Unit 15: English for Catering

Index:

Aims and Objectives

In this unit you will learn and practise vocabulary related to catering.

You will practise the following skills and functions:

The grammar focus of this unit is:

Vocabulary

Terms

pivo
raňajky
bufet
šatňa
kuchár
kuchyňa
chod
šálka
dezert
jedáleň
obed, večera
jedlo
jedlo
vidlička
pohár
gril
kuchyňa
nôž
ľahký obed
hlavný chod
jedlo
jedálny lístok
servítok
pre nefajčiarov
korenie
tanier
reštaurácia
ryža
soľ
omáčka
samoobsluha
polievka
špecialita
lyžica
predjedlo
tringelt
variť
vegetarián
čašník
čašníčka
voda
víno

Phrases

Máte jedálny lístok?
Rád by som si objednal, prosím.
Môžete nám prosím priniesť účet?
Máte stôl pre dvoch?
Ako by ste si želali rezeň?
Môžeme si prosím prezrieť jedálny lístok?
Objednáte si?
Prosíme si fľašku domáceho červeného.

Exercises

Section 1: Vocabulary Practice

Exercise 1: Test Yourself

Exercise Help

Fill in the correct translation for each of the terms below.

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Section 2: Listening Comprehension

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions

Exercise Help

Chose the correct answer.

Recording: show transcript
This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:
  1. When would Ramona like to book a table for?
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
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  2. How many people in her party are vegetarians?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  3. Why does Morten say Ramona can't take her dog into the restaurant?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  4. Ramona is allowed to take her dog into the restaurant:
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    c. 
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Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions

Exercise Help

Chose the correct answer.

Recording: show transcript
This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:
  1. What does the Head Waiter do?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  2. Has John made a reservation?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  3. Why can't John sit by the window?
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    c. 
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  4. Where would John rather sit?
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    c. 
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  5. Who does John follow?
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    c. 
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Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Questions

Exercise Help

Chose the correct answer.

Recording: show transcript
This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:
  1. What does the waiter give John to look at?
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
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  2. What does John think is a good idea?
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  3. What kind of drink does John order?
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  4. Who takes the order?
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    c. 
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  5. What will the waiter bring right away?
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    c. 
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Exercise 4: Multiple Choice Questions

Exercise Help

Chose the correct answer.

Recording: show transcript
This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:
  1. What is a starter?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  2. What starters do they order?
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    c. 
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  3. What dish did Pamela choose?
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  4. John orders meat because:
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  5. What wine do they order?
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    b. 
    c. 
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Exercise 5: Multiple Choice Questions

Exercise Help

Chose the correct answer.

Recording: show transcript
This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:
  1. Was everything to John's satisfaction?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  2. What was wrong with the bill?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  3. How did John pay the bill?
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  4. Was the service charge included in the bill?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  5. Did John give the waiter a tip?
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    b. 
    c. 
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Section 3: General Comprehension

Exercise 1: True/False Statements

Exercise Help

For each of the statements below, choose True or False.

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:
  1. It's always better to book your table in advance.


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  2. In some restaurants a Head Waiter shows you to your table.


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  3. An aperitif is drunk after a meal.


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  4. The waiter usually takes your order.


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  5. A starter is the first course.


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  6. Some restaurants are divided into smoking and non-smoking areas.


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  7. Still water is carbonated mineral water.


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  8. Some dishes are served with a selection of vegetables.


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  9. A Bloody Mary is a drink.


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  10. VAT is never added to the bill.


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