COMMUNICATION: REQUESTS. REQUESTS FOR REPETITION. VOLITION.

UNIT5 TOPIC: MEALS

COMMUNICATION: REQUESTS. REQUESTS FOR REPETITION. VOLITION.

TEXT. THE BROWNS GIVE A DINNER PARTY

This evening the Browns have invited some friends to dinner. It is just a small dinner-party for four of their friends: Mr and Mrs Carter and Mr and Mrs Macdonald.

The guests arrive at about half past seven and are shown into the sitting-room where Mr Brown pours drinks for them. Sherry is the most popular wine in England; men usually prefer dry sherry, but women prefer sweet. At eight o'clock Mrs Brown says dinner is ready, and they move into the dining-room.

Mary Brown does all the cooking in her house. She is always a little worried in case something goes wrong, but this evening everything goes well and the guests make many kind remarks about her cooking.

There are four courses: soup, fish, meat and a sweet which is pudding today. Cheese and biscuits and coffee will be served after the sweet.

The conversation at table is lively and interesting. Mrs Brown will not let the men talk about trade and politics all the time; when she thinks anyone is getting tired, she changes the subject. She is very good at getting people to talk in an interesting way, and there is always plenty of laughter at her dinner-table. Mr Brown often wonders how his wife can manage to make sure that all her guests enjoy themselves, and at the same time the dinner is well served.

But then, he has known for a long time that his wife is a very clever woman!

When dinner is over they go to the sitting-room. For a while the ladies sit and talk while the men stand about smoking their cigars and talking business. Presently Mr Brown brings out some of his new records he thinks his guests will like to hear.

At about eleven o'clock the Macdonalds decide they must go as they have to get back to London. The Carters offer to run them to the station in their car. So all the guests leave together. Mr and Mrs Brown see them off at the garden gate. The guests thank their hosts for a pleasant evening and drive off.

Comprehension

/. Listen to the text "The Browns Give a Dinner-party" and answer the questions:

What are the Browns doing this evening? What do the Browns treat their guests to? What is the conversation at table like? Is Mrs Brown a good hostess? What do the guests do after dinner? When do the guests leave the Browns' house? Do you think they are pleased with the party?

//. Read the text and analyse the language peculiarities of the text. Do some exercises in the next section to remember them.

Special Difficulties

/. Make up sentences using the word combination "to be good at smth. (doing smth.)":

e.g. He/chess (play chess)

He is good at chess (playing chess)

1. Roger/cycle 2. Mike/chemistry 3. I/play football in my youth 4. Simon/maths at school 5. Sheila/tennis when she was young 6. My friend/Spanish 7. My wife/cook 8. The boy/swim 9. Lucy/ dance

//. Fill in the gaps with either "to do" or "to make":

1. Look! What a nice table he has ... . 2. I .. myself a cup of tea. 3. Shall we ... this translation now? 4. Why! He's crying. What have you ... to him? 5. You've ... so much for her. She must be grateful to you. 6. Don't ... anything till I come back. 7. This cover is ... of plastic. 8. Mr Jenkins is ... a lecture on geography upstairs. 9. We all... mistakes when we were seventeen. 10.1 have never ... a speech in my life. 11. What are you ... here? - I'm waiting for Lucy. 12. You are ... your homework, aren't you? 13. Drink some milk. It will ... you good. 14. He ... a ham-and-egg sandwich. 15. I wonder what present she will ... for him. 16. This factory ... agricultural machines. 17. I advise you not to put off till tomorrow what you can ... today. I8.The remark he . . was so strange that I didn't know what to say in reply. 19. What shall I ... next?

///. Fill in the gaps with either "good" or "well":

1. My friend speaks several foreign languages ..., he has a .. memory for words. 2. Tony is not very ... when he speaks in public, but he spoke ... at the party yesterday. 3. Mr Smith teaches English .... His lessons are usually very.... 4. I was pleased when the teacher said my son was ... at 444w2221e physics. 5. He is a ... foot-

bailer. He usually plays football ... . 6. The weather was ... yester­day. It was warm and sunny. 7. I'm not very ... either. I caught a cold five days ago. 8. The machine works ... . It has a ... engine. 9. The food in that restaurant is very ... . Let's go there.

