- meat
- fish
- vegetables
- fruit
- salad
- lettuce
- tomatoes
- carrots
- cucumbers
- oil
- vinegar
- spices
- bake
- boil
- fry
- season
- preheat
- grill
- batter
- ingredients
- starter
- main course
- dessert
- bill
Vocabulary lesson plan & materials
Food, Cooking, Eating
A2–B2 materials on food, home cooking and eating out through vocabulary, readings, dialogues, speaking activities and writing.
Food & Cooking Vocabulary
Core words and phrases used throughout the source materials.
Mary Cooks
A2–B1
Mary Cooks
A2–B1Mary loves cooking at home. She likes to make healthy dishes with lots of vegetables and fruit.
Today, she's making a meat dish. First, she cuts the meat into small pieces and mixes it with some oil and spices. Then, she puts it in the oven to bake for 30 minutes.
While the meat is cooking, she prepares a salad with fresh vegetables and fruit. She washes the lettuce and tomatoes and cuts them into small pieces. She also adds some sliced apples and oranges to the salad. Finally, she mixes everything together with some oil and vinegar.
Thirty minutes later, Mary takes the meat out of the oven. It smells delicious! She serves it with the salad and some boiled vegetables on the side. The meal looks very colorful and healthy.
Mary is proud of her cooking skills and enjoys sharing her meals with her family. Sometimes, she also likes to cook fish instead of meat.
Cooking at home is fun and easy, and Mary always feels satisfied after preparing a tasty meal.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.
Word bank: fish, cook, oil, serves, dish, vegetables (2), vinegar, smells, healthy, meat (3), lettuce, skills, boiled, bake, cuts, salad (2), oven, mixes
Mary loves cooking at home. She likes to make healthy dishes with lots of _____(1) and fruit. Today, she's making a meat _____(2). First, she cuts the _____(3) into small pieces and mixes it with some _____(4) and spices. Then, she puts it in the oven to _____(5) for 30 minutes. While the _____(6) is cooking, she prepares a salad with fresh _____(7) and fruit. She washes the _____(8) and tomatoes and _____(9) them into small pieces. She also adds some sliced apples and oranges to the _____(10). Finally, she _____(11) everything together with some oil and _____(12).
Thirty minutes later, Mary takes the _____(13) out of the _____(14). It _____(15) delicious! She _____(16) it with the _____(17) and some _____(18) vegetables on the side. The meal looks very colorful and _____(19). Mary is proud of her cooking _____(20) and enjoys sharing her meals with her family. Sometimes, she also likes to _____(21) _____(22) instead of meat. Cooking at home is fun and easy, and Mary always feels satisfied after preparing a tasty meal.
Answers
1 vegetables · 2 dish · 3 meat · 4 oil · 5 bake · 6 meat · 7 vegetables · 8 lettuce · 9 cuts · 10 salad · 11 mixes · 12 vinegar · 13 meat · 14 oven · 15 smells · 16 serves · 17 salad · 18 boiled · 19 healthy · 20 skills · 21 cook · 22 fish
Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer
- What does Mary like to make when she's cooking at home?
- What does Mary do after cutting the meat into small pieces?
- How long does Mary bake the meat in the oven?
- What does Mary do while the meat is cooking?
- What does Mary add to the salad?
- What does Mary mix with the salad?
- How does Mary feel about her cooking skills?
- What does Mary serve with the meat and salad?
- What does Mary sometimes like to cook instead of meat?
- How does Mary feel after preparing a tasty meal?
Answers
1 a · 2 b · 3 b · 4 c · 5 a · 6 a · 7 c · 8 a · 9 c · 10 c
Task 3 — True or False
1. Mary loves cooking at home.
TrueFalse
2. Mary likes to make unhealthy dishes with lots of vegetables and fruit.
TrueFalse
3. Today, Mary is making a meat dish.
TrueFalse
4. Mary puts the meat in the oven to bake for 20 minutes.
TrueFalse
5. While the meat is cooking, Mary prepares a salad with fresh vegetables and fruit.
TrueFalse
6. Mary adds some sliced bananas and strawberries to the salad.
TrueFalse
7. Mary mixes everything together with some oil and vinegar.
TrueFalse
8. Mary serves the meat with the salad and some boiled vegetables on the side.
TrueFalse
9. Mary is not proud of her cooking skills.
TrueFalse
10. Mary never cooks fish instead of meat.
TrueFalse
Answers
- True.
