Conversation E

Boy: Right. We have to talk about the menu for the end-of-term party. Have you got any suggestions?

Girl: Well, I think since there are going to be about a hundred people there, it’s going to be much easier if we just serve finger food.

Boy: What do you mean? Sandwiches? That doesn’t seem much for a party.

Girl: No, we can serve much more than sandwiches! Things like meat, cheese, pieces of fruit, even chicken wings…

Boy: I know! Why don’t we cook outside? It’s probably going to be a fine evening, so it’ll be nice to be cooking and eating outside.

Girl: Yes, let’s cook chicken legs and wings, and sausages.

Boy: Good idea. And we can serve those with hot potatoes and salad.

Girl: But you can’t eat hot potatoes or salad with your hands.

Boy: No. We’ll need knives and forks.

Girl: Right. So we’re not just having finger food then.

Boy: No. I really think it would be better to let people use knives and forks, and have more food.

Girl: OK, that’s decided, then. Now let’s discuss the music.

Boy: We could invite the school pop group to play.

Girl: Yes, that would be great! They’re very popular. Their music will be good for a party—we need music with a good beat.