FOOD AND DRINK B1 COURSE

Food quiz

1          Name one red meat and three kinds of poultry.

2          Stilton, Brie, Camembert and Edam are all kinds of what?

3          What is the difference between 'biscuits' and 'cookies'?

4          Name six kinds of seafood.

5          What is the difference between the following: bread, roll, croissant, bun?

6          Name two important ingredients for Thai food.

7          What's the difference between a pie and a tart?

8          Spaghetti, tagliatelle, macaroni, penne, and ravioli are all kinds of what?

9          What's the difference between French fries, chips and crisps?

10        Which countries do these famous dishes come from and what are their

            ingredients?

                        paella              felafel             tiramisu          haggis  

                        borscht           sauerkraut     moussaka       chicken biriyani

 Food

Think of:

            a food for a picnic ____________

            a food for health   _____________

            a food that’s ‘naughty but nice’ ________________

            a food for the rich and famous ______________

            a food for romance ________________

            a food that reminds you of your childhood ______________

            a food for a wedding ____________

            a dish for a first date ______________

            a food for a business meeting _______________

            a food that reminds you of travel ________________

            a food for the elderly __________________

            a food from a hot country _______________

            a food for Christmas __________________

            a drink for celebrating ___________________

            a drink for

Compare your list with your partner.

What's the difference between 'food' and 'dish'?

Which of the foods you have listed are…

sweet              savoury           bland               spicy

juicy                crispy              crunchy

What kinds of food or drink could you describe as…

tough – tender

sweet – dry

well done – rare

firm – runny

Group the following adjectives together according to basic meanings.

Which have positive or negative connotations?

bland                          spicy               rich                             sweet                         

chewy                         greasy             mild                            fragrant                      

an acquired taste        smelly             strong tasting              strange or unpleasant

a delicate taste                       tough              sickly                         

WELL, HERE YOU ARE SOME MORE INTERESTING ACTIVITIES TO LEARN AND REVISE VOCABULARY RELATED TO FOOD & DRINK
vocabulary/food-upper-intermediate-exercises

SOME VOCABULARY AND ACTIVITIES ABOUT TRAVELLING (B1 LC)

TRAVELLING

accomodation	alojamiento
admission fee	coste de la entrada
brochure	folleto
camping site, campsite	sitio para acampar
car rental (US)	alquiler de coches
car hire (GB)	alquiler de coches
car park (GB)	estacionamiento
caravan	casa rodante, rulot, caravana
city centre (GB)	centro de la ciudad
cruise	crucero
double room	habitación doble
double room with twin beds	habitación doble con dos camas
downtown (US)	centro de la ciudad
flight	vuelo
fortnight	quincena
guesthouse	casa de huéspedes, pensión
guide	guía
high season	temporada alta
hiking trail	sendero de caminata
holidays (GB)	vacaciones
holidaymaker	veraneante, turista
hostel	hostal
hotel	hotel
hotel chain	cadena de hoteles
inn	posada
low season	temporada baja
motor-home	casa rodante
one-way ticket (US)	viaje de ida
package deal	paquete
parking lot (US)	estacionamiento
resort	lugar de vacaciones
return ticket (GB)	viaje de ida y vuelta
round ticket (US)	viaje de ida y vuelta
season	temporada
sightseeing tour	visita con guía
single ticket (GB)	viaje de ida
single room	habitación simple
sightseer	turista, excursionista
ski resort	estación de esquí
sun lotion	bronceador
sunglasses	gafas de sol
sunblock	filtro solar
sunburn	quemadura de sol
theme park	parque de diversiones
time-sharing	tiempo compartido
tour operator	empresa de viajes
tourist office	oficina de turismo
travel agency	agencia de viajes
travel agent	agente de viajes
vacation (US)	vacaciones
voyage	viaje (en barco o nave espacial)
waiting list	lista de espera
youth hostel	albergue juvenil
to book	reservar
to confirm	confirmar
to drive	conducir
to fly	volar
to go on holiday (GB) / vacation (US)	irse de vacaciones
to go abroad	irse al extranjero
to go camping	ir de camping
to go climbing	ir a escalar
to go hiking	ir a dar una caminata
to go mountaineering	hacer alpinismo
to go sightseeing	visitar lugares de interés
to go skiing	ir a esquiar
to go swimming	ir a nadar
to go to the beach	ir a la playa
to have a good time	pasarlo bien
to have a bad time	pasarlo mal
to make a reservation	reservar
to hold a reservation	mantener una reserva
to plan	organizar
to rent a car	alquilar un auto
to stay	permanecer
to sunbathe	tomar sol
to take a holiday (GB) / vacation (US)	tomarse vacaciones
to take a photograph	tomar una fotografía
to travel	viajar

