千万别学英语高级篇第9课
steve:wow, that went pretty well. mr. barnes was easy today.
james:easy on you maybe. i don't think he likes me.
steve:don't be ridiculous. he likes you, but he's a businessman like me and so i know how to talk to him.
james:i'm not so sure.
steve:well, i'm sure that i'm hungry. why don't we continue talking over lunch?
james:that sounds great; i'm starving. they walk outside the building to a restaurant.
steve:do you like italian food? this place is terrific.
james:like it? i love it. let's go in. they sit down and look at the menu for a while, then the waitress comes.
steve:what are your specials today?
waitress:today we have roasted lamb and vegetable lasagna, i highly recommend the lasagna.
james:the lasagna sounds good; i'll have that.
waitress:and you, sir?
steve:no. no vegetables for me. i want some meat. i'll try the lamb, please.
waitress:also an excellent choice. would you care for anything the drink?
steve:yes, i'll have a double martini.
james:steve, what about the meeting?
steve:oh. yes. better make that a mineral water.
james:i'll have some lemonade, please. and could you bring us some bread to start.
waitress:of course, i'll be right back with that.
james:i like this place. they have really good service.
steve:just follow me and you won't go wrong.
james:not with restaurants, at least.