Part II Listening and Speaking
A: Warming Up
Look at the pictures and work in pairs to discuss the following questions.
1. They are having lunch. They are probably colleagues.
2. It’s a menu. In a restaurant or café or at a formal meal, you can order food with it.
B: Vocabulary and Sentences
I. Listen to the following words and phrases and write down the Chinese meanings.
1. main course 主菜
2. appetizer 开胃菜
3. dessert 甜点
4. go Dutch 各自付账
5. local speciality 地方特色
6. spicy food 辛辣的食物
7. self-service 自助服务
8. bottoms up 干杯
9. juice machine 果汁机
10. to-go box 打包盒
11. high calorie 高热量
12. low fat 低脂肪
13. toothpick 牙签
14. napkin 纸巾
15. knife and fork 刀叉
II. Listen and complete the sentences with the right words.
1. I’d like a quiet restaurant.
2. Do you have a reservation?
3. Are you ready to order now?
4. What would like to drink before the meal?
5. How do you like your steak?
6. What is the specialty of the restaurant?
7. Could I have the bill, please?
8. How would you like to pay?
9. Would you have it here or take it away?
10. Can you give me a discount?
III. Listen to the dialogues and choose the sentences you hear.
Script:
1. —Do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
—Sure. I’d like a quiet restaurant.
2. —Are you ready to order now?
—Yes, I’d like to see the menu first.
3. —Do you have a reservation?
—No. We’d like a table for two.
4. —Would you have it here or take it away?
—Have it here, please.
5. —What is the specialty of the restaurant?
—I recommend Crispy and Fried Duck.
6. —What would you like to drink before the meal?
—I’d like a cup of coffee.
7. —How do you like your steak?
—Medium well.
8. —Could I have the bill, please?
—Yes. It’s $78 in all.
9. —How would you like to pay?
—I’d like to pay by credit card.
10. —Can you give me a discount?
—Sure, you can get a 15% discount.
Keys:
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B
6. A 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. A
C: Process Viewing
Video Episode 1
Script:
(Mike and David are colleagues in a logistics company. They are talking about where to have dinner tonight.)
Mike: Do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
David: Sure. Have you got anywhere in mind?
Mike: I’m starving, so maybe we could go somewhere with large portion.
David: The Italian restaurant in the city centre always has large portions. Do you want to go there?
Mike: I’m not really in the mood for Italian, actually. I was thinking of something a bit spicy.
David: If you want spicy food, then I’d recommend going to a Chinese restaurant. How about that Chinese buffet on Nanjing Road?
Mike: I really like that buffet. OK. I’ll pick you up at 7:00 tonight.
David: Thank you. See you then.
Mike: See you then.
(迈克和大卫是物流公司的同事,他们正在谈论今晚去哪儿吃晚餐。)
迈克:你今晚想出去吃晚餐吗?
大卫:当然。你想好去哪儿了吗?
迈克:我饿了,所以我们去个分量足的餐馆吧。
大卫:市中心那家意大利餐馆分量很足。你想去那儿吗?
迈克:我实在不想吃意大利菜。我想吃点辣的。
大卫:如果你想吃辣的,我建议去中餐馆。南京路上那家中式自助餐厅怎么样?
迈克:我真的很喜欢吃自助餐。好吧,晚上7点我来接你。
大卫:谢谢。那晚上见。
迈克:晚上见。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. F 2. F 3. T
II. Watch the video episode again and choose the sentences you hear.
1. A 2. B
Video Episode 2
Script:
(Mike and David come to the restaurant for dinner.)
Waiter: Good evening, sir. Do you have a reservation?
David: No. We’d like a table for two. Can we sit over there? There’s a table free by window.
Waiter: Sorry, sir. That table has been reserved. Come this way, please. How about this one?
Mike: Fine, we’ll sit here.
David: Do we help ourselves?
Waiter: Yes, it’s self-service here. Have a good dinner.
David: Thank you.
Mike: I’m starving. I really need to grab something to eat now.
David: They have the best food in this city. You can eat your head off. It’s my treat.
(迈克和大卫来到餐馆吃晚餐。)
服务员:晚上好,先生。请问有预定吗?
大卫:没有。我们想要一张两人桌。我们能坐那边吗?那张靠窗的桌子是空的。
服务员:对不起,先生,那张桌子已经被预定了。请到这边来。这张桌子怎么样?
迈克:好的,我们就坐这儿。
大卫:我们要自助吗?
