* Put one word in the box into each blank to complete the conversation.
drain * cover * celery * starter * prawn * starving * versatile * combine * ingredients * mayonnaise |
Nick’s mum: Today we’re making a (01) ……………………salad, which is a favourite of mine.
Mi: Fantastic. I love salad.
Nick’s mum: This salad is simple but delicious. Here are the ingredients: prawns, celery, spring onions,
(02) ……………………, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Nick: What should I do first, Mum?
Nick’s mum: Get a big bowl for me. And then can you wash the (03) ……………………?
Nick: Sure.
Mi: I can wash the spring onions if you like, Mrs. Warner.
Nick’s mum: Please, do. I’ll boil the prawns.
Mi: So, do English people eat lots of salad?
Nick’s mum: Yes, especially in the summertime. People often serve salad as a (04) ……………………. But salads also make a healthy lunch or supper.
Mi: You’re right they’re so (05) ……………………. And you can put anything in a salad.
Nick: Mum, the prawns are pink now.
Nick’s mum: They’re pink?
Nick: Yes.
Nick’s mum: Good, they’re ready. I’ll (06) ……………………them. Nick, can you peel them? Mi, could you chop the celery and spring onions? You should be careful if you use the red knife – it’s sharp.
Mi: Right, everything’s ready. What do we do next?
Nick’s mum: OK, first, (07) ……………………the prawns and celery in the bowl. Add two tablespoons of
mayonnaise, half a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of pepper and some lemon juice. Now, mix all the (08) ……………………well.
Nick: OK.
Nick’s mum: Finally, add the spring onion on top. Now we (09) ……………………the bowl and leave it in the fridge for an hour. You’ve done a good job, both of you.
Mi: I can’t wait to try it.
Nick: Yeah, I’m (10) ……………………! An hour is a long time...
** Find a word that means.
11. a light dish served as the first part of a meal | …………………………………… |
12. have lots of uses | …………………………………… |
13. pour the water away | …………………………………… |
14. take off the outer layer of food | …………………………………… |
15. cut food into pieces with a knife | …………………………………… |
16. mix | …………………………………… |
*** Answer the questions.
17. Who knows the recipe for this salad?
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18. Why does Nick’s mum like this salad?
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19. When are salads popular in England?
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20. What does Mi like about salads?
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21. What does each person do to prepare the salad?
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22. How do we know that Nick wants to eat the salad?
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