Unidad 15: English for Catering

Atrás

Fines y objetivos

En esta unidad aprenderá el vocabulario relacionado con la alimentación.

Practicará las siguientes habilidades y funciones:

  • Pedir comida y bebida en un restaurante

El enfoque gramatical de esta unidad es:

Vocabulario

Términos

cerveza
desayuno
buffet
guardarropa
cocinero
cocina
plato
taza
postre
comedor
cena
plato
comida
tenedor
vaso/copa
parrilla
cocina
cuchillo
almuerzo
plato fuerte
comida
carta
servilleta
no fumador
pimienta
plato
restaurante
arroz
sal
salsa
autoservice
sopa
especialidad
cuchara
entrada
propina
cocinar
vegetariano
camarero
camarera
agua
vino

Frases

¿Hay menú del día?
Quiero pedir, por favor.
¿Nos trae la cuenta, por favor?
¿Tiene una mesa para dos?
¿Cómo quiere la carne?
¿Nos trae la carta, por favor?
¿Están listos para pedir?
Tomaremos el tinto de la casa.

Práctica del vocabulario

Ejercicio 1: Práctica del vocabulario

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Comprensión auditiva

Ejercicio 1: Selección múltiple

Elija la respuesta correcta.

Grabación:
Transcripción:
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.
Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
  1. When would Ramona like to book a table for?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  2. How many people in her party are vegetarians?
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
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  3. Why does Morten say Ramona can't take her dog into the restaurant?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  4. Ramona is allowed to take her dog into the restaurant:
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Ejercicio 2: Selección múltiple

Elija la respuesta correcta.

Grabación:
Transcripción:
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.
Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
  1. What does the Head Waiter do?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  2. Has John made a reservation?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  3. Why can't John sit by the window?
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  4. Where would John rather sit?
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  5. Who does John follow?
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Ejercicio 3: Selección múltiple

Elija la respuesta correcta.

Grabación:
Transcripción:
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.
Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
  1. What does the waiter give John to look at?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  2. What does John think is a good idea?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  3. What kind of drink does John order?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  4. Who takes the order?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  5. What will the waiter bring right away?
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    b. 
    c. 
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Ejercicio 4: Selección múltiple

Elija la respuesta correcta.

Grabación:
Transcripción:
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.
Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
  1. What is a starter?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  2. What starters do they order?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  3. What dish did Pamela choose?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  4. John orders meat because:
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    c. 
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  5. What wine do they order?
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    b. 
    c. 
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Ejercicio 5: Selección múltiple

Elija la respuesta correcta.

Grabación:
Transcripción:
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.
Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
  1. Was everything to John's satisfaction?
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
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  2. What was wrong with the bill?
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    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  3. How did John pay the bill?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  4. Was the service charge included in the bill?
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    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  5. Did John give the waiter a tip?
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?

Comprensión general

Ejercicio 1: Verdadero/Falso

Para cada afirmación abajo elija Verdadero o Falso.

Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
  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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Ejercicio 2: Completar las frases

Practique hablando. Complete las frases que oiga según el ejemplo.

Pulse el botón "Play" para escuchar las instrucciones:

Práctica de la gramática

Ejercicio 1: Transformación

Cambie la estructura de cada frase según el modelo.

Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
Ejemplo:

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

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Ejercicio 2: Transformación

Cambie la estructura de cada frase según el modelo.

Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
Ejemplo:

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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Ejercicio 3: Transformación

Cambie la estructura de cada frase según el modelo.

Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
Ejemplo:

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

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Ejercicio 4: Transformación

Cambie la estructura de cada frase según el modelo.

Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
Ejemplo:

Haven't you got a more comfortable chair?
No, this is the most comfortable chair we've got.

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Ejercicio 5: Selección

Elija la respuesta correcta.

Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
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Consolidación

Ejercicio 1: Verdadero/Falso

Para cada afirmación abajo elija Verdadero o Falso.

Grabación:
Transcripción:

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.

Este ejercicio está también disponible en forma auditiva/oral:
  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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Ejercicio 2: Dictado

Primero escuche la grabación completa. Después pase al campo de texto de entrada y use la tecla ‘>’ para oír el dictado por partes y apúntelo. Para más información lea la ayuda con los ejercicios.

Grabación:
Transcripción:

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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Ejercicio 3: Ejercicio de huecos

Escuche atentamente la grabación y luego rellene los huecos en el texto de abajo usando las mismas palabras.

Grabación:
Transcripción:

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.

Ejercicio 4: Rellenar huecos

Elija la opción correcta para completar las frases siguientes.

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

Cuando acabe esta unidad, debería ser capaz de:

  • Pedir comida en un restaurante
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