speciality of the house
to eat out ,
to taste something
to pay a bill
to be hungry ,
to be thirsty ,
to lay the table
I am a hearty [`ha:ti] eater. .
What would you like for the first (second) course? ()?
Anything for the dessert? ?
What do you usually have for breakfast? ?
What about having a bite [bait]? , ?
Lets drop into this small café. .
Read and learn the following dialogues by heart.
DIALOGUE 1
BREAKFAST TIME
| A. | What do you usually have for breakfast? |
| B. | Well, as a rule, I dont feel hungry early in the morning, so I usually have a light breakfast: just a sandwich with cheese or sausage and a cup of strong tea with lemon. What about you? |
| A. | Oh, I am a hearty eater, and I always have a big breakfast. I begin with a plate of porridge, then I eat bacon and eggs, after which I have a cup of tea with a piece of cake or some cookies. I like my tea with a lot of sugar. |
DIALOGUE 2
HAVING A BITE
| Rachel: | I am hungry.What about having a bite? |
| Sam: | Good idea. Lets drop into this small café. |
| Rachel: | .K. Oh, its very nice here. Lets sit at that table. |
| Sam: | All right. |
| Waiter: | Hello. Heres the menu. What will you order? |
| Sam: | Thank you. Rachel, what would you like? |
| Rachel: | My supper is usually a very simple meal, so Id like some roast chicken, salad and coffee. |
| Waiter: | I can offer you sliced cucumbers with sour cream. |
| Rachel: | I prefer tomatoes to cucumbers. |
| Sam: | As for me, I would take cabbage salad. And I will have roast beef and smashed potatoes. And coffee, of course. |
| Waiter: | Any wine? |
| Sam: | Oh, yes, a bottle of port wine and non-carbonated water. |
| Waiter: | Yes, sir. |
DIALOGUE 3
AT THE RESTAURANT
| Waiter: | Good evening, sir, madam. Heres the menu. May I have your order? |
| John: | Now, lets see. Lets start from the appetizers. I would take a herring and some pickled cucumbers. For the first course Id like a red-beet soup. And for the second course Id take a beefsteak in mushroom sauce and baked potatoes. |
| Waiter: | How do you prefer the beefsteak, sir? Rare, medium-rare or well-done? |
| John: | Medium, I think. |
| Waiter: | O. K. What about you madam? |
| Lora: | What would you recommend for the first course? |
| Waiter: | Well, I should say that fish soup is the speciality of the house. |
| Lora: | I think Ill take it. And for the second course I cant decide between the veal and roast beef. What do you recommend? |
| Waiter: | I would have the veal with the special white sauce. It comes with French fried potatoes. |
| Lora: | O. K. Ill take it. As to the vegetables, would you bring me some green peas? |
| Waiter: | Of course. Would you like something to drink? |
| Lora: | Orange juice for me, I think. What about you John? |
| John: | Ill have the same. |
| Waiter: | Anything for the dessert? |
| John: | Yes, please. Two fruit salads. And give us the bill please. |
| Waiter: | Do you need separate bills? |
| John: | No, thank you. |
DIALOGUE 4
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DINNER WITH FRIENDS
| Bob: | Hello, Ted. Hello, Helen. Come in. Dinner is nearly ready. |
| Helen: | Wheres Ann? |
| Bob: | Oh, shes in the kitchen. Shell be here in a minute. Go into the dining room, please. How about a drink before dinner? |
| Ted: | Thats a good idea! |
| Ann: | Dinner is ready. Lets start with salad. |
| Helen: | Thank you, Ann. It looks wonderful and it smells delicious. |
| Ann: | Shall I serve some roast meat? |
| Helen: | No, its all right. I can help myself. |
| Ann: | Bob, will you pour the wine, please? Ted, help yourself to vegetables. |
| Bob: | Would you like some more brandy, Ted? |
| Ted: | Oh, no thanks no more for me. Im driving tonight. |
| Ann: | Now I want to treat you to a dessert. |
| Ted: | Oh, thats great. What is it? |
| Ann: | Ive cooked a delicious chocolate pudding. |
| Ted: | The pudding is really great. Will you give a receipt to Helen? |
| Ann: | With pleasure. Take another helping of the pudding. |
| Helen: | Everything is so tasty. Thank you for the dinner. |
DIALOGUE 5
BOOKING IN ADVANCE
| Chief manager: | Hello. Restaurant Europe. The chief manager is speaking. Can I help you? |
| Mr. Sanders | Yes, Id like to order a table for tomorrows evening. |
| Chief manager: | Yes, sir. What time? |
| Mr. Sanders | For six oclock. |
| Chief manager: | Certainly, sir. For how many people? |
| Mr. Sanders | There will be eleven of us. |
| Chief manager: | Eleven of you? Im sorry sir, but we dont usually accept large parties. |
| Mr. Sanders | I know this, but Im a patron. I dine at your place every day. Besides I regularly arrange business meetings at your restaurant. Last time there were fifteen of us. |
| Chief manager: | Whats your name, sir? |
| Mr. Sanders | Mike Sanders. |
| Chief manager: | Oh, Mr. Sanders. Of course thatll be all right. Well put two tables together then. |
| Mr. Sanders | Thats great. Thank you. |
