Section II Mini Talks and Plays
Task 1 Read and recite the mini talks.
1.Booking a Table
A:Good afternoon,White Rose Restaurant.May I help you?
B:I’d like to book a table for six at 7 p.m.this evening.
A:OK,may I have your name,please?
B:Please book it under the name of Peter.
A:I’d like to reserve a table at 6 p.m.tonight.
B:Fine,sir.For how many people,please?
A:For two people.We would like a quiet table,please.
B:Of course.We’ll hold the table for you till 6:30.Please be sure to arrive before that time.
A:Good morning,what can I do for you?
B:I want to book a table at noon.
A:Sorry,Miss.All the tables have been booked today.
B:Well.In that case,we will have to go to another restaurant.Thank you all the same.
2.Choosing a Table
A:Waiter,a table for two,please.
B:This way,please.Is this table alright?
A:Sorry,could we take the booth at the corner,please?
B:Of course.
A:Good evening.Do you have a reservation?
B:Yes,we’ve reserved a table with a fine view of the bridge.The name is Ann.
A:Let me see.OK,this way,please.This is your table.
B:Fine,thank you.
A:Waiter,may I have a table by the window,please?
B:Sorry,there is no vacant table by the window now.
A:What a pity!
B:Would you mind waiting outside for 10 minutes? I am sure I can arrange a table then.
A:OK,thanks.
3.Ordering Food from the Menu
A:May I take your order now?
B:Yes,I’d like to try some Chinese food.But I know nothing about it.What do you recommend?
A:Well,our restaurant is famous for Sichuan style.Would you like something spicy?
B:Yes,I like spicy food very much.
A:Sir,would you like some dessert now?
B:Yes,please show me the menu again.
A:Here you are,sir.The chocolate cake is very delicious.
B:Then I’ll try it,please.
A:Fine.I will bring it right away.
A:Could I take your order,please?
B:We haven’t decided yet.Could you give us a little longer?
A:Sure,take your time,please.
B:Could we get something to drink first? We’d like two glasses of water.
A:Fine.
4.Paying the Bill / Check
A:May I have the check,please?
B:Sure.Just a minute,please ...Here you are.How would you like to pay?
A:Thank you.Do you accept credit cards?
B:Yes,of course.
A:Then I’ll pay by credit card.
A:Wow,it was really a nice meal.
B:I’m glad you like it and it’s on me today.
A:We’re both students.Let’s go Dutch,OK?
B:All right.
A:What else would you like,please?
B:No,thank you.Can I have the check,please?
A:Wait a moment.Your bill comes to $46 altogether.
B:Here are $50.Keep the change.That’s my tip for you.
5.Entertaining Guests
A:Let’s propose a toast to our friendship.
B:Cheers!
A:Make yourselves at home.
B:Fine.
A:How do you like the food?
B:It tastes really great.
A:I’m glad you like it.Would you like some soup?
B:OK,just a little,please.I’m really full.
A:May I have some tea,please? I’m a little thirsty.
B:Sure.Here is a cup of black tea.
A:Thank you.It smells great.
B:Well.Help yourself to some cookies if you want.
▲Words
accept / ək'sept / 接受；认可
altogether / ˑɔːltə'ɡeðə（r） / 总共
arrange / ə'reɪndʒ / 安排；筹备
book / bʊk / 预订
booth / buːθ / 卡座
change / tʃeɪndʒ / 零钱
chocolate / ' tʃɒklət / 巧克力
corner / 'kɔːnə（r） / 角落
dessert / dɪ'zзːt / （饭后）甜点；甜食
guest / ɡest / 客人；宾客
hold / həʊld / 保持住
menu / 'menjuː / 菜单
order / 'ɔːdə（r） / 点（酒、菜等）
quiet / 'kwaɪət / 安静的
recommend / ˑrekə'mend / 推荐
reserve / rɪ'zзːv / 预订
smell / smel / 闻到……气味
spicy / 'spaɪsi / 辛辣的
style / staɪl / 样式；风格
taste / teɪst / 品尝……味道
thirsty / 'θзːsti / 口渴
tip / tɪp / 小费
tonight / tə'naɪt / 今晚
vacant / 'veɪkənt / 空着的；未被占用的
▲Expressions
allthesame 然；依然
besureto 保
creditcard 用卡
goDutch 付各的账；AA
help yourself to ...随便吃
inthatcase 样的话
minddoing ...介意……
propose a toast to ...举杯致祝酒词
▲Sentences
·What a pity！ 真遗憾啊！
·Make yourselves at home.别客气。（别拘束，当在自己家一样。）
Task 2 Act out the following mini plays.
1.Book a table for five at 7 p.m.on Tuesday.
2.Choose a table in a quiet corner of the restaurant.
3.Order some typical Chinese food for your foreign friends.
4.Pay the bill after having dinner with friends.
5.Entertain your friends at home.