Read and translate the dialogues. Play out one of them.

Dialogue 1

- Shall we take a short break?

- That’s a good idea.

- Would you like a cup of coffee?

- Yes, please.

- How do you like it?

- Black, no sugar, please.

Dialogue 2

- Can I get you anything else?

- Yes, can I have a biscuit?

- Yes, of course. You must be hungry. Try these chocolate ones. They are very good.

- Thanks. Another one. No, thanks.

Dialogue 3

- Is this your coffee, John?

- No, I think that one’s mine, the one without milk.

- Do you take sugar?

- No, thanks.

Dialogue 4

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- Can I get you a sandwich?

- No, thanks.

- Would you like one of these cakes?

- Yes, please. Thanks. Mmmm, they’re very delicious.

Dialogue 5

- Would you like to go out for a meal tomorrow night?

- That’s a good idea.

- Do you like Mexican food?

- Yes, I do.

- Good. I know a very good Mexican restaurant. We could go there.

Dialogue 6

- Excuse me. But can we have the menu, please?

- (Waiter) The beef is very good, and I recommend the chicken.

- I’ll have the beef.

- Chicken for me, please.

Dialogue 7

- Excuse me, the food is cold.

- Oh, I’m very sorry. I’ll change it for you.

Dialogue 8

- (waiter) Would you like a dessert?

- Yes, a small piece of cake, please.

- Just a cup of coffee for me, please.

- (waiter) Would you like your coffee now?

- No, thanks, I’ll have it later.

- (waiter) And would you like coffee?

- No, thank you.

Dialogue 9

- Can I have the bill, please? Thank you. Does it include service?

- No, it doesn’t. The 17 ½ per cent is VAT. (value-added tax)

- Thank you very much. We enjoyed the meal.

- Thank you.

Dialogue 10

- Are you ready to order?

- Yes, I’d like the steak, please.

- Would you like it with chips or new potatoes?

- With chips, please.

- How would you like your steak – rare, medium or well-done?

- Well-done, please.

- And what would you like to drink?

- I’ll have a coke, please.

(Later)

- Is everything all right?

- Thank you, it’s delicious.

- Could I have the bill, please?

- Yes, of course.

Dialogue 11

- Good evening, sir. Are you alone?

- Good evening. Yes, I’m alone.

- Would you like to sit over there, sir? Near the window.

- Yes, thank you. May I look at the menu?

- Of course. Here it is.

(Later)

- Have you decided yet, sir? May I take your order?

- As a starter I’ll have a tomato juice…Oh, no. I’ll have the onion soup.

- OK. How about the main course, sir?

- I’m not sure. Perhaps you can help me?

- If I were you, sir, I’d have a steak in wine sauce. I like it very much. Moreover, it’s the speciality of the day.

- All right. I’ll have the steak.

- What would you like with the steak, sir?

- A salad and some mashed potatoes, please.

- Would you like something to drink?

- Yes. Some mineral water, please. And could I see the wine list?

- Of course, here it is.

- I’ll have some French red wine.

- Yes, sir. Do you want the bill?

- Yes. How much is it?

- Seven pounds twenty-five, sir.