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.

Waiter: Would you like any dessert later on?

Linda: What do you have for dessert?

Waiter: We have some very nice vanilla ice cream.

Linda: OK, I'll take it.

Practice 3

Task 2: Simulated situational conversation.

Waitress: Good evening, sirs. Welcome to our restaurant.

Mr. Lin: Good evening.

Waitress: Do you have a reservation?

Mr. Lin: Yes, the name is Lin Zhigang.

Waitress: Let me see. Oh, yes, we've been expecting you, Mr. Lin. Please come this way.

(She shows them to a table.)

Waitress: Is this table all right?

Mr. Lin: Oh, terrific! It's by the window, and quiet,too. It's exactly what I want because we've got a lot to discuss. Thank you, Miss.

Waitress: Not at all. Please make yourselves comfortable. I'll be back with the menus and the tea.

(She returns with menus and the tea. She pours tea for them.)

Mr. Robin: Thanks.

Waitress: Please excuse me for a while. I'll be right back to take your order.

(Lin and Robin are reading the menus . After a while, the waitress returns.)

Waitress: Are you ready to order now, sirs?

Mr. Robin: Sorry, we're still looking at the menu.

Mr. Lin: Waitress, you see, my guest Mr. Robin is Arabic, so he doesn't eat pork, and Mr. Harry is a vegetarian. Could you recommend something for us?

Waitress: Certainly. How about fish for Mr. Robin? Our Sweet and Sour Fish is very popular with our customers. You can see it here on the menu. (showing a picture on the menu to Mr.Robin).

Mr. Robin: En… It looks good.

Waitress: It tastes good, too. Believe me!

Mr. Robin: Fine, I'll take it, then.

Waitress: Sweet and Sour Fish.

(The waitress writes down on a small notebook.)

Waitress: Anything else?

Mr. Robin: Some vegetables please, but I'd like to give the choice to the other two gentlemen.

Waitress: All right. Mr.Harry, do you care for bean curd?

Mr. Harry: Oh, yes. It's very nutritious.

Waitress: Yes, and it's delicious, too. Bean Curd en Casserole is one of our specialties. Would you like to try it?

Mr. Harry: Good.

Waitress: Bean Curd en Casserole.

(The Waitress notes down the order.)

Waitress: As for vegetables, we've got a choice of mushrooms, Chinese cabbage, chestnuts, bamboo shoots, carrots, potatoes…

Mr. Harry: I'd like to have mushrooms and shoots, please. By the way, please don't go easy on garlic.

Waitress: No problem. Mushrooms and bamboo shoots.

(The waitress notes down the order.)

Waitress: And yourself, Mr. Lin?

Mr. Lin: Kung Pao Chicken, please.

Waitress: And what to follow?

Mr. Lin: That's it for now.

Waitress: OK. Would you like something to drink?

Mr. Lin: Mr. Robin, Mr. Harry, what would you like to drink?

Mr. Robin: Orange juice,please.

Mr. Harry: The same here.

Mr. Lin: OK, orange juice for three, please.

Waitress: Very well, sir. You've ordered one Sweet and Sour Fish, one Bean Curd en Casserole, one Mushroom, one Bamboo Shoots, one Kung Pao Chicken and three orange juices. Please wait a moment. I'll bring them straight away.

Mr. Lin: Thanks.

Part Ⅲ Workplace Practice

Ⅰ. Complete the following dialogue.

Lucy: Where are you having lunch?

Sally: I have no idea.

Lucy: Why not eat out together? We've just got paid today.

Sally: But I have to tighten my belt because I need to buy a big house.

Lucy: This is my treat.

Sally: Oh, no, I won't feel good. We can go dutch.

Lucy: OK. Let's get going.

（Later they come to a restaurant.）

Waiter: Welcome to our restaurant, Madams. There is a table for two over there. This way please.

Lucy: Thank you. Could we see the menu, please?

Waiter: Certainly. Here you are, madam.

