W: How do you like this place?
M: I think the atmosphere is a little dead.
W: Really? Then why not go to a bar of American style?
M: Sounds great. American bars are really hopping.
Dialogue 2.
W: Are you ready to order drinks?
M: Yes, I’ll have a whisky, and you?
W: It doesn’t matter to me. But it couldn’t be that strong.
M: OK. A cup of martini cocktail, please.
Dialogue 3.
W: Would you like to have a drink after work?
M: I am afraid I am busy tonight.
W: Oh, come on. Let’s forget about work and have some fun.
M: All right. Tell you what, I really like to go barhopping.
Dialogue 4.
W: Would you like a re-fill?
M: It’s too strong and fills to my head. I should have drunk less.
W: You are kidding. You usually drink like a fish.
M: Well, I might be. But I feel a little bit tipsy.
Dialogue 5.
W: What is a reasonable tip to leave the bartender?
M: It’s up to you. I usually leave 20 percent of the tab, but I think the bartender would like you to invite him for a cup of Colette.
W: A good idea.
M: The service was very good tonight.
Exercise.
1. Would you prefer black tea or green tea?
2. Do I have to finish it up all at once?
3. Let me refill your cup.
4. You can just take a sip of this beer.
5. Would you have a taste of the spirit?
6. Maotai doesn’t go to your head as most liquors do, though strong.
7. Would you care for some coffee?
8. How much should I tip him?
9. Do you mind a refill?
10. How about something strong to go with it?
11. It’s said that he drinks like a fish.
12. The atmosphere in the bar is a little dead.
13. His performance tonight socked.
14. He felt tipsy.
15. He spent the whole night on bar hopping.