EP 0001Elementary

Difficult Customer

A

Good evening. My name is Fabio, I’ll be your waiter for tonight. May I take your order?

B

No, I’m still working on it. This menu is not even in English. What’s good here?

A

For you sir, I would recommend spaghetti and meatballs.

B

Does it come with coke and fries?

A

It comes with either soup or salad and a complimentary glass of wine, Sir.

B

I’ll go with the spaghetti and meatballs, salad and the wine.

A

Excellent choice, your order will be ready soon.

B

How soon is soon?

A

Twenty minutes?

B

You know what? I’ll just go grab a burger across the street.

核心词汇

still working onPhrase

not yet completed, need more time

would recommendVerb

suggest

complimentaryAdjective

free

go withPhrase

to choose, pick

grabVerb

get quickly

拓展词汇

waitressNoun

female server at a restaurant or bar

fast foodPhrase

food prepared and served quickly

impatientAdjective

uncomfortable waiting, wanting to go

fancyAdjective

nice, expensive, upscale

casualAdjective

relaxed, not dressy