服务员:是的,这里是自助服务。祝你们用餐愉快。
大卫:谢谢。
迈克:我饿死了。我现在真的需要吃点东西。
大卫:这儿的食物全市最好。你可以大吃特吃,我请客。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and choose the missing words according to what you hear.
1. I really need to grab something to eat now.
2. It’s my treat.
II. Watch the video episode again and choose the correct answers.
1. B 2. D 3. B
Video Episode 3
Script:
(David is paying the bill after the meal.)
Waiter: Are you through with your meal?
David: Yes, we are. Could I have the bill, please?
Waiter: Here is your bill. 160 yuan in all.
David: Do you accept check?
Waiter: No, I’m sorry we don’t. We accept cash, Alipay and WeChat Pay.
David: Well, I’d like to pay in cash.
Waiter: OK.
(A few minutes later.)
Waiter: Sorry to keep you waiting. Here is your change.
David: Thanks.
Waiter: My pleasure. Welcome to our restaurant next time.
(用餐之后,大卫正在付账。)
服务员:你们吃完了吗?
大卫:是的,吃完了。请拿账单来。
服务员:给您账单。一共160元。
大卫:你们收支票吗?
服务员:对不起,我们不收。我们接受现金、支付宝以及微信支付。
大卫:好吧,我用现金支付。
服务员:好的。
(几分钟之后。)
服务员:对不起让你们久等了。这是找你们的零钱。
大卫:多谢。
服务员:不客气。欢迎下次光临。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and choose the possible sentences which have the same meanings as the sentences you hear.
1. B 2. A
II. Watch the video episode again and answer the following questions.
1. David is paying the bill after the meal.
2. It costs 160 yuan in all.
3. He pays in cash.
Speaking
Omitted.
D: Situational Viewing
Video Episode 4
Script:
(Mike and David come to a restaurant for dinner. David is talking to the waiter about charge, and Mike is looking for something to drink.)
Waiter: Good evening.
David: Good evening. Is it too late for buffet?
Waiter: No, it remains open till 10:00 p.m.
David: Good, thank you. A table for two, please.
Waiter: Sure. This way, please.
David: How do you charge?
Waiter: 80 yuan for each adult. Children over 12 are charged as adults. Children between 8 and 12 are charged half of the adult price and for those under 8, free of charge.
David: OK, thank you.
Waiter: You are welcome.
(Mike goes to a waitress nearby.)
Mike: Excuse me. Where can I find some milk?
Waitress: It’s over there. Beside the juice machine.
Mike: Oh, yeah, I see. Another question. Do you charge for champagne?
Waitress: Yes, sir. But beer is free.
Mike: Oh, thank you.
Waitress: My pleasure. Please help yourself.
(迈克和大卫去餐厅吃晚餐。大卫正在和服务员谈论收费的问题,迈克在找些喝的。)
服务员:晚上好。
大卫:晚上好。现在来吃自助餐晚了吗?
服务员:不晚。我们营业到晚上10点。
大卫:好的,谢谢。请给我们一张两人桌。
服务员:这边请。
大卫:你们怎么收费?
服务员:每位成年人收费80元,12岁以上的小孩和成年人一样收费,8到12岁的小孩半价,8岁以下的免费。
大卫:好的,谢谢。
服务员:不客气。
(迈克走向旁边的一位女服务员。)
迈克:对不起,打扰一下,牛奶在哪里?
女服务员:在那儿,果汁机旁边。
迈克:噢,我看到了。还有个问题,香槟收费吗?
女服务员:是的,先生。但是啤酒免费。
迈克:哦,谢谢您。
女服务员:不客气。请自便。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. T 2. F
II. Watch again and rearrange the following sentences in sequence of happening.
3—1—2
Video Episode 5
Script:
(The waiter brings the wrong dishes.)
Mike: What is this? I didn’t order this.
Waiter: I’m terribly sorry. May I have your order again? I’ll get it right away.
Mike: I’ve ordered T-Bone steak and mashed potatoes.
Waiter: I’m sorry. I must have made a mistake. I’ll bring them for you at once.
Mike: Hey! What is this?
Waiter: Pardon me, sir. But didn’t you order chicken soup?
Mike: Oh, is that what this is?
Waiter: I believe so. But if it really bothers you, I’ll replace it for you.
Mike: No, don’t replace it. Give a refund.
Waiter: Sorry. I’m afraid we can’t. But you may order something else instead.
