Task 1: Complete the instructions below with the verbs in the box. One verb is used twice.
sprinkle chop bake place grate spread |
HOW TO MAKE A PIZZA AT HOME
1. _________ the onion, bacon, chicken, and an apple. (chop)
2. _________ the cheese. (grate)
3. __________ the tomato sauce on the pizza base.(spread)
4. _________ the cheese on the pizza base. (sprinkle)
5. _________ the chopped onion, bacon, and apple on top. (place)
6. _________the pizza in the oven for about 10 minutes. (bake)
* Circle the correct verb in each sentence.
1. (Stir / Chop / Drain) the carrot into small circles.
2. (Peel / Stir / Fry) the onion and throw away the skin.
3. (Simmer / Fry / Bake) the onion until it is soft, but not brown.
4. Constantly (fry / stir / boil) the mixture using a wooden spoon.
5. After ten minutes, (drain / boil / fry) the spaghetti until there is no water left. Then place the pasta into a large bowl.
Eating healthy foods is very important. It is ……………………………………………………………… 2. I suggest having spaghetti and pizza tonight. Let’s………………………………………………………………. 3. You need to peel the onion and slice it. The onion…………………………………………………………. 4. Follow these safety instructions or you may get burnt. If you ……………………………………………………………. 5. My aunt has never tasted sushi before. This is ………………………………………………………………..
* Match the food preparation verbs with their definitions.
| ……1. dip ……2. peel ……3. slice ……4. chop ……5. grate ……6. drain ……7. purée ……8. whisk ……9. sprinkle ……10. marinate | a. cut something into small pieces b. remove the water from something c. cut something into thin, flat pieces d. take off the skin of fruit and vegetables e. mix cream, eggs, etc. into a stiff light mass f. put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again g. rub food against a greater in order to cut it into small pieces h. scatter small pieces of something or the liquid on something i. make fruit or vegetables into a thick, smooth sauce by crushing them j. soak fish, meat, etc. in a mixture of spices and seasonings before cooking it |
** Complete the sentences with the words in part *.
1. First …………………the potatoes and cut them in half.
2. …………………the cheese and scatter it over the pasta.
3. Pour strawberries into a blender and …………………until smooth.
4. Lightly …………………the eggs and then add them to the mixture.
5. When the pasta is cooked, …………………it and serve immediately.
6. …………………the meat into small cubes, and coat them with flour mixture.
7. The deli worker used a butcher knife to …………………the meat into thin pieces.
8. Spread the icing then …………………some chopped walnuts on top of the cake.
9. …………………stale bread in egg and milk and fry it in butter to make French Toast.
10. …………………the chicken with curd, chili powder and salt and keep it in the fridge overnight.
Read the following passage and choose the best answers.
New York – The “ Big Apple”
Our arrival in New York was spectacular. It’s skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty make a (1)_______sight. New York has a (2) _______of over seven million and it is probably the world’s most famous city. The inhabitants of the “Big Apple” come from many (3) ______ countries. There are more nationalities in New York (4) _________in any other places on the earth. It is also has (5) _______ tourists than any other city except London, especially in the summer. (6) _______come from all (7) _________the world and have a wonderful time. There are so many (8) ________for them to get enthusiastic about – whether it’s some of the (9) _______museums in the world or the (10) _______little streets of Greenwich Village.
