(....) The waiter is serving the meal.

(....) She is looking at the menu.

(....) She is paying the bill.

(....) She is ordering some food.

(....) She is having lunch.

• (....) “Could I see the menu, please?”

• (....) “I’ll bring your order right away.”

• (....) “How long will it take for my food to arrive?”

• (....) “Would you like to see the menu?”

• (....) “Can I have the check, please?”

• (....) “I’m ready to order now.”

• (....) “Let me know if you need anything else.”

• (....) “Good evening! Welcome to our restaurant.”

• (....) “I’m sorry, but I didn’t order this.”

• (....) “Can I get you started with something to drink?”

Waiter: Good evening! Welcome to Bella’s Restaurant. How many people are in your group?
Customer: Good evening! Just two of us.
Waiter: Great! Follow me, please. Here’s your table. Would you like to see the menu?
Customer: Yes, please. Thank you.
Waiter: Here you go. Can I get you something to drink first?
Customer: I’d like a glass of water, and my friend would like an orange juice.
Waiter: Sure! I’ll be back with your drinks in a moment.

Questions:

1. Where does the conversation take place?

2. How many people are in the customer’s group?

3. What does the customer order to drink?

4. What does the waiter offer first?

5. What does the waiter say when giving the menu?

Step 1: Choose a Country

Select a country that interests you. It can be a country you have visited, one you would like to visit, or just a place you find interesting.

Step 2: Research & Brainstorm

Think about or research the following points about the country’s eating culture:

• Traditional dishes and ingredients

• Eating habits (e.g., meal times, customs)

• Table manners and etiquette

• Special foods for holidays or celebrations

Step 3: Write a Short Essay (120-150 words)

Write a short essay about the eating culture of your chosen country.

• Scenario: One student is a traveler visiting a new country. The other student is a local explaining their eating habits and customs.

• Example Dialogue:

  • Traveler: "I’m visiting your country for the first time. What traditional food should I try?"

  • Local: "You should try [dish name]. It's made with [ingredients]. People usually eat it during [special occasion]."

  • Traveler: "That sounds interesting! Are there any special table manners I should know about?"

  • Local: "Yes! In our culture, we [describe custom, e.g., use chopsticks, eat with hands, share food]."

• What is your favorite meal of the day?

• Do you eat at home or outside more often? Why?

• What are some common meals in your country?

1. I always eat breakfast. (T/F)

2. I never drink coffee. (T/F)

3. I sometimes eat street food. (T/F)

4. I rarely cook traditional dishes from my country. (T/F)

5. I often eat Italian food. (T/F)

never, often, usually, rarely, always

1. I ______ eat sushi because I love Japanese food.

2. My family ______ eats fast food because we prefer home-cooked meals.

3. In my country, we ______ drink tea after meals.

4. I ______ try new dishes when I travel to different countries.

5. We ______ eat spicy food because we don’t like it.

1. Before going through security, you need to go to the __________ to drop off your luggage and get your flight details.

2. Don’t forget your __________! You need it to travel to another country.

3. After passing through security, go to the correct __________ to board your plane.

4. Your __________ contains important travel details like your seat number and flight information.

5. Always fasten your __________ while seated on the plane for safety.

6. A __________ is someone who is traveling on a flight but is not the pilot or crew member.

7. Make sure you collect all your __________ from the conveyor belt after landing.

   
   

Word Bank: gate, passport, baggage, check-in desk, boarding pass, seat belt, passenger