- False — she likes to make healthy dishes.
- True.
- False — she bakes the meat for 30 minutes.
- True.
- False — she adds sliced apples and oranges.
- True.
- True.
- False — she is proud of her cooking skills.
- False — she sometimes likes to cook fish instead of meat.
Making Dinner
A2–B1
Making Dinner
A2–B1Tom: Hi Lucy, are you hungry? Lucy: Yes, I am. What's for dinner? Tom: How about meat and vegetables? We could also have some fruit on the side. Lucy: Sounds good! Can you tell me more about the dish? Tom: We'll cook a big piece of meat in the oven and make a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers. We can cut them up together. Lucy: Nice idea. Could we add something sweet to it? Tom: Sure thing. Let's mix everything with oil and some salt and pepper. And for dessert, we can have grapes and strawberries. Lucy: Yummy! Do we also have fish? Tom: Yes, we do. We'll bake cod fillets in the oven and add some lemon and herbs. Lucy: Great idea! Let's start cooking! Tom: Alright, let's preheat the oven first and then season the meat. Would you like to help me? Lucy: Of course, I'd love to.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.
Word bank: dish, fillets, bake, sweet, oven, preheat, salad, mix, yummy, oil, vegetables, fish, meat (2), lettuce, add, cook, herbs, season, grapes, dessert
Tom: Hi Lucy, are you hungry?
Lucy: Yes, I am. What's for dinner?
Tom: How about meat and _____(1)? We could also have some fruit on the side.
Lucy: Sounds good! Can you tell me more about the _____(2)?
Tom: We'll _____(3) a big piece of _____(4) in the _____(5) and make a _____(6) with _____(7), tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers. We can cut them up together.
Lucy: Nice idea. Could we _____(8) something _____(9) to it?
Tom: Sure thing. Let's _____(10) everything with _____(11) and some salt and pepper. And for _____(12), we can have _____(13) and strawberries.
Lucy: _____(14)! Do we also have _____(15)?
Tom: Yes, we do. We'll _____(16) cod _____(17) in the oven and add some lemon and _____(18).
Lucy: Great idea! Let's start cooking!
Tom: Alright, let's _____(19) the oven first and then _____(20) the _____(21). Would you like to help me?
Lucy: Of course, I'd love to.
Answers
1 vegetables · 2 dish · 3 cook · 4 meat · 5 oven · 6 salad · 7 lettuce · 8 add · 9 sweet · 10 mix · 11 oil · 12 dessert · 13 grapes · 14 yummy · 15 fish · 16 bake · 17 fillets · 18 herbs · 19 preheat · 20 season · 21 meat
Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer
- What is the conversation about?
- What does Lucy want to know at the start?
- What does Tom suggest for dinner?
- What kind of salad will they make?
- What will they mix with the salad?
- What will they have for dessert?
- What kind of fish will they bake?
- What will they do after preheating the oven?
- What will they do first before cooking?
- Will Lucy help Tom cook?
Answers
1 b · 2 b · 3 a · 4 d · 5 b · 6 b · 7 b · 8 c · 9 b · 10 b
Task 3 — True or False
1. Tom and Lucy are planning to have meat and vegetables for dinner.
TrueFalse
2. They will cook the meat on the stove.
TrueFalse
3. They will make a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers.
TrueFalse
4. They will add something sweet to the salad.
TrueFalse
5. They will season the salad with oil, salt, and pepper.
TrueFalse
6. They will have grapes and strawberries for dessert.
TrueFalse
7. They will also have fish for dinner.
TrueFalse
8. They will fry the cod fillets.
TrueFalse
9. They will add lemon and herbs to the cod fillets.
TrueFalse
10. They will start cooking after preheating the oven.
TrueFalse
Answers
- True.
- False — they will cook the meat in the oven.
- True.
- True.
- True.
- True.
- True.
- False — they will bake the cod fillets in the oven.
- True.
- True.
Four Opinions
Different attitudes to cooking at home.
Sarah
“I love cooking at home. I try new recipes and it helps me relax after work. Recently, I made a tasty butter chicken dish that my family really enjoyed.”
