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Ordering Food at a Restaurant

Instructions

1. Vocabulary

Read the vocabulary list to familiarize yourself with key terms.

2. Watch

Watch the video once without worrying about filling in the gaps.

3. Fill in

Fill in the gaps while watching the video again.

4. Review

Read the full text and watch again to consolidate.

Gap Fill Exercise (Script)
Hello. How I help you? I would a table for four, please. Of course. Please me. Here is a table for four. Thank you. Could you give us the menu, please? Yes, of course. Here you are. Thank you. Can I get you anything to drink? Just water for me. I'll a lemonade. I'll have a milkshake. I'll have an orange juice. Great. I'll be right back. Are you ready to order? Yes, we are. I'll have the chicken and a salad. Would you like a starter, sir? Yes, I'd like the vegetable soup. For starter, I'd like the vegetable soup. For the main course, I'd like the grilled fish. I'll have the chicken soup and the lasagna. I'll have the chicken soup, the grilled chicken, and some salad. Excellent. I'll be back. It smells so great. I am so hungry and I want to eat, but the is so hot I can barely touch it. Wait for it to cool down before you eat it. The grilled chicken tastes delicious, doesn't it, Paul? Yes, Dad. It does indeed. What about your , Amy? I love it. It's my favorite dish. Great. How's your fish, Mom? It's excellent. I'm so glad we came to this restaurant. Could you pass me the salt, Paul? Here you are, Mom. Thank you. Did you enjoy your meal? Yes, it was wonderful. Thank you. Would you like something for dessert? Yes, for dessert, I'll have ice cream, please. I'll have the cake. I'll have ice cream. I'll have the cheesecake, please. looks great. Let's eat the desserts. Dad, I'm thirsty. I would like to drink some water. Excuse me. Yes, sir. How can I help you? Could you bring my son a glass of water, please? Yes, of course. Thank you. Can I bring you anything else? No, thank you. Just the bill. Okay, sir. I'll be right back with the bill. May I take your order? Yes, I'd like a , French fries, and a salad, please. Anything else? A Coke, please. For here or to go? For here. It costs $6. Here you are. Thank you. And here's your order. Thank you. Hi. What will you have? Hi, I'll have a double cheeseburger with fries, please. Would you like your cheeseburger with everything on it? No , please. Would you like anything to ? Yes. A bottle of mineral water, please. Is that it? Yes, that's it. For here or to go? To go. It costs $7.25. Here you are. Here is your order. Thank you. How's your food? The taco is very spicy, but I really like it. What about your hamburger? My hamburger has a sweet flavor. It's really yummy. I don't like spicy food. I can't stand the sweet . I like it spicy and salty. So, do you often eat fast food? Pretty often, about three times a week. And you? I rarely eat fast food. Once a month. What is your thing here? My favorite food is tacos, but I'm also crazy about fried chicken sandwiches. They're so tasty. How about you? I prefer the hamburger with rice and Coke. Great.
Vocabulary

can

to be able to

I can swim very well.

like

to enjoy something

I like chocolate.

follow

to go after someone or something

Please follow me to the exit.

have

to possess or hold

I have a pet dog.

grilled

cooked on a grill

I love grilled vegetables.

right

the opposite of left

Turn right at the corner.

soup

a liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables

I like tomato soup.

please

a polite way to ask for something

Could you help me, please?

chocolate

a sweet food made from cocoa

I enjoy chocolate cake.

everything

all things

Everything is ready for the party.

hamburger

a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat

I ordered a hamburger for lunch.

onions

a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell

I don't like onions on my pizza.

drink

a liquid that you can swallow

What would you like to drink?

usually

most of the time

I usually wake up at 7 AM.

flavor

the taste of food or drink

I love the flavor of vanilla.

favorite

something that you like the most

My favorite color is blue.

chicken

a type of bird that is often eaten

I had chicken for dinner.
True / False Questions

1. The family ordered two drinks.

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Explanation:They ordered several drinks, including lemonade and milkshake.

2. Amy's favorite dish is lasagna.

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Explanation:Amy says that lasagna is her favorite dish.

3. The taco is sweet.

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Explanation:The taco is described as very spicy.

4. The bill was brought before they finished their meal.

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Explanation:They asked for the bill after finishing their meal.

5. The family rarely eats fast food.

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Explanation:One person said they eat fast food three times a week, while another said they eat it once a month.
Open Questions

1. What did the family order for drinks?

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Sample Answer:They ordered lemonade, milkshake, orange juice, and water.

2. How did the grilled chicken taste?

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Sample Answer:The grilled chicken tasted delicious.

3. What is the father's favorite food?

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Sample Answer:The father prefers chicken hamburgers.
Full Transcript

Transcript adapted by ListenLoop for language learners. Read alongside the video to consolidate comprehension.

Hello. How can I help you? I would like a table for four, please. Of course. Please follow me. Here is a table for four. Thank you. Could you give us the menu, please? Yes, of course. Here you are. Thank you. Can I get you anything to drink? Just water for me. I'll have a lemonade. I'll have a milkshake. I'll have an orange juice. Great. I'll be right back. Are you ready to order? Yes, we are. I'll have the grilled chicken and a salad. Would you like a starter, sir? Yes, I'd like the vegetable soup. For starter, I'd like the vegetable soup. For the main course, I'd like the grilled fish. I'll have the chicken soup and the lasagna. I'll have the chicken soup, the grilled chicken, and some salad. Excellent. I'll be right back. It smells so great. I am so hungry and I want to eat, but the soup is so hot I can barely touch it. Wait for it to cool down before you eat it. The grilled chicken tastes delicious, doesn't it, Paul? Yes, Dad. It does indeed. What about your lasagna, Amy? I love it. It's my favorite dish. Great. How's your fish, Mom? It's excellent. I'm so glad we came to this restaurant. Could you please pass me the salt, Paul? Here you are, Mom. Thank you. Did you enjoy your meal? Yes, it was wonderful. Thank you. Would you like something for dessert? Yes, for dessert, I'll have ice cream, please. I'll have the chocolate cake. I'll have ice cream. I'll have the cheesecake, please. Everything looks great. Let's eat the desserts. Dad, I'm thirsty. I would like to drink some water. Excuse me. Yes, sir. How can I help you? Could you bring my son a glass of water, please? Yes, of course. Thank you. Can I bring you anything else? No, thank you. Just the bill. Okay, sir. I'll be right back with the bill. May I take your order? Yes, I'd like a hamburger, French fries, and a salad, please. Anything else? A Coke, please. For here or to go? For here. It costs $6. Here you are. Thank you. And here's your order. Thank you. Hi. What will you have? Hi, I'll have a double cheeseburger with fries, please. Would you like your cheeseburger with everything on it? No onions, please. Would you like anything to drink? Yes. A bottle of mineral water, please. Is that it? Yes, that's it. For here or to go? To go. It costs $7.25. Here you are. Here is your order. Thank you. How's your food? The taco is very spicy, but I really like it. What about your hamburger? My hamburger has a sweet flavor. It's really yummy. I usually don't like spicy food. I can't stand the sweet flavor. I like it spicy and salty. So, do you often eat fast food? Pretty often, about three times a week. And you? I rarely eat fast food. Once a month. What is your favorite thing here? My favorite food is tacos, but I'm also crazy about fried chicken sandwiches. They're so tasty. How about you? I prefer the chicken hamburger with rice and Coke. Great.

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