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English is Spoken- Talking about Eating
Conversation A
David: What did you have for breakfast?
John: I had coffee, toast, and eggs.
David: How did you have your eggs?
John: Soft-boiled, as usual.
Conversation B
David: How about a cup of coffee?
John: That sounds good.
David: I always enjoy coffee after work.
John: I like it best in the morning.
Conversation C
David: Would you like to have an orange?
John: Thanks, but I don’t think so.
David: Oranges are good for you.
John: I know, but I had one about an hour ago
Conversation D
David: Where did you have lunch today?
John: I ate at the cafeteria with Jony.
David: Did you have a good lunch?
John: Yes. I had a hot roast beef sandwich.
Conversation E
David: There’s a cafeteria over there.
John: Didn’t you eat before we let?
David: Yes, but I’m hungry again.
John: Well, I’m still digesting my lunch.
Breakfast and Lunch at a Restaurant
Conversation A
David: I’d like to order breakfast.
John: What can I bring you?
David: I’d like coffee, scrambled eggs, and bacon.
John: I’ll bring the coffee first.
Conversation B
David: Please give me a ham sandwich.
John: Would you like it on rye bread or white?
David: Rye bread, please. With mustard.
John: Here it is.
Conversation C
David: I’d like a piece of pie now and coffee later, please
John: Do you want cream for your coffee?
David: Yes, cream but not sugar.
John: I’ll bring the pie right away.
Conversation D
David: A hamburger and a cup of coffee, please.
John: Here you are.
David: How much do I owe you?
John: Sixty-two cents.
Conversation E
David: What did you order?
John: I ordered a sandwich and a cup of coffee.
David: What kind of sandwich did you order
John: A bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich.
English is Spoken- Talking about Eating-Ordering Food
Conversation A
David: Could we have a table for four?
John: There’s a nice table right there by the window.
David: May we also have the menu right away?
John: You’ll get the menu immediately.
Conversation B
David: Would you care for some roast beef
John: No, I’ll have sirloin steak
David: How do you like your steak?
John: I’d prefer it medium-rare.
Conversation C
David: Would you like to have soup?
John: Yes. creamed onion, please.
David: Mashed, boiled, or French-fried potatoes?
John: I’ll have the French fried.
Conversation D
David: What vegetables would you like with your dinner?
John: Carrots, please, and corn with cream sauce.
David: What kind of dressing do you want on your salad-French?
John: I believe I’ll take Russian dressing tonight.
Conversation E
David: Would you like to order a dessert?
John: What kinds of pie do you have?
David: Peace, lemon cream, and apple.
John: I’d like lemon cream, please.
Having Dinner at a Restaurant
Conversation A
David: What’ll you have, sir?
John: May I have a menu, please?
David: A menu? Here you are, sir.
John: Now, I’ll need a few minutes to look it over.
Conversation B
David: I’ll have the sirloin steak listed here.
John: How do you like your steak well done?
David: No. I’d prefer it medium-rare.
John: I’m sure you’ll enjoy our steak.
Conversation C
David: Would you care for soup?
John: Yes, I would eat vegetable soup, please.
David: What would you like for your main course?
John: I’m going to have beef stew for my main course.
Conversation D
David: Would you care for dessert after your main course?
John: Possibly. what kind of pie do you have?
David: Peach, banana cream, and blueberry chiffon.
John: I think I’d like to try the banana cream.
Conversation E
David: Coffee, tea, or milk?
John: Coffee-with the meal, please.
David: Do you want cream and sugar?
John: No. I’ll take my coffee black.
English is Spoken- Talking about Eating-Dinner Conversations
Conversation A
David: I hope you’re hungry tonight.
John: I’m sure I’ll have a good appetite.
David: There’s a menu right beside you.
John: Thanks. I see it.
Conversation B
David: What do you usually have for dinner?
John: Potatoes and some kind of meat.
David: Do you ever have anything else?
John: Oh, I have other things, for example, fish, rice, and vegetables.
Conversation C
David: The fish is delicious in this restaurant, I hear.
John: It’s a popular dish in this country.
David: But I always choose steak if possible.
John: Well, I’m going to have fish.
Conversation D
David: Do you like vegetables?
John: I like some but not all.
David: What kind do you like?
John: I like lettuce and radishes and a few others.
Conversation E
David: Do you always drink tea with your meals?
John: Not always, but usually.
David: How do you like your tea?
John: With sugar and lemon.