John
“I don't like cooking at home. It takes a long time to prepare and I often burn things. I prefer ordering food or going out to eat. The last time I cooked, I burned the chicken and set fire to the oven mitts.”
Lisa
“Sometimes I enjoy cooking at home, but other times I'm too tired. Cleaning up can also be difficult. It depends on my schedule and how much time I have. So, it's not always easy for me.”
David
“Cooking at home reminds me of my childhood. My mom taught me how to make homemade pasta sauce and we baked cookies together. I still use her recipes today and it makes me feel close to her even though she's gone. Cooking at home means more than just making food — it's a way to remember and honor loved ones.”
Eating Out
Restaurant reading and dialogue.
A Great Dinner in the Restaurant
A2–B1It's Friday night and John and Jane are going out for dinner. They decide to go to a fancy restaurant in town.
When they arrive, the waiter gives them the menu. There are many options — meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit.
They start with a salad as a starter. For the main course, John orders a dish with meat, and Jane orders fish. They also order some vegetables on the side. They have some drinks while waiting for their food.
The waiter serves their meals and they start to eat. John's meat is perfect and Jane's fish is very fresh. They enjoy their meal and talk about their week at work.
After they finish their main course, they order dessert. John has a chocolate cake and Jane has some fruit. They finish their meal with coffee.
They ask for the bill and pay before leaving the restaurant. They had a lovely evening together.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.
Word bank: waiter, vegetables (2), meat (2), restaurant, fish, options, coffee, side, cake, pay, fresh, meal, main course (2), dinner, week, drinks, salad, perfect, food, serves, bill, order (2), have, eat, dish
It's Friday night and John and Jane are going out for _____(1). They decide to go to a fancy _____(2) in town.
When they arrive, the _____(3) gives them the menu. There are many _____(4) — meat, fish, _____(5), and fruit.
They start with a _____(6) as a starter. For the _____(7), John orders a _____(8) with _____(9), and Jane orders _____(10). They also _____(11) some _____(12) on the _____(13). They _____(14) some _____(15) while waiting for their _____(16).
The waiter _____(17) their meals and they start to _____(18). John's _____(19) is _____(20) and Jane's fish is very _____(21). They enjoy their _____(22) and talk about their _____(23) at work. After they finish their _____(24), they _____(25) dessert. John has a chocolate _____(26) and Jane has some fruit. They finish their meal with _____(27).
They ask for the _____(28) and _____(29) before leaving the restaurant. They had a lovely evening together.
Answers
1 dinner · 2 restaurant · 3 waiter · 4 options · 5 vegetables · 6 salad · 7 main course · 8 dish · 9 meat · 10 fish · 11 order · 12 vegetables · 13 side · 14 have · 15 drinks · 16 food · 17 serves · 18 eat · 19 meat · 20 perfect · 21 fresh · 22 meal · 23 week · 24 main course · 25 order · 26 cake · 27 coffee · 28 bill · 29 pay
Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer
- What are John and Jane doing on Friday night?
- What does the waiter give them when they arrive?
- What are the options on the menu?
- What do John and Jane have as a starter?
- What does John order for his main course?
- What does Jane order for her main course?
- What do they order on the side?
- What do they have after their main course?
- What does John have for dessert?
- How do they finish their meal?
Answers
1 b · 2 b · 3 a · 4 d · 5 b · 6 b · 7 c · 8 b · 9 a · 10 a
Task 3 — True or False
1. John and Jane are going out for lunch.
TrueFalse
2. They decide to go to a casual restaurant.
TrueFalse
3. The waiter gives them the menu with only a few options.
TrueFalse
4. They both order meat for their main course.
TrueFalse
5. They order vegetables as their main course.
TrueFalse
6. They have some drinks before their meal.
TrueFalse
7. John's meat is not tasty.
TrueFalse
8. Jane orders a dessert with chocolate.
TrueFalse
9. They finish their meal with tea.
TrueFalse
10. They had a terrible evening together.
TrueFalse
Answers
- False — they are going out for dinner.
- False — they choose a fancy restaurant.
- False — the menu has many options.
- False — John orders meat, but Jane orders fish.
- False — the vegetables are ordered on the side.
- True.
- False — John's meat is perfect.