Holiday Vocabulary: Travel Prepositions

On this page you will learn how to use different prepositions in common expressions to do with travel.

Choose

Match the preposition to the correct word or expression:

A) You get                      Choose...                     in                     on                    a bus but B)                      Choose...                     in                     on                    a car. C) You get                      Choose...                     out                     off                    a train but D)                      Choose...                     out                     off                    of a taxi. E) You can go                      Choose...                     on                     with                    foot or F)                      Choose...                     on                     by                    bicycle. G) You wait                      Choose...                     on                     at                    the platform but the train stands H)                      Choose...                     on                     at                    the platform. I) You book                      Choose...                     into                     through                    a hotel when you arrive and check J)                      Choose...                     off                     out                    when you leave.

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Remember

Complete the gaps in the following sentences with the missing words.

A) When we arrived I booked  the hotel and te porter took our luggage to the room. B) I got  the car and drove off.  C) I was waiting  the platform when someone said the train had been cancelled. D) The Manager told us we needed to check  of the hotel by 10.00am. E) Get  the bus at the next stop and you'll see the bank on the corner. F) The train standing  Platform 3 stops at all stations to Euston. G) I stopped and got  of the car when I heard a strange noise coming from the engine. H) Sam is planning to travel all the way to Greece  bicycle. I) The best way to see the local countryside is to go  foot through some of the lovely villages. J) I got  the bus and paid my fare.

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Holiday Vocabulary: Types of Holiday

On this page you will practise some of the vocabulary to describe different types of holiday.

Choose

Complete each definition with the correct word:

A) A holiday organised by a travel agent which includes the cost of your hotel and transport. A                     Choose...                     hitchhiking                     package                     cruise                     skiing                     backpacking                     touring                     sightseeing                     camping                    holiday. B) A holiday spent in the mountains moving across the snow.                      Choose...                     hitchhiking                     package                     cruise                     skiing                     backpacking                     touring                     sightseeing                     camping                     C) You do this when you want to see interesting buildings and places.                      Choose...                     hitchhiking                     package                     cruise                     skiing                     backpacking                     touring                     sightseeing                     camping                     D) A holiday spent in a tent.                      Choose...                     hitchhiking                     package                     cruise                     skiing                     backpacking                     touring                     sightseeing                     camping                     E) A holiday 'on the move' visiting different places. A                      Choose...                     hitchhiking                     package                     cruise                     skiing                     backpacking                     touring                     sightseeing                     camping                    holiday. F) A holiday spent on a ship. A                      Choose...                     hitchhiking                     package                     cruise                     skiing                     backpacking                     touring                     sightseeing                     camping                     G) A way of travelling by getting free lifts from motorists.                      Choose...                     hitchhiking                     package                     cruise                     skiing                     backpacking                     touring                     sightseeing                     camping                     H) A holiday where you travel with your luggage on your back.                      Choose...                     hitchhiking                     package                     cruise                     skiing                     backpacking                     touring                     sightseeing                     camping

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Remember

Complete the gaps in the following sentences with the correct word.

