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UNIT

Fabulous food
Can

Do!

In this unit, you learn how to . . .

Lesson A

Lesson B

Talk about eating

habits using countable
and uncountable
nouns, How much,
and How many

Talk about food

Make offers using
Would you like . . .
and some or any

Lesson C

Lesson D

Use or something and

or anything in lists
End yes-no questions
with or . . . ? to be
less direct

Read a restaurant
guide
Write a restaurant
review

5
6

Before you begin . . .

Match the pictures with the food categories. Which foods did you eatyesterday?
grains: bread, rice, and pasta

1 dairy: milk and cheese

seafood: fish and shellfish

meat: beef and chicken

vegetables: broccoli and carrots
fruit: bananas and a papaya
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Lesson A
Voice-mail greeting:
Were not home
right now. Please
leave a message.

Eating habits
Hi, Mom and Dad! Ineed
some help fast! Iinvited
some friends for dinner
tonight, and I dont
know what to cook.

Amys a vegetarian, so
she doesnt eat meat,
fish, cheese, or eggs. I
guess she just eats a lot
of fruits and vegetables,
and maybe rice.

Juans on a diet. He
cant eat much rice,
bread, or pasta. But he
eats a lot of meat,
cheese, eggs, and
vegetables, like carrots
and cucumbers.
And David is picky I
mean, he doesnt eat
many vegetables. And
hes allergic to milk and
shellfish. But he likes
potatoes. Oh, and
bananas. Please call
me! Bye.

1 Getting started
A What are some foods that the people below dont eat? Make a list.
a vegetarian

a picky eater

a person on a diet

a person with food allergies

Listen. Ellen is leaving a message for her parents. What is her problem? Which plate of food
does Ellen think is right for Amy? for Juan? for David?
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C Find the food words in Ellens message. Are they singular or plural? Write them in the chart. Then
circle a lot of, much, and many. Do singular or plural nouns follow the words?

Singular

meat

About
you

eggs

D Pair work Which of the foods above do you like? Which dont you like? Tell a partner.
A I love meat. How about you?

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Plural

B Um, I dont eat meat, but I like fish and vegetables.

2 Grammar

Fabulous food

Countable / uncountable nouns

3.30

Extra practice

UNIT 12

p. 150

Countable nouns
Examples: an apple, six potatoes

Uncountable nouns
Examples: cheese, meat, fish

Use a / an or plural -s:

I have an egg for breakfast every day.
I dont eat bananas.

Dont use a / an or plural -s:

I drink milk every morning.
I dont eat seafood.

Use how many, a lot of, and many:

How many eggs do you eat a week?
I eat a lot of eggs.
I dont eat a lot of eggs.
I dont eat many (eggs).

Use how much, a lot of, and much:

How much milk do you drink a day?
I drink a lot of milk.
I dont drink a lot of milk.
I dont drink much (milk).

A Circle the correct words in these conversations. Then practice with a partner.
Common errors

1. A How much / many fruit do you eat a day?

B Well, I have banana / a banana every day for breakfast,

and I eat much / a lot of fruit after dinner for dessert.

2. A How much / many times a week do you eat potato / potatoes?

B About once a week. But I eat rice / the rice every day.

Dont use the before nouns to

talk about food in general.
I dont like meat, but I eat eggs.
(NOT I dont like the meat, but I
eat the eggs.)

3. A Do you eat many / a lot of red meat?

Or do you prefer chicken / the chicken?

B Actually, Im a vegetarian, so I never eat meat / meats.

4. A How often do you eat seafood / the seafood?

B Well, I eat much / a lot of fish, but Im allergic to shellfish / a shellfish.

5. A How much / many eggs do you eat a week?

B I dont eat much / many. I dont really like egg / eggs.

6. A How often do you eat vegetable / vegetables?

B I usually eat much / a lot of French fries. Is that a vegetable?

About
you

B Pair work Ask and answer the questions. Give your own answers.

3 Talk about it

Whats your diet?

Group work Discuss the questions. Do you have similar habits?

Then tell the class one interesting thing about a person in your group.

Are you a picky eater? What foods do you hate?

Are you allergic to any kinds of food? What are you allergic to?
Are you on a special diet? What cant you eat?
How many times a day do you eat?
Do you ever skip meals?
In your opinion, what foods are good for you? What foods arent?
Do you have any bad eating habits? What are they?
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Whats for dinner?

Lesson B

1 Building vocabulary
A

3.31

Listen and say the words. Which foods do you like? Which dont you like? Tell the class.

lettuce

spinach

melon

tomatoes

oil
mangoes

green beans
onions

garlic

pineapple
apples

butter

peppers

salmon

strawberries

cereal

lamb
peanuts
coffee

tea

hamburger meat

potato chips

sugar
Word
sort

ice cream

cookies

shrimp

B Complete the chart with the foods above. Add ideas. Then tell a partner about your diet.
meat

lamb

seafood

vegetables fruit

dairy

grains

drinks

other

clams

I eat a lot of lamb.

