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.