Read and translate the following dialogues. B: That sounds like fun.

***I***

A: Let’s go out to eat.

B: That sounds like fun.

A: Where do you want to go?

B: Let me think a minute.

A: I feel like Chinese.

B: That sounds delicious.

A: I know a good Chinese restaurant.

B: How far away is it?

A: It’s only 10 minutes from here.

B: Do we need reservations?

A: Oh, no. We can walk right in.

B: Let’s go now. I’m hungry!

***II***

A: I love salads.

B: Me too.

A: I usually eat a simple salad.

B: What do you put in it?

A: Just lettuce, tomato, and celery.

B: Is that all?

A: I add some pepper and salt.

B: I always put cheese in my salads.

A: Yes, cheese is nice.

B: What kind of dressing do you use?

A: I pour lots of French dressing on top.

B: Me too. French dressing is so delicious!

***III***

A: Do you see that Italian restaurant over there? It looks very nice. Let’s go in and have lunch. I hope the food will be delicious there.

B: I know this restaurant. I was here last month with my friend. The Italian food is excellent here. They have a large choice of different national Italian dishes on the menu. But you also can order other European meals.

A: Do we have to make reservations in advance?

B: No, at lunch time it’s not necessary!

A: I hope the service is also good there.

B: Sure. The waiters always observe good manners.

A: So, they really have a cosy atmosphere. I like that table in the corner. And what about you?

B: So do I.

A: And the music is so relaxing!

B: Yes, we’ll have a nice chat and a nice lunch, I hope!

A: Surely, we will!

B: Let’s take our seats. Where is our menu? What do they offer for lunch today?

A: For the main course I will take spaghetti with fish, shrimps and cheese. For dessert I like strawberry ice-cream and tea.

B: And I will start with pasta with tomatoes, sweet basil and parmigiano. For afters I will take milkshake with fruits. Fruit looks very fresh and delicious.

A: Would you like to drink tea or coffee?

B: No, I won’t. Milkshake will be enough for me.

A: Everything is delicious here!

B: You haven’t tasted their pizza yet!

A: I’ll necessarily come here again with my husband!

B: You won’t regret it!

***IV***

A: This looks like a nice restaurant.

B: Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.

A: Let’s sit over there.

B: OK.

A: Can you pass me a menu please.

B: Sure. What are you going to have to drink?

A: I’m going to have a glass of beer. How about you?

B: I think I’ll have a glass of wine.

A: Do you want to order an appetizer first?

B: Not really, maybe we can just order some bread.

A: OK. What are you going to have to eat?

B: I’m not sure. I haven’t decided yet. Can you recommend something?

A: Sure, I’ve had the steak and the lobster before. They’re both very good.

B: I think I’ll have the lobster. What are you going to have?

A: I’m not that hungry. I think I’m just going to have a salad.

B: I’m going to WC. When the waitress comes back, will you order for me?

A: Sure. No problem.

***V***

A: What shall we have? A full course, I suppose? I’m awfully hungry.

B: So am I. And I’m thirsty, too.

A: Then let’s have a glass of mineral water first or some orange juice.

B: I prefer orange juice with ice.

A: Waiter! Iced orange juice and a glass of mineral water, please. Now let’s see the menu. And here is the wine card, too. How about some hard drinks?

B: I wouldn’t mind having a brandy.

A: So it’s one brandy. And it’s whisky and soda for me. What do you suggest for an appetizer?

B: A salad would do, I think.

A: And I think I’ll have shrimps. Now for the soup.

B: Shall we have chicken broth?

A: I’d better take tomato soup. By the way, they have a wide choice of fish and meat courses.

B: I won’t have any fish course. I’ll just try the roast beef.

A: And I don’t want any meat. I’d rather order salmon. Now what is there for dessert? What do you say to ice-cream?

B: Well, I don’t mind.

***VI***

W: Order, gentlemen. What will you start with?

A: Wait a minute! Can we have the menu?

W: Here you are.

A: There’s not much on the menu here. What do you recommend?

W: You can have mixed salad for an appetizer.

A: That’s good. And what kind of soup do you have?

W: Chicken soup. Vegetable soup. Onion soup.

A: Chicken soup, please. What meat dish will you recommend?

W: We have beef steak, roast beef, fried chicken, turkey and pork chops.

A: I’d like to have the roast beef and turkey for my friend.