I dont eat many clams.

I dont eat much ice cream.

Vocabulary notebook

2 Building language
A

snacks

p. 126

3.32 Listen. What do Ted and Phil have to do before dinner?

Practice the conversation.

Ted I guess its my turn to cook dinner. So what would you like?
Phil Um, Id like some chicken. Do we have any?
Ted Um, no, we need to get some. We dont have any
vegetables, either. Would you like to go out for pizza?
Phil Again? No, I think Id like to stay home tonight.
Ted OK. Then we have to go to the grocery store.
Phil Well, I went grocery shopping last week. I think its your turn.

B Circle the correct words. Then practice with a partner.

1. A What would you like / like to eat?

B Id like / like to some chicken.

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2. A Id like some / any fish.

B We dont have some / any. Lets go buy some / any.

3 Grammar

Fabulous food

Would like; some and any

Use would like + to + verb

or would like + noun.
Would you like to go out?
No, Id like to stay home.
What would you like for dinner?
Id like some chicken.
Would you like some tea?
Yes, please. / No, thanks.

3.33

Extra practice

UNIT 12

p. 150

Use some in affirmative statements and any

in questions and negative statements.
Do we have any vegetables?
In conversation
Yes, we have some (vegetables).
No, we dont have any (vegetables). Any is common in questions:
Do we have any chicken?
Yes, we have some (chicken).
No, we dont have any (chicken).

Do you have any cookies?

Some is common in questions
that are offers or requests:
Would you like some chicken?
Can I have some chocolate?

Id = I would

A Complete the conversations. Use some, any, would . . . like, or d like.

Sometimes there are two correct answers.

like

1. A Im sleepy. Id like to go for a walk. Would you

B Sure. Lets go out for

coffee. I

2. A Im really thirsty. Do you have

B Well, I have
3. A

B Um, I
4. A What

to get
?

a snack? I have
peanuts.

cookies and peanuts.

some fruit. Do you have

you

to do after class? Do you have

B Well, I need to go shopping and get

milk, too. I dont have

B Pair work Ask and answer the questions. Give your own answers.
A Im sleepy. Id like to go for a walk. Would you like to come?
B Sure. Lets get some soda, too.

4 Speaking naturally
What would you like?

Would you . . . ?

Would you like a snack?

.
Common errors
Always add to when Id like
is followed by a verb.
Id like to go for a walk.
(NOT Id like go for a walk.)

Would you like to have dinner?

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Listen and repeat the questions above. Notice the pronunciation of Would you . . . ?

3.35

Listen and complete the questions. Then listen again and practice.

1. What would you like to

2. Would you like to

3. Would you like to

4. Where would you like to

5. What would you like to
About
you

plans?

food.

A Oh, I can come with you. I need to get

About
you

cake, too.

water with you?

soda. Would you like

you
Oh wait, I dont have

to come?

?
?

C Pair work Make dinner plans with a partner. Use the questions above.
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Lesson C

Conversation
strategies

I just want a sandwich or something.

1 Conversation strategy

or something and or anything

A What kinds of food are popular for lunch? Make a list.

B

3.36

Listen. What do Carrie and Henry decide to do for lunch?

Carrie Lets take a break for lunch.

Henry Sure. Would you like to go out
or . . . ?
Carrie Well, I just want a sandwich or
something.
Henry OK. I dont want a big meal or
anything, either. But Id like
something hot.
Carrie Well, theres a new Spanish
place near here, and they
have good soup.
Henry That sounds good.
Carrie OK. And I can have a
sandwich or a salad or
something like that.
Henry Great. So lets go there.

C Notice how Carrie and Henry use or something (like

that) and or anything. They dont need to give a long list

of things. Find examples in the conversation.

I just want a sandwich or something.

D Complete the conversations with or something and or anything.

Then practice with a partner.
1. A Do you eat a big lunch?

Note

B No, I usually just have a salad

Use or something in affirmative

statements and in questions
that are offers and requests.

2. A What do you usually have for breakfast?

B Oh, I just have some coffee and a muffin

A You dont have eggs

3. A Would you like to go out for dinner

B Sure. But I dont want a big meal

A OK. Well, lets go somewhere with a salad bar
About
you

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Use or anything in negative

statements and most questions.

?
. Something light maybe.
.

E Pair work Ask and answer the questions. Give your own answers.

2 Strategy plus

Fabulous food

or . . . ?

UNIT 12

Would you like to

go out or . . . ?

