Dialogue area

Read and translate the following dialogues.

***I***

A: Let’s go out to eat.

B: That sounds like fun.

A: Where do you want to go?

B: Let me think a minute.

A: I feel like Chinese.

B: That sounds delicious.

A: I know a good Chinese restaurant.

B: How far away is it?

A: It’s only 10 minutes from here.

B: Do we need reservations?

A: Oh, no. We can walk right in.

B: Let’s go now. I’m hungry!

***II***

A: I love salads.

B: Me too.

A: I usually eat a simple salad.

B: What do you put in it?

A: Just lettuce, tomato, and celery.

B: Is that all?

A: I add some pepper and salt.

B: I always put cheese in my salads.

A: Yes, cheese is nice.

B: What kind of dressing do you use?

A: I pour lots of French dressing on top.

B: Me too. French dressing is so delicious!

***III***

A: Do you see that Italian restaurant over there? It looks very nice. Let’s go in and have lunch. I hope the food will be delicious there.

B: I know this restaurant. I was here last month with my friend. The Italian food is excellent here. They have a large choice of different national Italian dishes on the menu. But you also can order other European meals.

A: Do we have to make reservations in advance?

B: No, at lunch time it’s not necessary!

A: I hope the service is also good there.

B: Sure. The waiters always observe good manners.

A: So, they really have a cosy atmosphere. I like that table in the corner. And what about you?

B: So do I.

A: And the music is so relaxing!

B: Yes, we’ll have a nice chat and a nice lunch, I hope!

A: Surely, we will!

B: Let’s take our seats. Where is our menu? What do they offer for lunch today?

A: For the main course I will take spaghetti with fish, shrimps and cheese. For dessert I like strawberry ice-cream and tea.

B: And I will start with pasta with tomatoes, sweet basil and parmigiano. For afters I will take milkshake with fruits. Fruit looks very fresh and delicious.

A: Would you like to drink tea or coffee?

B: No, I won’t. Milkshake will be enough for me.

A: Everything is delicious here!

B: You haven’t tasted their pizza yet!

A: I’ll necessarily come here again with my husband!

B: You won’t regret it!

***IV***

A: This looks like a nice restaurant.

B: Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.

A: Let’s sit over there.

B: OK.

A: Can you pass me a menu please.

B: Sure. What are you going to have to drink?

A: I’m going to have a glass of beer. How about you?

B: I think I’ll have a glass of wine.

A: Do you want to order an appetizer first?

B: Not really, maybe we can just order some bread.

A: OK. What are you going to have to eat?

B: I’m not sure. I haven’t decided yet. Can you recommend something?

A: Sure, I’ve had the steak and the lobster before. They’re both very good.

B: I think I’ll have the lobster. What are you going to have?

A: I’m not that hungry. I think I’m just going to have a salad.

B: I’m going to WC. When the waitress comes back, will you order for me?

A: Sure. No problem.