Lucy: Thank you. Well, now, Sally, what do you fancy?

Sally: I think I'll have some tomato soup first.

Lucy: And I'll have some mushroom soup.

Waiter: Yes, madam.

Lucy: What kind of meat do you prefer, Sally? Roast beef, pork chops, or mutton?

Sally: I'd like roast mutton with mint, and garden salad, please.

Lucy: I'll have roast beef and cold slaw.

Sally: After, I'd like some vanilla ice cream.

Lucy: The same for me, please. What shall we have to drink, Sally? Some red wine?

Sally: Lemon syrup is my favorite, you know.

Lucy: All right. (To the waiter.) A bottle of lemon syrup, please.

Waiter: OK. Anything else?

Lucy: No. That's enough, I think.

Waiter: OK, wait a few minutes, I'll take your order right now .

Lucy: Thanks.

Ⅱ. Translate the following dialogue into English.

A: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?

B: No, we don't.

A: How many people are you together?

B: Four people.

A: All right. Would you like to sit in the big hall or in a separate room?

B: A separate room, please. It is quieter there.

A: OK, there are still separate room available now. This way, please.

( They come to a separate room . )

A: Well, this is your table. And would you like to order now?

B: I haven't seen a menu yet. May I have one, please?

A: Oh, I'm sorry. Here you are, sir. This is the menu.

B: Thanks. What's the chief's suggestion for today?

A: Lobster with chili sauce.

B: OK, sound good. We'll take it. And we will have a steamed pork with rice flour, a stewed sea cucumber, sweet and sour carp.

A: And would you care for soup to start with?

B: All right, I think we'll have a chicken soup, please. And for vegetable, we'd like a fried season vegetable.

A: What drinks would you like?

B: Two bottles of Qingdao beer and two glasses of lemonade.

A: Anything else?

B: No. That's enough, I think.

A: OK, wait a few minutes, I'll take your order right now . I hope you enjoy your dinner.

B: Thanks.

Ⅲ. Make a short speech (3 minutes).

Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure that today we are in the Hilton Hotel to hold this banquet to welcome you to this conference on international trade.

Many of you have traveled great distances to be here and I would like to express my sincerest thanks to all of you for your attendance today.

China is rapidly becoming one of the most important trading nations on earth. With the rapid development of the economy of China, we are faced with many new challenges and opportunities on a daily basis. Through cooperation with our international colleagues, we hope to make this process as smooth and fruitful as possible.

It is the organization's goal to facilitate greater communication and understanding between Chinese and foreign enterprises, which will lead to successful commercial partnerships, benefiting all those involved.

With this in mind, I would like to propose a toast to wish you all a pleasant and above all productive stay in China. Cheers!

Ⅳ. Make a workplace interpretation (3 minutes).

A: Mr.Smith, please come and take this seat.

B: 谢谢你邀请我来赴宴，王先生。这个座位很特别吗？

A: Yes, on the round table, this seat is for the most important guest.

B: 好的，我感到非常荣幸和高兴。真是太谢谢你了！

A: Never mention it. You are our most distinguished guests. Please drink some tea, and eat some cold dishes first.

B: 先吃点餐前小菜！你的意思是说，后面还有更多的菜要上来吗？

A: Of course! This is just the beginning. Ah, here comes the soup. Please try.

B: 真好吃！王先生，告诉我这汤怎么这么好喝呢，里面什么也没有，只是清汤？

A: (Chuckles.) This is the Cantonese-style Double-stewed Soup. We usually only drink the soup, do not eat the soup material. And we drink soup before the dinner.

B: 这些是主菜？但是我现在几乎吃饱了！

A: You must make fun of it, there are eight courses! Mr. Smith, what would you like to drink, wine or Chinese Moutai?

B: 请叫我杰克。我听说中国茅台酒很厉害的，但是我想品尝一些。

A: Good! Come, gentlemen, let's toast to our pleasant cooperation. Cheers!

B: 好，祝各位身体健康!