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14 October 2014

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You visit μία καφετέρια, a café, in Athens with some friends. Have a go at ordering drinks for yourself and your party.

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The waiter approaches you to take your order. What would you say? Choose the best phrase to start with.
You’ll have...
You want...
I’d like...
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Your friend would like to try a Greek coffee. How would you order it?
A Greek beer, please
A bottle of coffee, please
A Greek coffee, please
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You’ve ordered the Greek coffee but the waiter asks you a question. What does he want to know?
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How would you order a coffee with milk?
A coffee with ‘medium’ sugar
A large coffee
A coffee with milk
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One of your friends would like a beer. Can you complete her order?
Ι want a lemonade
Do you want a beer?
I want a beer
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Well done, you finished the quiz. You answered all the questions.

You got out of 5 right the first time!


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Review this unit: Buying drinks
Move on to the next unit: Asking for directions

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