IV. Focus

"In case"

a) This structure is used to give reason for doing something: Take this road map in case you get lost.

The "in case clause" gives the reason for the "main clause", i. e. the reason for taking a map.

b) What's the difference in meaning?

I'll buy some apples if I get hungry

I'll buy some apples in case I get hungry.

c) Complete these sentences with "if" or "in case":

1. I'll take a plastic bottle of water ... I get thirsty. 2. Can you buy me a newspaper ... you pass a kiosk on your way home? 3. We'll have a swim ... we see a nice place by the river. 4. I'll change a travellers' cheque .. the bank is open. 5. He took some extra travellers' cheques ... he ran out of money. 6. ... the post office is open, can you buy me some stamps? 7. When you drive to the mountains this winter, put chains on your wheels ... the roads are icy.

V. Translate into English:

a) Use the verb "to get":

b) Use the verb "to let":

I. Она разрешила мне пользоваться ее печатной машинкой. 2. Давай я помогу тебе. 3. Я думаю, родители не разрешили ей принять участие в экскурсии. 4. Учитель разрешил тебе отсут­ствовать на занятиях? 5. Я позволила ей уйти сегодня порань­ше. 6. Думаешь, отец Виктора разрешит ему поехать с нами? 7. Моя мать не разрешает мне купаться одной. 8. Он разрешил тебе пользоваться его машиной?

Text Exercises

/. Ask questions on the text.

II. Tell about the Browns' party.

///. When did you last have a party? What was it like? Did you enjoy the party? Was the cooking good? What did you eat?

Conversation Practice Requests. Requests for Repetition. Volition.

"a) How to make a request:

Would

Could

Will you

Can

Speak a bit slower, will you⁵

bring us the menu, please?

b) How to respond favourably to a request:

Yes,

of course, certainly, sure.

c) How to refuse a request politely:

I'm sorry I can't. I'm afraid I can't. I'm terribly sorry but

I have to rush off to my work after the lesson

d) How to express a desire:

I'd like I want

a ticket for the 5 o'clock train, please.

e) How to ask people to repeat what they have said:

Sorry?

Pardon?

What

When

Where

(did you say)'

/. Listen to the conversations, learn them and make substi­tutions:

Treating Guests

1. - How about a nice cup of tea before you go? - Yes, I'd love one.

How do you like it?

A strong one with three spoons for me, please, (coffee, cocoa)

- Another piece of meat pie?

No, thanks, really. I'm on a diet.

Please, do. You've hardly eaten anything.

It's delicious, but I don't think I ought to. (chicken, pudding, cake)

- Do have the rest of the chicken.

No, thank you. I've had too much already.

Just take it to please me.

OK, but only a small piece or I shan't have room for my pud­ding, (meat, potatoes)

- Are there any biscuits, please?

Yes, of course. Would you like one?

Yes, please.

Here you are.

(sweets, apples, oranges, tomatoes)

- Will you please give me a little more salad?

Just a moment. Here you are. What about bacon and eggs? Will you have some?

Yes, I'll have some, please. And then a cup of strong tea (cheese, fish)

- Please, come in.

Thank you.

Please, sit down. Would you like a cup of tea?

Yes, please.

How about a biscuit?

No, thanks. I'm on a diet.

(a cup of coffee/a sandwich, a glass of milk/a piece of cake, a glass of lemonade/ an apple pie)

- Is there any coffee, please?

Yes, there is.

May I have some, please?

Help yourself, (chocolate, beef, cake)

Thanks for Hospitality

1. - I really must be going now.

But you've only just come. Wouldn't you like to stay for a snack?

That's very kind of you, but I mustn't be too late.

What a pity!

Thanks very much for the party.

It was a pleasure to have you. 2. - I think I must be off.