A) I hate the snow and I'm completely unfit so a  holiday really doesn't interest me.  B) We spent our holiday last year  around Italy by coach. C) Elderly people often go on a  as they can take it easy on the ship.  D) I think  is the best way to travel - like a tortoise with your home on your back! E) We usually go on a  holiday as we like it when the travel agent arranges everything for us. F) I'd love to go  but my wife doesn't like the idea of sleeping in a tent. G) My sister wants to go  but my dad doesn't think it's safe for a girl to get in a stranger's car. H) We did lots of  while we were on holiday in London and took photographs of all the famous buildings.

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Holiday Vocabulary: Accommodation

On this page you will practise some of the vocabulary to describe holiday accommodation.

Choose

Complete each definition with the correct word:

A) A small property, often managed by a family.                      Choose...                     guesthouse                     holiday camp                     youth hostel                     campsite                     B) The place to go with your tent.                      Choose...                     guesthouse                     holiday camp                     youth hostel                     campsite                     C) If you stay here you might have to share a room.                      Choose...                     guesthouse                     holiday camp                     youth hostel                     campsite                     D) If you want entertainment for the children go here.                      Choose...                     guesthouse                     holiday camp                     youth hostel                     campsite                     E) If you want a room and all your meals cooked for you book this.                      Choose...                     half board                     full board                     self-catering                     bed and breakfast                     F) If you want a room but will be using local restaurants for lunch and dinner book this.                     Choose...                     half board                     full board                     self-catering                     bed and breakfast                     G) If you want a room plus breakfast and dinner in the hotel book this.                      Choose...                     half board                     full board                     self-catering                     bed and breakfast                     H) If you only want accommodation and no meals book this.                      Choose...                     half board                     full board                     self-catering                     bed and breakfast

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Remember

Complete the gaps in the following sentences with the correct word.

A) I've booked my holiday. I'm staying in a family-run  .  B) I don't like self-  holidays. I don't want to cook all my own meals when I'm trying to relax. C) If we pay for full  we'll have to return to the hotel to eat at lunch and dinner time. Let's pay for  board instead and just have breakfast and evening dinner at the hotel. E) The  was so noisy I took down the tent and found somewhere else. F) I shared a room with some Italian students in the youth  I stayed in last year. G) The children need activities to keep them entertained so we're going to a holiday again this year. H) The room costs £25 for bed and  so you will have to add the cost of your lunch and dinner as well.

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The job interview ROLE PLAY

The job interview:

 Job advert

Chef Wanted
Are you an experienced Chef in Korean Cuisine? Are you a hard-working, ambitious person, ready to be a Head Chef in a famous Korean restaurant?If you answered yes to these questions, then you are in luck. Pungduck Dong Does Korea is seeking an experienced Chef to fill their position of Head Chef.All applicants must speak fluent English and Korean and must have the right to work in Australia.Please call 02 2803 7653 to arrange an interview.

The job interview: Role cards

Employer Card You are the owner of a Korean Restaurant in Sydney. You need to employ an experienced Korean Head Chef to work in your kitchen. The prerequisites for this position are:
1) Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a chef because the person will be in charge of the kitchen. 2) Must speak fluent English and Korean. 3) Must have recognized training in preparing Korean food from a reputable cooking academy. 4) Must be looking for a long-term position. 5) Must be able to work in Australia.
Desirable qualities (preferred but not essential) are:
1) Should possess leadership qualities in character, experience in a leadership role desirable. 2) Should have experience working in a Korean restaurant. 3) Should be organised, efficient, punctual and hard-working. 4) Should be able to build good relationships with co-workers.

Jobseeker 1 (Male)
Your name is Tim Chung and you are an experienced Korean chef.  You are 55 years old.  You have been living in Sydney since you were ten and learnt to cook Korean food from your mother and then from the Sydney school of Korean Cuisine. You used to own your own Korean restaurant in Sydney's south side but you sold it, because you are getting older. You are hoping to retire in ten years.  You speak English better than Korean but still speak Korean well. You are an Australian citizen.