You can use or . . . ?

at the end of yes-no
questions to make
them less direct.

Well, I just want a

sandwich or something.
In conversation
About
you

Pair work Check () the questions you can end with or . . . ? and write it in
the blank. Then ask and answer all of the questions.
1. Do you eat lunch every day

Or is one of the top

50words.

or . . . ?

2. Do you make your own lunch

3. Where do you usually eat

4. Do you just have something light

5. Would you like to have lunch sometime

6. Where would you like to go

A Do you eat lunch every day or . . . ?

B Well, I never skip lunch. I usually go out and buy a sandwich or something.

3 Listening and strategies

A

p. 138

If you want my advice . . .

Listen to the conversations. Complete the sentence about each person. Write a to e.
There is one extra phrase.
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1. Jack
2. Rachel
3. Peter
4. Abby

Sounds right

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

wants to buy a sandwich at a food stand.

doesnt usually eat anything for lunch.
would like a nice big omelette.
would like to have a big meal.
doesnt want pizza or anything.

Listen again. Do you agree with the advice that is given to the people above? Circle I agree
or I dont really agree, and complete each sentence with your own view.
3.37

1. I agree / I dont really agree. I think that

2. I agree / I dont really agree. I feel that

3. I agree / I dont really agree. I think that

4. I agree / I dont really agree. I believe that

C Pair work Make plans to go out after class today. Discuss what kind of food youd like. Agree on a
place to go.
A So, would you like to go out for lunch after class, or . . . ?

Free talk

p. 136

B Sure. I dont really want a big meal or anything. So maybe a sandwich or something.
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Lesson D

Great places to eat

1 Reading
A Do you know an interesting restaurant? Whats special about it?
Check () the boxes. Then tell the class.
It has a nice atmosphere.

It has a beautiful view.

It has live music.

It has good service.

It serves unusual food.

other

Reading tip

B Read the restaurant guide. Which restaurant would you like

to try? Tell a partner why youd like to go there.

As you read, imagine each place. Ask

yourself, Would I like to eat there?

Restaurant Guide: Try something different!

We searched the world and found these unusual places to eat.
Chillout ice restaurant, Dubai
Would you like to visit a really cool
restaurant? Then try this place. Everything
is made of ice, from the tables and chairs
to the pictures on the walls. When you
order a soda, it comes in an ice glass, and
your meal is served on an ice plate. Luckily,
if you get too cold, you can ask for a warm
blanket and some hot chocolate. Be sure
to try some ice cream, too. It never melts!
Dinner in the Sky, in over 35 countries
How would you like to dine 50 meters (164 feet)
above your favorite view? Then hire Dinner in the
Sky for a special event. You and 21 guests can enjoy
dinner at a table hanging in the air! A chef, a server,
and an entertainer go with you to make a perfect
evening. But if youre scared of heights, we dont
recommend it!
The Hajime Robot Restaurant, Bangkok
Heres something really different a restaurant with robots.
Choose your food from a touchscreen computer menu, and a few
minutes later, a smiling robot brings it to you. You can also
barbecue food at your table or order other delicious Asian dishes
from the menu. Try a green tea smoothie and then sit back and
enjoy the entertainment every hour the robots dance to music!
Its a fun and lively atmosphere, and the service is excellent!

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Fabulous food

UNIT 12

C Read the article again, and answer these questions. Explain your answers to a partner.
1. What can you do if you feel cold at the Chillout ice restaurant?
2. What dish does the writer recommend there?
3. How many people can dine in the sky at one time?
4. Who goes up with the guests at Dinner in the Sky?
5. What can you order at the Hajime Robot Restaurant?
6. Why do you think people try restaurants like these?

2 Listening and writing

A

Do you recommend it?

Listen to Olivia talk about a restaurant she went to last week. What do you find out
about it? Circle the correct words.
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1. The restaurant was Italian / Spanish.

5. The service was fast / slow.

2. They serve great seafood / pasta.

6. The atmosphere was fun / relaxed.

3. Olivia had a rice dish / a seafood salad.

7. It was expensive / inexpensive.

4. Its good for meat eaters / vegetarians.

8. Olivia recommends it / doesnt recommend it.

B Read the review and the Help note. Underline the adjectives that describe the Healthy Bites restaurant.
Help note

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Healthy Bites

Last week I had dinner at a small neighborhood
restaurant called Healthy Bites. It serves
healthy fast food, and it is famous for its
hamburgers. The food is excellent. The
hamburgers come with delicious toppings like
spicy cabbage with onions and a lot of garlic.
The service was excellent fast but friendly.
I highly recommend it.

About
you

Useful expressions
Was it . . .
The restaurant was
The service was
The servers were
The meal was
The food was
The potatoes were

good?
good.
excellent.
friendly.
delicious.
tasty.
hot.

bad?
terrible.
slow.
unfriendly.
awful.
tasteless.
cold.