W: What’s for dessert?

A: We’ll order dessert later. May we call you, say, in half an hour?

W: Sure, you may.

***VII***

W: What would you like to drink?

A: I think, I could do with a mug of beer. What kind of beer do you have?

W: Lots of. I would recommend Carlsberg or Guinnes.

A: Do they differ much?

W: Sure. They are different.

A: And the prices?

W: Those are about the same.

A: OK. I’ll try both.

***VIII***

A: Would you like a little wine? I ordered half a bottle to go with fish.

B: Oh, with pleasure. What sort of wine?

A: Dry and white. Please give me some bread.

B: Here you are. Help yourself to the salad.

A: Thanks. Just a little. It’s delicious, isn’t it?

B: Yes, and the meat is overdone, I’m afraid.

A: How much is the tip here in this restaurant?

B: I don’t know for sure. Five per cent, I think.

A: OK. I’ll call the waiter. May I have the bill, please?

***IX***

Waiter: Good evening. Two for dinner?

Nick: Yes, that’s right.

Waiter: Where would you like to sit?

Nick: Could we have a table near the window, please?

Waiter: Come with me, please (leading the guests to a table for two).

Nick: Could we have the menu?

Waiter: Certainly, here you are. Would you like something to drink while you're looking at the menu?

Lucy: Mineral water for me, please.

Waiter: And for you, sir?

Nick: A glass of orange juice, please.

Waiter: Sure, I'll bring your drinks in a minute.

Nick: Would you like an appetizer? Oysters, lox, smoked herring, or avocado?

Lucy: Does it come with the dinner?

Nick: No, it's a la carte.

Lucy: Let's see... the dinner includes salad, an entree, vegetables and potatoes as side dishes, a dessert, and coffee. That's more than enough.

Nick: Okay. We'll order a dinner without an appetizer. What about the entree? What would you like - veal, roastbeef, steak or chicken?

Lucy: We have chicken at home rather often. When we eat out, I'd like to get something we don't eat at home. As for me, I'd like to have a steak.

Nick: So would I.

Waiter: Are you ready to order now?

Nick: Yes. Can we start with the salad?

Waiter: Certainly, sir. What kind of dressing would you like?

Nick: Just olive oil and vinegar for both of us.

Waiter: And for your entree?

Nick: Two steaks, please.

Waiter: Rare, medium, or well done?

Nick: Medium, please.

Lucy: Is there a choice of vegetables and potatoes?

Waiter: No, ma'm, I'm sorry. We serve a daily special. Today we have mashed potatoes. The vegetable of this day is asparagus.

Nick: It's all right with me. What about you?

Lucy: It's okay.

Waiter: Would you like to see the wine list?

Nick: We'd like a carafe of Chablis.

Waiter: Fine. Will you order your dessert now?

Nick: Can we order it later?

Waiter: Of course.

***X***

Waiter: Good afternoon. Table for two?

Dave: Yes, please.

Waiter: Smoking or non-smoking?

Sarah: Non-smoking.

Waiter: Right this way.

They walk to a table. Dave and Sarah sit down and the waiter gives them menus. After 7 minutes, the waiter returns.

Waiter: Are you ready to order?

Dave: I think so, but can I ask? What is Beef Stroganoff?

Waiter: It’s beef cut into small pieces and served in a sour cream and white wine sauce.

Dave: Ok, that sounds good. I’ll have that.

Waiter: Excellent. And that comes with your choice of French fries, fried mushrooms, or rice.

Dave: I’ll have rice.

Waiter: Anything to start?

Dave: I’ll have the French Onion soup.

Waiter: OK. And what can I get you?

Sarah: Is the Spaghetti and Meatballs very large?

Waiter: Yes, it’s a big portion.

Sarah: Oh, I’m not very hungry.

Waiter: Then can I recommend the Chicken with Mushrooms? That comes with noodles, but it’s not too big.

Sarah: Ok. I’ll take Chicken and Mushrooms. And a salad to start.

Waiter: Very good. And what can I get you to drink?

Dave: A Coke, please.

Sarah: I’ll have orange juice.

Waiter: Oh, I’m afraid we’re out of orange juice. But we have pear, apple, grape, and kiwi-banana.

Sarah: Kiwi-banana? That sounds interesting. I’ll try that.

Waiter: Excellent. I’ll be back with your drinks in a minute.

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