So soon? Can't you stay a little longer?

I'd love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow.

What a shame!

Thank you for a wonderful meal

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

In a Restaurant

a) Choosing a dish and a drink

What do you want to drink?

I feel like a cup of tea

Do you fancy something to eat?

Yes, I'd rather like some of that fruit cake.

That's a good idea. I think I'll join you.

(a cup of coffee/apple pie, a glass of orange juice/pudding

- What would you like to drink?

A black coffee for me, please

How about something to eat?

Yes, I'd like a portion of that strawberry tart.

(a glass of mineral water/cake, a bottle of lemonade/meat pie)

- What will you have for the main course?

Chicken soup and beefsteak.

I don't want soup today. I'll take a mutton chop with mashed potatoes.

(noodle soup, veal, chicken, cauliflower)

- Do you want anything to start with, Simon?

Yes, some tomato juice.

As for me I'd like some salad to begin with, (fish/cold meat, apple juice/ham)

- What shall we have for dinner today?

Let's have tomato soup and beefsteak.

I'd rather have a mutton chop.

(clear soup, milk soup, roasted meat, beefsteak)

b) Ordering a meal

1- - Have you decided on something'

Yes. Haddock and chips for me, please.

How about the sweet?

No sweet. Just coffee.

(chicken and rice, roasted meat and mashed potatoes)

May I take your order, sir.-¹

Yes, I'd like to try the steak, please.

And to follow?

Ice-cream, please.

- Can I take your order, sir?

I'll just take a small salad, please.

Do you want any sweet?

Apple pie and custard would be nice.

(a steak/ a cup of coffee, fried potatoes/an ice-cream)

- Oh, excuse me!

Yes, sir?

Could you bring us some more tea, please?

Of course, sir.

... and could you bring me the bill, please. I'm in a hurry, (coffee, cream, beer)

Customer: Waiter! I'd like the menu, please. Waiter: Here you are, sir.

Customer: Thanks... I'd like some soup.

Waiter: Tomato soup?

Customer: Yes, please and I'd like a steak.

Waiter: Rare, medium or well-done?

Customer: Medium, please.

Waiter: Which vegetables would you like?

Customer: I'd like some potatoes, some peas and a salad,

please

Waiter: Certainly, sir. Customer: And I'd like some wine. Waiter: Which wine would you like, sir? Customer: A bottle of red wine, please. 6. Waiter: May I help you? Customer: I'd like a steak. Waiter: How would you like it? Customer: Rare. Waiter: O'kay. And would you prefer a baked potato or rice

with it?

Customer: I'd prefer a baked potato. Waiter: Anything to drink?

Customer: How about a nice cup of coffee, please? Waiter: O'kay. That's a rare steak with a baked potato and a cup of coffee.

//. Listen to the conversation below

Eating Dinner

Tim: It's a quarter past two (2.15) I haven't had anything to eat

since breakfast. I'm hungry

Sheila: So am I.

Tim: You'd like dinner now, wouldn't you?

Sheila: Yes.

Tim: Why don't we eat in that restaurant?

Sheila: That's a good idea.

(In the restaurant)

Tim: Waiter! Waiter! Bring us the menu, will you?

Waiter: Sorry, what did you say?

Tim: Will you please bring us the menu?

Waiter: Yes, of course. Here you are.

Tim: We'll need a while to choose. Could you come back in a

minute

Waiter: All right.

Tim: Is there anything to your taste on the menu? Sheila: Yes, all kinds of things. Tim: Would you like anything to start with? Sheila: Yes, I'd like to try the cucumber salad. Tim: So would I. And what about the main course? Sheila: I can't decide between the veal cutlet and the chicken. Tim: Let's take the veal cutlet. It's the speciality of the house. Sheila: All right.

Tim: What would you like with the veaP Sheila: Cauliflower.

Tim: And I prefer boiled potatoes. Do you want some fruit? Sheila: I'd like an orange. Waiter: Can I take your order now? Tim: We want dinner for two. Bring us two veal cutlets with

cauliflower and boiled potatoes, two cucumber salads and

a couple of oranges. Waiter: Anything to drink? Sheila: A half of cider, please.

