EP 0248Daily Life

Dinnerware

A

Honey can you set the table?

B

Um, sure. What are we having for dinner? Do I need to put out anything in particular?

A

Well, make sure to put out the pepper and salt shakers. I don’t know if your brother is coming tonight so set an extra place mat just in case.

B

Ok, should I use the fancy silverware?

A

Yeah go ahead, forks, spoons and knives. I roasted some meat so be sure to put out some steak knives as well.

B

I’ll also set some cups and saucers for some coffee after dinner.

A

Honey? Have you seen our soup bowls?

B

They are in the cupboard where you keep the gravy boat and serving dishes. Just be careful because the wine glasses are also there.

A

Oops!

核心词汇

to set the tableP

prepare the table so as to sit down and eat

anything in particularP

anything specific

silverwareN

eating utensils: fork, spoon, knife

to roastV

to bake uncovered, esp. in an oven

serving dishN

a dish used for serving food

拓展词汇

forkN

a fork used specifically for eating salads

fine chinaN

a term used for expensive dinnerware

spoonN

spoon used specifically for eating soup

dinner partyN

inviting friends over for dinner

tea kettleN

a pot used for boiling the water for tea