Question 1
A. sad
B. beautiful
C. horrible
D. cold
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
46. Do you know a good recipe ………………apple pie?
47. You can serve this curry ………………rice or bread.
48. Marinate the fish ………………olive oil, garlic and vinegar.
49. Maureen spread the tomato sauce ………………the pizza base.
50. The Japanese make sashimi simply ………………cutting fresh fish.
51. Combine the eggs ………………a little flour and heat the mixture gently.
52. Most restaurants these days serve either soup or salad ………………a starter.
53. Dip fish fillets ………………the batter, then drop one at a time into hot oil.
54. A Japanese meal consists ………………rice, miso soup, the main dishes and pickles.
55. Mike is allergic ………………nuts, so he breaks out in a rash when consuming cashews.
I. Circle the correct answers.
1. My shirt is dry now, but I need a/ an/ any / some iron to press it with.
2. Would you like a/ an/ any / some chicken? And how about a/ an/ any / some potatoes?
3. I can’t make pizza because I haven’t got a/ an/ any/ some cheese.
4. Have you got a/ an/ any/ some money for the machine? I didn’t bring a/ an/any/some.
5. Is there a/ an/ any/ some soup left? - Yes. There is a/ an/ any/ some soup left for you in the microwave oven.
6. I’d like to drink some water, but I can’t find a/ an/ any/ some glass.
7. Could you buy me a/ an/ any / some bread? I want to make French toast.
8. This mixture of spices is a/ an/ any / some important ingredient of the curry sauce.
9. I’m really hungry. Can you make me a/ an/ any / some meat sandwich?
10. To prepare the salad I need a/ an/ any/ some red pepper, a/ an/ any/ some cucumbers, a/ an/ any/ some onion and a/ an/ any/ some ketchup.
II. Underline the correct answer.
1. He was eating a large slice / clove of chocolate cake.
2. Could you go to the groceries and buy me a bag / head of cabbage?
3. I need 3 cups / kilos of milk to make this mousse cake.
4. There is a bunch / stick of bananas and two slices / bottles of orange juice in the fridge.
5. The child grabbed a pinch / handful of candy and went back outside to play.
6. A clove / stick of celery contains about six calories.
7. You don’t need to use the whole tin / gram of beans for this dish. Half is enough.
8. When I try to open a can / carton of milk, I wish it still came in bottles!
9. Add a pinch / piece of salt to your egg wash before brushing it over pastry.
10. Place 6 cloves / sticks of garlic in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil.
Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s top visitor destinations and if you come to the region you’ll understand why. In winter, scenery- packed Queenstown is a base for skiers and snowboarders. At other times of the year, it’s a place for adventure and indulgence. The resort town of Queenstown is sophisticated and fantastically scenic. Its lake and mountain landscape is suited to almost any kind of adventure; but Queenstown is just as well-known as a place for indulgence. The area’s history is intertwined with gold. In 1862, two sheep shearers struck it rich at the edge of the Shotover River. The ensuring gold rush town was named Queenstown because it was fit for Queen Victoria. Adventure activities include snow sports, bungy jumping, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting. Indulgent experiences include exceptional food and wine, lake cruises, spa treatments, boutique shopping and leisurely games of golf.
28: According to the passage, what is NOT true about Queenstown? A. People can ski and skateboard in winter B. It is a resort town 8 C. Its history is related to gold D. It was named by Queen Victoria
29: What is about Queenstown that makes it suited to almost any kind of adventure? A. its snow B. its boutiques and wine C. its gold rush and rich people D. its lake and mountain landscape
30: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the adventure activities? A. jet boating B. river rafting C. snow sports D. canoeing
31: The word “indulgence” most likely means the act of ________. A. taking photographs B. wanting to become rich or possessing gold C. doing shopping D. allowing oneself to do something
32: Which is mentioned as one of the indulgent experiences? A. going on lake cruises B. shopping for food C. capturing scenic sights D. exploring caves
These common phrasal verbs are connected with travelling and transport. Complete the text with the phrasal verbs below. Put them in the correct tense.
| check in | get on | get off (x2) | break down | take off | turn back |
John and David's flight home from Amsterdam was nine in the morning. They had arranged to meet with John's friend Mark at half past six but Mark arrived at the hotel almost half an hour late-that, however, was just the beginning of their problems. On the way from hotel to the airport, their car (1) ................ in the middle of a busy intersection, causing a traffic jam. Then, David realized that he had left his mobile phone in the hotel, but it was too late for them to (2) ................ When they arrived at the airport, they had just enough time to (3) ................, go through passport control and security check and (4) ................ the plane. The plane (5) ................ very shortly after that and eight hours later, they landed in New York, but they couldn't (6) ................ the plane because there was a problem on the runway. They left a jet lag and finally, fourty-five minutes after landing, they (7) ................ .
Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
36. This is the best essay I have ever written.
Never ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
37. I suggest having spaghetti and pizza tonight.
Let’s ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
38. Follow these safety instructions or you may get burnt.
If you ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
39. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children.
Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
40. Last week they visited a museum. The first artificial satellite is on display there.
Last week they …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