Jobseeker 2 (Female)
Your name is Han Eun Hwang and you are 30. You are Korean and are in Australia on a 2 year work visa. You are from Busan and worked in a Korean restaurant in Busan for ten years before you came over to Australia.  You studied Korean Cuisine at the Seoul Centre for Culinary Arts.  In the Korean restaurant, your job was Second Chef and you left the job because you want to be a Head Chef. You are hoping to get a job in Australia so you can extend your visa and move to Sydney permanently.
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Jobseeker 3 (Male)
Your name is Peter McDonald and you are 35. You are a Canadian who has been fascinated with Korean food since teaching English in Korea.  You learnt to cook Korean food formally at the Toronto College of Cuisine and have worked in a Korean restaurant in Toronto for 5 years.  For 2 of the 5 years you were the Head Chef there. You left the job however, because you had an argument with the restaurant owner over the menu. You decided to move to Australia because it is warmer and you want to work here for at least a year. You’re not sure if you are going to move permanently yet.  You speak English as a first language and studied Korean in Korea for two years.    

Jobseeker 4 (Female)
Your name is Tina Kim and you are a college graduate from Korean Cuisine College of Melbourne.  You are 24.  You are ambitious and want to work as a Head Chef in a Korean restaurant but don't have experience.  You worked at the Melbourne Casino whilst at College as a kitchen hand for two years.  You are an Australian citizen but you were born in Korea. You have moved to Sydney from Melbourne with your boyfriend for his job.  You speak fluent Korean and English. Your boss at the Casino praised your hard-work and dedication.    

Jobseeker 5 (Male)
Your name is Kim Ra Son and you are Korean.  You are 37 years old and have married an Australian woman.  You have moved to Australia permanently.  In Korea, you worked at a restaurant called 'The Outback' which is how you met your wife. You worked as a head chef there for ten years and had good relationships with all of your co-workers. You speak fluent Korean but your English is still not very good.  You are taking English as a Second Language classes at Sydney University and your wife helps you to study English.  You studied Korean food at Daegu Food College and worked for two years in a Korean restaurant before getting the job as the Head Chef at 'The Outback'  

Jobseeker 6 (Female)
Your name is Anna King.  You are an Australian from Brisbane.  You are 31 years old.  You’ve loved Korean food ever since you tried it at age ten and studied at the Seoul Academy for Chefs when you were 22. You hope to open your own Korean restaurant one day but are still saving up the money. You worked as a Second Chef in a Korean restaurant for 5 years and then as a Head Chef in the same restaurant for 4 years. You left your job though when your husband and you decided to move to Sydney to buy a house together.  You are now looking for a job to save money to buy your own Korean restaurant. You speak English well but Korean not so well. Still, you know all of the Korean food words perfectly and picked up a fair bit of Korean whilst studying in Seoul. You are willing to study Korean as a Second Language at Sydney University.

THE WORLD OF WORK

As globalisation continues, students from around the world have more and more opportunities to work in companies that use English as the means of communication in the work-place. I've found this lesson plan created a lot of interest and enthusiasm amongst my Chinese university students in Shanghai. As China opens up and more foreign companies are entering the market, university students are particularly interested in learning 'English for employment' skills.

Aim
To give university level students an opportunity to practice job interviews in English using discussion and role play.

Intermediate to advanced

Resources
blackboard and handout

45 minutes

Vocabulary
employer, employee, applicant, candidate, application form, skills, willingness, wage, requirements,
work experience, vacation, medical insurance, bachelor/masters/MBA, degree, training, salary, overtime, housing, promotion, work environment, transcripts, experience, personality, language abilities, references, letters of recommendation, honesty, equality, grades, office, work schedule, breaks, attention to detail, qualifications, computer literate, availability,flexible hours, team work, abilities, references, full/part time job, assistant, general office skills, opportunities for growth

Typical Interview Questions
What salary do you expect?
What salary do you offer?
What is your work experience?
Where is it located?
What did you study in school?
What languages can you speak?
Is there a chance for promotion?
What are the benefits?
Main Activity: Job Interview Role Play - 20 Minutes

Two groups:
Employers seeking to hire employees and applicants seeking to find jobs.
The employers line up in row and the job applicants go from company to company and ask about the jobs.

Extension

If time permits, ask the employers who they would like to hire and why.