Dialog Ⅴ Serving the Western Style Banquet西餐宴会服务

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.