HARD FLASH CARDS
To improve my english
You are at a restaurant and the waiter asks:
“Would you like an appetizer?”
What does he mean?
He is asking if you want a starter, a small dish before the main course.
How would you introduce yourself in a formal situation?
Give an example.
“Hello! My first name is Anna, my last name is Smith. I’m from Canada.”
A receptionist gives you a form and says: “Please fill out this form.” What should you do?
You should write your personal information (name, address, email, phone number, etc.).
You are at a hotel, and they ask for your zip code. What should you write?
Your postal code (CEP in Brazil).
How do you ask someone to spell their name?
“Can you spell it for me, please?”
You are at a dinner party, and someone asks: “Would you like some poultry or seafood?” What could you choose?
Poultry: chicken, turkey, duck.
Seafood: fish, shrimp, crab, lobster.
You are ordering food and you say: “I’d like a healthy meal, please.” What kind of food do you expect?
A dish with vegetables, lean meat, and little fat.
How would you ask for a drink in a restaurant?
“Can I have a glass of sparkling mineral water, please?”
You are at a fancy restaurant, and they serve a three-course meal. What does that include?
1️⃣ Appetizer
2️⃣ Main course
3️⃣ Dessert
The waiter brings your meal, but you don’t have cutlery. How do you ask for it?
“Excuse me, can I have a fork, knife, and spoon, please?”
You are at a restaurant and order lasagna. What ingredients might be in it?
Pasta, sauce, ground beef, cheese, and vegetables.
How do you politely ask for a napkin in a restaurant?
“Could you bring me a napkin, please?”
You are filling out an online order form, and they ask for your email and phone number. How do you respond?
“My email is ——— , and my phone number is —————”
You are in a bakery, and you see two desserts: cake and pie. What’s the difference?
Cake is usually soft, layered, and sweet. 🍰
Pie has a crust and a fruit or creamy filling. 🥧
You are at a barbecue, and someone asks: “Do you prefer pork or beef?” What are they asking?
If you want pork (pig meat) 🐖 or beef (cow meat) 🐄.
How do you politely ask someone’s age?
“How old are you?”
You are at a restaurant, and the waiter asks: “Would you like a drink?” How do you order a glass of wine?
“Yes, I’d like a glass of red wine, please.” 🍷
