Here are the solutions for the exercises:
1. VOCABULARY
- menu - A
- waiter/waitress - B
- bill - C
- starter - D
- main course - E
- dessert - F
- tip - G
- reservation - H
- table for two - I
- cutlery - J
2. FILL IN THE BLANKS
- Can we see the menu, please?
- I'd like the salad as a starter.
- The steak is my main course.
- We had a chocolate cake for dessert.
- Don't forget to leave a tip.
- We've got a reservation at 7 p.m.
- Could we have a table for two?
- The waiter brought our drinks.
- Let me get the bill, please.
- I use a fork and a knife because I have cutlery.
3. IDIOMS AT THE RESTAURANT
- Take it with a grain of salt - A. To accept something, but not completely trust it.
- Don't put all your eggs in one basket - E. To not risk everything on one plan.
- Have your cake and eat it too - D. To try to have two opposite things at once.
- Cut the mustard - B. To be good enough.
- Like chalk and cheese - C. To be very different.
4. ORDERING FOOD
The correct order for the dialogue is:
- What can I get for you?
- Here's the menu.
- Certainly. Would you like anything to drink?
- A glass of lemonade, please.
- I'd like the grilled chicken, please.
- Of course. Here you are.
- Thank you.
5. READ THE MENU AND ANSWER
- How much is the Caesar salad?
The Caesar salad costs 5.00.∗Answer:\boxed{*5.00*}*
- What's the cheapest dessert?
Comparing the dessert prices: Ice cream (4.00),Cheesecake(3.50), Fruit salad (3.50).ThecheapestareCheesecakeandFruitsalad.∗Answer:\boxed{Cheesecake or Fruit salad (3.50)}$*
- How much is the vegetable curry?
The vegetable curry costs 10.50.∗Answer:\boxed{*10.50*}*
- What drink would you like?
This is an open-ended question.
Answer: Iwouldlikewater.
- What would your meal be (start, main course, dessert)?
This is an open-ended question.
Answer: MymealwouldbeTomatosoup,Grilledchicken,andIcecream.
6. SPEAKING / WRITING
This section requires personal answers. Here are example responses:
• Where would you go?
I would go to a cozy Italian restaurant.
• What would you order?
I would order a Caprese salad, lasagna, and tiramisu.
• Who would you go with?
I would go with my best friend.
• Why is it your perfect meal?
It's my perfect meal because I love Italian food, the atmosphere is usually warm and inviting, and sharing it with a good friend makes it even better.
7. CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION
- I'm starving. Let's eat to eat.
- The food was delicious. I enjoyed it.
- Can I have the bill, please?
- She ordered a pizza.
- We are going to a restaurant tonight.
- He doesn't like spicy food, so he won't eat this.
- The soup is too hot! I can't eat it.
- Could you bring me some salt, please?
- We had a great time at the restaurant, although the service was slow.
- It's my treat! You don't have to pay.
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