Eating Out
M: Have you eaten yet?
W: No, I haven't, and I'm hungry.
M: Me too. Let's go out for dinner.
W: Where to?
M: What about Joe's Italian?
W: How many times have you eaten there?
M: I eat there a lot. It's one of my favorite places.
Exercise:
— Why is she hungry?
— She hasn't eaten yet.
W: I went there two weeks ago, and the service was terrible.
M: Really? Then, let's go some places else.
Exercise:
— How was the Joe's service the last time she went there?
— When she went there two weeks ago, the service was awful.
M: What do you suggest?
W: How about the Royal Indian? It's not far from here.
M: I've never heard of it, is it good?
W: Yes, I've been there several times, and I've never been disappointed.
Exercise:
— Has she been to Royal Indian before?
— Yes, she has. She has been there several times.
M: OK. Let's try it. I haven't eaten Indian food for a long time.
W: You won't be disappointed, and the prices are reasonable.
M: Ah, so you mean I'm going to pay?
W: Well, that would certainly be nice.
Exercise:
1. He hasn't eaten Indian food for a long time.
M: What about reservations?
W: If we get there early enough, we won't need them.
M: I hope you're right.
W: Don't worry. If we have to wait, I'll pay the bill.
Exercise:
— What will happen if they don't get there early enough?
— They may have to wait.
Repeat & Read Sentences:
1. I haven't eaten Indian food for a long time.
2. Well, that would certainly be nice.
3. If we have to wait, I'll pay the bill.
4. I went there two weeks ago, and the service was terrible.
5. You won't be disappointed, and the prices are reasonable.
