Shadowing Practice: Luyện nghe Tiếng Anh giao tiếp - Cải thiện phản xạ nói Tiếng Anh #83 📣 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hi!
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Chapter 1.
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Foods and Drinks Reserving a Table Dialogue 1 Good morning.
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What can I do for you?
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Good morning.
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Could you make a reservation for me?
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Sure.
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How many people are there?
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Three.
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Yes, where would you prefer to sit?
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I prefer a table by the window Which areas do you like, smoking or non-smoking?
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A non-smoking seat, please One minute,
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please, let me check Okay,
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when shall you be here?
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Around 7 o'clock Okay, we are looking forward to seeing you Dialogue 2 May I help you?
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I'd like to make a reservation.
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How many people?
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Only two.
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Would you like a table in the main restaurant or in a private room, sir?
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I'd like in the hall.
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Just a moment.
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I'll check our reservation list.
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Please seat us as far as possible from the smoking section.
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Are there any good seats left?
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Do you mind taking the seat by the aisle?
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I don't care.
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Okay, I've already reserved for you.
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Ordering drinks.
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Dialogue 1.
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Would you like something to drink?
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May I order a glass of tea?
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We serve wulong tea, black tea,
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green tea, jasmine tea, and chrysanthemum tea.
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Which one do you like better?
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I glutted myself with rich food.
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I'm under the weather.
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Please have a cup of Dragonwell green tea.
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Maybe you'll be more comfortable.
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Do you have paper napkin?
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Yes, I'll bring you some at once.
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And would you mind if I smoke here?
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No, there is an ashtray on the shelf.
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Thank you.
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Dialogue 2 What would you like for a drink?
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May I see the drinking list?
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Would you like to drink tea?
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I don't feel like drinking tea this morning.
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Shall I choose some other drinks?
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Some coffee?
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Coffee would be fine.
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How do you drink your coffee, black or white?
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I take it with cream and sugar.
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Would you like some ice in it?
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I prefer it straight up. At the cafe.
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Dialogue 1.
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Is your coffee shop open now?
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Yes.
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Will you have a coffee?
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I don't care if I do.
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Which kind of coffee do you like?
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Do you take black or white coffee?
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White, please.
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Okay.
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You could have a table over there by the window.
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There's a nice view.
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Do you mind my smoking?
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I'm terribly sorry, but smoking is not allowed here.
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It doesn't matter.
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Could you please tell me where the smoking room is?
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That room is put apart for smoking,
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and you can go there.
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Dialogue 2 Welcome to the coffee shop.
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What can I do for you?
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Two coffees, please.
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Do you want some sugar and cream?
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No, black coffee, please.
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Alright, is there anything I can do for you?
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Is there any refreshment?
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There are many snacks for free over there,
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and they are so delicious.
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Oh, that's great.
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Sit anywhere you like, please.
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Okay.
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Ordering takeaway.
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Dialogue 1.
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Wang Lei, where are you going to have dinner?
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I haven't decided yet.
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I'm on my way to the cafeteria.
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Would you like to join me?
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I fancy an Indian takeaway.
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Is there any Indian restaurant around here?
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There's an Indian takeaway around the corner.
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Do you know their telephone number?
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Yes, I placed an order over the phone yesterday.
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Let me look it up.
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Oh, it's here.
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Thank you.
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How do you like it?
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The food is delicious.
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Well, I will phone them up now.
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Dialogue 2 Hello?
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Is that Chinese takeaway restaurant?
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Yes.
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Would you like to have an order, sir?
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Uh, do you have fried rice?
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Yes, they have yang chow fried rice,
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chicken fried rice, fried rice with scallop now.
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It's said that the shrimp fried rice is really delicious.
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Please give me one share Sorry,
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there is no shrimp fried rice now What about chicken fried rice?
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That will also do Do you like some soup?
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No thanks, I'm on the third floor in room 377 in Empire State Building Okay,
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it will be delivered in 20 minutes Ordering dishes Dialogue 1.
