Question

in this lesson, you will learn how to talk to the host or hostess, the first person you meet at a restaurant. youll practise giving information that will help you have a more comfortable dining experience.
pre-reading
a. warm-up questions

1. what questions does a host or hostess ask when you arrive at a restaurant?
2. what are some of the jobs a host or hostess performs?
3. why is it important for a host/hostess to be friendly?

b. vocabulary preview
match the words on the left with the correct meanings on the right.

1. reservation a) a period of time before something is available
2. wait (noun) b) a list of food items that you can order at a restaurant
3. booth c) to prefer one thing over another
4. patio d) available now
5. ready e) a table with bench seating
6. certainly f) yes (strong)
7. rather g) an outdoor sitting/dining area
8. menu h) a pre - arranged arrival (e.g., a table is on hold for you

Explanation:

• reservation: A pre - arranged arrival (e.g., a table is on hold for you). So it matches with h.
• wait (noun): A period of time before something is available. So it matches with a.
• booth: A table with bench seating. So it matches with e.
• patio: An outdoor sitting/dining area. So it matches with g.
• ready: Available now. So it matches with d.
• certainly: Yes (strong). So it matches with f.
• rather: To prefer one thing over another. So it matches with c.
• menu: A list of food items that you can order at a restaurant. So it matches with b.

Answer:

1. h, 2. a, 3. e, 4. g, 5. d, 6. f, 7. c, 8. b