Food, glorious food

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Grammar
Vocabulary
Food and diet
soand such, too and enough
Choose the correct option in italics.
Choose the correct option in italics.
1 Your children don't eat so much / few / enough 1 Youhave awell-balanced diet/ food - you always eat lots of
fruit and vegetables.
healthy food. The recipe for this food / dish is just too complicated.
2 There isn't too many / enough / so few flour to 2
bake a cake. 3 Youmust come to my house for a dish / meal very s00n
3 The YouTube recipe was too/so/such fast 4 The dish / food of the day on the menu is roast chicken.
to follow. 5 Itryto buy organic| biological food because lthink it's bettor
4 Your grandfather grows such / few so for my health.
delicious tomatoes. 6 My favourite type of food /diet is Italian -I love pizza!
5 This recipe has too few / so little / too much 7 If you eat filling /strong foods for breakfast, you can eat a
garlic that you can't taste it. smaller lunch.
6 We both have so much/ so little/ sofew 8 lonly buy fish when Ican be sure it's raw / fresh.
opportunities to do any cooking. 9 Idon't really like going out to restaurants for expensive
7 That is such a/ so /such good way of dishes/ meals.
cooking eggs. 10 He only cooks fresh / simple food, but it's always delicious.
8 This lemonade isn't much sweet /enough sweet /
Sweet enough yet - let's add more sugar. Complete the crossword puzzle. Use the clues to help you.
9 This steak is tooenough / so much tough
to cut.
10 |saw So much / somany/ so little cheap offers in
the supermarket today.
Some of the sentences contain mistakes made N
o byexam candidates. Underline the mistakes and
correct them.
1 There are too much chemicals in
processed food.
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2 Many of the recipes in this book are traditional.
3 These strawberries have toomuch cream on
them that Ican't see them.
4 Idon't think there is enough layers in
the lasagne.
5 This recipe takes such a long time to make, but
it's worth it. Across
6 My dentist says that Ieat far too much sugar. 4 Another word for fast food.
7 Ididn't think the food in New York would be 5 Aword to describe food that is delicious.
such expensive. 6 Written instructions for how to cook a meal.
8 The service in this café is so slow - they don't
make the coffee fast enough. Down
1 The type of diet that hasa wide variety of foods.
2 The way in which a person lives.
3 Food necessary for health and growth.
4 Providing food and drink at a social gathering.
6 Aword to describe food that has not been cooked.
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Reading and Use of English Part 1
Try to guess what the answer
Forquestions51-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A,
is before you look at the
B,Cor D) bestfits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Exam
options. You might know the advlce
answer already!
Example:
0 A learned (B taught C said D asked

What is umami?
We are (0) that there are four different tastes: sweet, sour. salty and bitter. However, Auguste Escoffier, the famous
19th-century French chef, talked about a fifth taste inhis (1) which he said was the (2) of his success.
In 1909, the chemical basis of this taste was discovered by aJapanese chemist called Kikunae Ikeda. He was eating a bowl of
seaweed soup and noticed that its delicious taste could not be (3) as any of the four accepted taste (4)
He called this umami, which means 'delicious' in Japanese, and took his idea into the laboratory to find out (5) what it
was. He discovered that the taste was caused by glutamate, which is a natural acid found in meat, fish, vegetables and dairy
(6) When youcook meat, cheese ages or onions are fried, the glutamate breaks down and makes things taste
(7) good. In 2002, this new taste was officially named umami in lkeda's (8)
1 A cooks B plates C sauces D kitchen
2 A secret B idea C reason D mystery
3 A defined B detailed C decided D designed
4 A boxes B styles C sections D categories
5 A finally B surely C exactly D mostly
6 A types B objects C products D supplies
7 Awidely B particularly C suitably D virtually
8 A respect B thanks C approval D honour

Food, glorious food

 Reading and Use of English Part 6
Read the whole text first so that
You are going toread a magazine article about relaxing
while cooking. Six sentences have been removed from the youhave a good ideaof what it
article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits about before youtry to insert Exam
advice
each gap (1-6). There is one extra sentence which you do the missing sentences.
not need to use.

