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- She doesn't like milk, for example.
- Does she like cocoa better?
- No, she likes neither cocoa nor tea. What she likes is chocolate.
- Are you a vegetarian?
- No, I'm not. Why? I'm sure good roast-beef is much tastier than
watery vegetables.
- I must confess I like good food, the occasional beer, cheerful
people, and lively music.
- Is it your keep-fit programme?
- Yes, it is. My motto is: "Eat at pleasure, drink with measure and
enjoy life as it is".
- You are not a fitness fanatic, are you?
- I’m afraid I'm not.
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- Where are the napkins?
- They're in the sideboard drawer. I always forget to put them out.
- Never mind. I'll fetch them.
- And take the stewed fruit from the fridge. I put it there to cool.
- OK.
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- I want you to help me clear the table.
- What shall I do?
- These plates, spoons , knives and forks must be taken to the kitchen.
- What about the salt-cellar and mustard-pot?
- Put them into the sideboard.
- I've done all that. What else?
- Take the table-cloth and fold it neatly. And then sweep the floor.
- All right.
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- Don't be so shy! Have another helping of fish.
- No, thanks a lot. I've had too much already.
- But you've hardly eaten anything. What else shall I treat you to?
Help yourself to some more mushrooms then.
- I know they are delicious, but I'm full. I don't think I ought to.
Nothing more!.
- Please do. Just take them to please me.
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