11. HOW WAS YOUR DAY?
- Really good!
- Pretty uneventful.
This means that nothing particularly special or interesting happened during the day. - Very productive.
- Super busy.
- A total nightmare.
A “nightmare” is a terrible, scary dream. Describing an experience as a “nightmare” means it was horrible.
12. DID YOU LIKE THE MOVIE?
- It was fantastic.
- It was terrible.
- It wasn’t bad.
- It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.
- No, I didn’t think it lived up to the hype.
This means the movie was not as good as its publicity presented.
13. HOW WAS THE PARTY?
- Crazy – it was absolutely packed.
“Packed” means it was crowded; there were very many people there. - It was a good time.
- Small, but fun.
- There was hardly anybody there.
- Boring – I couldn’t wait to get outta there.
14. CAN YOU GIVE ME A HAND?
This means “can you help me?” – often with a physical task like moving furniture or carrying a box.
- Of course!
- I’d be glad to.
- Will it take long?
- Sure – just a sec.
This means “just a second” – you need the other person to wait one moment before you can help them. - Sorry – I’m a bit busy at the moment.
15. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO LATELY?
This question means “What have you been doing recently?” – you can answer it in the present perfect continuous.
- I’ve been working a lot.
- Mostly studying.
- I’ve been taking it easy.
This means “relaxing, not doing anything intense or stressful.” - Planning my summer vacation.
- Nothing much.
16. WHAT’S THE MATTER?
This means “What’s the problem?” – you can ask it to someone who appears sad or upset.
- Oh, I’m just having a rough day.
A “rough day” means a difficult, bad day. - I’m not feeling so good.
- I just found out my mother’s in the hospital.
The phrasal verb “found out” means “discovered or heard some new information.” - I’d rather not talk about it.
This means “I’d prefer not to talk about it.” - Nothing, I’m fine.
Restaurant Questions
17. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DRINK?
- Iced tea, please.
- Just water for me.
- What do you have?
- Could we see the wine list?
- Nothing for me, thanks.
18. ARE YOU READY TO ORDER?
To “order” means to ask the waiter/waitress for the food you want to eat.
- Not quite – I think we need a little more time.
- What are the specials today?
“Specials” are featured dishes that might also have a discount. - Yes, I’ll have a Caesar salad and then the baked chicken with potatoes.
The most common way to order food is to say “I’ll have…” - Uh-huh. To start off, we’ll split an order of nachos.
“To start off” means you are ordering an appetizer (small amount of food eaten before the main meal). “Split” means that two or more people will share/divide one order of food. - Almost – I just have a couple of questions.
19. IS EVERYTHING OK?
While you are eating, the waiter/waitress will often come to your table and ask this question to check if you need anything.
- Yes, everything’s fine, thanks.
- It’s all delicious!
- Could we have some more water, please?
“Could we have…” is a polite way to ask for something. - Actually, I’m still waiting for my side dish.
A “side dish” is a small portion of food that accompanies the main meal. - To be honest, my food is kinda cold. Could you heat it up?
“To be honest…” is a diplomatic way to introduce a complaint or negative comment.
20. CAN I GET YOU ANYTHING ELSE?
The waiter/waitress will probably ask you this after you have finished eating.
- Two decaf coffees, please.
“Decaf coffee” is coffee with no caffeine. - Just the check, please.
The “check” is the list of items and the total price to pay. - Could I have a look at the dessert menu?
- I’ll have a slice of apple pie.
A “slice” is a single piece of a pie, cake, or pizza. - No thanks – I think we’re just about done.
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