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Workshop Lesson:
Restaurant / Menu
Tasks

The class will be divided into six groups. There are six desks, where each group can work on a different
activity:

Desk 1: vocabulary 1 Desk 2: vocabulary 2

Desk 3: listening* Desk 4: reading
Desk 5: grammar Desk 6: speaking

*You will find a laptop with the audio file and four sets of headphones on the desk.
At the end of each activity, check your results with your group members using the answer keys. Feel free to
ask me any question you might have! The group then moves to the next desk.

On your self-assessment sheet

 Put a √ in the box “finished!” (or “not finished”)

 Think about your results and put a √ in the corresponding box:

Were the exercises easy to do? Did I have many difficulties? Do I need more exercises? (…)

 Think about what you can do to improve and write some notes (e.g. what do I have to study? What
can I do to improve?). Make an “action plan”!

Example:

VOCABULARY 1 √ FINISHED!  NOT FINISHED

 It was easy. x It was a bit difficult.  It was really difficult. x I need more exercises.
Notes: I always forget words. I will write a vocabulary list and review new words every week.

At the end of the lesson

Please keep your report and exercise sheets, and bring them to class next
time to discuss the results and check the exercises with the whole class.

Workshop: Restaurant – Menu

Self-assessment Sheet
Name: ………………………………………. Class: ……………… Date: ………

 It was (quite) easy  It was a bit difficult  I had some/many

 I need more exercises difficulties

Notes: ………………………………………………………………………………..

Vocabulary 1&2

 It was (quite) easy  It was a bit difficult  I had some/many

 I need more exercises difficulties

Notes: …………………………………………………………………………………

Speaking

 It was(quite) easy  It was a bit difficult  I had some/many

 I need more exercises difficulties

Notes: …………………………………………………………………………………

Listening

 It was (quite) easy  It was a bit difficult  I had some/many

 I need more exercises difficulties

Notes: …………………………………………………………………………………

Reading

 It was (quite) easy  It was a bit difficult  I had some/many

 I need more exercises difficulties

Notes: …………………………………………………………………………………

Grammar
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Grammar
Task one – Plurals
Write the plural form of these words.

Restaurant Glass Soup

Orange Cup Price
Waiter Bottle Slice
Cake Cookie Can

Task two – There is / There are

Complete these sentences with there is / there are
1. On our menu ………………………………………… many good things to eat.
2. In our restaurant ………………………………….. a toilet.
3. I’m sorry, …………………………………………… any wine left.
4. …………………………………… a very good restaurant near here.
5. In our snack bar ………………………………. fifty different kinds of salad!

Task three – Question words

Complete these sentences with the correct question word.
1. ……………………………………….……….. is a hamburger? $ 2.50.
2. …………………………..………….. is a “brownie”? Is it a cake?
3. ……………………………..…….. does the restaurant open?
4. Excuse me, ..................................................... is the toilet?
5. ………………………………………………….. types of salad do you have?

Task four – Verb TO BE

Complete this short text with the correct form of TO BE.
I know a very good restaurant. Its name …………………. “The Golden Fork”. It ………………….
right in the middle of the town. And it ……………………. far, it only takes five minutes from
here! In fact, in my city there ……………………… many restaurants, bars and diners where you
can eat for a very good price. There …………………………… any five-star restaurants (they’re
too expensive). What …………………………. your favorite dish? I ……………………. sure you
can find it at the “Golden Fork”! Enjoy your meal!
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Grammar
Task one – Plurals
Write the plural form of these words.

Restaurant Restaurants Glass glasses Soup Soups

Orange Oranges Cup Cups Price Prices
Waiter Waiters Bottle Bottles Slice Slices
Cake cakes Cookie Cookies Can Cans

Task two – There is / There are

Complete these sentences with there is / there are
1. On our menu there are many good things to eat.
2. In our restaurant there is a toilet.
3. I’m sorry, there isn’t any wine left.
4. There is a very good restaurant near here.
5. In our snack bar there are fifty different kinds of salad!

Task three – Question words

Complete these sentences with the correct question word.
1. How much is a hamburger? $2.50.
2. What is a “brownie”? Is it a cake?
3. When does the restaurant open?
4. Excuse me, where is the toilet?
5. How many types of salad do you have?

