Unità 15: English for Catering

Indietro

Obiettivi e orientamento

In quest'unità imparerai ed eserciterai il lessico relativo al settore di catering.

Eserciterai le seguenti conoscenze e capacità:

  • ordinare i pasti e le bevande in un ristorante

L'orientamento grammaticale di quest'unità è:

Lessico

Vocaboli

birra
colazione
buffet
guardaroba
cuoco
cucinare
piatto (nel menu)
tazza
dessert
sala da pranzo
cena
piatto
cibo
forchetta
bicchiere
griglia
cucina
coltello
pranzo
piatto principale
pasto
menu
tovagliolo
non fumatori
pepe
piatto
ristorante
riso
sale
salsa
ristorante self-service
minestra
specialità
cucchiaio
antipasto
mancia
cucinare
vegetariano
cameriere
cameriera
acqua
vino

Frasi

Avete un menu fisso?
Vorrei ordinare, cortesemente.
Potrebbe portarci il conto, cortesemente?
Avete un tavolo per due?
Come volete la bistecca?
Potremmo vedere il menu, cortesemente?
È pronto per ordinare?
Prenderemo una bottiglia di vino rosso di casa.

Esercizi di lessico

Esercizio 1: Esamina le tue conoscenze

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Comprensione d'ascolto

Esercizio 1: Domande a scelta multipla

Scegli la risposta corretta.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:
MortenGood afternoon, this is Casa La Mama. Morten speaking.
RamonaI'd like to reserve a table for Friday evening, please.
MortenCertainly, madam. What time would you like the table for?
RamonaNine o'clock. For a party of eight. Oh, one of the party is a vegetarian.
MortenNo problem. There's a choice of vegetarian dishes on the menu.
RamonaCan I take my dog in with me?
MortenNo, I'm terribly sorry. No pets are allowed.
RamonaHe isn't a pet. He's my guide dog.
MortenOh, you mean a guide dog for the blind.
RamonaYes.
MortenThen that's quite all right, madam. So, a table for eight for Friday the 13th. May I have your name, please?
RamonaDeville.
MortenCould you spell that, please?
RamonaYes, it's D-E-V-I-double L-E
MortenThank you very much Ms. Deville. See you on Friday.
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  1. When would Ramona like to book a table for?
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  2. How many people in her party are vegetarians?
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  3. Why does Morten say Ramona can't take her dog into the restaurant?
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Esercizio 2: Domande a scelta multipla

Scegli la risposta corretta.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:
Head WaiterGood afternoon, Sir. Have you got a reservation?
JohnYes, I have.
Head WaiterCould I have your name, please?
JohnJohn Burton.
Head WaiterA table for one, Mr. Burton? Smoking or non-smoking?
JohnSmoking, please, but I'd like a table for two. I'm expecting a friend.
Head WaiterRight this way, sir. I'll show you to your table.
JohnCould I have a smaller table, near the window?
Head WaiterI'm sorry, sir. The window tables are in the non-smoking area. Perhaps you'd prefer to sit outdoors.
JohnNo, I'd rather sit indoors. It's warmer here.
Head WaiterPlease, follow me. The waiter will be with you in a moment.
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  2. Has John made a reservation?
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Esercizio 3: Domande a scelta multipla

Scegli la risposta corretta.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:
WaiterGood afternoon, sir. Here's the menu. Would you like a drink while you are looking at it?
JohnYes, that's a good idea. I'll have a Bloody Mary. And you Pamela?
PamelaI think I'll have a dry Martini. And could you bring me a glass of still water with some ice in it, please.
WaiterYes, of course.
JohnCould I see the wine list too, please?
WaiterCertainly, sir. I'll bring it right away.
JohnThank you.
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  3. What kind of drink does John order?
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  4. Who takes the order?
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  5. What will the waiter bring right away?
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Esercizio 4: Domande a scelta multipla

