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Ordering & choosing B1–B2

Working through the menu and picking a dish.

Looking at the menu

wide choice — many optionsA: Where do you want to eat tonight?
B: Let's go to the new food court—they have a wide choice of dishes.

go for — choose or try to getA: Which job are you going to apply for?
B: I think I'll go for the marketing position.

Weighing it up

reasonable price — fair priceA: How much did you pay for your new phone?
B: It was a reasonable price—about $200.

give in to — yield to temptationA: I thought you were on a diet?
B: I was, but I gave in to temptation when I saw the cake.

Looking at the menu

Jo: Wow, there's such a wide choice here — I can't decide.

Sam: I know. The set menu looks good, though.

Jo: And it's a really reasonable price.

Sam: Then I'll go for that — sorted.

Tempted by dessert

Waiter: Can I tempt either of you with dessert?

Jo: Oh, I really shouldn't…

Sam: Go on, it's a special occasion!

Jo: Fine — I'll give in to the chocolate cake!

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