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Unit 4 Restaurant Reception

I. Multiple-Choice Questions (50%)
( ) 1. I’m watching my waistline, so a _________ built with two slices of bread, small iceberg
lettuce leaves, and some pieces of cold chicken will do.
(A) French fries (C) lamb chop
(B) mashed potato (D) club sandwich
( ) 2. Our factory’s productivity in the _________ is slightly higher than that of our
competitors.
(A) technology (C) reception
(B) assembly line (D) trend
( ) 3. Adding fruits and nuts to a _________ of cereal together with milk is a nutritious way
to enjoy your breakfast.
(A) counter (C) bowl
(B) plate (D) tag
( ) 4. _________ is a French classic spoon dessert, which means “burnt cream” in English.
(A) Americano (C) Strawberry tart
(B) Créme brûlée (D) Cheesecake
( ) 5. _________ is also known as “vinaigrette,” the mixture of an oil and something acidic
such as vinegar or lemon juice as well as salt and sometimes herbs or spices.
(A) French dressing (C) Thousand Island dressing
(B) Italian dressing (D) honey mustard
( ) 6. A: I have an appetite for a soup or stew of meat and vegetables. What do you suggest?
B: How about _________?
(A) cheese platter (C) Hungarian goulash soup
(B) banana cake (D) green salad
( ) 7. The rabbit vanished from sight; it just _________ suddenly in the magician’s hat.
(A) automated (C) disappeared
(B) recommended (D) led
( ) 8. There are many types of soups. Some are clear; some are thick. Some are served before
the _________; some are served after the main course.
(A) entrée (C) appetizer
(B) dessert (D) beverage
( ) 9. Our restaurants have a _________, which is a multicourse meal charge at a set price.
For example, you can choose one entrée and one dessert from the list for $300.
(A) lunch menu (C) set menu
(B) main course (D) side dish
( ) 10. My daughters are fond of their grandma’s strawberry tarts. They can’t wait to buy some
fresh strawberries, which are now _________.
(A) today’s special (C) on the side
(B) in season (D) the rest

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II. Cloze (40%)

Technology has changed so much of how people live. How restaurant owners run their business 11.
also changed. Eatsa, a new restaurant in San Francisco, is an example. When customers walk into
Eatsa, there will be NO humans taking orders or giving service. 12. customers do is they make
their own orders by using touch-screen iPads or iPhones.

( ) 11.
(A) have (C) to have
(B) has (D) having
( ) 12.
(A) That (C) When
(B) Whether (D) What

(A) be seated (B) on the side (C) care for

(D) bon appetit (E) on the way (F) take your order
(Please remember to change the form of words if necessary.)

( ) 13. Crap! We’re late! We need to hurry; you can have your breakfast to the
airport.
( ) 14. It’s warm today, and the patio tables look nice. Would it be possible to out
there?
( ) 15. I do not veal steak. Can I have grilled chicken instead?
( ) 16. The guest ordered roasted beef with mashed potatoes and other vegetables .
( ) 17. A: May I now, or should I come back later?
B: Well, we haven’t decided yet. Could you please give us a few more minutes?
( ) 18. Here is your order. Enjoy your meal. !

III. Answer Questions (10%)

19. What is an entrée? Does it different from the main course in the United States?

20. From the unit article, we’ve learned Eatsa is a fully automated restaurant where you don’t need
to deal human beings, but screens. Such a restaurant may be perfect for those who want to avoid
human interaction, but not for everyone. Do you prefer high tech restaurants like Eatsa or
traditional ones? Why?