饮食生活英语7-出外就餐.doc

Dining outUseful expressions-Customer1. This French restaurant is famous for their desserts.2. Its considered the best restaurant in town.3. They serve proper French cuisine.4. Id like to make a reservation for tonight.5. What are your dinner hours?6. Does your restaurant have a dress code?7. Could you get us a table close to the window?8. Do you have vegetarian dishes?9. How much is your dinner set? 成套的餐具10. Do you have a cover charge? 饭店的服务费11. I dont eat shellfish. 贝壳类12. Im allergic to seafood.13. Ill have the same as him.14. Make it two, please.两份15. Could you give us a minute? We havent decided yet.16. Whats todays special?17. What do you recommend?18. Whats your most popular dish?19. What kind of wine goes well with this dish?20. Whats this glass for?Waiter, waitress1. Sorry we are fully booked.2. Would you like to wait for your table at the bar?3. All the tables in the smoking area are taken.4. Would you like to see our wine menu?5. Would you care for some dessert?6. Would you like more wine?7. Do you prefer dry wine?8. Our special today is Conardi orange.9. Would you like me to serve the dessert at the same time?10. This wine is our best seller.Conversation -Making a reservationA: Walter, Im treating Mr. Simpson and his team members from NCG to dinner tomorrow night. Where do you think I should take them?B: Well, Mr. Simpson has very good taste in wine. And ACG is one of our biggest clients. I suggest you take them to a decent French restaurant.A: Thats a good idea. Which one do you recommend? SMWS? B: Or LPS. They are both listed in the gourmet magazine for having the most authentic French cuisine in town. But I heard LPS has a better wine selection. A: We will go to LPS. Could you book a table for 4 at 7 pm?B: Sure.Walter dialed the number of LPS.A: Bonjour LPS. This is Paul, how may I help you?B: Hello, Id like to make a reservation for dinner tomorrow.A: How many people?B: 4.A: At what time?B: 7 oclock. A: Ok, a table for 4 at 7 oclock tomorrow. May I have your name and phone number, please?B: Sure. Its 555-4279. Please book the table under the name of Ms. Kinberly Walis.A: No problem. We will hold the table for you until 7:15. See you tomorrow.B: Thank you. Bye.An hour laterA: Walter, did you already booked the table at 7 pm?B: Yes, I did.A: I just spoke to Mr. Simpson on the phone. He has a meeting tomorrow late in the afternoon. So he will be running a bit late for dinner. Could you change the reservation to 8 pm?B: No problem. Is there anything else he would like me to check? Any special request for the meal?A: Thanks for reminding me. I almost forgot that Mr. Simpson is a non-smoker. And his sister Mrs. Simpson is a vegetarian. Could you also ask the restaurant if they have a dress code?B: Yes, Ill do it right away.Walter phoned LPS againA: Bonjour LPS. This is Paul, how may I help you?B: Hi this is Walter Parker, I phoned for reservation on behalf of Ms. Walis one hour ago.A: Yes, I remember that. A table for 4 at 7 pm tomorrow? What can I do for you, Mr. Parker?B: Id like to postpone the dinner until 8. Also, could you arrange a table in the non-smoking area?A: Sure, no problem. Is there anything you would like me to help with?B: Yes, do you have any vegetarian dishes?A: Yes, we do. We have a different menu for vegetarian guests.B: Wonderful. One more question. Is formal wear required?A: There is no strict dress code in our restaurant. However soothing is encouraged.(没听明白)B: I see, thank you for your help. Bye.What do you recommend?A: Today is our anniversary. Wed like to celebrate. What do you recommend?B: Congratulations. Perhaps you would like to start with a bottle of champion and some appetizers. A: Thats a good idea. What do you think dear?C: Champion will be great. Could you also bring us some trifles?B: Sure, I will be back with your champion and appetizers. Five minutes later, their waiter is back with the championB: Could I take your order now?A: What would you like for ontray?B: Our Proscaco are very popular. Today we also have smoke salmon with muse. Its not on the menu.C: Ill have the Askaco and French onion soup. A: Ill have the same, please. What is the chefs special in the main course?B: Our chefs special is Conardi orange. Its a whole roast duck with green salad.C: A whole duck will be too much. Whats the Fundu? B: Its a type of hotpot. Today we only have beef Fundu. C: I dont eat red meat. I think Ill have the sour fillet. B: Our sour fillet is cooked in fruity white wine and seasoned with lemon juice. Im sure you will like it. What about you, sir?A: Ill have the lamb stew.B: Very well, here is the wine list. What wine would you like with your main course?A: You got quite a selection here. Any recommendations? B: Lamb stew goes very nicely with Red Godu. For you madam, this XXX is an excellent choice. It perfectly matches the source of your fish dish.Choosing dessertB: How is everything?A: Great, the lamb stew is lovely.B: Im glad to hear it. Would you care for some dessert? or more red wine with cheese?A: I dont think I have any more space for dessert. Please give me a cup of coffee.C: Well, I definitely have to try your