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borrow money
payments[
payments
it's for small purchases
there is a limit on how much you can spend
Usually you have a day off on Saturday
If I have to work, this disorganizes my study plan
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dining out means eating out
dining means to eat
Let's dine out tonight at the new restaurant.
hot pot
cod salmon and tuna are all fish
with salmon the l is silent
reservation is making a special time to go somewhere and do something.
You make a reservation with me
still water is just regular water
sparkling water is special water like Perrier
It comes in a green bottle and sparkling water is a little bubbly
Hyatt is a famous hotel chain.
Orchard Road has a Hyatt Hotel
Perrier is a brand name from France
sauteed is French
specials is a meal that is cooked only for one day
No not necessarily. Just made usually because they have fresh ingredients on that day.
starter is a small snack before the meal.
shrimp cocktail
appetizer or a starter
garlic bread
No, I don't because
I can't decide because I want to eat all the food.
I want to drink cola.
coca-cola
I like to have a box to take away some food.
Put it on my credit card please.
I don't like to cook myself.
I like steak and noodles.
Chinese food or steak and noodle.s
Lesson 12: Dining Out
DIALOGUE
Kevin and Gina are at a seafood restaurant.
Waiter: Good evening. Do you have a reservation with us today?
Kevin: Yes, under the name Kevin, for two.
Waiter: Right this way, sir.
Kevin: Could I have the menu, please?
Waiter: Certainly. Here is the menu, and a separate menu for drinks. Would you like some water to start with? Still or sparkling?
Kevin: We will start with two glasses of still water first. Do you have any specials for today?
Waiter: Our specials are clay pot cod and pan seared salmon. I would recommend tuna tartare for an appetizer if you are a fan of tuna.
Kevin: That sounds very good. We’ll just start with that then.
Waiter: Excellent choice. Would you like to order your entree now?
Kevin: Give us a few more minutes to take a look at the menu. Thanks.
VOCABULARY
| Expression | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| eat out | to eat at a restaurant | We love to eat out on special occasions. |
| have a reservation with ~ | already made a reservation at a restaurant | Under which name do you have your reservation with Hyatt? |
| menu (for food/drinks) | a list of the foods that may be ordered at a restaurant | Can I see the wine menu? |
| still water (tap water) | regular water | We can drink tap water in California. |
| sparkling water | carbonated water | Perrier is famous for its sparkling water. |
| specials | a meal that is not on a restaurant’s usual menu | Today’s special is sautéed mushrooms. |
| specialty | something that a person or place is known for making or producing very well | Buttermilk pie is a Southern specialty. |
| appetizer/starter | a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal | Empanada is a common Colombian appetizer. |
| entrée | the main dish of a meal especially in a restaurant | We had steak as an entrée. |
| take a look at ~ | – | I need to take a look at the price before I decide to buy that dress. |
EXERCISE
1. Do you have a reservation with us?
Under Kim, for five.
No, we don’t, but is there a table for three?
Your answer:_______________________________
2. Are you ready to order? (May I take your order?)
I need a few more minutes.
I can’t decide. Do you have any specials today?
Your answer:_______________________________
3. Would you like anything to drink?
Could you give me a recommendation for a glass of wine?
Just tap water would be fine.
Your answer:_______________________________
4. How is your food? Are we still working here?
The food is delicious. Thank you.
I think we’re mostly done. May I have a box to go?
Your answer:_______________________________
5. How would you like to pay?
Just put everything on this card.
Could you split the bill evenly?
Your answer:_______________________________
CONVERSATION
- Do you like dining out?
- Do you like Western food?
- What food do you usually order at a restaurant?
- What is your favorite beverage?
- Do you have a favorite restaurant you go to often?