General Listening Quiz

Finding good restaurants usually isn’t a problem for language students; ordering at one can be if you don’t know appropriate language expressions. What kinds of questions and expressions do you hear between a customer and a server at a restaurant?

1. 1. Eating at a restaurant is more enjoyable than eating at home.
   2. People should always leave a tip at a restaurant.
   3. It’s okay to use your phone while eating at a restaurant.
   4. Sharing food at the table is a good idea.
   5. You should dress nicely when going to a nice restaurant.
   6. It’s rude to complain about the food at a restaurant.
   7. Fast food restaurants don’t need tipping.
   8. It’s okay to stay and talk for a long time after eating.
   9. Children should learn restaurant manners at a young age.
   10. People should not bring outside food into a restaurant.

“eat like a bird” = eat small portions
“Don’t worry about spending too much money because she eats like a bird.”

“be stuffed” = be full
“I’m stuffed, and I can’t eat another bite.”

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

• Multiple-Choice Questions |  Gap-fill Exercise | Sentence and Vocabulary Matching

Describe one restaurant you enjoy visiting and explain three things you like about it the most. In your discussion, include information on the restaurant’s service, menu items, pricing, and the place’s decor.

Search the internet for a restaurant near you, download their menu, and practice playing the roles of a customer and server. Then, discuss the positive and negative points about the restaurant including prices, location, and business hours.