Cooking is therapy
Cooking can be a great way to relax after a pot. The cookingprocess needs to be joyful. have come from, how they are grOwn and
tough day. Watching cookery programmes on 4 And this will create even more when. Knowing the story behind what ou
TV is hugely popular nowadays, and according stress. Take advantage of time in the kitchen to are cooking with gives you respect for the
to psychologists, doing the cooking yourself get rid of any worries or anxieties you have. producers of your food - where those apples
with friends or family can ease anxiety and were grown, wh0 made your cheese and how
tension. But be careful: the kitchen can easily Be sure to make food you love eating, things
If youcan, use local ingredients. 6
become a stressful place, so it's g00d to follow
youremember from your childhood that will
This is because it hasn't caused carbon
a few simple culinary rules. warm your heart as well as your stomach.
Alternatively, you can make healthy food emissions due to transportation.Try to avoid
First, enjoy the company of the people to help you stay in shape. Whatever you waste and buy foods that have the least
you are in the kitchen with. Use the time cook, make sure yOu use fresh, high-quality packaging. Make it your goal to throw away
for conversation with your fellow cooks. as little as possible.
ingredients. Start with basic foods, not
|1 This kind of discussion makes products with lots of chemicals listed on the Finally, turn off the TV and put on some of your
cooking fun. It's essential not to rush, so packet. 5 Not only will they be favourite music. When your meal is ready, set
ensure you dedicate enough time to get tastier, but they will be better for you, too. the table, sit down with your friends or family,
the cooking done. Have the ingredients, Try to think about where the ingredients and really enjoy what you've prepared.
equipment and recipe ready before you begin.
This way you have less chance of forgetting
an important stage, or running the risk of
something burning while you are searching for
the right wooden spoon to stir it. 2
If you follow these carefully, you can relax in
the knowledge you're doing it right. Clean up
as you g0, or you may end up getting stressed
over the big mess there is to clean up at the
end. If you keep everything in order, you'll be
more relaxed.
Most importantly, keep your cool. 3
These are inevitable. Good food takes time:
think of how delicious the results will be in the
end. Enjoy every moment of the preparation
cutting vegetables, mixing spices,stirring a

A Then you can be sure that your dishes will be pure E Even if you're not familiar with all the ingredients, don't let
and natural. this put you off.
B Don't panic if you experience setbacks or complications. F If youcook when you're in a bad mood, you can'texpect G
C Try watching a YouTube video that shows you all the steps. results to be any good.
D Share the tasks, explain what you are going to do next and G The nearer the food is to its source, the less impact it has o
chat about the different types of food you love. the environment.

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Listening Part 4
Writing Part 2
A review
Vouhave one minute before the recordina
begins. Use the fime to read the questions Exam
advice
and underline any key words. Use adjectives and adverbs to make your Exam
review more descriptive. You willget higher advice
marks if you usearange of vocabulary.
Youwill hear a radio interviewW with a man called Mike
Jones, who has recently been a contestant ona TV
cooking show. For questions 1-7, choose the best Read the Writing Part 2 task and then complete the
answer (A, B or C). review with the words in the box.
1 How did Mike feel about getting chosen for the show?
Reviews wanted!
A He was surprised because he hadn't applied.
He was sure that he would enjoy it. Have you been on a holiday that people who love food
C He was worried that he would be too shy. would really enjoy? Write a review of your holiday for our
2 Mike has imagined working as a professional chef popular website. Describe where you stayed and what
A because he spends so much time eating out. you did, and say why you think food lovers would enjoy it.
B as people have always enjoyed his food. The best reviews will go on our website for travellers
C even though he has only recently started cooking. and tourists.

3 Why did Mike make a cake on the first day of the show? Write your review in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.
A He knew the judges would love it.
B He thought he had to cook something simple. meals such recipes dish too so enough food
C He was able to remember how to make it.
Last April, three friends and Iflewfrom London to Pisa for a
4 What did Mike find stressful about being on the show?
four-day foodie holiday in Italy. Afoodie' is someone who
A He couldn't concentrate because of the
loud music.
loves good food. We stayed in a private villa in the Tuscan
He had to work in unfamiliar surroundings. countryside with (1) beautiful views of the hills.
My private room was warm and cosy, and decorated with
C He didn't have enough time to cook.
antigue furniture. Ihad to share the bathroom, but it was very
5 How does Mike feel about being approached in clean and there was (2) hot water.
the street?
Every evening, we ate memorable (3) in the
A He can't believe that anyone knows who he is. different restaurants in the village - all the ingredientswere
B He prefers it when it is children. (4) fresh. During the day, our group of six people
C He likes the attention.
learned how to cook classic Italian (5) at the
villawith the delightful Signora Elisa, and lunch was our own
6 What does Mike think was the best thing about the
whole experience? cooking creations. Icouldn't believe I was eating a delicious
A His cooking skills have improved. pasta (6) each day that I had made with my
B He has met a lot of people. own hands!
C He has become even more interested in food. It was the perfect Italian cooking holiday for any
foodie and
Ithoroughly recommend it. All the cooking
7 Mike can't say whether he won the lessons were
competition because included in the price, which made it avery good value trip.
A the final episodes haven't been filmed yet. However, one word of warning. There's a lot of (7)
B he wants it to be a surprise. to eat over the four days - possibly (8) much for
C he isn't allowed to. some people!

Food, glorious food