Mike: Oh, really? Give me a clam soup.
Waiter: OK, sir.
Mike: Thank you.
Waiter: I hope you enjoy your dinner.
(服务员上错了菜。)
迈克:这是什么?我没有点这个。
服务员:非常抱歉,您能再讲一下您点的是什么吗?我马上给您换来。
迈克:我点的是T骨牛排和土豆泥。
服务员:对不起,一定是我弄错了。我马上把您的菜端上来。
迈克:喂!这是什么?
服务员:对不起,先生。这不是您点的鸡汤吗?
迈克:噢,就是这个?
服务员:我想是的。不过如果您觉得喝得不舒服,我给您换一个。
迈克:不,不用换了。退款吧。
服务员:对不起,恐怕不能退款。但您可以换其他的菜。
迈克:噢,真的吗?给我换个蛤蜊汤吧。
服务员:好的,先生。
迈克:谢谢。
服务员:希望您用餐愉快。
Keys:
I. Watch the video episode and choose the correct answers.
1. D 2. C 3. B
II. Watch again and decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. T 2. F
Video Episode 6
Script:
(David is bargaining with the waiter in the restaurant.)
David: Take the bill, please.
Waiter: Here is your bill, sir.
David: I’ll pay in cash. Do you accept US dollars?
Waiter: Yes. But we only have RMB for change. And the exchange rate is one hundred US dollar to RMB 689. Do you mind that?
David: Well. Can you give me a discount?
Waiter: Sorry, sir. There is no discount if you pay in cash. But you can have a 10% discount for using your credit card.
David: OK. Here you are, my Visa card.
Waiter: Thank you. I’ll return your Visa card and receipt in a few minutes.
(5 minutes later.)
Waiter: Will you please also sign on the bill, sir?
David: Alright. Should I sign here?
Waiter: Yes. Thank you. Bye-bye! Have a nice day!
(大卫在餐厅里与服务员议价。)
大卫:请结账。
服务员:给您账单,先生。
大卫:我用现金付款。你们收美元吗?
服务员:收。但是我们只用人民币找零。而且兑换率是100美元兑换689元人民币。您介意吗?
大卫:好吧。你能给我打个折吗?
服务员:对不起,先生。您用现金支付不享受折扣。但是您用信用卡支付可以打个九折。
大卫:好的,给你,我的维萨卡。
服务员:谢谢。我马上给您信用卡和收据。
(5分钟后。)
服务员:先生,请您在账单上签名,好吗?
大卫:好的,签这儿吗?
服务员:是的,谢谢。再见!祝您愉快!
Keys:
I. Watch the video Episode and choose the correct answers.
1. C 2. A 3. B
II. Watch the video episode again and answer the following questions.
1. 108 yuan.
2. Because he can have a 10% discount for using his credit card.
Speaking
Work in pairs to make up a dialogue with your partner according to the following situation.Suppose you are Mike and David is your colleague in a logistics company. You want to invite him for dinner and thank him for helping you with your work.
Reference:
Mike: Hey, David. How about going out for dinner tonight?
David: For what?
Mike: The project I was in charge of has been safely completed.
David: Oh, congratulations.
Mike: Thanks to your help, I am able to finish the task successfully.
David: You’re welcome. Where are we going to eat tonight?
Mike: How about the Seafood Restaurant near the company?
David: OK. See you at the gate at 7 p.m.
Mike: See you then. I'll make a reservation right now.
(At the Seafood Restaurant)
Waiter: Good evening, sir. Do you have a reservation?
Mike: Yes, I have reserved a table for two.
Waiter: May I have your name?
Mike: Yes. Mike Hill.
Waiter: OK. Follow me, please.
Mike: What would you like to eat, David? It’s my treat.
David: Let me take a look at the menu. I especially love seafood.
Waiter: Here is the menu, sir.
David: Thank you. What are your specialties?
Waiter: Baked lobster and steamed crab are popular.
David: Sounds good. What are we going to have for our main course, Mike?
Mike: Italian pasta with seafood.
David: We’d like two copies of Italian pasta, one baked lobster, one steamed crab and two clam soups.
Waiter: OK. Please wait a moment.
(After the meal.)
Mike: Take the bill, please.
Waiter: Here you are. 168 yuan in all.
Mike: I’ll pay in cash. Here’s 200 yuan. Please keep the change.
Waiter: Thank you. Have a nice day.