Talking about food

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Talking about Food

Vocabulary

Phrases

Conversations

Exercises

Sentences

Basic Food GroupsFruits Vegetables Breads & Grains Meats Desserts Spices Drinks Dairy Products Nuts & Beans

FoodsHere are the English words for many different types of food.MeatFruitFishVegetablesCanned and frozen foodsCooking ingredientsDairy productsBread, cakes, and home bakingBreakfast foodsOther foodsCondiments and saucesSnacksHerbsSpicesOther useful wordsFood packaging

MeatbaconbeefchickenCooked meatduckhamkidneyslambliver

minceorminced beefpatsalamisausagesporkpork piesausage rollturkeyveal

appleapricotbananablackberryblackcurrantblueberrycherrycoconutfiggooseberry

grapegrapefruitkiwi fruitlemonlimemangomelonorangepeachpear

pineappleplumpomegranateraspberryredcurrantrhubarbstrawberry

bunch of bananasbunch of grapes

Fruit

Fishanchovycodhaddockherringkipper(smoked fish, usually herring)mackerelpilchard

plaicesalmonsardinesmoked salmonsoletrouttuna

Vegetables artichokeasparagusaubergineavocadobeansproutsbeetrootbroad beansbroccoliBrussels sproutscabbage

carrotcauliflowercelerychilliorchilli peppercourgettecucumberFrench beansgarlicgingerleek

lettucemushroomonionpeaspepperpotato(plural:potatoes)pumpkinradishrocketrunner beans

clove of garlicstick of celery

swedesweet potato(plural:sweet potatoes)sweetcorntomato(plural:tomatoes)turnipspinachspring onionsquash

Canned and frozen foodsbaked beanscorned beefkidney beanssouptinned tomatoes

chipsfish fingersfrozen peasfrozen pizzaice cream

Cooking ingredientscooking oilolive oilstock cubestomato pure

Dairy productsbuttercreamcheeseblue cheesecottage cheesegoats cheesecrme fracheeggs

free range eggsmargarinemilkfull-fat milksemi-skimmed milkskimmed milksour creamyoghurt

Bread, cakes, and home bakingbaguettebread rollsbrown breadwhite breadgarlic breadpitta breadloaforloaf of breadsliced loafcakeDanish pastry

quichesponge cakebaking powderplain flourself-raising flourcornfloursugarbrown sugaricing sugarpastry

yeastdried apricotsprunesdatesraisinssultanas

breakfast cerealcornflakeshoneyjammarmalademuesliporridgetoast

Breakfast foodsOther foodsnoodlespastapasta saucepizzaricespaghetti

Condiments and saucesketchupmayonnaisemustardpeppersalad dressingsaltvinaigrettevinegar

Snacksbiscuitschocolatecrispshummusnutsolivespeanutssweetswalnuts

Herbsbasilchivescorianderdillparsleyrosemarysagethyme

Spiceschilli powdercinnamoncumincurry powdernutmegpaprikasaffron

Other useful wordsorganicready meal

Food packagingbag of potatoesbar of chocolatebottle of milkcarton of milkbox of eggsjar of jampack of butterpacket of biscuitspacket of crispsorbag of crispspacket of cheesepunnet of strawberriestin of baked beanstub of ice cream

Phrases

Apple of my eye Meaning:Something or someone that one cherishes above all othersBakers dozenMeaning:13

Big cheeseMeaning:The most influential or important person in a group anything good, first-rate in quality, genuine, pleasant or advantageous..

Bring home the baconMeaning:To earn money, particularly for ones family

Chew the fatMeaning:To pass the time by casually chatting or gossiping

Clam upMeaning:To stop talkingCut the cheeseMeaning:To pass gas

Couch potatoMeaning:A lazy person, especially one who watches a lot of TV

Cut the mustardMeaning:To succeed; to come up to expectations

Egg on your faceMeaning:To be embarrassed by something one has done

Ham it upMeaning:To deliberately exaggerate ones emotions or movements; to be over-the-top

Hair of the dogMeaning:Alcohol consumed in order to reduce symptoms of a hangover

Holy mackerelMeaning:An expression of surprise

In a nutshellMeaning:Briefly stated

Piece of cake/easy as pieMeaning:A straightforward task that can be easily accomplished

Proof is in the puddingMeaning:None really, since this expression is incorrect.

