在所有語言測驗的場景中,餐廳預約可說是最常見的場景之一。而不管在台灣或是國外,大多的餐廳若沒有預約,恐怕都會出現一位難求的窘境,例如雪梨港灣旁可以直接看跨年煙火的餐廳,甚至要在一年前就先訂位,關於訂位的用法真的不可不知。
Reserve這個字的意思原本是保留,來自於拉丁文的reservãre,由re與serve(to save)構成。由於需要的就是「保留位置」,所以預訂位置就用reserve或是make a reservation。以下是在這個場景中常用的用法。
Questions 1 to 3 refer to the following message and advertisement:
Italian Napoli
Sunday 14th of February is our special Valentine’s day dinner. To celebrate, we are giving couples a 30% discount for reserving seats on that night. Call Mrs. Watson on 04 2353 596 to make a reservation.
Mrs. Fredrick: Hello, Mrs. Watson. I’d like to make a reservation for three couples at your restaurant on the 14th.
Mr. Watson: Sure, the Valentines dinner costs $20 per couple after the discount.
Mrs. Fredrick: See you on Sunday.
1. What kind of food does Mrs. Fredrick want to eat at the restaurant?
(A)Mexican food
(B)Italian food
(C)Japanese food
(D)Chinese food
2. Why is the restaurant giving customers a discount for making a reservation?
(A)Because they want to increase their customers.
(B)Because they just opened the restaurant.
(C)Because it will be Valentine’s Day.
(D)They want the customers to eat a lot of special Spanish food.
3. How much will the meals cost for the three couples?
(A)$65
(B)$50
(C)$55
(D)$60
答案:BCD
Questions 4 to 5 refer to the following set of text messages:
Emmanuel Sonoras:(16:00)Thanks for making a reservation with Sonora Grill Restaurant. I’d like to make sure that you are coming to our restaurant tonight at 7pm and have booked 4 seats.
Gonzales Gracias:(16:03)Actually, we have decided to eat dinner at home tonight. Can I please change the reservation time to next Sunday at 6pm?
Emmanuel Sonoras:(16:05)Sure. How many people will be eating next Sunday?
Gonzales Gracias:(16:07)5 people.
Emmanuel Sonoras:(16:08)Ok. No worries. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Have a good evening sir.
Gonzales Gracias:(16:10)You too! Goodbye.
1. Where is Mr. Gracias eating tonight?
(A)At home with his family.
(B)At Sonora Grill Restaurant.
(C)At an Indian Restaurant.
(D)At a pizza shop.
2. How many seats did Mr. Gracias book for next Sunday?
(A)2
(B)3
(C)4
(D)5
答案:AD
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