Listening

Listen to the following dialogues and try to repeat.

Reading

Read the following dialogue and try to get the useful expressions.

Dialogue 1:

Eating in a fast food restaurant

 Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir?

 Customer 1: Yes, I’d like a seafood spaghetti.

 Waiter: And you, sir?

 Customer 2: I'll have a hamburger and fries.

 Waiter: Would you like something to drink?

 Customer 1: I'll have a coke, please.

 Waiter: And for you, sir?

 Customer 2: Just water, please.

Waiter: OK. So that's one seafood spaghetti,one hamburger and fries, one coke, and one water. Here is your food. Enjoy your meal.

Dialogue 2:

Ordering Chinese food 

 Mike: Excuse me, may I have a menu, please?

 Waiter: Here you are, sir.

 Mike: I'd like to try some Chinese food.

 Waiter: We serve excellent Chinese food. Which style do you prefer?

 Mike: I don't know much about Chinese food.Could you give me some suggestions?

 Waiter: It's divided into 8 regional cuisines such as Guangdong cuisine, Shandong cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, etc.

 Mike: Is there any difference?

 Waiter: Yes, Guangdong food is lighter while Shandong food is a little heavier.

 Mike: How about Sichuan food?

 Waiter: Most Sichuan dishes are spicy-and-hot.They have a different taste.

 Mike: Oh, really? I like hot food. So what is your special today?

 Waiter: I think the Mapo Tofu, and the Sliced Fish in Hot Chili Oil are quite delicious.

 Mike: I'd like to order the two dishes. Thank you.

 Waiter: My pleasure.

Useful Expressions