz bought Starbucks from the original owners and began expanding the brand.
What inspired Schultz’s idea to change Starbucks into a café-style business?
A. His background in restaurant management
B. A trip to Italy
C. A marketing course
B. A trip to Italy
Throughout the 1990s, Starbucks expanded rapidly across the United States and into international markets. In 1996, the first store outside North America opened in Tokyo, Japan. By the early 2000s, Starbucks had become a global brand. In 2008, Schultz returned as CEO to help the company recover from economic challenges. Under his leadership, Starbucks embraced ethical sourcing, environmental initiatives, and digital innovation.
What can be inferred about Starbucks in 2008?
A. It was more profitable than ever.
B. It was struggling financially.
C. It had just launched in Japan.
D. It had stopped expanding globally.
B. It was struggling financially.
She (A) was gone to the library when I (B) arrived, but I (C) saw her books (D) on the table.
Correct answer: A
🡲 Correct form: "had gone" (past perfect for earlier action).
I (A) was in Madrid last summer. I (B) meeted many new people and (C) visited lots of museums. It (D) was amazing!
Correct answer: B
🡲 Correct form: "met" (past tense of "meet" is irregular).