Tim: A half of cider and a pint of bitter, please. I hope it's cold. Waiter: Would you like anything else? Tim: No, that'll be all right. Sheila: Would you please bring me a napkin? Waiter: Certainly.

(some minutes later) Tim: How is the cutlet?

Sheila: Very tender, thank you And I like the oranges. They are very juicy

Tim: Waiter, our bill, please. How much is it? Waiter: Here you are, sir. Eight pounds and twenty pence. Tim: Thank you. Here is ten pounds. Keep the change. Waiter: Thank you, sir.

///. Answer the questions:

Where is the scene taking place? Who are the speakers? Are they having breakfast or dinner? What have they decided on? How does Sheila find the cutlet and the oranges? Have they tipped the waiter?

IV. Listen to the conversation again. Imitate the phrases expressing requests and volition and the replies to them.

V. Read the conversation and analyse its language peculiarities.

VI. Give a brief account of the conversation.

VII. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the following:

VIII. Give synonymous expressions to the following: You'd like dinner now, wouldn't you? Why don't we eat in that restaurant? Bring us the menu, will you? Sorry, what did you say? Could you come back in a minute? Would you like anything to start with? I'd like to try the cucumber salad. Let's take the veal. Can I take your order now? We want dinner for two. Would you please bring me a napkin? How is the cutlet? How much is it?

IX Role-play the conversation "Eating Dinner".

X. Make requests. Use the word combinations prompted:

1. - Would you please bring me another glass?

Here you are.

(give one's pen, lend one's type-writer, pass the mustard)

- Could you give me a lift?

Pardon?

I said "Could you give me a lift?"

Certainly.

(post this parcel, get a ticket for me, stay a little longer, get my bill ready, call for me on your way back)

- Will you please show me the way?

Of course.

(help me with my luggage, reserve a table, type this letter, pick me up at the office)

- Can you lend me some money?

I'm afraid I can't. (I have no money about me.) (translate the text, repair the radio-set, give one's records, see me home)

- Buy some bread on your way home, will you?

All right.

(ring smb. up, send a telegram, fetch a chair)

- May I have some more tea, dear?

Yes, sure. Pass your cup along. (beer, coffee, fruit, juice)

- Would you like anything else?

No, that'll be all right. (sweet, fruit, juice)

XI. Make requests with "can", "could", "will", "would", "may":

You are sitting at the breakfast table and want the salt and pepper. You ask your neighbour:

You want to join your friend at the canteen for lunch. You ask him:

The coffee is practically cold. You ask the waiter: ...?

You would like to call your friend from the office. You ask his boss:

You want to light a cigarette but you have no lighter. You ask your colleague:

6. The table is too close to the orchestra. You ask the waiter: ...?

7. You want to type some documents but you have no typewriter. You ask your friend: ...?

8. You are going to have a party. You ask your friend:

9. You are furnishing and decorating your flat. You ask your friend next door:

10. You are short of money. You ask your cousin:

You don't know the way to the station. You ask a policeman on duty:

12. You are looking for the inquiry office. You ask an official:

XII. How can you make these requests more polite?

1. Post the letter. 2. Answer the telephone. 3. Switch off the TV set. 4. Pass me the salt. 5. Show me that grey suit 6. Lend me ten dollars. 7. Bring me your records. 8. Fix my sink. 9. Give me your lighter. 10. Help me with my English. 11. Open the window.

XIII. Ask your friend to:

show you the way, wait a minute, tell you the time, do you a favour, lend you some money, call back later, post the letter, help you, keep your company, give you a lift, pass you the salt, repair your TV set, translate this text, take a message to ..., carry your bag.

Your friend will comply or refuse.

XIV. Ask your friend:

1. what film he would like to see; 2. where he would like to live; 3. if he wants to take part in the picnic; 4. what he would like for dessert; 5. if he would like to listen to pop music; 6. when he wants to start.