Red herringMeaning:A clue or information that is, or is intended to be, misleading, that diverts attention from a question

Spill the beansMeaning:To divulge a secret, especially to do so inadvertently or maliciously

Take with a grain of saltMeaning:To view something with skepticism, or to not take it literally

From scratchMeaning:Begin (again) from the beginning; embark on something without any preparation or advantage

Sour grapesMeaning:Disparagement of something that has proven unattainable

On the wagon/off the wagonMeaning:On the wagon refers to abstinence from alcohol, while off the wagon refers to drinking after attempting to quit

to be full up: to eat to the point that you can no longer eat any moreto be starving hungry: an exaggerated way of saying you are very hungryto bolt something down: to eat something very quicklyto be dying of hunger: anexaggeratedway of saying you are hungryto eat a balanced diet: to eat the correct types and amounts of foodto eat like a horse: to eat a lotto follow a recipe: to cook a meal using instructionsto foot the bill: to pay the billa fussy eater: somebody who has their own very high standards about what to eatto grab a bite to eat: to eat something quickly (when youre in a rush)to have a sweet tooth: to enjoy sugary foodhome-cooked food: food cooked at home from individual ingredients

Everyday Sentences Sit down and eat.Help me set the table.Please close the refrigerator.Don't hold the refrigerator door open.Jane, it's your turn to do the dishes.I'll wash the dishes and you can dry.Is supper ready yet?When will dinner be ready?Tom, will you please load the dishwasher?Put the dirty dishes in the sink.

We need an extra chair.Don't eat so fast.Don't gulp your food.Don't talk with your mouth full.We're having soup and sandwiches for lunch.The turkey is in the oven.I'll warm up the pizza in the microwave.Don't put those bones in the garbage disposal.Please put the silverware on the table.Do the spoons and the knife go on the right side of the plate?

The forks go on the other side.Use one squirt of dish detergent when you wash dishes.The broom andmop are standing in the closet.The dust pan is in there, too, hanging on a hook.I need the mixer to blend the cake ingredients.I have to put the groceries away.What are we having for dinner?We're having spaghetti and meatballs for dinner.Would you like a tossed salad with the spaghetti?Put the plates and saucers in the cupboard.

Put the cups and glasses in the other cupboard.What's for dessert?Let's have roast beef and mashed potatoes.Eat your broccoli; it's good for you.I have to scour the large pan.Do you want fried eggs for breakfast?I want cereal for breakfast.Put some bread in the toaster.You can have orange juice or milk with your eggs.Where should I put the canned goods?

Cleaning products belong in the cupboard under the sink.Boxes of cereal and crackers go in the cupboard over the sink.Please put a new roll of paper towels in the dispenser.I have to sweep and mop the kitchen floor.Please get a bucket of soapy water for me.Rinse the dishes before you put them in the dish washer.Will you put the silverware in the drawer?

Dialogues 1. A Good Salad2. We Get Cheese from Cows3. I Used to Work in a Deli4. A New Diet5. Bad Manners6. Same Old Diet7. A Pink Orange8. Roasted or Boiled9. A Pound a Week10. No More for Me11. Don't Be Lazy

1. A Good SaladA: I love salads.B: Me too.A: I usually eat a simple salad.B: What do you put in it?A: Just lettuce, tomato, and celery.B: That's it?A: I add some pepper and salt.B: I always put cheese in my salads.A: Yes, cheese is nice.B: What kind of dressing do you use?A: I pour lots of French dressing on top.B: Me too. French dressing is so delicious! Who cares about calories?

2. We Get Cheese from CowsA: I love cheese.B: Me too.A: Where does cheese come from?B: It comes from cows.A: So we get cheese from cows, and we get milk, too?B: Yes, we do.A: What else do we get from cows?B: We get hamburgers and steak.A: Oh, that's so delicious.B: We also get leather.A: We get a lot of things from cows, don't we?B: Yes. A cow is man's best friend.

3. I Used to Work in a DeliA: I used to work in a deli.B: How did you like it?A: I loved it!B: Did you get free food?A: I ate free cheese and meat every day.B: That sounds like a great job.A: Whatever a customer ordered, I sliced off a little more for me.B: Did you get fat?A: No, but I did put on a few pounds.B: That sounds like a dream job.A: It was, until one day my manager caught me.B: No more free cheese for you, huh?

4. A New DietA: I'm on a new diet.B: What are you eating now?A: I switched from pasta to potatoes.B: Why did you do that?A: Pasta is processed food. Potatoes are natural food.B: Natural food has more vitamins.A: And it's just as easy to prepare.B: How do you prepare the potatoes?A: I wash them, and then steam them for 15 minutes.B: That's pretty simple.A: Then I add butter, salt, and pepper.B: Can I have all those cans of tomato sauce you bought for your pasta?

5. Bad MannersA: My girlfriend's mom got mad at me at the dinner table.B: Why was that?A: I sprinkled salt and pepper on the food before I tasted it.B: What's the matter with that?A: Her mom is a great cook.B: So, a little salt and pepper never hurt anything.A: It hurt her feelings.B: Oh.A: I apologized to her, but I could tell she was still upset.B: Maybe you shouldn't eat there again.A: I'm sure everything will be okay in a day or two.B: It's your girlfriend's fault. She should have warned you.