Task four – Verb TO BE

Complete this short text with the correct form of TO BE.
I know a very good restaurant. Its name is “The Golden Fork”. It is right in the middle of the town.
And it isn’t far, it only takes five minutes from here! In fact, in my city there are many restaurants,
bars and diners where you can eat for a very good price. There aren’t any five-star restaurants
(they’re too expensive). What is your favorite dish? I am sure you can find it at the “Golden Fork”!
Enjoy your meal!

Reading
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John Le Gourmet, a famous restaurant expert, visited three new restaurants. Here’s his opinion about them.

“New Interchange 1,CUP.

Reading
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Task one
Complete the chart with the information required.

TRATTORIA DYNASTY BEIRUT CAFE

ROMANA
FOOD
ATMOSPHERE
SPECIAL DISH
SERVICE
PRICE/PERSON
IS RESERVATION
NEEDED?

Task two
Are these sentences true (T), false (F), or we don’t know (?).

0.(example) There are many entrees on the menu at the “Trattoria Romana”. F

1. The “Trattoria Romana” is open every day of the week. ______

2. John Le Gourmet really liked the “Trattoria Romana”. ______

3. John Le Gourmet visited the “Dynasty” at the week-end. ______

4. At the “Dynasty” there are many dishes on the menu. ______

5. The “Beirut Café” is a very small restaurant. ______

6. The waiters and waitresses at the “Beirut Café” are very kind. ______

7. John Le Gourmet was surprised because the menu

at the “Beirut Café” was very expensive. ______

Answers
Reading
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Task one
Complete the chart with the information required.

TRATTORIA DYNASTY BEIRUT CAFE

ROMANA
FOOD Italian American Lebanese
ATMOSPHERE Quiet and relaxing Boring Lively
SPECIAL DISH Chicken with pasta (or Steak and potatoes “meze”
desserts)
SERVICE Very good Slow and unfriendly Very friendly
PRICE/PERSON $ 25 $ 22 $ 22
IS RESERVATION yes no
NEEDED? YES

Task two
Are these sentences true (T), false (F), or we don’t know (?).

0. There are many entrees on the menu at the “Trattoria Romana” F

1. The “Trattoria Romana” is open every day of the week. ?

2. John Le Gourmet really liked the “Trattoria Romana”. TRUE

3. John Le Gourmet visited the “Dynasty” at the week-end. TRUE

4. At the “Dynasty” there are many dishes on the menu. FALSE

5. The “Beirut Café” is a very small restaurant. ?

6. The waiters and waitresses at the “Beirut Café” are very kind. TRUE

7. John Le Gourmet was surprised because the menu

at the “Beirut Café” was very expensive. FALSE

Listening
Listen to these four conversations. What does each person eat or drink? Put a X in the boxes. There
is one example.

1 2 3 4

SALADS
Egg X(example)
Cheese
Chicken
 Tuna
SANDWICHES
Egg
Cheese
Chicken
Tuna
DRINKS
Orange juice
Apple juice
Tea
DESSERTS
Ice cream
Apple pie

Grapevine 1, OUP.

Answers
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Listening
Listen to these four conversations. What does each person eat or drink? Put a X in the boxes.

1 2 3 4

SALADS
 Egg X
Cheese X
Chicken X
Tuna
SANDWICHES
Egg X
Cheese
Chicken X
Tuna X
DRINKS
Orange juice X
Apple juice X
Tea X
DESSERTS
Ice cream X X
Apple pie X X
Ian – CPC Locarno

Grapevine 1, OUP.
Ian – CPC Locarno

Vocabulary 1

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Task one
Complete these sentences with a suitable word or phrase.

1. A hamburger is usually made of ……………….. .

2. Would you ……………… something to eat?
3. ………………………….. I have a glass of water, please?
4. I’d like a hamburger and a coke, please.
………………………………….…………. ? No, thanks, that’s all.
5. …………………………………………………. ?
That’s $3.50, please.
…………………………………………….. .
Thank you, goodbye.

Task two
Match the waiter’s questions with the customer’s answers.

Waiter Customer

1. Are you ready to order? A. Maybe later.

2. And for your main course? B. Sparkling, please.
 3. Anything else?
4. What would you like to drink?
5. Sparkling or still?
6. Would you like to order dessert now?
C. I’d like the cheese omelet with green peas
and carrots on the side.
D. Yes, I’ll have the green salad for starters.
E. That’s all for now, thank you.
F. Can I have a bottle of mineral water?

