Olivia: Just sit down anywhere – they don’t have waiters in here!
Johnny. Oh, ok, is it ok if I sit here?
Olivia: Sure...but you’ll need to go to the counter if you want anything...
Johnny: Actually, I’m not really here to eat, or anything. I’m supposed to be meeting someone.
Olivia: Well, wait here long enough, most of London will come in...
Johnny: Sorry?
Olivia: Just joking.
(door opens)
Sarah: (tentatively) Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?
Olivia: I can’t see anyone!
Sarah: Sorry?
Olivia: Just joking. Go ahead, sit down.
Sarah: Thanks.
Olivia: You might be waiting a while if you sit here.
Sarah: Sorry?
Olivia: There are no waiters here – people usually just go up to the counter and order whatever they want.
Sarah: Oh...well...I’m just supposed to be meeting someone here actually...
Olivia: Not him, by any chance?
Sarah: Who?
Olivia: This guy here!
Johnny: Hello!
Sarah: Oh. No...
Johnny: No...I am waiting to meet someone...but not you! Where are you from, anyway?
Sarah: Well, I live in London now, but I’m originally from Shanghai.
Johnny: Thought so! I’m from HK.
Olivia: Sorry to interrupt..but who are you both waiting for?
Johnny: I’m waiting for my friend Harry...
Sarah: ...and I’m waiting for my friend Magda...
Olivia: How interesting!
Johnny: Erm...why’s that interesting?
Olivia: Because Harry and Magda are both friends of mine as well, and right now I’m waiting for both of them too...(door)...and here they are!
All: (surprised hellos)
Olivia: Let’s make this easier - I’m Olivia!
Johnny: I’m Johnny. I’m a friend of...
Harry: ...mine. He’s a friend of mine. I’m Harry.
Sarah: Ok! I’m Sarah, and I’m a friend of...
Magda: ...mine! I’m Magda. Nice to meet you!
Olivia: This is complicated, isn’t it? Shall I get some tea? I think we’ll need a big pot, this might take some time. So, how do we all know each other..?
Glossary
anywhere (adverb) In any place
Is there anywhere to buy a snack?
counter (noun) A flat surface in a shop or café where people are served.
Your coffee is on the counter
whatever (pronoun) Anything or everything
You can buy whatever you want
Actually (adverb) In fact, really
I’m good at playing chess. Actually, I am the school champion
Chance (noun) Luck
We stayed at the same hotel by chance
to interrupt (verb) To stop a person from speaking by saying or doing something
She interrupted me to ask the time
Both (pronoun) Two people or things together
Both Jan and Steve love travelling
Complicated (adjective) Involving a lot of parts in a way that is difficult to understand
The instructions for this DVD player are quite complicated
Comprehension 1
Order these events
1 Johnny greets Sarah.
2 Harry and Magda arrive.
3 Johnny asks if he can sit at Olivia’s table.
4 Olivia suggests ordering some tea.
5 Sarah arrives.
6 Olivia is surprised to learn that Harry and Magda are coming to the café.
7 Olivia tells Johnny that it’s a self-service café.
8 Johnny mentions his friend Harry.
Comprehension 2
Decide whether these statements are true or false
1 The café is a popular place.
2 Sarah is a friend of Olivia’s.
3 Sarah is waiting for Harry.
4 Johnny is from Shanghai.
5 Olivia knows Harry and Magda.
6 Olivia introduces herself.
Vocabulary 1
Find a word or phrase that means:
1 A flat surface in a shop or café where people are served.
2 Saying something which is not intended to be serious.
3 Give someone permission to do something.
4 Man.
5 Two people or things together.
6 A container used for making and serving tea.
Vocabulary 2
Fill the gaps with someone or anyone
I’m supposed to be meeting 1 ……………
Is 2 ……………. sitting here?
I can’t see 3 …………….
We use 4 ……………… in affirmative sentences and 5 ……………. for negatives and questions.
Note! Somebody and anybody are synonyms of someone and anyone!
Grammar
Choose the correct option; a, b or c.
1 I need ……….. to the bank.
a to go b go c going
2 She’s supposed …….. arriving tomorrow.
a be b to be c being
3 We’re waiting ……… Julia.
a to meet b meet c for meeting
4 Shall I ….. some drinks?
a to get b getting c get
5 He’s waiting for …………
a both them b the both of them c both of them
6 Where are you …………?
a both of living b both living c living both
7 People ………. go to that café.
a usually b are used c are usually
8 Let’s make the situation …………..
a easier b easyer c more easy
Answers
Comprehension 1
3 Johnny asks if he can sit at Olivia’s table.
7 Olivia tells Johnny that it’s a self-service café.
5 Sarah arrives.
1 Johnny greets Sarah.
8 Johnny mentions his friend Harry.
6 Olivia is surprised to learn that Harry and Magda are coming to the café.