Your friend will respond.

XV. Speaking indistinctly your friend:

1. asks you the time; 2. asks you where you live; 3. tells you where he/she lives; 4. tells you something about the weather; 5. says he/she can't come to your party; 6. says he/she will phone you at nine.

You haven't heard properly. Ask your friend to repeat what he/she said.

XVI. Translate into English (self check):

XVII. Act out the following situations:

a) You've come to a restaurant. You call the waiter and order

dinner of three courses. At the end of the meal you ask for the bill.

b) Your friend and you are at a restaurant. At the moment you are looking at the menu and choosing the dishes you would like to try. Your tastes differ.

c) You are at your friends' house. The hostess is treating you to a substantial dinner and the host is pouring wine. You enjoy the meal and compliment the hostess on her cooking. On leaving the house you thank the hostess for a wonderful meal.

XVII/. Listen to the conversation:

Booking in Advance

A man is calling a restaurant to reserve a table.

Maitre D': Good evening, Le Cuisiner.

Mr Novak: Hello. I'd like to make a reservation for next Saturday night.

Maitre D': All right. How many are there in your party, sir, and what time would you like to come?

Mr Novak: At 7.30 and there'll be four of us.

Maitre D': Just a moment, please ... I'm afraid I don't have any­thing for four at 7.30. Would 8 be all right?

Mr Novak: Yes, it would.

Maitre D': Your name, please.

Mr Novak: Novak.

Maitre D': All right, Mr Novak, I've reserved a table for a party of four at 8 this corning Saturday.

Mr Novak: Thank you. Goodbye.

Maitre D': Goodbye.

Questions: What is Mr Novak doing at the moment? When

would he like to come? How many people are there in their party?

Does 8 o'clock suit Mr Novak?

XIX. Role-play the conversation.

XX. Situation: It is your wife's birthday tomorrow. You are going out to celebrate. At the moment you are phoning a restaurant and booking a table for eight people

Listening

Meals

Meals in England are much the same as in other countries with the exception of breakfast. I expect you've heard all about the

English breakfast with its porridge or cereal, bacon and eggs, toast, marmalade and tea or coffee. Very few people like chocolate or cocoa for breakfast. In the afternoon about four o'clock or half past nearly everybody has tea. The two main meals of the day, lunch and dinner, are more or less alike. Most people have lunch about one o'clock and dinner at half past seven or later.

Questions: What is the English breakfast like? What are the two main meals of the day? When do the English have lunch (dinner)?

At the Continental Restaurant

Yesterday was Sherman and Dorothy Johnson's twenty-third anniversary. They went to the Continental Restaurant for dinner. This restaurant is a very special place for Sherman and Dorothy because they went there on their first date twenty-four years ago. Sherman and Dorothy sat at a quiet, romantic table in the cor­ner. They had two glasses of wine and then they ordered dinner. First Dorothy ordered a bowl of vegetable soup, and Sherman ordered a glass of tomato juice.

For the main course Dorothy ordered baked chicken with rice and Sherman ordered fish with potatoes.

For dessert Dorothy ordered a piece of apple pie and Sherman ordered a bowl of strawberries.

Sherman and Dorothy enjoyed their dinner very much. The soup was delicious and the tomato juice was fresh. The chicken was wonderful and the rice was tasty. The fish was fantastic and the potatoes were excellent. The apple pie was magnificent and the strawberries were out of this world!

Sherman and Dorothy had a wonderful evening at the Con­tinental Restaurant. It was a very special anniversary.

Questions: Where did Sherman and Dorothy celebrate their wedding anniversary? What dishes did they order at the restau­rant? How did they find the cooking?

Dinner for Two

Max Roberts is a bachelor. He lives in a small flat in London. Max not only enjoys eating food, he enjoys preparing it as well. His favourite hobby is cooking. He has had so much practice that he has become an expert cook.

His sister, Anne, called on him last Sunday evening. It was nearly dinner time and Max was in the kitchen. He was wearing an apron and preparing a meal.

