Read the following dialogue using Intonation Pattern XI. Special questions should sound interested, lively, brisk. The replies sound lively, friendly and warm: Ordering a Meal
— Is this table free, waiter?
— I'm sorry, sir, those two tables have just been reserved by telephone, but that one over there's free.
— What a pity! We wanted to be near the dance floor. Still, it doesn't matter, we'll take it... The menu, please.
— Here you are, sir. Will you dine a la carte or take the table d'hote?
— Well, let's see. What do you think, darling?
— Oh, I don't want much to eat. I'm not very hungry. I think I'll have — er — some oxtail soup and fried plaice with chips.
— Hm. I'm rather hungry. I'll start with some hors d'xuvre.
— And to follow?
— A grilled steak with baked potatoes and peas,
— Will you have anything to drink, sir?
— Well, I'm rather thirsty. Bring me half a pint of bitter. What about you, darling?
— Well, I don't care for beer, but I will have a glass of cherry.
— Very good... What sweet would you like?
— I'll have fruit salad.
— So will I. And we'll have two coffees, please.
— Black or white?
— White, please. Oh, and two liqueur brandies.
— What a lovely waltz they are playing. Shall we dance?
— Yes, I'd love to...
— Waiter! The bill, please.
— Very good, sir.
— Here you are.
— Thank you very much, sir.