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Task three
Put the dialogue between the waiter (W) and the customer (C) in the correct order.

W: Here’s your change and the receipt. ……

W: How was your omelet? 1
W: Would you like to order dessert? ……
C: Can I pay by credit card? ……
C: No, thank you. ……
C: Can I have the bill, please? ……
C: Oh, okay. Here’s $20. ……
W: Here you are. ……
W: I’m sorry, we don’t take credit cards. ……
C: It was delicious, thank you. ……

Answers

Vocabulary 1

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Task one
Complete these sentences with a suitable word or phrase.

1. A hamburger is usually made of meat.

2. Would you like something to eat?
3. Can/Could I have a glass of water, please?
4. I’d like a hamburger and a coke, please.
Anything else? No, thanks, that’s all.
5. How much is that/it?
That’s £ 3.50, please.
6. Here you are.
Thank you, goodbye.

Task two
Match the waiter’s questions with the customer’s answers.

Waiter Customer

1. Are you ready to order? A. Maybe later.

2. And for your main course?
3. Anything else?
4. What would you like to drink?
5. Sparkling or still?
B. Sparkling, please.
C. I’d like the cheese omelet with green peas
and carrots on the side.
D. Yes, I’ll have the green salad for starters.
E. That’s all for now, thank you.
 6. Would you like to order dessert now? F. Can I have a bottle of mineral water?

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D C E F B A

Task three
Put the dialogue between the waiter (W) and the customer (C) in the correct order.

W: How was your omelette?

C: It was delicious, thank you.
W: Would you like to order dessert?
C: No, thank you.
C: Can I have the bill, please?
W: Here you are.
C: Can I pay by credit card?
W: I’m sorry, we don’t take credit cards.
C: Oh, okay. Here’s £20.
W: Here’s your change and the receipt.

Vocabulary 2

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Task one
Some words are missing on this menu. Match each missing word with a picture, write the letter next
to it, and then write their names in English. There is an example (letter A).

Starters Desserts
A) Soup of the day £1.45 __J__ (vanilla, strawberry) £1.50
Garlic Bread £1.00 __L__ Apple pie £1.75
(slice, with vanilla ice-cream +75p)
Main Course Cheese __G__ £2.25

Roast __B__ £4.95

Fish £3.35 Drinks
__N__ Bolognese £3.50
Hamburger £2.85 Beer (Heineken, Guinness) £4.25
Irish Stew £3.20 Red __C__ (Château Lafitte) $15.55
Cheese omelet £2.40 Soft drinks (250 ml)
Pizza £2.55 ( __F__ , Fanta, Sprite) 75p
__H__ curry £3.00 Mineral __O__ £1.00
(from Scotland, plain or sparkling)
Vegetables & Salads Iced Tea 90p
__M__ (with or without milk) 45p
__I__ 65p (Earl Grey, Irish Cream, Mint,
Peas 70p China Green)
__K__ 95p ___D___ (Italian Espresso) 65p
Spinach 90p Cappuccino 95p
__E__ 60p
Green salad £2.00
Tuna salad £3.00 VAT INCLUDED – Thank you for choosing
Mixed salad £3.50 our restaurant. We hope to see you again!

Vocabulary 2

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A(example) soup ___ …………………… ___ …………………………

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___ ………………………… ___ ………………………… ___ ……………………………

___ ………………………… ___ ……………………………

___ …………………………… ___ ……………………………………

Clipart: Microsoft Office

Online
Images:
www.caffècentro.com
www.twinings.co.uk
www.velotique.com
___ ……………………………. ___ ……………………………………… www.members.aol.com

Vocabulary 2 Answers

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A C L

B G E

A) soup
B) chicken
N F J C) wine
D) coffee
E) mushrooms
F) Coke
G) cake
H) rice
I) potatoes
J) ice-cream
H O
K) carrots
L) apple
M) tea
N) spaghetti
O) water
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Clipart: Microsoft Office

Online
Images:
www.caffècentro.com
www.twinings.co.uk
www.velotique.com
K D www.members.aol.com

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Speaking

You are in a restaurant.

One of you is the customer.

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the menu.

The other one is the waiter / waitress.

Use the menu to answer.

Speak for a couple minutes and then trade places!