- False — Jane has fruit; John has chocolate cake.
- False — they finish with coffee.
- False — they had a lovely evening together.
Task 4 — Answer the Questions
- Where are John and Jane going on Friday night?
- What type of restaurant do they choose?
- What options are available on the menu?
- What do John and Jane order for their starter, main course, and dessert?
- What do we know about John's meat and Jane's fish?
- Do they enjoy their meal?
- What do they talk about during their meal?
- What do they have after finishing their main course?
- How do they finish their meal?
- What can you say about their evening together?
Answers
- They are going out for dinner.
- They choose a fancy restaurant in town.
- The menu includes meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit.
- They have salad as a starter; John orders meat and Jane fish for the main course, with vegetables on the side; John has chocolate cake and Jane fruit for dessert.
- John's meat is perfect and Jane's fish is very fresh.
- Yes, they enjoy their meal.
- They talk about their week at work.
- They order dessert.
- They finish with coffee.
- They had a lovely evening together.
A Great Dinner — Dialogue
A2–B1John: This place is great, Jane. You chose well! Jane: I'm happy you like it. They say the fish here is really good. Waiter: Hi, welcome to our restaurant! Can I get you some drinks? John: Yes, please. I want red wine. Jane: And I want sparkling water with lemon. Waiter: Okay, let me bring your menus now. Jane: There are many delicious things on this menu. What do you want to eat for dinner? John: I think steak. How about you? Jane: Fish sounds good tonight. I'll have the salmon dish, please. Waiter: Are you ready to order now? John: Yes, I'll take the ribeye steak with veggies. Jane: Grilled salmon and green beans with almonds. Waiter: Great choices. We also have mushrooms and onions; would you like me to add that to your order? John & Jane: Yes, please! (waiter brings food) John: This steak is perfect! These veggies taste amazing too. Jane: My salmon is so fresh, and the green beans are delicious. John: The desserts look great, don't they? Jane: Yeah, they do. Which one will you choose? John: Chocolate cake is my favorite. How about you? Jane: Enough rich flavors tonight. I'll keep it light with some fruit. (waiter brings dessert and coffee) John: This cake is delicious. Want a bite, Jane? Jane: No thanks, John. I prefer my apple slices and berries. (waiter brings the bill) Jane: That was a fantastic dinner. Thanks for suggesting we come here, John. John: Anytime. It's nice to go out with you.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.
Word bank: fish (2), add, perfect, flavors, fresh, bring, order, delicious, sparkling, steak, wine, restaurant, chocolate, veggies, slices, cake, taste, chose, drinks, almonds, mushrooms, grilled, choose, berries, fruit, bill, bite, salmon, desserts, favorite, menu
John: This place is great, Jane. You _____(1) well!
Jane: I'm happy you like it. They say the _____(2) here is really good.
Waiter: Hi, welcome to our _____(3)! Can I get you some _____(4)?
John: Yes, please. I want red _____(5).
Jane: And I want _____(6) water with lemon.
Waiter: Okay, let me _____(7) your menus now.
Jane: There are many _____(8) things on this _____(9). What do you want to eat for dinner?
John: I think _____(10). How about you?
Jane: _____(11) sounds good tonight. I'll have the _____(12) dish, please.
Waiter: Are you ready to order now?
John: Yes, I'll take the ribeye steak with _____(13).
Jane: _____(14) salmon and green beans with _____(15).
Waiter: Great choices. We also have _____(16) and onions; would you like me to _____(17) that to your _____(18)?
John & Jane: Yes, please!
John: This steak is _____(19)! These veggies _____(20) amazing too.
Jane: My salmon is so _____(21), and the green beans are _____(22).
John: The _____(23) look great, don't they?
Jane: Yeah, they do. Which one will you _____(24)?
John: _____(25) cake is my _____(26). How about you?
Jane: Enough rich _____(27) tonight. I'll keep it light with some _____(28).
John: This _____(29) is delicious. Want a _____(30), Jane?
Jane: No thanks, John. I prefer my apple _____(31) and _____(32).
Jane: That was a fantastic dinner.
