Matching Exercise

Match the menu items with the menu section they belong in.

1	Dessert	a	Big Daddy's Hamburger with fresh cut fries
2	Starters	b	Homemade Iced Tea
3	Specialties	c	Junior Spaghetti and Meatballs
4	Refreshments	d	Peach pie a la mode
5	Seafood	e	Mouth watering garlic cheese toast
6	Sides	f	Loaded mashed potatoes
7	Kids Menu	g	Chef Brian's homestyle chili
8	Sandwiches	h	Lemon and herb glazed Salmon
9	Spirits	i	Seasonal tossed greens
10	Salads	j	1/2 litre house white

ANSWERS: 1d, 2e, 3g, 4b, 5h, 6f, 7c, 8a, 9j, 10i

Sample Conversations

Dave and Sarah decide to visit an American restaurant.

Waiter: Good afternoon. Table for two? Dave: Yes, please. Waiter: Smoking or non-smoking? Sarah: Non-smoking. Waiter: Right this way.

They walk to a table. Dave and Sarah sit down and the waiter gives them menus.

Waiter: I’ll be back in a few minutes to take your order.

After 7 minutes, the waiter returns.

Waiter: Are you ready to order? Dave: I think so, but can I ask? What is Beef Stroganoff? Waiter: It’s beef cut into small pieces and served in a sour cream and white wine sauce. Dave: Ok, that sounds good. I’ll have that. Waiter: Excellent. And that comes with your choice of French fries, fried mushrooms, or rice. Dave: I’ll have rice. Waiter: Anything to start?

Dave: I’ll have the French Onion soup. Waiter. OK. And what can I get you? Sarah: Is the Spaghetti and Meatballs very large? Waiter: Yes, it’s a big portion. Sarah: Oh, I’m not very hungry.

Waiter: Then can I recommend the Chicken with Mushrooms? That comes with noodles, but it’s not too big. Sarah: Ok. I’ll take Chicken and Mushrooms. And a salad to start. Waiter: Very good. And what can I get you to drink? Dave: A Coke, please. Sarah: I’ll have orange juice. Waiter: Oh, I’m afraid we’re out of orange juice. But we have pear, apple, grape, and kiwi-banana. Sarah: Kiwi-Banana? That sounds interesting. I’ll try that. Waiter: Excellent. I’ll be back with your drinks in a minute.

Questions 1. What does the waiter ask before seating Dave and Sarah? 2. How do Dave and Sarah say what they want to eat? 3. What do Dave and Sarah order for starters? For their main meal? To drink? 4. How does the waiter suggest a meal for Sarah? 5. What problems do the diners have? 6. Is the conversation formal or informal?

At the Restaurant

Waiter: Good evening, sir. A table for one?

Mike: Yes, that’s right.

Waiter: Smoking or non-smoking table?

Mike: Non-smoking, please.

Waiter: Would you like to follow me? (Come this way, please.)

Mike: Have you got the menu in English?

Waiter: Here you are, sir.

Waiter: Have you decided on something, sir?

Mike: What do you recommend?

Waiter: The steak is very good.

Mike: Ok, I’ll have a prawn cocktail to begin with and the steak.

Waiter: How would you like your steak, sir? Rare, medium, or well-done?

Mike: Well-done.

Waiter: How about the sweet?

Mike: I’d like some fruit if you have any.

Water: What would you like to drink?

Mike: Could you tell me what “kvass” is?

Waiter: It’s a famous Russian drink.

Mike: I see. Well, I’ll take a glass of kvass and a bottle of red wine, semi-dry, please.

Waiter: So, that’s the well-done steak, a prawn cocktail, some fruit, a glass of kvass and a bottle of semi-dry wine, is that right?

Mike: Yes, that’s right.

Mike: Excuse me, please, this steak is rare. I asked for well-done.

Waiter: I’m awfully sorry. I’ll bring you another one.

Mike: And I’m afraid I didn’t order mineral water. I asked for a glass of kvass.

Waiter: I’m sorry, sir. I’ll change it for you at once.

Mike: Could I have the bill, please?

Waiter: Certainly, sir. Just a moment. Here you are.

Mike: Excuse me, but the bill is wrong. We didn’t order two bottles of wine. We only had one.

Waiter: Yes, you are right, sir. I’m sorry, sir. I’ll change the total.

Mike: Do you accept credit cards? Visa?

Waiter: Definitely, sir. Thank you very much. Good-bye, sir.

Mike: Good-bye.