Fast food, cookbook, recipe, dish, menu, take-away, bill, ingredients, service, wait person, tip, dessert, bar, lounge, restaurant, order

II. Choose the right words from the list to fill in the gaps

I. Fill in each blank with correct word. If both words can be used, choose the one that sounds more natural in each situation

 

1. Are you (prepared/ready) to order?

2. The soup of the (day/special) is "Cream of Broccoli."

3. Our (specials/deals) are listed on the board.

4. I (recommend/request) the vegetarian chili.

5. We can (substitute/subtract) the bacon for cheese, if you like. ( = We can give you cheese instead of bacon)

6. I'll be right (back/return) with your drinks.

7. This meal consists of three courses - soup, the (main/prime) course, and dessert.

8. The chicken (comes/arrives) with your choice of rice or potatoes.

9. I'm sorry, we're fully/completely (booked/baked) (= we have no free tables) right now.

10. If you would like, you can wait at the bar until a table (opens/comes) up. (= becomes available)

I really hate _____. I prefer to go to a good _____ that serves everything, including the _____, using the best _____. Sometimes, I like to _____ something that I have tried at home. First, I look up the _____ in the _____ and then I cook the _____. Next, I go to the restaurant, and when the _____ comes to my table I ask for the _____ and order what I have already cooked at home! Sometimes, I like to go out for a _____. You can have a drink in either a _____ or a _____, which are usually nicer. At the end of the evening, it's time to ask for the _____ and, usually, if the _____ has been good, it's a good idea to leave a 15%-20% tip.