6. Same Old DietA: I eat the same thing every day.B: You're kidding.A: No, I'm serious.B: Doesn't that get old?A: No, because I'm eating food that I like.B: But the same thing day after day gets old.A: Well, I guess if it ever does get old, I'll change to something different.B: Do you eat fruits and vegetables every day?A: No, I hate vegetables.B: But you eat fruits.A: I eat two apples, one banana, and one orange every day.B: Well, there's nothing wrong with that.

7. A Pink OrangeA: There's something wrong with my orange.B: What's wrong?A: It's not orange!B: Your orange isn't orange?A: No, it's dark pink!B: Are you sure? I never heard of such a thing.A: I just peeled it, and I'm looking at it right now.B: Let me see. Yes, you're right. Your orange is pink.A: Who ever heard of such a thing?B: Oh, look. Here's the little sticker that was on it. It's called a Pink Navel.A: What is this world coming to?B: Who knows? Maybe soon we'll have pink bananas.

8. Roasted or BoiledA: I love peanuts.B: Me, too. I love them roasted and salted.A: I love boiled peanuts.B: Boiled? I never heard of that.A: Just boil raw peanuts in salt water until the shells are soft.B: I'll have to try them sometime.A: They're best when they're hot.B: My brother is allergic to peanuts.A: That's not good.B: No, it isn't. He almost died when he was little.A: I guess he has to be very careful about what he eats.B: He has a very strict diet.

9. A Pound a WeekA: I'm gaining weight.B: How much have you gained?A: Three pounds just this month.B: Do you know why?A: I think it's the ice cream.B: You started eating ice cream?A: It was on sale.B: How much did you buy?A: I filled up my freezer with ice cream.B: Well, it won't last forever.A: No, I figure I'll finish it all by next week.B: Then you can start losing weight, if there isn't another sale.

10. No More for MeA: I'm stuffed.B: Of course you are. You ate everything on the table.A: I don't like to eat leftovers.B: I'm glad to hear there's something you don't like to eat.A: I like my food hot and fresh.B: You like to see it disappear.A: I don't like it reheated.B: Well, you'll have hot fresh food tomorrow night.A: I'm so full I'm going to burst.B: You should loosen your belt.A: I already loosened my belt and unbuttoned my pants.B: Well, don't stand up, please.

11. Don't Be LazyA: I saw what you did.B: I didn't do anything.A: Oh yes, you did.B: What are you talking about?A: You know what I'm talking about.B: I don't have any idea.A: You know what you did.B: Maybe I know, but how could you know?A: Because I was watching you.B: Okay, I'm sorry I did it.A: Don't drink milk out of the carton. Use a glass!B: I promise I'll never drink out of the carton again.

Exercises for FunFood 1Food 2Food 3Food 4Food 5

Food 1

Choose the correct food word for the picture shown.Answers bread chips fish hamburger meat pasta pizza rice soup bread chips fish hamburger meat pasta pizza rice soup bread chips fish hamburger meat pasta pizza rice soup

Answers bread chips fish hamburger meat pasta pizza rice soup bread chips fish hamburger meat pasta pizza rice soup bread chips fish hamburger meat pasta pizza rice soup

Answers bread chips fish hamburger meat pasta pizza rice soup bread chips fish hamburger meat pasta pizza rice soup bread chips fish hamburger meat pasta pizza rice soup

Food 2Choose the correct food word for the picture shown.Answers

CheeseChickenEggHot dog Ham Sandwich SausageSpaghettiSugar CheeseChickenEggHot dog Ham Sandwich SausageSpaghettiSugar CheeseChickenEggHot dog Ham Sandwich SausageSpaghettiSugar

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BeansCarrotLettuceMushroomsPotatoes OnionsSaladTomatoesVegetables BeansCarrotLettuceMushroomsPotatoes OnionsSaladTomatoesVegetables BeansCarrotLettuceMushroomsPotatoes OnionsSaladTomatoesVegetables

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BaconCerealFlourOilOmeletSaltSteakStewVinegarBaconCerealFlourOilOmeletSaltSteakStewVinegarBaconCerealFlourOilOmeletSaltSteakStewVinegar

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Exercise 5 On the next slide look at the picture and then choose the correct word for the vegetable in the picture.

Then on the slide after that unscramble the words to make a food word.

On the third slide read each word and then decide whether these food items are fruits, vegetables or drinks.

As always click on button to see the correct answers.Answers

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Unscramble these letters to find the food item, then click On To check your answers. Answers Answers MilkMeatPearWatermelonCarrotCoffee

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