Unité 15: English for Catering

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Buts et Objectifs

Dans cette unité, vous apprendrez et pratiquerez le vocabulaire de la restauration.

Vous pratiquerez les compétences et les activités suivantes :

  • commander un repas

L'objectif grammatical de cette unité est :

Vocabulaire

Termes

la bière
le petit déjeuner
le buffet
le vestiaire
le cuisiner
la cuisine
le cours
la tasse
le dessert
la salle à manger
le dîner
l'assiette, le plat
la nourriture
la fourchette
le verre
le gril
la cuisine
le couteau
le déjeuner
le plat principal
le repas
le menu
la serviette
non-fumeurs
le poivre
l'assiette
le restaurant
le riz
le sel
la sauce
le self-service
la soupe
la spécialité
la cuillère
le hors-d'œuvre
le pourboire
cuisiner
végétarien
le serveur
la serveuse
l'eau
le vin

Phrases

Est-ce que vous avez un menu ?
J'ai choisi.
Pouvez-vous nous apporter l'addition, s'il vous plaît ?
Est-ce que vous avez une table pour deux personnes ?
Comment préférez-vous votre steak ?
Est-ce que nous pourrions voir le menu ?
Vous avez choisi ?
Nous prenos une bouteille de vin rouge fait maison.

Pratique du vocabulaire

Exercice 1: Testez-vous

Complétez avec la traduction correcte des mots ci-dessous.

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Compréhension écrite

Exercice 1: Questions à choix multiple

Choisissez la réponse correcte.

Enregistrement :
Transcription :
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.
Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
  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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  4. Ramona is allowed to take her dog into the restaurant:
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Exercice 2: Questions à choix multiple

Choisissez la réponse correcte.

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Transcription :
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.
Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
  1. What does the Head Waiter do?
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  2. Has John made a reservation?
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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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Exercice 3: Questions à choix multiple

Choisissez la réponse correcte.

Enregistrement :
Transcription :
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.
Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
  1. What does the waiter give John to look at?
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  2. What does John think is a good idea?
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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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Exercice 4: Questions à choix multiple

Choisissez la réponse correcte.

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Transcription :
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.
Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
  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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Exercice 5: Questions à choix multiple

Choisissez la réponse correcte.

Enregistrement :
Transcription :
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.
Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
  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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Compréhension générale

Exercice 1: Exercices VRAI/FAUX

Pour chacune des phrases ci-dessous, choisissez Vrai ou Faux.

Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou 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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Exercice 2: Complétez les phrases

Exercices d'expression orale. Complétez les phrases que vous entendez, selon l'exemple.

Press ‘Play’ to listen to the instructions:

Pratique de la grammaire

Exercice 1: Transformation

Changez la structure de la phrase selon l'exemple.

Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
Exemple :

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

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Exercice 2: Transformation

Changez la structure de la phrase selon l'exemple.

Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
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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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Exercice 3: Transformation

Changez la structure de la phrase selon l'exemple.

Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
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Have you got a bigger table?
No, this is the biggest table I've got.

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Exercice 4: Transformation

Changez la structure de la phrase selon l'exemple.

Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
Exemple :

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

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Exercice 5: Sélections

Choisissez la réponse correcte.

Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
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Consolidation

Exercice 1: Exercices VRAI/FAUX

Pour chacune des phrases ci-dessous, choisissez Vrai ou Faux.

Enregistrement :
Transcription :

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.

Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou 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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Exercice 2: Dictée

Listen to the complete recording first. Then go to the textbox and use the ‘>’ key to listen to the text section by section. Type what you hear into the textbox. For detailed instructions, read the Exercise Help.

Enregistrement :
Transcription :

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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Exercice 3: Exercice à trous

Écoutez attentivement l'enregistrement et complétez le texte avec les mots que vous avez entendus.

Enregistrement :
Transcription :

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.

Exercice 4: Exercice à trous

Choisissez l'expression correcte pour compléter les phrases suivantes.

Cet exercice peut également se faire uniquement au niveau phonétique ou oral :
  1. I don't like fish ____
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  2. I'm afraid ____ pets are allowed.
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    c. 
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  3. I'd like some prawns to start ____
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    b. 
    c. 
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  4. ____ our dishes are served with a selection of vegetables.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
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  5. Could I have a ____ table?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  6. We didn't have ____ vegetables.
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    b. 
    c. 
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  7. I'd ____ sit indoors.
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    c. 
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  8. We look forward to ____ you again.
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    b. 
    c. 
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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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Liste de vérification

Utilisez la liste ci-dessous pour vérifier si vous avez bien profité de cette leçon. Vous devriez être capable de :

  • commander un repas dans un restaurant
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