(waiter brings the _____(33))
Answers
1 chose · 2 fish · 3 restaurant · 4 drinks · 5 wine · 6 sparkling · 7 bring · 8 delicious · 9 menu · 10 steak · 11 fish · 12 salmon · 13 veggies · 14 grilled · 15 almonds · 16 mushrooms · 17 add · 18 order · 19 perfect · 20 taste · 21 fresh · 22 delicious · 23 desserts · 24 choose · 25 chocolate · 26 favorite · 27 flavors · 28 fruit · 29 cake · 30 bite · 31 slices · 32 berries · 33 bill
Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer
- What is the main topic of the conversation?
- What does John order to drink?
- What does Jane order to drink?
- What does John order for dinner?
- What does Jane order for dinner?
- What does the waiter suggest adding to their order?
- What does Jane say about dessert?
- What does John choose for dessert?
- What does Jane choose for dessert?
- What is the overall tone of the conversation?
Answers
1 c · 2 a · 3 b · 4 b · 5 a · 6 a · 7 b · 8 a · 9 b · 10 c
Task 3 — True or False
1. John and Jane are at a restaurant.
TrueFalse
2. The waiter brings their food before taking their drink orders.
TrueFalse
3. Jane orders sparkling water with lemon.
TrueFalse
4. John orders fish for dinner.
TrueFalse
5. Jane orders the salmon dish.
TrueFalse
6. The waiter suggests adding mushrooms and onions to their order.
TrueFalse
7. John and Jane both have dessert.
TrueFalse
8. Jane prefers fruit for dessert.
TrueFalse
9. The waiter brings the bill before they finish dessert.
TrueFalse
10. John and Jane had a great time at the restaurant.
TrueFalse
Answers
- True.
- False — the waiter takes their drink orders first.
- True.
- False — John orders steak.
- True.
- True.
- True — John has chocolate cake and Jane has fruit.
- True.
- False — dessert and coffee come before the bill.
- True.
Task 4 — Answer the Questions
- What is the conversation about at the beginning of the text?
- What does Jane say about the fish in the restaurant?
- Who greets John and Jane?
- What drinks do they order?
- What dishes do they choose for dinner?
- Does the waiter offer any additional items?
- How do they describe the taste of their food?
- Do they order dessert? If so, what do they choose?
- Who brings the bill at the end?
- What is the tone of their conversation?
Answers
- They talk about the restaurant and its food.
- Jane says the fish there is really good.
- The waiter greets them.
- John orders red wine and Jane sparkling water with lemon.
- John chooses ribeye steak with veggies; Jane chooses grilled salmon and green beans with almonds.
- Yes. The waiter offers mushrooms and onions.
- John says the steak is perfect and the veggies taste amazing; Jane says the salmon is fresh and the green beans delicious.
- Yes. John chooses chocolate cake and Jane fruit.
- The waiter brings the bill.
- The tone is positive and friendly.
Cooking on Sunday
B1–B2 cooking text and dialogue.
Cooking on Sunday
B1–B2Every Sunday, Maria likes to cook at home. She usually makes a meat dish with vegetables and salad.
Today, she's making lamb chops with potatoes and carrots. First, she cuts the vegetables into small pieces. Then she seasons the lamb chops with salt and pepper. She heats up some oil in a frying pan and fries the chops until they are brown on both sides. After that, she puts them in the oven to bake for 20 minutes.
While the chops are baking, she makes a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. She also cuts some fruit for dessert.
She blends some flour, oil, and water together to make batter for frying fish. She grinds some beef to make meatballs for another day. When the lamb chops are ready, she takes them out of the oven and serves them with the vegetables and salad.
It's a delicious meal! Cooking at home is fun and easy when you have all the right ingredients and tools.
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.
Word bank: oil, fruit, lettuce, oven, flour, fries, ingredients, heats, fish, salt, delicious, vegetables, seasons, salad (2), bake, beef, pieces, dish, cook, serves, cooking, lamb (3)
Every Sunday, Maria likes to _____(1) at home. She usually makes a meat _____(2) with vegetables and _____(3).
Today, she's making _____(4) chops with potatoes and carrots. First, she cuts the _____(5) into small _____(6). Then she _____(7) the _____(8) chops with _____(9) and pepper. She _____(10) up some _____(11) in a frying pan and _____(12) the chops until they are brown on both sides. After that, she puts them in the oven to _____(13) for 20 minutes.
