Lesson 2

Vocabulary

1. Match the definitions to their words.

1. allergic c. getting ill when you eat or touch something.
2. delicious d. very nice to eat.
3. energy a. something that gives you the power to do things.
4. fast food b. food that is quick and easy to buy or cook.

2. Answer the questions with these words.

1. Which kind of food gives you the most energy? pasta.
2. Which is an example of fast food? pizza.
3. Which kind of food are many people allergic to? nuts.

3. What other types of food are people often allergic to? Research the information.

People can be allergic to almost anything, but common types of food include milk/dairy products, wheat (gluten) and caffeine (in coffee or tea).

Language

4. Circle the correct words.

Judy plays squash every week and needs to be healthy, so what does she eat? She is allergic to nuts, so she doesn't eat (1) any/ some cakes because they sometimes have nuts in them. She eats (2) any / a lot of fish because it helps to make her strong. A few hours before a netball game, she always eats (3) some / any fish with (4) a few / a lot of pasta, because this gives her energy. When she is playing netball, she drinks (5) a little / a few water. Then, after the game, she eats (6) a few / a lot of sweets. She does not have many because she knows they are not very good for her.

Listening and speaking

5. Put the dialogue into the correct order.

a. Leila: Thank you, I like tea. 4

b. Leila: Yes, please, just a little. I mustn't eat too much. 2

c. Grandma: Would you like some cake, Leila? 1

d. Grandma: Would you like a cup of tea with the cake? 3

e. Grandma: Do you like sugar in your tea? 5

f. Grandma: Here you are, tea with cake! 7

g. Leila: Yes, please, but that's enough. I only like a little sugar. 6