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Homework #2
I. Choose the correct explanation for the underlined food idioms.

1. Tims got enough on his plate at the moment.

A) Hes very busy. B) He doesnt need any more food.

2. Its not my cup of tea.

A) Its not the kind of thing I like B) Its someone elses
responsibility.

3. Tinas got a sweet tooth.

A) She always talks nicely to people. B) She likes sweet food

4. Andrew felt nervous, but he acted as cool as a cucumber.

A) He was very cold. B) He was calm and in control of his
emotions.

5. Mr. Smith is out to lunch most of the time.

A) He is slightly mad. B) He likes to eat at the restaurants.

6. My great plans are said to be just pie in the sky.

A) My plans are unlikely to happen. B) My plans are very likely to be
achieved.

7. At last they understood that buttering Mr. Angry up will get them
nowhere.
A) They wont get what they want by telling him lies. B) They wont get
what they want by flattery.

8. Tom is sure Alan will find roller skating a piece of cake.

A) Hell enjoy it. B) Hell find it easy.
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1. Describing how to make sushi

Complete the sentences.

spread boil slice mince cook roll

1. To .cook rice,

2. boil some water and put the rice

in the pan.

3 Then slice. the fish.

5. Take the rice and spread ... it on the

nori sheet. Add the raw fish on the nori
sheet.

6 roll the sushi

7 and cook. the sushi.

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4 Preparing vegetables:

In English there are many verbs describing how to prepare vegetables for
seasoning* as onions, garlic or parsley.
*Give taste to a dish with condiments (salt, black pepper etc)

Here are a few words to describe preparation methods to cut vegetables.

Classify the words underlined in the columns:

Chopped garlic / sliced red onion / Cut some bread / Mince fresh basil / diced
tomatoes

ADJECTIVES VERBS
1) 1)
2) 2)
3)

Match the phrases with the pictures

Chopped garlic / sliced red onion / Minced fresh basil / diced tomatoes

Ingredients

a. Three Chopped garlic b. Two diced tomatoes, with juice

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c. (Half) a sliced red onion d. Minced fresh basilfresh basil

e. 2 cups spinach
f. 1 package linguine pasta
g. 1 tablespoon olive oil
h. salt and pepper to taste

Complete the directions

1. Boil some water over high heat.

2. Once the water is boiling, add the linguine (pasta or noodles), and

return to a boil.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the Three

Chopped garlic, sliced red onion, and cook for about 3 minutes.

4. Add the diced tomatoes, basilfresh Basil. Bring to a simmer*. Cook 1

minute.

5. Add the spinach. Cook and stir** 5 minutes; add salt and pepper.
* small boil - **mix

5 Describe this dish:

What can you make, with water, salt, spaghetti, tomato sauce, fresh basil,
parmesan cheese and ground beef?

Match the verbs with the pictures:

Chopped basil / Grated cheese / Cooked ground beef / Pour tomato sauce /
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1. 2. 3. 4.

Explain what to cook with the ingredients above: