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Vocabulary lesson plan & materials

Fruit, Vegetables and Nuts

A2–B1 · Fruit, vegetables and nuts, shopping, farming, reading, listening, speaking and writing, with Present Simple, Present Progressive, Past Simple, Future Simple, there is and there are.

  • Fruit
  • Vegetables
  • Nuts
  • Shopping
  • Farming
  • Present Simple
  • Present Progressive
  • Past Simple
  • Future Simple
  • There is / There are

Reading & Handouts

Our Garden

A2–B1

In our backyard, we have a fruit garden. We planted it last year and now it's growing very well. We have apple trees, cherry trees, and peach trees.

The apples are big and red, the cherries are small and sweet, and the peaches are juicy and delicious.

We also have some strawberry plants. They grow on the ground and are very tasty.

We pick the fruit when it's ripe and eat it for breakfast or dessert. Sometimes we make pies or jams with the fruit.

My little sister likes to help me in the garden. She waters the plants and picks the strawberries.

We also have some bees that live in a hive near the garden. They help pollinate the flowers and make honey.

We like to sit in the garden and enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air. It's a nice place to relax and play games.

Our fruit garden is very special to us and we take good care of it.

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.

Word bank: growing, picks, ripe, apples, planted, peaches, jams, strawberry, dessert, fruit (2), pick, cherries

In our backyard, we have a _____(1) garden. We _____(2) it last year and now it's _____(3) very well. We have apple trees, cherry trees, and peach trees.

The _____(4) are big and red, the _____(5) are small and sweet, and the _____(6) are juicy and delicious.

We also have some _____(7) plants. They grow on the ground and are very tasty.

We _____(8) the fruit when it's _____(9) and eat it for breakfast or _____(10). Sometimes we make pies or _____(11) with the fruit.

My little sister likes to help me in the garden. She waters the plants and _____(12) the strawberries.

We also have some bees that live in a hive near the garden. They help pollinate the flowers and make honey.

We like to sit in the garden and enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air. It's a nice place to relax and play games.

Our _____(13) garden is very special to us and we take good care of it.

Answers
  1. fruit
  2. planted
  3. growing
  4. apples
  5. cherries
  6. peaches
  7. strawberry
  8. pick
  9. ripe
  10. dessert
  11. jams
  12. picks
  13. fruit

Our Fruit Farm

C2

Tom: Hey Emma, how's the fruit farm doing?

Emma: It's going well! We just picked all our pears and grapes. They both look good.

Tom: That's great news! How are the watermelons coming along?

Emma: The watermelons are still growing. We'll need to wait a few more weeks before picking them.

Tom: What about plums?

Emma: The plums are ripe now. Let's go pick some this weekend!

Tom: Great idea! What other fruits do we have left to harvest?

Emma: Well, apples will be ready soon, then cherries and strawberries. In a few months, we'll have blueberries, currants, cranberries, raspberries, and peaches. It's going to be a busy season!

Tom: Sounds like it! I can't wait for us to eat juicy plums while relaxing on the porch swing with homemade lemonade.

Emma: Yum, that sounds amazing!

Task 1 — True or False

True or False.

  1. Emma and Tom own a fruit farm.
    TrueFalse
  2. They already picked all their fruits.
    TrueFalse
  3. The watermelons are already ripe.
    TrueFalse
  4. They plan to pick plums this weekend.
    TrueFalse
  5. Apples will be ready for picking after cherries and strawberries.
    TrueFalse
  6. They won't have any blueberries this season.
    TrueFalse
  7. They will have peaches in a few months.
    TrueFalse
  8. Tom and Emma plan to eat plums while drinking iced tea.
    TrueFalse
  9. Emma is excited about the upcoming fruit season.
    TrueFalse
  10. Tom and Emma plan to relax on the porch swing.
    TrueFalse
Answers
  1. True
  2. False (They still have watermelons growing.)
  3. False (They need to wait a few more weeks.)
  4. True
  5. True
  6. False (They will have blueberries this season.)
  7. True
  8. False (They plan to drink homemade lemonade.)
  9. True
  10. True

Task 2 — Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

  1. What is the topic of the conversation between Tom and Emma?
    1. a) The weather
    2. b) The fruit farm
    3. c) The porch swing
    4. d) Homemade lemonade
  2. Which fruits have already been picked?
    1. a) Pears and grapes
    2. b) Watermelons and plums
    3. c) Apples and cherries
    4. d) Blueberries and raspberries
  3. How are the watermelons doing?
    1. a) They are ripe and ready to be picked.
    2. b) They are still growing and need a few more weeks.
    3. c) They are not doing well and won't be picked this season.
    4. d) They have already been picked.
  4. When will the apples be ready to harvest?
    1. a) In a few weeks
    2. b) In a few months
    3. c) They are already ripe
    4. d) They won't be ready this season
  5. What other fruits will they have in a few months?
    1. a) Pears and grapes
    2. b) Apples and cherries
    3. c) Blueberries and raspberries
    4. d) Watermelons and plums
  6. What does Tom suggest they do this weekend?
    1. a) Pick some plums
    2. b) Relax on the porch swing
    3. c) Make homemade lemonade
    4. d) Go to the beach
  7. What does Emma say about the upcoming season?
    1. a) It's going to be a slow season.
    2. b) They won't have any fruit to harvest.
    3. c) It's going to be a busy season.
    4. d) They will only have a few fruits to harvest.
  8. What does Tom say he can't wait for?
    1. a) To pick some watermelons
    2. b) To eat juicy plums and relax on the porch swing with homemade lemonade
    3. c) To go to the beach
    4. d) To make some blueberry jam
  9. What fruit is currently ripe and ready for picking?
    1. a) Watermelons
    2. b) Plums
    3. c) Apples
    4. d) Cherries
  10. What is the tone of the conversation between Tom and Emma?
    1. a) Serious
    2. b) Sad
    3. c) Excited
    4. d) Angry
Answers
  1. b
  2. a
  3. b
  4. b
  5. c
  6. a
  7. c
  8. b
  9. b
  10. c

Shopping for Vegetables

C1

Every Saturday morning, Maria goes shopping for vegetables. She likes to buy fresh vegetables from the local market.

The market is always very busy on Saturdays. Maria sees lots of people buying different kinds of vegetables.

There are red tomatoes, green cucumbers, yellow peppers, and brown potatoes.

Maria wants to make a salad for lunch, so she buys some lettuce, carrots, and radishes. She also buys some onions and garlic to add flavor to her salad. The seller gives her a big smile and says, "Thank you!" in English.

Maria smiles back and says, "You're welcome!" Maria pays for her vegetables and puts them in her bag. She feels happy because she knows her salad will be delicious and healthy.

When Maria gets home, she washes the vegetables and cuts them into small pieces. She adds some olive oil and vinegar and mixes everything together. Maria's salad looks colorful and smells fresh. She tastes it and thinks, "Mmm, this is the best salad ever!

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.

Word bank: mixes, tastes, salad, cuts, flavor, peppers, market, olive, fresh, lettuce, vinegar, delicious, local, onions

Every Saturday morning, Maria goes shopping for vegetables. She likes to buy fresh vegetables from the _____(1) market.

The _____(2) is always very busy on Saturdays. Maria sees lots of people buying different kinds of vegetables.

There are red tomatoes, green cucumbers, yellow _____(3), and brown potatoes.

Maria wants to make a _____(4) for lunch, so she buys some _____(5), carrots, and radishes. She also buys some _____(6) and garlic to add _____(7) to her salad. The seller gives her a big smile and says, "Thank you!" in English.

Maria smiles back and says, "You're welcome!" Maria pays for her vegetables and puts them in her bag. She feels happy because she knows her salad will be _____(8) and healthy.

When Maria gets home, she washes the vegetables and _____(9) them into small pieces. She adds some _____(10) oil and _____(11) and _____(12) everything together. Maria's salad looks colorful and smells _____(13). She _____(14) it and thinks, "Mmm, this is the best salad ever!

Answers
  1. local
  2. market
  3. peppers
  4. salad
  5. lettuce
  6. onions
  7. flavor
  8. delicious
  9. cuts
  10. olive
  11. vinegar
  12. mixes
  13. fresh
  14. tastes

Task 2 — Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

  1. When does Maria go shopping for vegetables?
    1. a) Every Sunday morning
    2. b) Every Saturday morning
    3. c) Every Monday morning
    4. d) Every Friday morning
  2. Where does Maria like to buy fresh vegetables?
    1. a) From the supermarket
    2. b) From the local market
    3. c) From her neighbor's garden
    4. d) From the convenience store
  3. What is the market like on Saturdays?
    1. a) It is always very quiet
    2. b) It is always very busy
    3. c) It is always closed
    4. d) It is always empty
  4. What are some of the vegetables that Maria sees at the market?
    1. a) Red tomatoes, green cucumbers, yellow peppers, and brown potatoes
    2. b) Red apples, green bananas, yellow oranges, and brown pears
    3. c) Red strawberries, green grapes, yellow lemons, and brown kiwis
    4. d) Red cherries, green plums, yellow pineapples, and brown coconuts
  5. What does Maria want to make for lunch?
    1. a) A sandwich
    2. b) A pizza
    3. c) A salad
    4. d) A soup
  6. What vegetables does Maria buy for her salad?
    1. a) Lettuce, carrots, and radishes
    2. b) Apples, bananas, and oranges
    3. c) Strawberries, grapes, and lemons
    4. d) Cherries, plums, and pineapples
  7. What does Maria buy to add flavor to her salad?
    1. a) Salt and pepper
    2. b) Sugar and honey
    3. c) Onions and garlic
    4. d) Mustard and ketchup
  8. How does the seller react when Maria buys vegetables from him/her?
    1. a) He/she gives her a big smile and says, "Thank you!" in English
    2. b) He/she gives her a big frown and says, "You're welcome!" in English
    3. c) He/she gives her a big hug and says, "Thank you!" in Spanish
    4. d) He/she gives her a big kiss and says, "You're welcome!" in French
  9. What does Maria do when the seller thanks her?
    1. a) She frowns and says, "You're welcome!" in English
    2. b) She smiles and says, "Thank you!" in English
    3. c) She smiles and says, "You're welcome!" in English
    4. d) She frowns and says, "Thank you!" in English
  10. How does Maria feel when she gets home with her vegetables?
    1. a) Sad
    2. b) Angry
    3. c) Happy
    4. d) Tired
Answers
  1. b
  2. b
  3. b
  4. a
  5. c
  6. a
  7. c
  8. a
  9. c
  10. c

Task 3 — True or False

True or False.

  1. Maria goes shopping for vegetables every Sunday morning.
    TrueFalse
  2. Maria likes to buy fresh vegetables from the supermarket.
    TrueFalse
  3. The market is always very quiet on Saturdays.
    TrueFalse
  4. Maria sees lots of people buying different kinds of fruits.
    TrueFalse
  5. Maria wants to make a sandwich for lunch.
    TrueFalse
  6. Maria buys some lettuce, carrots, and radishes for her salad.
    TrueFalse
  7. The seller thanks Maria in Spanish.
    TrueFalse
  8. Maria feels unhappy because she knows her salad won't be delicious.
    TrueFalse
  9. Maria adds some olive oil and vinegar to her salad.
    TrueFalse
  10. Maria thinks her salad is the worst salad ever.
    TrueFalse
Answers
  1. False (She goes shopping every Saturday morning.)
  2. False (She likes to buy fresh vegetables from the local market.)
  3. False (The market is always very busy on Saturdays.)
  4. False (She sees lots of people buying different kinds of vegetables.)
  5. False (She wants to make a salad for lunch.)
  6. True
  7. False (The seller thanks Maria in English.)
  8. False (She feels happy because she knows her salad will be delicious and healthy.)
  9. True
  10. False (She thinks her salad is the best salad ever.)

What Nut Is More Delicious

Once upon a time, there were two squirrels named Nutty and Acorn. They both loved eating nuts, but they always argued about which nut was the most delicious.

Nutty thought that hazelnuts were the best because they were crunchy and sweet.

Acorn disagreed and said that walnuts were the most delicious because they were creamy and had a rich flavor.

One day, they decided to have a contest to see which nut was really the best. They each gathered as many nuts as they could find and started tasting them.

Nutty tried the walnuts and realized that they were indeed very tasty. Acorn tried the hazelnuts and agreed that they were also delicious.

In the end, they both decided that it was impossible to choose just one nut as the winner because they were all so yummy in their own way.

From then on, Nutty and Acorn decided to enjoy all kinds of nuts together and never argue about which one was better again.

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.

Word bank: tasty, contest, nuts, flavor, hazelnuts (2), delicious, gathered, yummy

Once upon a time, there were two squirrels named Nutty and Acorn. They both loved eating _____(1), but they always argued about which nut was the most _____(2).

Nutty thought that _____(3) were the best because they were crunchy and sweet.

Acorn disagreed and said that walnuts were the most delicious because they were creamy and had a rich _____(4).

One day, they decided to have a _____(5) to see which nut was really the best. They each _____(6) as many nuts as they could find and started tasting them.

Nutty tried the walnuts and realized that they were indeed very _____(7). Acorn tried the _____(8) and agreed that they were also delicious.

In the end, they both decided that it was impossible to choose just one nut as the winner because they were all so _____(9) in their own way.

From then on, Nutty and Acorn decided to enjoy all kinds of nuts together and never argue about which one was better again.

Answers
  1. nuts
  2. delicious
  3. hazelnuts
  4. flavor
  5. contest
  6. gathered
  7. tasty
  8. hazelnuts
  9. yummy

Task 2 — True or False

True or False.

  1. Nutty and Acorn were two birds who loved eating nuts.
    TrueFalse
  2. Nutty thought that hazelnuts were the most delicious because they were creamy and had a rich flavor.
    TrueFalse
  3. Acorn thought that walnuts were the most delicious because they were crunchy and sweet.
    TrueFalse
  4. They decided to have a contest to see which nut was really the best.
    TrueFalse
  5. Nutty tried the walnuts and realized that they were not very tasty.
    TrueFalse
  6. Acorn tried the hazelnuts and agreed that they were not very delicious.
    TrueFalse
  7. In the end, they both decided that hazelnuts were the best.
    TrueFalse
  8. From then on, Nutty and Acorn decided to only eat hazelnuts.
    TrueFalse
  9. Nutty and Acorn never argued about which nut was better again.
    TrueFalse
  10. Nutty and Acorn were two squirrels who loved eating nuts.
    TrueFalse
Answers
  1. False (They were two squirrels.)
  2. False (Nutty thought that hazelnuts were the best because they were crunchy and sweet.)
  3. False (Acorn thought that walnuts were the most delicious because they were creamy and had a rich flavor.)
  4. True
  5. False (Nutty tried the walnuts and realized that they were indeed very tasty.)
  6. False (Acorn tried the hazelnuts and agreed that they were also delicious.)
  7. False (They both decided that it was impossible to choose just one nut as the winner because they were all so yummy in their own way.)
  8. False (They decided to enjoy all kinds of nuts together.)
  9. True
  10. True

Delicious Nuts

Mr. Brown loves nuts. He thinks they are very delicious. One day, he went to the market to buy some nuts. He saw many different kinds of nuts - almonds, cashews, peanuts, and walnuts. He decided to buy a bag of mixed nuts.

When he got home, he opened the bag and smelled the nuts. They smelled very good! He took a handful of nuts and put them in his mouth. They tasted very crunchy and salty. He liked them so much that he ate the whole bag!

The next day, he went back to the market to buy more nuts. This time, he bought a bigger bag. He shared the nuts with his friends. They all loved the nuts and asked Mr. Brown where he bought them. Mr. Brown told them that he bought them at the market.

His friends went to the market and bought their own bags of nuts. Now, they all enjoy eating nuts together.

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the words from the original text.

Word bank: shared, crunchy, market, walnuts, bought, mixed, smelled, delicious, more, nuts (2)

Mr. Brown loves _____(1). He thinks they are very _____(2). One day, he went to the market to buy some nuts. He saw many different kinds of nuts - almonds, cashews, peanuts, and _____(3). He decided to buy a bag of _____(4) nuts.

When he got home, he opened the bag and _____(5) the nuts. They smelled very good! He took a handful of nuts and put them in his mouth. They tasted very _____(6) and salty. He liked them so much that he ate the whole bag!

The next day, he went back to the market to buy _____(7) nuts. This time, he _____(8) a bigger bag. He _____(9) the nuts with his friends. They all loved the nuts and asked Mr. Brown where he bought them. Mr. Brown told them that he bought them at the _____(10).

His friends went to the market and bought their own bags of _____(11). Now, they all enjoy eating nuts together.

Answers
  1. nuts
  2. delicious
  3. walnuts
  4. mixed
  5. smelled
  6. crunchy
  7. more
  8. bought
  9. shared
  10. market
  11. nuts

Task 2 — Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

  1. What does Mr. Brown think about nuts?
    1. a) He thinks they are disgusting
    2. b) He thinks they are very delicious
    3. c) He thinks they are too expensive
    4. d) He thinks they are too salty
  2. What did Mr. Brown see at the market?
    1. a) Only almonds
    2. b) Only cashews
    3. c) Only peanuts
    4. d) Many different kinds of nuts
  3. What kind of nuts did Mr. Brown decide to buy?
    1. a) Almonds
    2. b) Cashews
    3. c) Peanuts
    4. d) A bag of mixed nuts
  4. How did the nuts smell?
    1. a) They smelled very bad
    2. b) They smelled very good
    3. c) They smelled like fish
    4. d) They didn't have any smell
  5. How did the nuts taste?
    1. a) They tasted very sweet
    2. b) They tasted very crunchy and salty
    3. c) They tasted very sour
    4. d) They didn't have any taste
  6. What did Mr. Brown do after he tasted the nuts?
    1. a) He threw them away
    2. b) He gave them to his friends
    3. c) He ate the whole bag
    4. d) He saved some for later
  7. What did Mr. Brown do the next day?
    1. a) He went back to the market to buy more nuts
    2. b) He went to the park to play with his friends
    3. c) He stayed at home and watched TV
    4. d) He went to work
  8. What did Mr. Brown do with the bigger bag of nuts?
    1. a) He shared them with his friends
    2. b) He ate them all by himself
    3. c) He threw them away
    4. d) He sold them to his neighbors
  9. What did Mr. Brown's friends think about the nuts?
    1. a) They thought they were disgusting
    2. b) They thought they were too expensive
    3. c) They thought they were very delicious
    4. d) They thought they were too salty
  10. What did Mr. Brown's friends do after they tried the nuts?
    1. a) They didn't like them
    2. b) They asked Mr. Brown where he bought them
    3. c) They threw them away
    4. d) They never talked to Mr. Brown again
Answers
  1. b
  2. d
  3. d
  4. b
  5. b
  6. c
  7. a
  8. a
  9. c
  10. b

Discussion & Creative Writing

Discussion Questions

  1. What is your favorite fruit?
  2. Do you like eating vegetables? Why or why not?
  3. Do you often try new types of fruit or vegetable? Which one was it last time?
  4. How often do you eat nuts?
  5. What are some common fruits in your country?
  6. Are there any vegetables that you don't like to eat?
  7. Do you prefer fresh or canned fruits and vegetables?
  8. Do you ever cook with nuts?
  9. What's the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?
  10. Can you name three types of berries?

Personal Essay Topics

  1. My favourite fruit and why I love it.
  2. How I like to eat my vegetables.
  3. My favourite nut and how I like to eat it.
  4. The funniest thing that happened to me while eating a fruit or vegetable.
  5. My dream fruit or vegetable invention and how it would change the world.

General Essay Topics

  1. Eating fruits and vegetables is important for our health. Do you agree?
  2. Some people believe that nuts are unhealthy. What do you think?
  3. Many children don't like to eat their vegetables. Why do you think this is?
  4. Eating too many sweets is bad for us. Do you think eating fruits can be just as enjoyable?
  5. Some people prefer to drink juice instead of eating whole fruits. What do you think?