New Words:

1 appetizer [ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɚ] 开胃菜
2 shrimp cocktail [ʃrɪmp] [ˈkɒkteɪl] 鸡尾虾
3 grilled salmon [ˈsæmən] 烤三文鱼
4 steak [steɪk] 牛排
5 mashed potatoes [mæʃt] 土豆泥
6 dessert [dɪˈzɜːt] 甜点

Setting: A quiet western restaurant. Emma (waitress) approaches a table where John and Mary (a couple) are seated with menus.

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Emma: Good evening! Welcome. I’m Emma. Can I get you something to drink?

John: I’ll have a coffee, please.

Mary: And I’ll have a glass of white wine.

Emma: (writing) One coffee and one white wine. I’ll be right back.

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(Emma brings the drinks.)

Emma: Here you are. Are you ready to order?

John: Yes, we are.

Emma: Great. What would you like?

Mary: For soup, I’ll have the tomato soup.

John: And for my appetizer, I’ll take the shrimp cocktail.

Emma: Okay. Tomato soup and shrimp cocktail. And for the main dishes?

Mary: I’ll have the grilled salmon with vegetables.

John: I’ll have the steak with mashed potatoes.

Emma: Perfect. Grilled salmon and steak. And would you like dessert?

Mary: Yes, we’ll share the chocolate cake.

Emma: Great! I’ll bring everything out soon.

 

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(Emma brings the soup and appetizer.)

Emma: Here’s your tomato soup and your shrimp cocktail. Enjoy!

John: Thank you!

Mary: Looks great!

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(Emma brings the main dishes.)

Emma: (placing plates) Here’s your grilled salmon and your steak with mashed potatoes. Can I get you anything else?

John: No, this is perfect. Thanks!

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(Later, Emma brings the chocolate cake.)

Emma: And here’s your chocolate cake to share. Two forks for you.

Mary: Thank you, Emma!

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(After they finish, Emma brings the check.)

Emma: Here’s your check. Take your time.

John: Thanks, Emma. Everything was delicious. 

Emma: I’m so glad! Would you like to pay by cash or card? 

John: Card please.

Emma: OK, done. Here’s your receipt.

John: Thanks.

Emma: It’s my pleasure and have a wonderful evening!

John & Mary: You too. Goodbye!

Emma: Goodbye! Come back soon!