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Exercise 1

Vocabulary

lose (one’s) way

Phrase

luːz wʌnz weɪ

to become lost, unable to find your way

I seem to have lost my way. Which direction is the train station from here?

cuisine

Noun

kwɪˈziːn

a style or method of cooking, especially that which is characteristic of a particular country

The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine.

Sushi is one type of Japanese cuisine.

As a professional chef, he was interested in the cuisine of other countries.

French and Italian cuisines are probably the most popular around the world.

They serve excellent Philippine cuisine.

recommend

Verb

ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd

to tell someone that something might be useful or good

My friend recommended this book to me.

This hotel was highly recommended in a travel magazine.

What do you recommend?

I went to see the movie my friend recommended to me.

The waiter recommended several items on the menu.

restaurant

Noun

rɛstəˌrɑːnt

an establishment where meals and drinks are purchased and consumed

We went to a steak restaurant for dinner.

We went to this beautiful restaurant in Italy.

This restaurant has cheap lunch sets.

We went out to the restaurant last night.

Exercise 2

Useful Expressions

Go straight up the street.

Go down the street.

Turn left at the corner.

Turn right at the corner.

Exercise 3

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

Andrei is supposed to meet Jessica at a restaurant, but he is lost. He calls her cell phone.
	Andrei Hello, Jessica? I think I may have lost my way.
Jessica laughs.
	Jessica Typical Andrei.
	Andrei Hey! Why don't we go to Moscow and see who gets lost then?
	Jessica I'm just teasing. Where are you now?
	Andrei Rose Street.
	Jessica Oh, you're not far away. Go straight up Rose Street and turn left at the next corner. That should take you to Beaumont Street. Go down Beaumont Street, then turn right at the second corner. I'm sitting outside, so you should be able to see me.
	Andrei Oh, you're already at the restaurant?
	Jessica Yeah, I couldn't wait. You know I love French cuisine.
	Andrei Okay, I'll be there soon. Try not to eat too much bread!
	Jessica I'll do my best, but I recommend that you hurry. See you soon.
	Andrei On my way.

Check your understanding:

What street was Andrei on when he called Jessica?

Once Andrei is on Beaumont Street, where should he go next?

Why does Andrei have to hurry?

Exercise 4

Role Play

Role-play the following situation with your tutor.

Situation

Imagine you are visiting a city for the first time. Your teacher will play the role of a local. Ask him/her about a place to have lunch. Be sure to ask for directions. Switch roles with your teacher.

Exercise 5

Discussion

Do you find it difficult to find good places to eat?

When you are in another city or a foreign country, how do you find your way around? Do you ask around or do you bring a map with you?

Which do you like better: fast food or fine dining restaurants? Why?

What is the best restaurant that you have been to? What was special about it?

Do you enjoy eating out alone? Why? Why not?