Dialogue Two Listen and supply the missing words. Then listen and repeat. (Receiving a visitor.) W: Welcome, Mr. Smith. Please come here and take this seat. M: Glad to see you again, Mrs. Wang. Thank you for 1) ___________ to this dinner. Is this seat special? W: Yes, it is the seat for the most important person at the round table. M:Well! I feel so honored and flattered. Thank you ever so much! W: You are welcome. You are our 2) today. Have a cup of tea firstand help yourself to the cold dishes first. M:The cold dishes first! You mean there are more dishes? W: Sure! These are just to start with. Aha, here comes the soup. Have a try, please. M: Wow, it’s so delicious! Tell me, Mrs. Wang. 3) ___________ it tastes so extraordinary while there is nothing in it but just clear water? W: (Chuckles.) This is the Cantonese style of soup called long- stewed soup. We just drink the soup without eating the contents and we have it before the 4) . M: The main dishes! I’m nearly full now. W: You must be kidding. There are eight big courses to come yet! Now please tell me what you’d like to drink, wine or Chinese spirits, Mr. Smith. M: Please call me Jack. I hear Chinese spirits is very strong, but I’d venture to try some. W: That’s good. Now, everyone, I’d like to 5) to our successful co-operation! M: Yes, and good health, everyone! W & M: Cheers!