Dialog Ⅴ Serving the Western Style Banquet西餐宴会服务
The waiting staff is serving a W estern style banquet.
Staff:You're at Table 18.Here we are.Take your seats,please.
Customer:I'm nearly late.Listen,our host ismaking the speech.
Staff:Yes.Letme fill brandy in your cup.The host is raising his cup for a toast.
Host:Ladies and gentlemen,may I propose a toast to the health of you all?Cheers!
Customer:Hey,this dish looks like a squirrel.What on earth is it?
Staff:This is the Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish.Not only is it in the shape of a squirrel,itwill sound like a squirrel crying when Ipour the broth on it.
Customer:Is it thatwonderful?
Staff:Yes.Please stay a little bit far away from the plate.When broth is poured,the broth might splash.
Customer:How does it taste?
Staff:It tastes crispy,with sour and sweet flavors.Here is one portion for you.Would you try the flavors for yourself?
Customer:Hum,well,it is so soft inside.
Staff:May I take this plate away?
Customer:OK.What desserts do we have tonight?
Staff:Mango Pudding and Homemade Cheese Cake.
Customer:When will fruits come?
Staff:Just aminute,please.Here is your fruit knife.Do be careful.
Host:Ladies and gentlemen,thank you for your coming this evening.
Staff:Do you enjoy yourmeal this evening?
Customer:Yes,everything is fine.
Staff:I'm glad to hear it.This is your coat,sir.Good night.
host[həʊst] n.主持人,主办人
brandy['b rændɪ] n.白兰地
broth[brɒθ] n.肉汤
splash[sp læʃ] v.溅
crispy['krɪspɪ] adj.脆的
flavor['fleɪvə] n.味道
portion['pɔːʃən] n.(一)份
raise one's cup for a toast 举杯祝酒
homemade cheese cake 自制奶酪蛋糕
Quickies
1)Match the expressions on the leftwith themeanings on the right.
2)Answer each statement by choosing the correct phrase from the boxes.