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Word Power

grocery list — список покупок

I made a grocery list before going to the supermarket. — Я составил список покупок перед походом в супермаркет.

She always checks her grocery list to remember everything. — Она всегда проверяет свой список покупок, чтобы ничего не забыть.

pick up — взять, выбрать

I need to pick up some milk and bread. — Мне нужно взять молоко и хлеб.

She picked up fresh vegetables from the store. — Она взяла свежие овощи в магазине.

aisle — проход (в магазине)

The pasta is in the third aisle. — Паста находится в третьем проходе.

I walked down the aisle looking for cereal. — Я шёл по проходу в поисках хлопьев.

checkout — касса

I paid at the checkout quickly. — Я быстро заплатил на кассе.

The checkout was crowded with people. — На кассе было много людей.

on sale — по скидке

Apples are on sale today. — Сегодня яблоки со скидкой.

I bought some cheese because it was on sale. — Я купил сыр, потому что он был со скидкой.

fresh / frozen — свежий / замороженный

I bought fresh fruits and vegetables. — Я купил свежие фрукты и овощи.

She prefers frozen peas for cooking. — Она предпочитает замороженный горошек для готовки.

Reading Text

On Saturday morning, I went to the supermarket to buy groceries. First, I made a grocery list to remember everything I needed. I picked up milk, eggs, and bread. Then I went to the fruits section and chose fresh apples and bananas.

I walked down the aisle looking for pasta and rice. Some items were on sale, so I decided to buy extra. In the frozen food section, I picked up some frozen vegetables for dinner.

After I finished shopping, I went to the checkout. There were a few people, but the line moved quickly. I paid for all my items and packed them in a bag.

Shopping at the supermarket is easier when you have a plan. A grocery list helps to pick up everything you need. Looking for fresh products and checking what is on sale makes shopping both fun and efficient.

Later, I carried my groceries home and put fresh fruits in the fridge. I also stored the frozen vegetables in the freezer. By the end of the day, I was happy because I had everything I needed for the week!

Check Your Understanding

What did the author make before going shopping?

Which fresh fruits did the author buy?

Where did the author find frozen vegetables?

What is the checkout?

Why is a grocery list helpful?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice

I need to ______ some milk and bread.

a) pick up

b) aisle

c) checkout

Apples are ______ today.

a) fresh

b) on sale

c) frozen

I packed all my groceries after paying at the ______.

a) aisle

b) checkout

c) pick up

Exercise 2 — Fill in the Gaps

I made a ______ to remember what to buy.

I walked down the ______ looking for pasta.

I bought ______ vegetables for dinner.

Some items were ______, so I bought extra.

I paid for all items at the ______.

Exercise 3 — Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I went to the supermarket and picked up ______.

I found some items on sale, including ______.

I always make a ______ before shopping to ______.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

A grocery list

Apples and bananas

In the frozen food section

The place where you pay for items

It helps to remember everything you need to buy

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 — a) pick up

2 — b) on sale

3 — b) checkout

Exercise 2

1 — grocery list

2 — aisle

3 — frozen

4 — on sale

5 — checkout

Exercise 3 — примеры для открытых ответов:

1 — Today I went to the supermarket and picked up milk and eggs.

2 — I found some items on sale, including apples and cheese.

3 — I always make a grocery list before shopping to remember everything I need.

Word Power

make a reservation — забронировать столик

I need to make a reservation for two at 7 p.m. — Мне нужно забронировать столик на двоих на 7 вечера.

She always makes a reservation on weekends. — Она всегда бронирует столик на выходные.

order — заказывать

I would like to order a pizza, please. — Я хотел бы заказать пиццу, пожалуйста.

He ordered a salad and a drink. — Он заказал салат и напиток.

menu — меню

Can I see the menu, please? — Можно мне посмотреть меню, пожалуйста?

The menu has many vegetarian options. — В меню много вегетарианских блюд.

waiter / waitress — официант / официантка

The waiter brought our drinks quickly. — Официант принес наши напитки быстро.

The waitress was very friendly and helpful. — Официантка была очень дружелюбной и помогала нам.

bill / check — счёт

Can we have the bill, please? — Можно нам счёт, пожалуйста?

I paid the bill after dinner. — Я оплатил счёт после ужина.

tip — чаевые

We usually leave a tip for good service. — Мы обычно оставляем чаевые за хороший сервис.

The waiter was happy with the tip. — Официант был доволен чаевыми.

Reading Text

Last Friday, I decided to go eating out at a new restaurant. First, I called to make a reservation for 7 p.m. When I arrived, the waiter greeted me and showed me to a table.

I looked at the menu carefully. There were many dishes, but I decided to order a pasta and a salad. My friend ordered a pizza. The waitress was very friendly and answered all our questions.

While waiting for our food, we talked and enjoyed the atmosphere. The food arrived quickly, and it was delicious. After finishing, we asked for the bill. I paid and left a small tip for the good service.

Eating out is fun because you can try new foods and relax. It is always polite to make a reservation if the restaurant is busy. Remember to thank the waiter or waitress and leave a tip if the service is good. Next time, I want to order dessert too!

Check Your Understanding

What did the author do before going to the restaurant?

Who showed the author to the table?

What did the author order?

What should you do if the restaurant is busy?

