英语学习乐园：出去吃饭

James: Where have you been?

 

Ella: I'm sorry I'm late. There were a lot of customers in the store.

 

James: It's okay. I booked the table for seven o'clock but they have kept one back for us.

 

Ella: I didn't have much time to change.

 

James: You always look good.

 

Ella: (laughing) I wouldn't say that.

 

James: Well, let's eat, I'm starving.

 

Ella: Here's the waiter. I hope you asked for non-smoking.

 

James: Of course I did. I want to make this a special occasion¹.

 

Ella: And why would that be?

 

James: Because you've done so well in your exams.

 

Ella: I couldn't believe it when I saw all those A's.

 

James: Well, you deserved² it. You worked hard. Now, have a look at the menu. Would you like a starter?

 

Ella: No, I think I'll just have a main course and dessert. I won't be able to eat it all otherwise.

 

James: So will I. What would you like to order?

 

Ella: Well, I do like fish and the salmon³

looks great.

 

James: I think I'll have a steak. I never have that at home.

 

Ella: Sounds great.

 

James: What would you like to drink?

 

Ella: I'll have a still mineral water, please.

 

James: And I'll have a cola, I think.

 

Ella: It's busy here tonight.

 

James: Yes, this is a popular place. And it is the weekend.

 

Ella: It's a good job you booked the table.

 

James: Well, especially when it's busy it saves time later.

 

Ella: You're right. Well, here's to the future, and good luck with everything you do.

 

James: And well done in getting those wonderful grades!

 

Ella: Oh, look, here comes the waiter now! Let's order!

1 occasion   

n.场合，时机，机会，诱因，理由；vt.惹起，引起

参考例句：

• Her dress was too showy for such a formal occasion.在如此正式的场合，她的服装过分华丽了。
• Her tears were fought back on such an occasion.在这种场合下她忍住了眼泪。

2 deserved   

adj.应得的，当然的v.应受，应得，值得( deserve的过去式和过去分词 )；应受报答；应得报酬；应得赔偿

参考例句：

• Some of you deserved to succeed and others only scraped through. 你们当中有些人成功是理所当然，而有些人只是勉强及格。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Don't glare at me like that, you deserved the scolding. 不要那么瞪着我，你本该受到训斥的。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 salmon   

n.鲑，大马哈鱼，橙红色的

参考例句：

• We saw a salmon jumping in the waterfall there.我们看见一条大马哈鱼在那边瀑布中跳跃。
• Do you have any fresh salmon in at the moment?现在有新鲜大马哈鱼卖吗？