Examen resuelto de Inglés — Extraordinaria 2026
Read the following text and answer the questions below:
The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders
In Japan, the number of elderly people is increasing rapidly, and experts predict that by 2025, one in five citizens will suffer from dementia. Because of this, an innovative and inspiring project has attracted international attention. It is called “The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders”, a place where waiters and waitresses, all of whom have some degree of memory loss or cognitive problems, sometimes bring the wrong dishes to customers.
The idea originated when Shiro Oguni, a television director, visited a care home for people living with dementia. Initially, he assumed that such people were unable to perform even the simplest tasks independently. However, he later realised that many residents could cook, clean, and carry out daily tasks. Although they may occasionally forget things, they remain able to lead lives that are both meaningful and fulfilling. Motivated by this realisation, Oguni sought to share this positive perspective with the wider public.
During the restaurant’s first opening, something occurred that proved both unexpected and revealing. Having ordered a hamburger steak, Oguni was instead served a plate of gyoza. At first, he was confused. Then, he noticed that everyone around him was happy and laughing. Soon he realized that small mistakes like this could make people relax and smile. A simple “That’s OK!” could change the entire dining experience.
The restaurant was created thanks to many volunteers. It soon became a symbol of inclusion and empathy. One elderly woman showed customers to their table and then sat down with them by accident. Another woman served coffee with a straw. Someone else tried to grind pepper but was not sure where it was falling. The customers laughed and helped her, shouting “We did it!”. Together, they turned every mistake into a happy moment. In fact, the restaurant is not really about mistakes, but about human connection and learning to communicate with people who have dementia. Everyone who visits the restaurant learns to be more patient and understanding.
Although succeeding as a “restaurant of never-ending laughter”, Oguni was at first worried that it might be criticised, with some people warning against presenting dementia as a form of entertainment or making fun of those affected. He also feared that visitors might focus only on what went wrong rather than on the people behind the experience. However, when guests saw the smiles of the staff and the joy they brought to their work, reactions were very different: some felt a spirit of courage, while others were moved to tears. In many cases, the servers themselves appeared confident, expressing a renewed sense of competence. As a result, the negative image of dementia began to be replaced by a more positive and human one. Calling someone “The demented Mrs. Whozit” is completely different from “Mrs. Whozit with dementia”.
Oguni hopes this project will change how society views dementia. He believes Japan should be not only “cool” but also “warm”, a place where everyone feels respected, included, and leaves with a smile.
Questions:
Answer the following questions about the text IN YOUR OWN WORDS. (2 points; 1 each)
Find A WORD OR EXPRESSION in the text for each of these definitions or synonyms. (1 point; 0.25 each)
Choose the correct answer A, B, or C for the following questions. (1 point; 0.5 each)
A. That, although it was described as a “restaurant of never-ending laughter”, the concept might not attract enough customers, as presenting dementia as part of the experience might not appeal to everyone.
B. That the idea might be criticised for its approach to dementia and might lead visitors to misunderstand what the experience was really about.
C. That visitors might feel uncomfortable interacting with the staff, especially when things went wrong during the experience.
A. That the difference between the two expressions lies mainly in the level of politeness, with the second being more acceptable in formal contexts.
B. That the first expression is more appropriate because it provides a clearer description of the medical condition.
C. That the first expression defines the person by the condition, while the second presents the condition as only one aspect of the person.
Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it means the same as the first one. Use between 2 and 5 words, including the word given. Each word in a contraction counts separately. (1 point; 0.25 each)
The plants will die .......................................... them.
She is .......................................... the competition.
She .......................................... one of the most talented scientists in the country.
It was .......................................... we left early.
Complete each sentence using your own words so that it is grammatically correct and makes sense. Write between 4 and 12 words. Each word in a contraction counts separately. (1 point; 0.25 each)
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