Scegli la risposta corretta.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:
WaiterAre you ready to order?
PamelaI think I'll have a prawn cocktail for a starter.
JohnLet me see. Mmm. The same for me.
WaiterAnd as a main course? Do you prefer fish or meat?
PamelaI don't like fish very much. The beef with a mustard sauce and sautéed mushrooms looks good. I'm going to have that.
WaiterExcellent choice madam. And for you, sir?
JohnI don't like fish very much either. I'll have the grilled steak. Does it come with a green pepper sauce?
WaiterYes, sir. And all our dishes are served with a selection of vegetables.
PamelaCould I have some white rice?
WaiterCertainly, madam. And what would you like to drink?
JohnWe'll have a bottle of the house red.
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  1. What is a starter?
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  2. What starters do they order?
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  3. What dish did Pamela choose?
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  4. John orders meat because:
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  5. What wine do they order?
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Esercizio 5: Domande a scelta multipla

Scegli la risposta corretta.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:
WaiterWould you like a dessert, sir ?
JohnNo, thank you. Just some coffee with cream, and the bill please.
WaiterYes, sir. I'll bring it immediately. Was everything to your satisfaction?
JohnYes, everything was fine.
WaiterHere's your coffee, and your bill, sir.
JohnThank you. Just a moment. This dish here, French fries. We didn't have any French fries.
WaiterLet me see, sir. Yes, that's a mistake. I'm sorry about that, sir.
JohnIs service included in the bill?
WaiterYes, sir. It is. And VAT is added too.
JohnHere you are. Keep the change.
WaiterThank you sir. We look forward to seeing you again.
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  1. Was everything to John's satisfaction?
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  2. What was wrong with the bill?
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  3. How did John pay the bill?
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  4. Was the service charge included in the bill?
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  5. Did John give the waiter a tip?
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Comprensione generale

Esercizio 1: Vero/Falso

Per ogni espressione sottomenzionata scegli se è vera o falsa.

Questo esercizio è disponibile anche puramente nella versione udita/orale:
  1. It's always better to book your table in advance.


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  2. In some restaurants a Head Waiter shows you to your table.


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  3. An aperitif is drunk after a meal.


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  4. The waiter usually takes your order.


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  5. A starter is the first course.


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  6. Some restaurants are divided into smoking and non-smoking areas.


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  7. Still water is carbonated mineral water.


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  8. Some dishes are served with a selection of vegetables.


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  9. A Bloody Mary is a drink.


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  10. VAT is never added to the bill.


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Esercizio 2: Completamento della frase

Esercita il parlare. Dopo aver udito il testo completa le frasi secondo l'esempio.

Premi il pulsante ‘Play’ per riascoltare le istruzioni:

Esercizi di grammatica

Esercizio 1: Trasformazione

Modifica la struttura di ogni frase secondo l'esempio.

Questo esercizio è disponibile anche puramente nella versione udita/orale:
Esempio:

This restaurant isn't very nice. (the Tropicana)
Yes, the Tropicana is nicer than this restaurant.

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Esercizio 2: Trasformazione

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Questo esercizio è disponibile anche puramente nella versione udita/orale:
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This dining room is very elegant. (the dining room at the Ritz)
Yes, but the dining room at the Ritz is more elegant than this dining room.

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Esercizio 3: Trasformazione

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Have you got a bigger table?
No, this is the biggest table I've got.

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Esercizio 4: Trasformazione

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Questo esercizio è disponibile anche puramente nella versione udita/orale:
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Haven't you got a more comfortable chair?
No, this is the most comfortable chair we've got.

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Esercizio 5: Cosa è corretto

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Esercizi riepilogativi

Esercizio 1: Vero/Falso

Per ogni espressione sottomenzionata scegli se è vera o falsa.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:

Running a restaurant seems pretty simple but in fact a lot of things have to be done. Somebody has to buy and maintain stocks of food and drink, decide on seating arrangements, and choose the right tableware and kitchen equipment. The tables must be laid, with the plates, knives, forks, spoons, glasses and napkins in the right places. Somebody must prepare menus, welcome guests, take orders, serve food, and prepare bills. Somebody of course has to cook, and finally tables must be cleared away and somebody has to wash up.