"You will stay to dinner, of course", Max said. "I'm starving!" Ann said. "Is there enough food for both of us?" "I hope so," Max

answered. Anne lifted the lid of the saucepan. "Mm", she said. "It smells delicious. What is it?" "It's a Mexican dish", Max answered. "But this dish ought to be good. I've been preparing it for 5 hours". "There's enough food here for ten people! "Anne said as she looked into the saucepan. "Are you expecting compa­ny?" "No", Max replied. "I was going to eat it all myself".

Questions: Where does Max live? What is Max's favourite hobby? When did his sister call on him? Where was Max at the time? What was Max doing when his sister called? What sort of dish was Max preparing? Why did his sister ask him if he was expecting company?

An Unwelcome Visitor

The door bell rang. Mrs Carson opened the front door. Her heart sank when she saw Mrs Barbidge. Whenever Mrs Barbidge called she stayed for hours and hours.

"Good afternoon, Mrs Carson", Mrs Barbidge said. "I was just passing and thought I'd drop in to say hullo".

"How very thoughtful of you", Mrs Carson replied. "Do come in."

Just as Mrs Carson had feared Mrs Barbidge stayed for several hours. It was nearly six o'clock and Mr Carson would be home from work soon. He couldn't stand Mrs Barbidge. Mrs Car­son kept wondering how she could persuade Mrs Barbidge to leave without offending her.

"Has your husband got home from work yet?" Mrs Carson asked. "Oh, yes," Mrs Barbidge answered. "He always gets home about 5 o'clock". "It's nearly 6 o'clock. Won't he be getting worried about you?" Mrs Carson said.

"I thought of that," Mrs Barbidge said. "But it's so pleasant here. We've had such a lovely afternoon. You know what I'll do? I'll ring up my husband and tell him to come round too. May I use your phone, please?"

Questions: Why was Mrs Carson disappointed when Mrs

Barbidge called? When does Mr Carson come from work? How

does Mr Carson feel about Mrs Barbidge? How did Mrs Carson

try to get Mrs Barbidge to leave? Why did Mrs Barbidge decide

i to telephone her husband?

Reading

1. You'll find restaurants for every situation in the US. If you are in a hurry, you may just want to grab some "junk food" at a grocery store or a candy counter, or you can get a bite to eat at

one of the many fast food chains, like McDonald's, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, or Taco Time. Or you can get a hero or submarine sandwich "to stay" or "to go" from a sandwich shop or deli. Some of these places have tables, but many don't. People eat in their cars or take their food home, to their offices or to parks. If you prefer sitting down but still don't want to spend much, you can try a cafeteria. At all of these places, you pay at a cash register before you sit down, and you don't have to tip anybody - but you usually have to clear the table when you finish!

Glossary

candy very sweet sugary food

deli short for delicatessen, a shop where you can buy salads and cooked meats and have sandwiches made

junk food snack foods that are not good for you

2. I'm a terrible cook. I've tried hard but it's no use. I've got lots of cookery books, I choose a dish I want to cook, I read the recipe, I prepare all the necessary ingredients and follow the instructions. But the result is terrible, and I just have a sandwich or some other quick snack. So I often eat out. I don't like grand restaurants. It's not the expense, it's just that I don't feel at ease in them. First the waiter gives me a menu which I can't under­stand because it's complicated and has lots of foreign words. At the end of the meal when I pay the bill I never know how much to leave as a tip. I prefer fast food places, like hamburger shops where you pay at once and sit down and eat straightaway. And I like take-away places, where you buy a meal in a special contai­ner and take it home.

Maureen often gives dinner parties at home. She loves entertaining. She lays the table: puts the cutlery in the right places, sets out the plates and puts a clean white napkin at each place. For the meal itself, she usually gives her guests some kind of starter first, for example soup or melon. Next comes the main course which is usually meat (unless some of her guests are vege­tarians or they're on a special diet) with a side-dish of salad. For dessert it's usually fruit or ice-cream and then coffee. When everyone has gone home, she must think about doing the washing up, as in the kitchen the sink is full of dirty cutlery.

