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Elementary - Where should we eat? (B0024)

A: Do you two have any plans for the evening?

B: We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in

the neigbourhood. Do you have any suggestions?

A: I know this really nice Italian place. The food is

fantastic, and the decor is beautiful. I’d recom- ´

mend giving it a try.

C: Actually, I’m not all that crazy about Italian food;

I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter.

A: In that case, I know a great little bistro. They make

a really tasty seafood platter; the fish is outstanding.

B: It sounds fantastic, but I’m allergic to seafood,

so. . .

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c 2008 Praxis Language Ltd.A: Okay, well, let me think. . . Oh, I know this great

little place. It’s just a hole in the wall, but they

do the most amazing sandwiches. You gotta give

them a try.

C: Ella, you took me there last time I visited, and I

got food poisoning, remember?

Key Vocabulary

check out Phrase look at something that

is attractive

fantastic Adjective extremely good

decor ´ Noun (singular)

decoration

in the mood for Phrase have a desire for something or to do something

light Adjective not heavy on stomach,

easy to digest

bistro Noun (singular)

small, trendy restaurant or bar

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c 2008 Praxis Language Ltd.tasty Adjective delicious, tasting good

outstanding Adjective excellent

Adjective have allergy towards

something (usually

food)

a hole in the wall Phrase a very small, usually

cheap restaurant or bar

food poisoning Phrase becoming sick because

of bacteria in food

Supplementary Vocabulary

yummy Adjective tasting good

crazy about Phrase like very much

not fond of Phrase don’t like (polite)

enjoyable Adjective tasting good

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c 2008 Praxis Language Ltd.yum Interjection expression you use

when you’re enjoying

food or drink

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