UNIT 7: RECIPES AND EATING HABITS

I. Choose a word in each line that has a different stress pattern.

1.A.versatile B.tomato C.marinate D.chocolate
2.A.include B.combine C.balance D.reduce
3.A.cucumber B.ingredient C.opinion D.nutritious
4.A.teaspoon B.cabbage C.pancake D.canteen
5.A.individual B.supermarket C.avocado D.information
II. Choose the verbs from the box to fill in the spaces with correct definitions.
boil bread grill mince mix peel simmer stew stir-fry toast
1. To stir ingredients together with a spoon, fork, or mixer until well combined.

2. To cook in liquid that is just below the boiling point.

3. To brown with dry heat in an oven or toaster.

4. To cut into to very small pieces, smaller than chopped or diced pieces.

5. To simmer slowly in enough liquid to cover.

6. To heat a liquid to the point that bubbles break continuously on the surface.

7. To cook on a rack over hot coals or other direct heat source that simulates coals.

8. To coat with flour, then dip into beaten egg or milk, then coat with crumbs from crushed stale bread, cereal or
crackers.

9. To pull away, strip or cut off the outer covering of a fruit or vegetable.

10. To cook in a frying pan or wok over high heat in a small amount of fat, stirring constantly.

IV. Fill each numbered blank with a, an, some or any.

Mum: Andy, let's go to the market. Do you have the list?
Andy: I'm doing it now. We need (1) _____ apples, (2) _______ bottle of cooking oil and (3) ____bread.
Oh, and there isn't (4) _______ salt either.
Mum: Is there (5) ________ milk?
Andy: Yes, there's (6) ________ in the fridge. But we haven't got (7) _______ orange juice.
Mum: Have we got (8) ________ vegetables?
Andy: Well, there is (9) ________ cauliflower, (10) _________ onion and (11) _______ potatoes, but there
aren't (12) _________ artichokes.
Mum: Ok. Let's go shopping then. But before leaving, you should eat something. Is there (13) ______ fruit?
Andy: Yes, Mum, there is (14) _______ banana and (15) ________ orange. But I prefer to
have (16) _______ muffin or (17) _______ chocolate.
Mum: No way, Andy. You know what I think about fatty food. Have (18) _____ banana and (19) ____ milk.
Andy: OK, but … Can I have (20) _______ chocolate cake after dinner, please?
Mum: We'll see.
V. Fill each blank in the following sentences with a food quantifier from the box.
a bar of a clove of a bowl of a loaf a bunch of a slice of a can of a stick of a carton of
a tablespoon of
1.Add ____________ vinegar and 200ml of water into the bowl and mix well.
2.My brother usually has ______________ cereal and some milk for breakfast.
3.She bought a grapefruit and _____________ bananas at the village market.
4.Mummy, can you give me __________ celery, please?
5.I have a recipe that calls for only ____________ garlic.
6.There is __________ bread, some eggs and some salad for dinner.
7.You look thirsty. Would you like ___________ soda?
8.Do you want _________ chocolate or five chocolate sweets?
9.Please go to the store and buy __________ milk and if they have sugar, get one kilo.
10.He has eaten __________ pizza, two pieces of cake and three eggs.
VI. Match the first half of the sentence in Column A with its second half in Column B.
1.You cannot lose any weight if …… A.you shouldn't cook chilli.
2.It may be cheaper if …… B.you must try this restaurant.
3.If you like beef noodle soup,…… C.we buy the food for the party wholesale.
4.If you don't like spicy food,…… D.I know the recipe.
5.I can make that kind of cake if …… E.you don't eat healthy food.
II. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1.I didn't eat everything that they ___________ me at the party.
A.cooked B.baked C.served D.shared
2.Perhaps the three most popular ice cream ___________ are vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
A.brands B.ingredients C.offers D.flavours
3.Beet greens are the most ___________ part of the vegetable and can be cooked like any other dark leafy
green.
A.colourful B.nutritious C.traditional D.careful
4.Pumpkin soup is a good source of ___________, minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin A.
A.sugars B.solids C.fibres D.fats
5.You ___________ chicken. You cook it in an oven or over a fire without liquid.
A.steam B.boil C.fry D.roast
6.You usually ___________ vegetables like onion. It means that you cut them into many small pieces.
A.chop B.whisk C.grate D.sprinkle
7.Is there ___________ apple juice in the fridge, Quang?
A.an B.a C.any D.some
8.Can I have a pizza, a dozen eggs and a ___________ of lemonade, please?
A.bottle B.jar C.piece D.tub
9.I would like a ___________ of broccoli and two carrots.
A.bunch B.clove C.slice D.head
10.You should eat more fruits and vegetables if you ___________ to lose weight.
A.will want B.want C.would want D.wanted
IX. Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Healthy foods are good for you! They help your body grow. They also give you energy to work and play.
How do you know which foods to eat? Follow the food pyramid. Use it to make good choices.
Grains
The grains group gives you energy. Make sure at least half the grains you eat are whole grains. Eat brown
rice, oatmeal, and popcorn. Try whole-wheat bread instead of white bread.
Vegetables
Colour your plate with all kinds of veggies. They help your heart, eyes, skin, and teeth. Experts say to eat a
rainbow of colours. Each colour helps the body in a different way. Munch on carrots, corn, and broccoli.
Meat and Beans
The meat and bean group is high in protein. That helps build strong muscles. Eat fish, chicken, lima beans,
and nuts.
Fruits
Fruits are nature's treats. They are sweet and tasty. They help your heart, eyes, skin, and teeth too. Eat a
variety of colours. Try an apple or a banana. You can also mix pieces of different fruits to make a salad.
Milk
Have milk and foods made with milk. Those foods are high in calcium. Calcium builds strong bones. Foods
made with milk can be high in fat. Try low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese.
Oils
Your body needs only a little oil to keep it healthy. Some foods that have oils are nuts, tuna fish, and salad
dressing.
1.What food group mentioned in the article builds muscles?
A.Meat and beans B.Vegetables C.Grains D.Fruits and oils
2.Which of the food groups does your body need the least amount of?
A.Grains B.Vegetables C.Fruits D.Oils
3.If your bones are weak, what should you eat or drink more of?
A.whole grains B.milk and milk products
C.meat and beans D.nuts and tuna fish
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The method of mixing different fruits to make a salad.
B.Vegetables help your heart, eyes, skin, and teeth.
C.Eating meat and chicken gives your more protein.
D.The various food groups and the benefits of eating well.
5.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Whole-meal bread is better than white bread.
B.You should eat more broccoli and corn and carrot.
C.Milk products are high in calcium and low in fat.
D.Fruits are important for your heart, eyes, skin, and teeth.
X. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1.Follow these safety instructions or you may get burnt.
If you _____________________________________________________________________________
2.I suggest having spaghetti and pizza tonight.
Let's ______________________________________________________________________________
3.My aunt has never tasted sushi before.
This is _____________________________________________________________________________
4.You need to peel the onion and slice it.
The onion ___________________________________________________________________________
5.Eating healthy foods is very important.
It is ________________________________________________________________________________