* 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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TK :))
1. Nick's mum.
2. Because it's simple and delicious.
3. In the summertime.
4. They are versatile, and you can use lots of different ingredients in a salad.
5. Nick's mum boils and drains the prawns. Nick washes the celery, peels the prawns, and mixes the ingredients. Mi washes the spring onions, chops the celery and spring onions, and mixes the ingredients.
6. Because he is finding it difficult to wait for one hour.
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