2. Read the dialogues again. Underline the phrases that mean:
... until your table is ready
have you booked?
come with me
someone has said they are not coming
dishes which are only available today.
3. Who usually says these things? Write w (waiter) or с (customer).
1. This way please.
2. I’d like a hamburger, please.
3. I’d like the bill please.
4. Would you like a drink?
4. Do you have a table for four?
5. Do you have a reservation?
6. I have a cancellation for 8.30.
7. This is cold.
8. Are you ready to order?
9. Can I have your name?
10. We have a reservation for 9.00.
COMMUNICATION
1. Work in pairs. Read the dialogues from Exercise 2 aloud.
2. Work in pairs. Make up a dialogue using the information below. Try to use phrases from Exercise 2. When you finish, change roles.
Waiter |
Customer |
It is 9.00 on Friday evening and your restaurant is fully booked. You have one table free at 9.30 due to a cancellation. Four customers arrive. One of them speaks first.
- Greet them and check if they have a reservation. - Offer them a table at 9.30. - Ask for a name. - Offer them drinks. - Tell them when the table is ready. - Give them the menu and specials.
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You are with three friends. It is 9.00 on Friday evening and you want to eat at this restaurant. You don't have a reservation. Most restaurants in town are fully booked. Speak first.
- Greet the waiter and ask for a table for four. - Say you don't have a reservation. - Accept the offer of a table at 9.30. - Give your name to reserve the table. - Order drinks.
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Vocabulary and reading
a) Match the words and the definitions.
1 service charge a drinks
2 set menu b reservations
3 booking c reduced price
4 discount d non-alcoholic drinks
5 beverages e a limited menu – you pay a fixed price
and everything is included
6 soft drinks f extra money you pay for the waiters
b) Look at the menu and answer the questions.
1. Which is the best starter for somebody on diet?
2. What main course can a vegetarian have?
3. Can you have fruit for dessert?
4. How many types of coffee are there?
5. Do children pay the same as adults?
Seaview Restaurant Menu Starter______________________________________________________________ Soup of the day £ 3.50 Grilled low-fat goat’s cheese (V) £ 3.95 Smoked salmon £ 5.95 Salads_____________________________________________________________ Mixed salad (V) £ 5.50 Seafood salad £ 7.25 Main courses_______________________________________________________ Fillet steak, served with chip and carrots £ 10.7 5 Summer vegetable omelette (V) £ 6.95 Grilled tuna, served with a choice of fresh vegetables £ 9.95 Desserts___________________________________________________________ Cheesecake £ 2.95 Selection of ice cream £ 2.50 Cheese and biscuits £ 2.95 Beverages__________________________________________________________ Glass of wine (red or white) £ 1.95 Beer £ 2.25 Bottle of wine (red or white) £ 9.95 Soft drinks £ 1.75 Coffee (cappuccino or filter) £ 1.30 Set menu__________________________________________________________ £ 12.50 (see the board for today’s choice) * 25 % discount on children’s portions * Service charge is included * (V) vegetarian |
Social English
a) Complete the missing words.
- W_______________ you like another drink?
No, I h____________ to go now. It’s late. Sorry.
T ______________ OK. It’s no problem. S __________ you tomorrow.
Yes, g ____________ . Sleep well.
b) Order the dialogue, 1 to 6.
A - We could go to a little café that I know. ___
- Listen, it’s still early. Shall we go for a walk? ___
- Thank you. That was a lovely dinner. __1
B – That sounds great. We could have another coffee. ___
- Good idea. Where shall we go? ___
- You’re very welcome. I’m glad you enjoy it. ___
READING
a) Read the article and mark the sentences T(True), F(False), or (?) (Doesn’t say).
1 San Francisco has the best restaurants in the US. ___
2 You can probably find food from your country in San Francisco. ___
3 There are a lot of Asian restaurants. ___
4 Japanese noodle shops are quick places to eat. ___
5 It’s normal to tip whenever you eat out. ___
6 You always need to make a reservation to eat in an expensive
restaurant. ___
7 Expensive restaurants have small portions of food. ___
8 If your meal costs $100, you should leave a tip of $8.50. ___
EATING OUT IN SF
Whatever food you’re looking for – an all-you-can-eat breakfast, a quick lunch, a romantic dinner – you’ll find it in San Francisco. The city is home to over 4.500 restaurants and eating places. And they’re not only for tourists. On average, San Franciscans eat out 267 times a year.
You can eat food from anywhere in the world, from Afghan to Argentinian, and from Vietnamese to vegetarian. With Mexican fast food, Italian bakeries, hundreds of Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean restaurants, and in-and-out Japanese noodle shops, it’s possible to eat your way round the world during a single San Francisco weekend.