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Are you ready to order, sir?
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Yes.
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Have you a menu, please?
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Here you are.
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What kind of food do you prefer, Chinese or American?
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Chinese food, please.
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What's your favorite?
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We have Sichuan food, Guangdong food, and Shanghai food.
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I am unfamiliar with the Chinese cuisines.
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Could you please explain to us?
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Guangdong food is a bit light,
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while Beijing food is heavy and spicy Sichuan food has a strong and hot taste,
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and Shanghai food is oily I'd like to eat something light,
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Guangdong food please Okay, here is the menu I'll take some specialties of the house Dialogue 2
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That'll be all for now Let me check your order.
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The seasoned vegetable in oyster sauce,
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the mustard greens with scallop,
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the fried string beans, and the shark's fin soup.
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Not the shark's fin soup, but the mushroom soup.
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I'm sorry, I mix up the order.
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Can I have it right away? About ten minutes.
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I would recommend an appetizer with two or three small dishes.
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Which the hors d'oeuvre do you serve?
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It is seasonal vegetables.
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Give me some green salad.
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Would you like something else to drink?
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No, thanks.
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Serving the dishes.
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Dialogue 1.
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Coming.
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This dish is yours, sir.
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Where shall I put it?
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Put it here.
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The cold dishes are all here.
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When shall we bring the hot dishes on?
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Dished up them now, please.
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Would you go and get me a glass of water?
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Sure.
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Do you need anything else?
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Please give me more rice.
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Spring roll is our specialty today.
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Please have a try.
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Well, two, please.
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Thank you.
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I'm always at your service.
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If you would like any additional dishes, please call me.
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Dialogue 2 Excuse me, your green beans, sir.
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Please put it on the table.
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And your egg drop soup and shrimp fried rice.
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Uh, wait.
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Egg drop soup is not on the menu.
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Just wait a second, please.
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Let me have a look at your order.
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The egg drop soup has been taken off the menu just now.
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Oh, yes, I'm sorry.
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We'll cross it off the bill.
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I'd like a glass of orange juice, please.
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With or without ice, sir.
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Ice, please.
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Service at the table.
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Dialogue 1 Jack, is there any coffee in the coffee pot?
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I'm afraid not.
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Wait, please.
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Yes, there are some, but there's no cream.
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You'll have to content yourself with black coffee.
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We might as well call the waiter, bring some here.
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Hi, waiter, could you please come over here?
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Sure.
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What can I do for you?
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Give us a little more cream, please.
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All right.
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Anything to drink, sir?
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I'd like something cool.
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I'm going to need some ice water.
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I'll bring you at once.
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More napkins, please.
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Fine.
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Dialogue 2 Excuse me, sir.
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Would you have some more soup?
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No, there's too much salt in this dish.
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Could I have a glass of water?
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Oh, I'm sorry, sir.
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It's a little bit salty, but I like it.
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I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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If you want further help, let me know.
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Please bring me a spoon.
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The child is still awkward with the fork.
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Alright, please sit the baby in the chair.
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Oh, thank you very much.
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Are you ready for your dessert now?
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Yes, please serve us as quickly as you can.
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Giving assessment.
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Dialogue 1.
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We are taking the last order for food.
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Will there be anything else?
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I need more salad, please.
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Fine.
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Is everything to your satisfaction?
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Yes, the roast Beijing duck is very delicious, tender, and crisp.
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The roast Beijing duck is a Beijing specialty.
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I'm glad you like it.
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It's delicious.
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What about the others?
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I think meipo bean curd and shredded meat in chili sauce are quite special.
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I'm glad to hear that.
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If you want any help, just ask me.
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Okay.
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Dialogue 2.
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I've finished.
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How do you like the sweet and sour fish?
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Good, but I like the Chinese noodles best.
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Noodles with soybean paste is our local special.
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What's the meaning of noodle in China?
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Noodle symbolizes longevity in China.
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And it has the meaning you'll live a very happy life together.