Catering can also mean preparing food and serving it not in a restaurant, but in places like schools or factories, or preparing meals in one place and serving them in another. Sometimes caterers don't just take food to a party, a company reception or a wedding, but have to plan the whole event. If you are creative, love cooking and enjoy working with people, catering can be an exciting profession which demands hard work and the ability to work under pressure.

Questo esercizio è disponibile anche puramente nella versione udita/orale:
  1. Waiters and waitresses must know how to lay a table.


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  2. It doesn't matter where you put the knives and forks on a table.


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  3. Running a restaurant is simple.


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  4. Catering is only about food.


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  5. Catering includes many kinds of work.


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  6. Caterers often plan events like company receptions.


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  7. Schools and factories sometimes have their own catering staff.


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  8. Catering companies often take food to schools and factories.


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  9. You need to like cooking to enjoy catering.


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  10. Running a catering business is easy work. .


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Esercizio 2: Dettato

Prima ascolta l'intera registrazione. Dopo passa nella casella d'ingresso di testo, premi il pulsante ‘>’ per ripetere il dettato passo dopo passo e scrivi il testo. Maggiori informazioni troverai nell'aiuto per l'esercizio.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:

Running a restaurant seems pretty simple but in fact a lot of things have to be done. Somebody has to buy and maintain stocks of food and drink, decide on seating arrangements, and choose the right tableware and kitchen equipment. The tables must be laid, with the plates, knives, forks, spoons, glasses and napkins in the right places. Somebody must prepare menus, welcome guests, take orders, serve food, and prepare bills.

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Esercizio 3: Completamento delle risposte

Ascolta attentamente la registrazione dopodiché completa gli spazi vuoti nel testo sottoriportato usando le parole uguali.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:

Somebody of course has to cook, and finally tables must be cleared away and somebody has to wash up.

Catering can also mean preparing food and serving it not in a restaurant, but in places like schools or factories, or preparing meals in one place and serving them in another. Sometimes caterers don't just take food to a party, a company reception or a wedding, but have to plan the whole event. If you are creative, love cooking and enjoy working with people, catering can be an exciting profession which demands hard work and the ability to work under pressure.

Somebody of course ? to cook, and finally tables must be cleared ? and somebody has to wash ?.

Catering can also mean preparing food and serving it ? in a restaurant, ? in places like schools or factories, or preparing meals in one place and serving them in ?. Sometimes caterers don't ? take food to a party, a company reception or a wedding, but have to plan the ? event. If you are creative, love cooking and enjoy working with people, catering ? be an exciting profession which demands hard work and the ability to work ? pressure.

Esercizio 4: Completamento a scelta

Scegli la possibilità più appropriata per completare ciascuna delle seguenti frasi.

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  1. I don't like fish ____
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  2. I'm afraid ____ pets are allowed.
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  3. I'd like some prawns to start ____
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  4. ____ our dishes are served with a selection of vegetables.
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  5. Could I have a ____ table?
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  6. We didn't have ____ vegetables.
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  7. I'd ____ sit indoors.
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  8. We look forward to ____ you again.
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  9. ____ water is a mineral water
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  10. Spoons, forks and ____ are tableware.
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  11. You need the ability to work under____ .
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  12. Running a catering company is very much ____running a restaurant
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  13. Good afternoon, this is Tropicana. Jose ____.
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  14. No, I'm ____ sorry.
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  15. You need to like cooking ____ enjoy catering.
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  16. He shows the guests to ____ table
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  17. I'm ____ a friend
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  18. I'm afraid no ____ are allowed
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  19. How many ____ are in your party?
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  20. What would you like for your ____ course?
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