流利美国口语2.8

Unit 2. Part 8. At the restaurant.

Dialogue 1.

W: How about having lunch at super star restaurant?

M: I am sorry but all I can afford today are a big Mac and small coke.

W: Don’t worry about that, lunch is on me.

M: I can’t do that.

W: Come on. I insist.

M: Well, if you insist. Thank you, but next time I’ll treat.

W: Fine, that’s a deal.

Dialogue 2.

W: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?

M: Yes, the reservation is under Lin.

W: Very good, Mr. Lin. Do you prefer smoking or non-smoking seating?

M: Non-smoking please.

W: If you follow me, I will show you to your table.

M: Thank you.

W: You are welcome. Your server will be with you right away to take you drink water.

Dialogue 3.

M: What do you recommend?

W: We have a daily chef special of fried chicken.

M: What side dish comes with the special?

W: Aside salad and your choice of baked potato or steamed rice.

M: I will have the special with the salad and potato.

W: Anything else?

M: Yes, a glass of iced water.

Dialogue 4.

W: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?

M: Lobster? It’s steamed and served with our special sauce.

W: Is it good?

M: Sure. It’s our most popular dish.

W: I think I will try some lobster and give me some green salad together.

M: We have 3 dressings for salad. Which one would you like?

W: What kind do you have?

M: We have Italian and French.

W: Make it French, please.

Dialogue 5.

W: Have you had time to look over the menu?

M: Oh, yes. I would like the beef steak.

W: How would you like your meat cooked?

M: Well done, please.

W: Would you like a side salad?

M: No, thanks.

W: Very good. I will bring your appetizer immediately.