And you don’t find good food only in expensive restaurants. You can try great cooking in any number of small eating places, where prices are low and reservations aren’t needed. Portions are often large, but you can ask the restaurant to pack up anything you don’t eat so you can take it home. But wherever you eat, if you have waiter service, don’t forget to tip. The exact amount you leave is up to you, but 15-20 per cent of the bill is normal. An easy was to calculate your tip as to double the sales tax (currently 8.5 per cent).
Social English
Complete the problems and request.
1 – It’s very smoky in h_______ . Do you have a t_______ by the window?
2 – The knife is d ______ . Can I h______ another one, please?
3 – The soup is c________ . Could you warm it up f____ me, please?
4 – I asked for my steak r________ . This is very well d_______ !
5 – Excuse me, I think there’s a m_______ in the bill. I didn’t have a________ wine.
READING
a) Which food and drink comes from your country? Which foreign food and drink is popular in your country?
b) Read the text. Write the correct question heading for each paragraph.
Where does our food come from? ■ What do we eat? ■ How do we eat?
FOOD AROUND THE WORLD
For 99% of human history people took their food from the world around them. They ate all that they could find and then moved on. Then about 10.000 years ago, or for 1% of human history, people learnt to farm the land and control their environment. |
The kind of food we eat depends on which part of the world we live in, or which part of our country we live in. For example, in the south of China they eat rice, but in the north they eat noodles. In Scandinavia, they eat a lot of herrings, and the Portuguese love sardines. But in central Europe, away from the sea, people don’t eat so much fish, they eat more meat and sausages. In Germany and Poland there are hundreds of different kinds of sausages.
In North America, Australia, and Europe there are two or more courses to every meal and people eat with knifes and forks. In China there is only one course, all the food is together on the table, and they eat with chopsticks. In parts of India and the Middle East people use their fingers and bread to pick up the food.
Nowadays it is possible to transport food easily from one part of the world to the other. We can eat what we like, at any time of the year. Our bananas come from the Caribbean or Africa, our rice comes from India or the USA, our strawberries come from Chile or Spain. Food is very big business. But people in poor countries are still hungry, and people in rich countries eat too much.
c) Answer the questions.
1 When did human history start? Was it about 10,000 years ago or was it about 1 million years ago?
2 Do they eat much rice in the south of China?
3 Why do the Scandinavians and the Portuguese eat a lot of fish?
4 Why don’t the Germans eat much fish?
5 Which countries have many kinds of sausages?
6 How many courses are there in China?
7 How do people eat in the Middle East?
8 Why can we eat strawberries at any time of the year?
SUPPLEMENTARY READING
a) Look at the text below. Based on the title of the book, what do you think the book is about?
1 How to lose weight quickly
2 How to cook interesting dishes
3 How to live more healthily
b) Read the text and check your answer.
The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss
by Mark David
Our modern culture is very interested in doing as much as possible in the least amount of time. As a result, most people rush through life at a speed that makes a healthy lifestyle impossible. We eat fast, on the run, and often under stress. As a result, we not only loose most of the pleasure we might get from our food, but also damage our health. Many of us come to the end of the day feeling depressed and overweight.
In The Slow Down Diet, Marc David presents a new way to understand our relationship with food, encouraging us to look for quality ingredients and to take pleasure in eating. He presents an eight-week programme that allows readers to analyze their own connection to food, helping them get rid of old habits and any guilt they may have. He explains the disadvantages of all “quick-fix” diets and tells the truth about common myths, such as “the right way to loose weight is to eat less and exercise more”. Instead, he shows us strategies that help both the body and soul, proving that a full enjoyment of each meal is the best way to healthy body.
c) Answer the questions.
1 Why is a healthy lifestyle difficult for many people?
2 Do many people really enjoy their food?
3 How do many people feel at the end of the day?
4 How does Marc David want us to change our relationship with food?
5 How long does the programme last?
6 Does Marc David believe in strict diets?
7 What does the book say will happen if we really enjoy our meals?
Question Time
Can you answer these questions?
1 What do you usually have for breakfast?
2 What do you drink with your dinner?
3 What’s your favourite food?
4 What vegetables don’t you like?
5 What do you drink when you go out with your friends?
Additional information for the traveler
READING
a) Read the Text. Which sentence is the best summary?
1 British and American English are almost exactly the same.
2 The most important difference between British and American English is the vocabulary.
3 Travellers don’t have problems understanding British and American English.