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Can you give me a recipe of this dish? – Дай мне, пожалуйста, рецепт этого блюда.

Help yourself to the salad. – Берите салат./Угощайтесь.

I could do with another cup of tea. – Я бы выпил еще чашку кофе.

I’d like to have some room for pudding. – Я хочу оставить место для пудинга.

I’m hungry as a hunter. – Я голодный как волк.

I’m supposed to be slimming./ I’m on a diet. – Я худею./ Я на диете.

I’m thirsty. – Пить хочется.

I’ve had enough. – Мне достаточно.

I’ve had too much already. – Я уже слишком много поел.

May I help you to another pie? – Вам положить еще кусочек пирога?

May I have another helping? – Можно мне еще?

Pass me the mustard/pepper/ salt/ sugar/, please. – Передайте, пожалуйста, горчицу/ перец/ соль/сахар.

The cake is delicious/ a success. – Торт вкусный/ удался.

Will two lumps of sugar do? – Yes, that will do. – Двух кусочков сахара достаточно?

Would you like some dressing? – Вам полить соуса (заправки)?

Would you like something more substantial? – Может хотите что-нибудь посущественнее?

Would you like your tea strong or weak? – Вам крепкий чай или не очень?

1. Прочитайте и прослушайте диалоги

2.1

(at breakfast)

Mrs.Clark Would you like some bread and ham, Cindy?

Cindy No, thanks. Two soft-boiled eggs would do for me.

Mrs.Clark I’m afraid these are hard-boiled. But you can have the omelette. I’m sure you will

find it delicious.

Cindy All right. Pass me the brown bread, please.

Mrs.Clark Here you are.

Cindy Thanks. The omelette is pretty good.

Mrs.Clark Would you like coffee or tea?

Cindy Coffee, please.

Mrs.Clark Another slice of bread?

Cindy Yes, please, and I could do with another half cup of coffee.

2.2

(at dinner)

Mrs.Pino It’s high time to have dinner.

Jordan Yes. I’m hungry as a hunter.

Mrs.Pino So am I. We’ve got your favourite dishes today.

Jordan What are they?

Mrs.Pino For the first course we’ll have beetroot soup and pickled cucumbers with mashed

potatoes for the second.

Jordan And for dessert?

Mrs.Pino Squash with cake.

Jordan It sounds good!

2.3

Beatrix Here is your soup. Any sour cream?

Daniel No, thank you. May I trouble you for a piece of bread?

Beatrix Brown or white?

Daniel Brown, please. The soup is a success today. May I have another helping?

Beatrix Certainly, dear.

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Beatrix Hand me your plate. I’ll give you some spaghetti. Would you like some dressing?

Daniel Yes, please.

Beatrix Will you have your coffee with milk and sugar?

Daniel A milky one without sugar.

1. Заполните пропуски фразами из рамки.

3.1

A ---------------?

B Yes, certainly. Shall I put sugar on it?

A No, thanks.

B All right, here you are.

A --------------.

B Will you have your coffee white or black?

A --------------. I’m afraid I’ve had too much porridge this morning.

3.2

B Take another helping of fish.

A No, thank you. I’ve had enough. Your fish is really delicious.

B ---------------.

A No, thank you. I’m supposed to be slimming.

B ---------------?

A Green tea, please.

B Take some pie, just a piece.

A You are very kind. I really think I’ll take a little piece. ---------------.

B Here you are.

A Thank you.

3.3

B Hello, Ryan, come in. We are just going to have dinner. Will you have dinner with us?

A ---------------.

B Help yourself to the pancakes. Here is the sour cream and jam. What would you like?

A Jam, please. It’s very delicious.

B ---------------.

A Oh, no. Thank you. I’ve had enough.

4. Заполните пропуски в диалогах словами и фразами из раздела «Полезные слова и выражения».

4.1

A --------------- some more pudding?

B No, thanks, really. I’ve had too ---------------.

A Please do. You’ve hardly eaten anything.

B It’s delicious, but I’m on ---------------.

4.2

A Will you have dinner with us?

B Thank you, I haven’t had dinner yet.

A Help --------------- Russian salad.

B Thanks. --------------- the herring, please.

A Here you are. What about cabbage soup?

B Not so much, please.

A --------------- your spoon.

4.3

B --------------- to beefsteak.

A Thank you. Will you give me a knife?

B Here it is. Would you like some dressing?

A No, thanks. I’m supposed ---------------.

B Would you like tea or coffee, strong or -------------?

A A strong coffee without sugar, please.