While the chops are baking, she makes a salad with _____(14), tomatoes, and cucumbers. She also cuts some _____(15) for dessert.
She blends some _____(16), oil, and water together to make batter for frying _____(17). She grinds some _____(18) to make meatballs for another day. When the _____(19) chops are ready, she takes them out of the _____(20) and _____(21) them with the vegetables and _____(22).
It's a _____(23) meal! _____(24) at home is fun and easy when you have all the right _____(25) and tools.
Answers
1 cook · 2 dish · 3 salad · 4 lamb · 5 vegetables · 6 pieces · 7 seasons · 8 lamb · 9 salt · 10 heats · 11 oil · 12 fries · 13 bake · 14 lettuce · 15 fruit · 16 flour · 17 fish · 18 beef · 19 lamb · 20 oven · 21 serves · 22 salad · 23 delicious · 24 cooking · 25 ingredients
Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer
- What does Maria usually cook on Sundays?
- What is Maria making today?
- What does Maria do first?
- How does Maria cook the lamb chops?
- What does Maria make while the lamb chops are baking?
- What ingredients does she blend to make batter?
- What does Maria grind to make meatballs?
- How long does Maria bake the lamb chops?
- What does she serve the lamb chops with?
- What is the main message of the text?
Answers
1 b · 2 b · 3 b · 4 a · 5 c · 6 a · 7 b · 8 c · 9 a · 10 a
Task 3 — True or False
1. Maria likes to cook at home every Saturday.
TrueFalse
2. She usually makes a vegetarian dish.
TrueFalse
3. Today, she's making chicken with potatoes and carrots.
TrueFalse
4. She seasons the lamb chops with salt and pepper before frying them.
TrueFalse
5. She puts the lamb chops in the oven to bake for 10 minutes.
TrueFalse
6. While the lamb chops are baking, she makes a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
TrueFalse
7. She blends flour, oil, and water to make batter for frying fish.
TrueFalse
8. She grinds beef to make hamburgers for another day.
TrueFalse
9. She serves the lamb chops with vegetables and fruit salad.
TrueFalse
10. Cooking at home is difficult and requires a lot of time and effort.
TrueFalse
Answers
- False — she cooks on Sundays.
- False — she usually makes a meat dish.
- False — she is making lamb chops.
- True.
- False — she bakes them for 20 minutes.
- False — the salad has lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
- True.
- False — she grinds beef to make meatballs.
- False — she serves the lamb chops with vegetables and salad.
- False — the text says cooking at home can be fun and easy with the right ingredients and tools.
Cooking on Sunday — Dialogue
B1–B2Maria: It's Sunday again, and I'm making lamb chops today. Alex: That sounds delicious. How are you preparing them? Maria: First, I season them with salt and pepper, then I fry them until they're brown on both sides and bake for 20 minutes in the oven. Alex: Yum! And what about the vegetables? Maria: I cut up potatoes and carrots into small pieces and cook them in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes. Then I drain the water and saute them in a pan with some olive oil. Alex: Sounds perfect. Anything else? Maria: Of course! I make a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers. And fruit for dessert. Plus, I also blend flour, oil, and water together to make batter for frying fish, and ground beef for meatballs later this week. Alex: Wow, that is impressive. You're quite the chef! Maria: Thank you! Cooking at home is fun and easy when you have all the right ingredients and tools. Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?
Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.
Word bank: lettuce, boiling, fry, carrots, pot, batter, season, cooking, saute, pepper, flour, fish, delicious, chef, beef, vegetables, cook, fruit, impressive, oven, olive, lamb, preparing, ingredients, drain
Maria: It's Sunday again, and I'm making _____(1) chops today.
Alex: That sounds _____(2). How are you _____(3) them?
Maria: First, I _____(4) them with salt and _____(5), then I _____(6) them until they're brown on both sides and bake for 20 minutes in the _____(7).
Alex: Yum! And what about the _____(8)?
Maria: I cut up potatoes and _____(9) into small pieces and _____(10) them in a _____(11) of _____(12) water for 10 minutes. Then I _____(13) the water and _____(14) them in a pan with some _____(15) oil.
Alex: Sounds perfect. Anything else?
