Daily English | 【Eating at home】

【CONTENT ABSTRACT 内容简介】

Suppose you've been invited to a friend's house for dinner, and the meal is about to end.

请假想你受邀去朋友家吃晚餐，现在用餐快结束了。

【WARM UP 单词预热】

cook    厨师

ingredient   原料   [ɪnˈɡriːdiənt]

recipe   菜谱   [ˈresəpi]

inventive   独出心裁的   [ɪnˈventɪv]

pasta   意大利面   [ˈpæstə]

hospitality   款待   [ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti]

compliment   赞赏   [ˈkɒmplɪmənt , ˈkɒmplɪment]

【SITUATIONAL DIALOGUE 情景对话】

Milo: How did you like the food?

Ada: It was great. You're quite a good cook.

Milo: Thank you. I always follow my mom's recipes.

Ada: I can't help adding extra ingredient when cooking according to a recipe.

Milo: There's nothing wrong with beening inventive. Would you like some more pasta?

Ada: No,thanks. I'm full.

Milo: How about dessert?

Ada: I would like some ice cream, please.

Milo: Sure, I'll get it for you.

Ada: Thank you.

【SUMMARY 总结】

When having a meal at a friend's house. it's best to compliment his or her cooking and show appreciation for the hospitality, whether you enjoy the meal or not. Also, remember to invite your friend next time in return.