Question 1
(Please note: The following questions are part of a cloze test. They are interrelated, meaning that the information provided in each question is connected to the others.)
A cashier greets a customer and asks for the order with What can I get for you?, which means "What would you like to order?" The other options belong later in the conversation, for example Your total comes to is said when the customer pays.
Question 2
Sandra: What does the _____ come with?
Cashier: A sandwich, your choice of soup or salad, a drink, and a cookie.
A meal deal is a set of several items (sandwich, soup or salad, drink, cookie) sold together for one price. The cashier's answer lists these items. Not side order, because that is one small extra dish, not a whole set.
Question 3
Sandra: I'm going to _____ that. It sounds like too much food. I'll take a turkey sandwich with a _____ of French fries.
To pass on something means to say no to an offer politely: I'll pass on dessert. Sandra refuses the meal deal because it is too much food.
Question 4
Sandra: I'm going to _____ that. It sounds like too much food. I'll take a turkey sandwich with a _____ of French fries.
A side order is a small extra dish served with the main food: a burger with a side order of fries. Note the pattern a side order of + food.
Question 5
Cashier: Mustard or mayonnaise on the sandwich?
Sandra: Mustard, but _____.
Go light on it means "use only a little of it": Mustard, but go light on it = only a small amount of mustard.
Question 6
Cashier: Is this _____?
For here or to go? asks if you will eat in the restaurant or take the food away. Sandra answers To go, which is the clue.
Question 7
Sandra: To go. _____, I'll have a salad instead of the sandwich.
On second thought is used when you change your mind. Sandra changes her order from a sandwich to a salad. Not No worries, because that answers someone else; it does not introduce a change of mind.
Question 8
Cashier: _____. I'll just go ahead and change that. I'm going to include a cookie _____. _____ $8.50.
No worries means "No problem, that's fine." The cashier says it after Sandra changes her order, then makes the change.
Question 9
Cashier: _____. I'll just go ahead and change that. I'm going to include a cookie _____. _____ $8.50.
At no extra charge means free, without paying more: the cashier gives Sandra a cookie for free.
Question 10
Cashier: _____. I'll just go ahead and change that. I'm going to include a cookie _____. _____ $8.50.
Your total comes to + price tells the customer how much to pay in total: Your total comes to $8.50. The price after the gap is the clue.
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LESSON 8 – Ordering Lunch to Go
ORDERING LUNCH TO GO
Joe goes to Angelo’s Sandwich Shop to get a sandwich. After speaking with Jim, the clerk, he decides on the meal deal.
Tim: Welcome to Angelo’s. What can I get for you?
Joe: A chicken salad sandwich.
Tim: For here or to go?
Joe: To go.
Tim: Would you like that on white, wheat, or pumpernickel?
Joe: What’s pumpernickel?
Tim: It’s a dark brown bread, similar to rye bread.
Joe: Let me try that.
Tim: And would you like that with mustard, mayonnaise, or oil?
Joe: Mustard. But please go light on it.
Tim: Would you like to make that a meal deal? Our special this month is a sandwich, an order of French fries, and a large soda for $6.99.
Joe: I’m going to pass on that. But I’d like a side order of fries.
Tim: Your total comes to $6.99.
Joe: On second thought, I will take you up on that meal deal.
Tim: Sure, then you’ll get a soda at no extra charge. That’ll be $6.99.
Joe: Sorry, but I’ve only got a $100 bill.
Tim: No worries. We can break it.
Language Lens: “Polite” Would
Use “would + like” to make polite requests or to ask a question in a polite way. The contracted form of would is ‘d. When speaking, you’ll usually use the contracted forms (I’d, you’d, he’d, we’d) instead of the full forms (I would, you would, he would, we would).
Requests:
◼ I’d like another cup of coffee, please.
◼ I’d like another few days to finish the proposal.
◼ We’d like another bottle of wine.
◼ We’d like a room with a view.
Polite questions:
◼ Would you* like some more coffee? (You could also say, “Do you want some more coffee?” but using “would” makes the question more polite).
◼ Would you like to stay for dinner? (You could also say, “Do you want to stay for dinner?” but again, using “would” makes it more polite).
◼ Would you like some help with your luggage?
* Note that “would you” is often pronounced as one word: wouldja.
Ask “wouldn’t you like” if you want a positive response:
◼ Wouldn’t you like to stay for dinner? (This sounds more like you really do want someone to stay rather than just asking, “Would you like to stay for dinner?”).
◼ Wouldn’t you like another cookie? (You’re encouraging the person to go ahead and take another one).
IDIOMS
- at no extra charge
→ free with a purchase; for no added fee
Example: Bob and Susan will only stay at hotels that let them bring along their dog at no extra charge.
- (to) break
→ to make small change
Example: Can you break a $50 bill? I don’t have anything smaller.
- For here or to go?
→ Do you want to eat in the restaurant or take the food with you?
Example: “For here or to go?” – “For here, please.”
- (to) go light on
→ to put on just a small amount
Example: Please go light on the mayonnaise.
- meal deal
→ a promotion in which several food items are sold together at a good price
Example: If you’ re hungry, I recommend the meal deal. You get a sandwich, soup, and drink for just $8.99.
- no worries
→ don’t worry about it; that’s fine
Example: “There’s a 45-minute wait to get a table.” – “No worries. We’ll just order our food to go.”
- on second thought
→ I changed my mind
Example: I’m not going to order dessert. On second thought, the chocolate lava cake sounds delicious. I’m going to order that.
- (to) pass on
→ to say no to; to reject
Example: I’m going to pass on dessert. I’m stuffed.
- side order
→ a smaller dish served with the main course
Example: I’d like a side order of onion rings with my hamburger.
- (to) take you up on
→ to accept your offer
Example: “You’re inviting me to lunch today? I’ll take you up on that.
- What can I get for you?
→ What would you like to order?
Example: “What can I get for you?” -“I’d like the meal deal.”
- your total comes to
→ the bill is; the amount you owe is
Example: “Your total comes to $12.89.”