Why did the author leave a tip?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice

I would like to ______ a pizza.

a) make a reservation

b) order

c) tip

Can we have the ______, please?

a) bill / check

b) menu

c) waiter

The ______ was very friendly and helpful.

a) waiter / waitress

b) tip

c) order

Exercise 2 — Fill in the Gaps

I called to ______ a table for two.

I looked at the ______ before choosing my food.

After dinner, we asked for the ______.

We left a small ______ for good service.

The ______ brought our drinks quickly.

Exercise 3 — Use It! (Personalized answers)

Last time I ate out, I ordered ______.

I usually leave a ______ because ______.

Next time I want to try ______ from the menu.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Called to make a reservation

The waiter

Pasta and a salad

Make a reservation

Because the service was good

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 — b) order

2 — a) bill / check

3 — a) waiter / waitress

Exercise 2

1 — make a reservation

2 — menu

3 — bill / check

4 — tip

5 — waiter / waitress

Exercise 3 — примеры для открытых ответов:

1 — Last time I ate out, I ordered spaghetti and a salad.

2 — I usually leave a tip because the service was good.

3 — Next time I want to try the dessert from the menu.

Word Power

prepare / make — готовить

I like to prepare dinner for my family. — Мне нравится готовить ужин для своей семьи.

She made a cake yesterday. — Она приготовила торт вчера.

recipe — рецепт

I followed a new recipe for pasta. — Я использовал новый рецепт пасты.

This recipe is easy and delicious. — Этот рецепт простой и вкусный.

ingredient / ingredients — ингредиент / ингредиенты

I need some fresh ingredients for the soup. — Мне нужны свежие ингредиенты для супа.

The main ingredient is chicken. — Основной ингредиент — курица.

boil / fry / bake — варить / жарить / печь

I usually boil eggs for breakfast. — Обычно я варю яйца на завтрак.

She fries vegetables in a pan. — Она жарит овощи на сковороде.

We bake bread every Sunday. — Мы печём хлеб каждое воскресенье.

stir / mix — мешать / смешивать

Stir the soup carefully. — Осторожно помешивайте суп.

I mix flour and eggs for the cake. — Я смешиваю муку и яйца для торта.

set the table — накрывать на стол

I usually set the table before dinner. — Я обычно накрываю на стол перед ужином.

She set the table with plates and glasses. — Она накрыла на стол тарелками и стаканами.

Reading Text

I enjoy cooking at home because it is relaxing and fun. First, I choose a recipe. Today, I decided to make pasta. I checked the ingredients and found everything I needed: pasta, tomatoes, cheese, and spices.

I started by boiling water and then boiled the pasta. While it cooked, I fried some vegetables in a pan. Then I mixed the pasta with the vegetables and added cheese. I stirred everything carefully so it would taste perfect.

Before eating, I set the table with plates, forks, and glasses. My family likes to eat together, so we always set the table nicely. After dinner, we washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen.

Sometimes I try new recipes to learn new cooking techniques. I like to prepare both simple and more complicated dishes. Cooking at home helps me eat healthy food and save money. I enjoy making meals for my family because they always enjoy it.

Cooking is not just about food; it is also about sharing, tasting, and spending time together. Every day is an opportunity to prepare something new and delicious!

Check Your Understanding

What recipe did the author decide to make today?

Which ingredients were needed for the pasta?

What cooking methods did the author use?

Why does the author set the table before dinner?

Why does the author enjoy cooking at home?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice

I usually ______ eggs for breakfast.

a) fry

b) boil

c) bake

Before eating, I ______ with plates and glasses.

a) mix

b) set the table

c) stir

I like to follow a new ______ for dinner.

a) ingredient

b) recipe

c) pan

Exercise 2 — Fill in the Gaps

I need fresh ______ for the soup.

I ______ vegetables in a pan.

I always ______ everything carefully in the pot.

We like to ______ before dinner.

She ______ a cake yesterday.

Exercise 3 — Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I prepared ______ for my family.

I like to try new ______ to cook something different.

Before dinner, I set the table with ______.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Pasta

Pasta, tomatoes, cheese, and spices

Boil, fry, mix, stir

To eat together nicely

Because it is relaxing, fun, healthy, and they enjoy it

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 — b) boil

2 — b) set the table

3 — b) recipe

Exercise 2

1 — ingredients

2 — fried

3 — stirred

4 — set the table

5 — made

Exercise 3 — примеры для открытых ответов:

1 — Today I prepared spaghetti for my family.

2 — I like to try new recipes to cook something different.

3 — Before dinner, I set the table with plates, forks, and glasses.

Word Power

place an order — сделать заказ

I usually place an order online for dinner. — Я обычно делаю заказ онлайн на ужин.

She placed an order using a food delivery app. — Она сделала заказ через приложение для доставки еды.

delivery / takeout — доставка / еда навынос

I prefer delivery when I’m busy at home. — Я предпочитаю доставку, когда занят дома.

We ordered takeout from our favorite restaurant. — Мы заказали еду навынос из нашего любимого ресторана.

menu — меню

I looked at the online menu before ordering. — Я посмотрел онлайн-меню перед заказом.

The restaurant’s menu has many options for dinner. — В меню ресторана много вариантов на ужин.

special offer / discount — специальное предложение / скидка

I found a special offer for pizza today. — Сегодня я нашел специальное предложение на пиццу.

The app gave a discount for my first order. — Приложение дало скидку на мой первый заказ.

track your order — отслеживать заказ