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Meals

Listening

You are going to hear a conversation between two friends about where they are planning to go for dinner. For questions 1 to 7, decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

  1. They are going out on Friday night.

  2. They don’t choose the Chinese restaurant because the food is greasy and very spicy.

  3. Steve has been to the Ethiopian restaurant before.

  4. The main dish at the Ethiopian restaurant consists of various kinds of food.

  5. Bouillabaisse is made with fish and vegetables.

  6. The French bistro closed down last Monday.

  7. Steve is going to make the reservation.

Speaking

Compare and contrast the pictures. Think of what each place looks like, what type and quality of food is served in the restaurants, what kind of service you would expect, and what prices they charge.

Exercise 11

Read the short exchanges. Which of them take place in: a fast-food restaurant? …

an expensive restaurant? …

1

A:

B:

Are you ready to order, madam?

Yes. I’ll have the mushroom soup as a starter, and the grilled trout for the main course.

2.

A:

B:

Can I help you?

Yes. Can I have a cheeseburger, please?

3.

A:

B:

Would you like to see the wine list?

No, thank you. I’ll just have a glass of the house red, please.

4.

A:

B:

Do you want anything to drink?

Yes – a Diet Coke, please.

5.

A:

B:

Anything else?

No, thanks. How much is that?

6.

A:

B:

Was everything all right?

Yes, thank you. Could I have the bill, please?

Exercise 12