Part Ⅰ Situational Dialogues
Practice 1
Task 2: Simulated situational conversation.
R: Holy Lake Restaurant. May I help you?
A: I'd like to book a table for two.
R: For what time, please?
A: For 12:15，Thursday afternoon.
R: I am sorry. There isn't a table available until 12:30.
A: 12:30 will be alright.
R: Is it in your name?
A: No, under the name of Mr.George Smith, please.
R: Ah, Mr.Smith is our VIP guest. It'll be our pleasure to have him with us tomorrow. What kind of table would you like to have?
A: A table in the non-smoking area. Smoke really bothers Mr.Smith.
R: Don't worry. Smoking is prohibited in our restaurant.
A: Would you please make sure the table is far away from the piano? Mr.Smith prefers a quiet atmosphere.
R: I see. Let me confirm your reservation. A quiet table for two at 12:30 on Thursday.
A: That's right. Thank you!
R: It's my pleasure. One more thing, our restaurant is especially full at noon on weekdays. If Mr.Smith can't make it on Thursday, we would very much appreciate that you could give us a call half an hour in advance.
A: That's for sure. We will call you if we can't come. Thanks again.
Practice 2
Task 2: Simulated situational conversation.
Waiter: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
Linda: Yes. We've reserved a table by the window. The name is Linda.
Waiter: Let me see. OK, this way, please.This is your table. Would you like to order now?
Linda: Just a minute. Let me take a look at the menu first.
Waiter: Would you like Chinese food or Western food? We serve both.
Linda: I would like to try some Western food.
Waiter: I hope you'll enjoy it. Here is the menu.
Linda: Well, I'd like to have a roast beef, a vegetable salad and French Fries.
Waiter: Do you want some drinks?
Linda: Yes. A pitcher of lemonade, please.