C Write a review of a restaurant you know. Talk about the atmosphere, the food,
the service, and the price.

D Read your classmates reviews. Which restaurant would you like to try?

3 Talk about it

What are your favorite places to eat?

Group work Discuss the questions. Agree on a place youd like

to go to together.

How often do you go out to eat?

When you eat out, do you go to restaurants? cafs? fast-food places?
food stands?
Do you have a favorite place to eat? Where is it? Why do you like it?
Where can you get good, cheap food?
Where can you hang out with friends?
Which restaurant in your city would you like to try?
Which restaurant dont you recommend? Why not?
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Vocabulary notebook

I love to eat.

Learning tip Grouping vocabulary

You can group some vocabulary by the things you like and dont like.

1 Which of these types of food do you like? Which dont you like?
Complete the word webs.
cereal
fish

fish

cereal

fruit
meat
milk and cheese
pasta and bread
shellfish
vegetables

l like

l dont like

2 What foods do you love, and which do you hate? Complete the chart.
I love . . .

I like . . .

I dont like . . .

I cant stand . . .

onions

In conversation
Talk about food
The top food words people
use with the verb eat are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

meat
beef
popcorn
eggs
fish
steak

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

vegetables
seafood
cheese
cookies
pizza
bread

On your own
Label your food at home in English.
Learn the word before you eat the food!

Can

Do! Now I can . . .

I can . . .

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? I need to review how to . . .

talk about foods I like and my eating habits.

understand conversations about eating habits.

make offers of food and drink.

understand a conversation about a restaurant.

use or something and or anything in lists.

read a restaurant review.

end yes-no questions with or . . . ?

write a restaurant review.

Checkpoint

Units 1012

1 Whats the question?

Complete the conversation with information questions. Then practice with a partner.

A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B

Im so tired this morning.

So what did you do last night ?
Last night? Oh, I went to see a band.
You did?
?
The Mall Kids. Theyre a new group.
Yeah?
?
They were great. I was at the club really late.
?
Around 2:00 a.m. So anyway,
?
Oh, I just went home and watched TV. The usual.
Well, lets go out tonight or something.
Oh, OK.
?
Actually, Id like to see The Mall Kids again.
OK. But lets not stay out too late. We both have to work tomorrow!

2 Do you have a balanced diet?

A Think about the different types of food you eat. Complete the chart.
I eat a lot of . . .

I dont eat many . . .

I dont eat much . . .

I never eat . . .

B Pair work Compare your chart with a partner. Ask follow-up questions.
A I eat a lot of meat.
B Really? How much do you eat? Do you eat it every day?

3 Ask a question in two ways; answer and ask a similar question.

A Think of a yes-no question to add to each question below. End the question with or . . . ?
1. How was your weekend? I mean, did you do anything special or . . .

2. What did you do last summer? I mean,

3. What did you do for your last birthday? I mean,

4. What would you like to do tonight? I mean,

?
?

B Pair work Ask and answer the questions. After you answer a question, ask a similar one.
A How was your weekend? I mean, did you do anything special or . . . ?
B Well, I went to the beach on Saturday. How about you? What did you do?
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4 Whats the right expression?

Complete the conversation with these expressions. (Use anyway twice.) Then practice with a partner.
or something
or anything

Bryan
Julia
Bryan
Julia
Bryan
Julia
Bryan
Julia
Bryan
Julia
Bryan
Julia

Good for you

good luck

anyway
I know

Congratulations
thank goodness

You did
Im sorry to hear that

How was your weekend? Did you go away or anything ?

No, but I went to a karaoke club.
Really?
? So how was it?
Great! I sang in a contest and won $50.
! I didnt know you were a singer.
Well, I practiced every day for a month.
!
And
I practiced! Ten of my friends were there.
, did you do anything special?
So,
Not really. I had to study for an exam on Saturday and Sunday.
I studied all weekend and then got sick.
. You need to take care of yourself.
Yeah.
. . . . Well,
, I have to go.
I want to study my notes. But after the exam, lets meet for
.
coffee
OK. So
with your exam.

5 Show some interest!

A Complete each sentence with a simple past verb. Then add time expressions
to five sentences to make them true for you.
1. I

went

on an interesting trip.

2. I

some new clothes.

3. I

someone famous.

4. I

an international phone call.

5. I

a party at my house.

6. I

some Italian food.

7. I

on the beach.

8. I

English with a tourist.

9. I

some money.

10. I

lost in the city.

I went on an interesting trip last month.

B Pair work Take turns telling a partner your sentences.

Respond with You did? and ask questions.
A I went on an interesting trip last month.
B You did? Where did you go? . . .

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