Session 8Unit 13: May I take your order?

Saturday, 13 December 2008

Can I take your order?

What would you like to order, Madam?

What would you like to have for lunch?

• I want something with pork. Noodle will be fine.

I love spicy food!Can I have green curry, please?

I’d like to have fish. I’m crazy about it.

Going out for dinner (p.86)

J: Say, would you like to go out to dinner tonight?B: Sure. Where do you want to go?J: Well, what do you think of Indian food?B: I love it, but I’m not really in the mood for it today.J: Yeah. I’m not either, I guess. It’s a bit spicy.B: Hmm. How do you like Japanese food?J: Oh, I like it a lot.B: I do, too. And I know a nice Japanese restaurant near

here - it’s called Iroha.J: Oh, I’ve always wanted to go there.B: Terrific! Let’s go!

How do you like Japanese food?

A: How do you like Japanese food?

B: I like it a lot. I’m crazy about it.

I love it.C: I can’t stand it.

I hate it.

• Thai• Italian• Chinese• Indian• American• Mexican• Southern• Esan • Vegetarian

Describing likes & dislikes

• healthy• greasy• salty• rich• spicy• delicious• bland• tasty

So am I./Neither do I.

1. I’m not crazy about French food. It’s bland.

2. I’m not crazy about fast food. It’s fatty.3. I can eat any kind of food.4. I think Mexican food is delicious.5. I don’t like salty food.6. I’m crazy about Korean food.7. I don’t enjoy rich food very much.

Survey: Food Facts

Questions My answers Sue’s answers

What food are you crazy about?

What food can’t you stand?

Do you like vegetarian food?

Can you eat very rich food?

What restaurant do you like a lot?

How often do you go out to eat?

My report

• I interviewed Sue.

• Sue is crazy about fast food but I hate it.

• Sue and I love Thai food. It’s very tasty.

Polite Request - Accepting

A: Could I borrow your pen, please?

B: Of course, here you are.

A: May I turn on the fan, please? It’s very hot in here.

B: Yes, go ahead.

Polite Request – Refusing/Declining

A: May I go home early this afternoon?

B: I’m afraid not. We’re having a meeting in a minute.

A: Can I put off the test, please?

B: I’m sorry . Today is the last day for this course.