Self check

/. Fill in the gaps with prepositions:

Mike and Peter have come ... the canteen to have dinner. It is only half... one but there are a lot of people ... the canteen already.

The boys go ... a small round table .. a window, take a menu-card ... the next table and begin to read it. There is a great choice ... dishes ... the menu. Mike wants to have cabbage soup ... the first course. Peter prefers milk soup. ... the second course the boys will have fish ... potatoes. Both ... them are fond ... ice-cream, so they are going to have it... dessert.

Mike has taken a newspaper... his bag. He likes to read some­thing ... dinner.

//. Fill in the gaps with articles where necessary:

1 I don't like ... mineral water, I prefer ... cup of ... tea. 2. Is there anything to your taste on ... menu? 3. She is going to cook ... fish soup for ... dinner 4. What can you recommend for first course? 5. ... meat is just to my liking. 6. What do you usually have for ... second course? 7. ... cheese was fresh and tasty and he ate it with ... appetite. 8. At... dinner we sat far from each other and could not talk. 9. After ... dinner sit a while, after ... supper walk a mile. 10. Who is coming to ... tea? 11. I had ... supper at the hotel restaurant 12 For ... breakfast I had ... boiled egg and ... cup of ... strong tea. 13. He prefers ... roasted meat for... second course. 14. She likes ... black coffee for ... breakfast. 15. Will you please buy ... loaf of ... brown bread? 16. He is fond of cabbage soup. 17. I liked ... pork we had for ... supper. 18. I had ... big dinner today. 19. Did you enjoy ... meal? 20. ... juice was delicious. 21 dinner is cold already. We must warm it up. 22. It is ... very substantial breakfast, isn't it? 23. I enjoyed ... lunch they served at the restaurant.

///. Translate into English:

- Ты уже обедал?

- Нет еще.

- Я тоже. Я очень хочу есть. Давай пообедаем где-нибудь вместе.

- Хорошо. Пойдем в кафе на улице Центральной?

- С удовольствием. Я там неоднократно бывал. Это кафе мне очень нравится. Там хорошо готовят и обслуживают.

- Что сегодня в меню?

- Много блюд на мой вкус. Я хочу взять куриный бульон, бифштекс и стакан апельсинового сока. А ты?

- Что касается меня, то я возьму баранью отбивную и бу­тылку пива. Я не хочу суп сегодня.

- Ты хочешь мороженого?

- Нет, я не люблю мороженое.

- Ты не хочешь выпить?

- Давай возьмем бутылку сухого вина.

Что-нибудь еще?

- Нет, это все. Давай позовем официанта и сделаем заказ.

Fluency

/. Answer the following questions.

What does your usual dinner consist of? What are your favouri­te dishes? Are you a good cook? Can you give me a recipe of one of the dishes you can cook best? Have you got any children? What are their likes and dislikes as far as food is concerned? Do you always eat at home or do you sometimes dine out? When did you last go to a restaurant? Did you like the service and the cooking? Which of the Minsk restaurants do you prefer? Why? Have you ever travelled abroad? How did you find the food in the countries you visited? What is the canteen in your office like? Do you often have your meals there?

//. Discuss the following:

Many people find it very convenient to have dinner at a can­teen or a cafe on week-days. Are you of the same opinion? Why?

2. It is convenient to have a party at a restaurant rather than at home. No trouble at all. All pleasure and fun. What do you think of it?

///. Act out the following situations:

You want to arrange a business lunch for yourself and representatives of another company. Call the restaurant to reserve a table for the number of people and time you want. Ask what they have on their menu.

Your friend and you are having lunch in a restaurant in London. Before paying the bill you decide on how much to tip the waiter, (the meat was overdone, the service was slow, some items on the table were missing)

IV. Speak on

a) your favourite dishes; b) your usual breakfast (dinner, supper); c) the evening you spent at a restaurant.

V. Write about the party you enjoyed.