生活英语情景口语100主题 21. Eating out 外出就餐

Dialogue 1 K(Kaylee) N(Nathan)

K: Do you want to go out for dinner tonight?

N: Sure. Have you got anywhere in mind?

K: I'm starving, so maybe we could go somewhere with large portions.

N: That Italian restaurant in the city centre always has large portions. Do you want to go there?

K: I'm not really in the mood for Italian, actually. I was thinking of something a bit spicy.

N: If you want spicy food, then I'd recommend going to a Thai, Indian or Chinese restaurant. How about that chinese buffet on Cowley Road?

K: I really like that restaurant; you get a lot for your money there. But, the've westernized their food, so it's not actually that spicy.

N:You're right. Most of their dishes have sweet sauces. We could try that Indian restaurant just down the road from us.

K: The Taj? They're a bit expensive, but they do serve large portions of very hot food.

N: The Taj it is then.

K: Shall we bring our own bottle of wine to save some money?

N: They'll still charge us a corkage fee.

K: That's right. It'll probably work out to be about the same then anyway.

N: Don't worry about money. I'll treat you tonight.

K: Aren you sure? We could go Dutch.

N: No, I'll pay. It's my turn anyway. You paid last time.

K: I won't argue with that! Let's go!

Dialogue 2

N: We really were lucky. We got the last available table for two - and we didn't even have a reservation! Did you see the long lines behind us?

K: Yeah, I'm glad that we didn't have to wait long. I'm starving!

N: Let's take a look at the menu so we can order. Do you want to choose an appetizer for us to share?

K: What would you rather have, samosas or poppadoms?

N: I heard that one of their specialities is the samosa.

K: Well, let's get a plate of those then.

N: Sounds good. What are you going to have for your main course?

K: I think I might have a dahl.

N: What's in a dahl?

K: It's got chickpeas and vegetables in a spicy curry sauce with rice.

N: That sounds nice. Do you want to share some kebabs as well?

K: Ok. How about some lamb kebabs?

N: That's my favourite. Do you want to have some wine or beer?

K: I think I'll have a beer.

N: Ok, shall I flag down the waitress?

K: I wouldn't recommend it. I think we should wait until she comes round.

N: You're right. That might seem a bit rude. It's a good thing I've got you with me!

K: What would you do without me?