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Would you like some more?
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No, thanks.
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I really have enough.
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It is a very enjoyable dinner.
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I'm glad you have a good appetite Arranging a banquet Dialogue 1 Good afternoon, Lily Catering Company.
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May I help you?
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Good afternoon.
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This is Mike Lee over at ABC Company.
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We need to arrange a banquet for next Tuesday.
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I see, Mr. Lee.
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How many people are you planning to invite,
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and how much would you like to spend per person?
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Well, we're expecting about 55 people,
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and we'd like to spend no more than $15 a head.
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When will the dinner start?
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At 7 in the evening.
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Is this an ultra-formal party?
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Yes.
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Please prepare it carefully.
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Don't worry about it.
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We'll make it to your entire satisfaction Thank you in advance
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Dialogue 2 We're going to have a wedding party in your hotel.
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Can you arrange it for us, miss?
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Sure.
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We're glad that you choose our hotel to hold a wedding party Which restaurant would you like?
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Chinese style, of course When will you hold the party?
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On May 1st How many tables would you like to reserve?
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1,000 to 2,000 yuan And would you play some good pop music at the party? Of course.
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I wish you a happy wedding. At the breakfast shop.
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Dialogue 1.
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Nice morning, isn't it?
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Can I get a seat anyway?
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Please come in and sit where you like.
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Would you like an American breakfast or a continental breakfast?
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Two American breakfasts with fried eggs sunny side up, ham, rolls Certainly, sir.
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But which kind of drink do you want?
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An orange juice and a white coffee Okay,
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about five minutes By the way,
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do you have any newspaper?
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We have a newspaper rack over there and a number of newspapers and magazines on this desk Alright Dialogue 2
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Good morning.
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May I help you?
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What kinds of porridge do you serve?
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We serve the beef slices porridge,
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the fresh fish porridge, and the preserved egg porridge,
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to name only a few.
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Two bowls of preserved egg porridge.
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Can I get a seat anyway?
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Sorry, sir.
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All the tables are taken.
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Would you mind waiting until one is free?
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How long do we have to wait?
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We can seat you in five minutes.
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Okay.
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At the fast food shop.
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Dialogue 1.
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Good afternoon.
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May I help you?
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I'll have a small hamburger,
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milk, and one large order of French fries.
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Will that be for here or to go?
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I'll eat here. With ketchup or mayonnaise?
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With ketchup, please How would you like to settle your account?
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I will pay money down Please keep the change Where is the smoking room?
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It's just around the corner,
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beside the washroom Thank you Dialogue 2 It's our turn Give me a cheeseburger,
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large fries, and a loaf of sliced bread.
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Which would you like for bread, white or whole wheat?
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Whole wheat, please.
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Fine.
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What about you, miss?
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I want a Big Mac,
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a small order of French fries, and a medium Coke.
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Will you be eating here,
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or is this to go? To go.
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Will you make out separate bills?
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I'll pick up the tab.
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It's my treat.
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Here is your change.
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Hope to see you again.
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Paying the bill.
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Dialogue 1.
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Waiter, I'd like to settle my bill, please.
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Okay, I'll be with you right away.
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Can I charge it on my Visa card?
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Oh yes, by all means.
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Please pay the bill at the cashier's desk.
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What does this amount to?
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517 yuan May I have the bill, please?
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Here you are.
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Do you want one bill or separate bill?
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It's my treat.
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One bill, please.
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All right.
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Dialogue 2 Could I have the bill, please?
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Okay.
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Is everything to your satisfaction?
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Yes.
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Do I pay you or the cashier?
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Both are okay.
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You may choose.
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I'd like to go over the bill myself.
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Here it is.
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Will this be cash or charge?
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I'll pay in cash.
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Is this all on one bill?
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Yes.
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Could you check it?
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Okay.
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Do you have the receipt?
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Yes.
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Have you got some change?
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No, I don't have small change.
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Sorry.
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I can't break that.
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Keep the change.
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Thank you.
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