Maria: Of course! I make a salad with _____(16), tomatoes, cucumbers. And _____(17) for dessert. Plus, I also blend _____(18), oil, and water together to make _____(19) for frying _____(20), and ground _____(21) for meatballs later this week.
Alex: Wow, that is _____(22). You're quite the _____(23)!
Maria: Thank you! _____(24) at home is fun and easy when you have all the right _____(25) and tools.
Answers
1 lamb · 2 delicious · 3 preparing · 4 season · 5 pepper · 6 fry · 7 oven · 8 vegetables · 9 carrots · 10 cook · 11 pot · 12 boiling · 13 drain · 14 saute · 15 olive · 16 lettuce · 17 fruit · 18 flour · 19 batter · 20 fish · 21 beef · 22 impressive · 23 chef · 24 cooking · 25 ingredients
Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer
- What day is it in the conversation?
- What is Maria making for dinner?
- How does Maria prepare the lamb chops?
- How long does Maria bake the lamb chops?
- What vegetables does Maria cook?
- How does Maria cook the potatoes and carrots?
- What does Maria make for dessert?
- What does Maria use to make batter for frying fish?
- What does Maria use ground beef for?
- What does Maria say about cooking at home?
Answers
1 d · 2 b · 3 c · 4 b · 5 b · 6 c · 7 c · 8 a · 9 a · 10 b
Task 3 — True, False or Not Mentioned
1. Maria is making lamb chops on a Monday.
TrueFalseNot mentioned
2. Maria seasons the lamb chops with salt and pepper before frying them.
TrueFalseNot mentioned
3. The vegetables are cooked in the oven.
TrueFalseNot mentioned
4. Maria makes a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
TrueFalseNot mentioned
5. Maria is not making any dessert.
TrueFalseNot mentioned
6. Maria blends flour, oil, and water to make batter for frying fish.
TrueFalseNot mentioned
7. Maria is making meatballs for dinner tonight.
TrueFalseNot mentioned
8. Alex is not interested in joining Maria for dinner.
TrueFalseNot mentioned
9. Cooking at home is difficult and not enjoyable.
TrueFalseNot mentioned
10. Maria enjoys cooking at home because she has all the right ingredients and tools.
TrueFalseNot mentioned
Answers
- False — it's Sunday.
- True.
- False — the vegetables are boiled and then sauteed in a pan.
- False — the salad contains lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
- False — she prepares fruit for dessert.
- True.
- False — the meatballs are for later this week.
- Not mentioned — Alex's response to the invitation is not given.
- False — Maria says cooking at home is fun and easy.
- True.
Role Play, Discussion & Creative Writing
Role Play Games
Restaurant Role Play
Divide the class into groups and assign roles such as chef, waiter/waitress, and customers. Students take turns taking orders and serving food while using food-related vocabulary and restaurant language.
Recipe Creation
Students work in pairs or small groups to create their own recipes. They write instructions using cooking verbs such as chop, mix, and boil, and adjectives for taste and texture.
Supermarket Shopping
Set up a pretend supermarket with food items or pictures. Assign shoppers and cashiers. Students shop for ingredients, ask prices, and practise grocery-shopping conversations.
Food Tasting
Use food samples or snacks for a tasting activity. Students act as food critics, describe taste and texture, and give feedback in English.
Cooking Show
Groups create a simple cooking show with host, chef, and audience roles. They demonstrate a recipe and explain the steps using cooking vocabulary.
Discussion Questions
- What is your favorite food to eat?
- Do you like cooking? Why or why not?
- Do you ever try any new recipes?
- What is a traditional dish from your country that you enjoy eating?
- Do you prefer sweet or savory foods?
- Have you ever eaten something that you didn't like at first, but then grew to love?
- What is the most unusual food you have tried?
- Do you have any dietary restrictions or preferences, such as vegetarian or gluten-free?
Personal Essay Topics
- My favourite food and why I love it.
- The best meal I ever cooked with my family.
- How I learned to cook and what I like to make.
- The most interesting food I tried.
- My favourite restaurant and what I order there.
General Essay Topics
- Eating healthy is important for our bodies. What do you think?
- Cooking is a fun activity for families to do together. Do you agree?
- Some people believe that fast food is not good for our health. What do you think?
- We should try new foods from different cultures. Do you agree?
- Home-cooked meals are better than eating out. What do you think?