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FOOD FOR LIFE

Talking point: Discuss with your partner.
1. What is your favorite food?
2. Why do you like eating that food?
I. READING

1. Read the text and underline the Nouns of food. 3. Read the text. Match headings 1-6 to paragraphs A-D.

2. Put the Nouns of food in the correct box below. List of Headings
Countable Noun (C) Uncountable Noun (U) 1. People often prefer having sugar from ice cream.
food, 2. Avocado is the most famous food in the world.
3. Our body can produce good chemical by
eating some certain types of fruit.
4. Honey is a long-lasting food that human can eat.
5. A part of people like eating ice cream with foods.
6. Avocado is used to make varied types of food.
7. Fruits contain many types of vitamins.
8. People say that food can also help us be beautiful.
Critical thinking: What are Countable and Uncountable
4. Read the text again and write Y (Yes) and N (No)
nouns?
statements 1-7.
− Nouns that we can count (one banana, two bananas,
etc.) are Countable nouns. 1. Watermelons are very popular in Japan. N
− Nouns that we cannot count are Uncountable nouns. 2. Square watermelons are very expensive in Japan.
They have no plural forms. 3. We are still thinking avocado is a vegetable.
4. We can eat avocados with another foods like ice
Hint: We can use ‘a unit of’ for Uncountable nouns:
cream or milk.
− A bowl of water. 5. People think the sugar amount in ice creams are
− A seed of rice. higher than it is in fruits.
− Four bottles of water. 6. Human thinks the best food in the world is Honey.

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 People think Honey’s effect on our skin and
7.
hair is good. ➢ Quantifier: a few/ a little, few / little
II. GRAMMAR
5. Try to complete the sentences with a few, a little, few
➢ Quantifier: some, any and little.

1. Complete the sentences with some and any. 1. Mary’s really shy so she has _______ friends.
2. I’ve lived here for 3 years and I have _______ friends.
1. A: Would you like _______ water? 3. Oh, I have _______ money here if you are in need.
B: No thanks. I’ve got _______ tea. 4. Sorry, I just have _______ money left.
2. Have _______ biscuits 5. You should be hurry, I can see _______ guests coming.
3. Are there _______ vegetables in the kitchen? 6. I have _______ saving money. Will you lend me some?
4. There is still _______ milk in the fridge.
Rule: We use a few, a little, few and little in affirmative
5. I’m sorry, there aren’t _______ rice left.
sentences.
Rule: We use both some and any for Countable and − Use a few and few for Countable nouns.
Uncountable nouns − Use a little and little for Uncountable nouns.
− Use any in questions and negative sentences. Hint:
− Use some in affirmative sentences. − a few = some, a little = much.
− We can use some in questions when offering or − few = not many, little = not much.
request something.
➢ Practice yourself with Quantifier
2. Practice yourself.
1. Circle the correct words.
1. Can I have _______ water please?
2. Are there _______ eggs left? 1. I have a little / a few water left. It’s enough to share.
3. Do you have _______ pen? 2. I have a little / a few good friends. I’m not lonely.
4. Do you have _______ money? 3. She can’t read because of her little / few education.
5. Strawberries? Yes, I think we still have _______. 4. There are little / few people we can really trusts now.
6. There isn’t _______ money in my wallet. 5. We’ve got a little/ a few time so let’s meet up.
6. The gravy needs little / a little more salt.
➢ Quantifier: (how) many/ (how) much/ a lot of / lots of 7. Hurry up! We have a little / little time left for the exams.
8. There are little / few puddings left in the fridge.
3. Look at the examples and read the rule. 9. Can you give me few / a few chocolates?
10. Take a little / little rest before you go back to work.
How much sugar is there in How many people eat
a lemon? avocado as a dessert? 2. Choose the correct answer.
I don’t eat much chocolate. We haven’t got many apples.
Bananas have a lot of sugar A lot of people like avocados. 1. We have … apples.
Watermelons have got lots Honey has got lots of A. a lot of B. much C. lot
of water. vitamins 2. Don’t you have … ice cream? No, I swear.
A. a lot of B. many C. a lot
Rule: Use many with plural Countable nouns and much 3. London has … beautiful streets.
with Uncountable nouns. A. many B. lots of C. a lot
− We can use much and many in negative sentences. 4. My father’s very busy, he has … work.
− We typically use How much and How many in A. a lot of B. much C. many
questions. 5. Ken has … new bags.
− Use a lot of / lots of (informal style) with both A. many B. a lot D. a few
Countable and Uncountable nouns in affirmative, 6. We don’t have … bananas.
negative and questions. A. many B. a lot of C. much
7. How … do you want? Ten, please.
4. Practice yourself: Circle the correct words. A. a lot of B. many C. lots of
8. She eats … oranges.
1. Don’t worry! We still have many / much salt. A. much B. a lot D. lots
2. How much / many bags would you like? 9. Jane always puts ____ salt on her food.
3. I’m afraid we don’t have many / lots of time. A. many B. lots of C. a lot
4. Have you got many / a lot of homework. 10. How ___ guests in the wedding?
5. Do we have much / many peppers? A. lots of B. much C. many
6. I’ve spent many / much time for this match.
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III. LISTENING
1. Put the food in the correct picture.

cheesecake chips mineral water onion rings

soup salad hot chocolate omelette

3. Complete the conversation between a waiter (W) and

customers (Cs) with words in the box.

get menu drink we’d (we would) some bill

A. chips B. C. D.
W: Can I help you?
Cs: (1) ______ like something to eat.
W: Here’s the (2) ______.
Cs: Thanks.
W: What would you like to (3) ______?
Cs: An orange juice for me, please.
E. F. G. H. And for me (4) ______ mineral water, please
W: I’ll be right back.

2. Listen and complete the menu with words from W: What can I (5) ______ you?
the list. (S.014) Cs: I’d like the spinach and mushroom omelette.
W: Would you like a starter?
Cs: Yes please / No, thanks.
Our delicious starters BLUES CAFÉ Cs: Can we have the (6) ______, please?
- 1 ________________ soup
- Mushroom soup MENU W: Of course. That’s £28.
- 2 ____________________ Cs: Here you are.
omelette W: Thanks very much.
Desserts
- Ham and cheese omelette Cs: Thank you. Bye
- Yogurt and strawberries
W: Bye.
- Vanilla and chocolate ice
Lunch specials cream 4. Listen and check your answers. (S.015)
- Steak - 6 ____________________
- Grilled 3 _______________ 5. Look at the conversation and take note sentences
- Pasta with tomatoes used by Waiter and Customer.

Drinks 6. Role playing: Practice with your partner to order your

- 7 ____________________
Side dishes favorite food at a restaurant.
juices
- 4 ____________________
- Mineral water Useful phrases:
- 5 ____________________
- 8 ____________________
- Mixed salad
- Tea - Have you got a reservation, Sir / Ms.?
- Coffee - Can I help you?
Waiter: - What can I get you?
3. Work with friends and write your favorite foods - Would you like a starter / some wine?
following the table below: - We include …% service charge.
- Can I see a menu, please?
Starters: ………………………………………………… - I’d like a hot chocolate/ some water, please.
Customer:
- Can I have the bill please?
Specials: ………………………………………………… - Is the tip included?

Side Talking point:

…………………………………………………
dishes:
1. Do you like eating out or dining in? Why?
Desserts: ………………………………………………… 2. What kinds of food do you like best?
3. What is your favorite food when you eat out?
Drinks: …………………………………………………
4. Do you like cooking food at home?