Unit 8

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Vocabulary

1. Which food do you need? (easier)
2. Word list: meat and dairy (no exercises)
   • Word list: fruit and nuts
   • Word list: drinks
   • Word list: food and diet
3. Meals and cooking (easier)
4. Fruit
5. Meat and fish
6. Vegetables 1
7. Vegetables 2

Grammar

1. Modals: deductions about the past
2. Modals: deductions about the present
3. Modals: permission and obligation
4. Can, could and would for invitations, offers, requests and permission
5. Modals of deduction
6. Have to, must and should for obligation and advice

Listening 🎧

1. Tastes
2. Eating ut (easier)

Reading 📙

1. The Art of Chinese Dumplings
2. Food and restaurants

Writing 🖊

1. Eating at home or in restaurants
2. Eating in your country
3. A good restaurant

Pronunciation 👄

1. Don’t annoy your little sister

Speaking 🗨

Feel free to use the following conversation questions to get you started:

• What is your favourite type of cuisine, and what do you like about it?
• Do you think it’s important to eat a balanced diet? Why or why not?
• How often do you eat fast food, and do you think it’s healthy?
• What is the healthiest meal you can prepare at home?
• Do you follow any special diet, like vegetarian or gluten-free? What made you choose it?
• How do you feel about the use of food additives and preservatives in modern food?
• What are some traditional dishes from your country that you would recommend to someone from abroad?
• Do you think people are becoming more or less health-conscious about food today? Why?
• How do you usually plan your meals for the week? Do you prefer cooking at home or eating out?
• What are the benefits of drinking water instead of sugary drinks, in your opinion?