At Dinner

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Dinner time varies somewhat in the United States. In small towns it may be as early as 5:00, while in large cities it may be as late as 9:00. It's best to call for a reservation in expensive or well-known restaurants.
    在美國吃晚餐的時間不盡相同。在小城鎮(zhèn)可能早在下午五點就吃晚餐,而在大城市可能晚到九點才吃。如果上高級餐廳或有名的飯店去吃晚飯,是先打電話預定。
    1.A: Would you like to order now?
    B: Yes. I'll have the shrimp cocktail to start.
    A: What would you like for your main course?
    B: I'll have a sirloin steak, medium rare.
    2.A: May I take your order?
    B: Yes. I'd like a cup of onion soup.
    A: And what would you like after that?
    B: I'd like the roast chicken, please.
    3.A: Are you ready to order?
    B: Yes. I'll have the fresh fruit cocktail.
    A: And for your entree?
    B: I think I'll try the broiled sole.
    4.A: Have you decided what you'd like?
    B: Yes. First I'll have tomato juice.
    A: And then?
    B: I'll have the lamb chops, well-done, please.