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NAME: ____________________________ DATE: ____________

Top Notch Pop Song Activities

(Unit 6, “A Perfect Dish”)

A. Listen to the song “A Perfect Dish.” Make a list of the six foods and drinks the
singer says he doesn’t eat and drink now.
1. _
2. _
3. _
4. _
5. _
6. _

B. Mark each of the following statements T for true, F for false, or NI for no
information, according to the information in the song.
_ 1. He avoids fatty foods.
_ 2. The foods he used to eat made him feel sick.
_ 3. The “perfect dish” is chicken.
_ 4. The “perfect dish” is fish.
_ 5. The “perfect dish” looks better than it smells.

C. Listen to the song again. Complete the lyrics with the words you hear.
I (1.) _ a lot of (2.) _,
but now I just (3.) them.
I (4.) _ chocolate and lots of (5.) ,
but now those days are gone.
(6.) _, it was too much trouble.
They say (7.) ,
but I’ (8.) _ _ feeling sick.
What was going wrong?
Now I know I couldn’t live without this.
(9.) .
(10.) ___________________________?
It (11.) _,
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but it (12.) _ pretty (13.) _ .

(14.) ___________________________ can it be?
It (15.) ,
and it (16.)____________________ —a terrific dish for you and me—
a perfect dish for you and me.
I (17.) __________________________________ ,
but now I’ (18.) ___________________ ,
and I’(19.) _.
I (20.) anymore.
I’ (21.) ___________________________ with sugar.
I’ (22.) _ some (23.) ___ _.
Some things just don’t (24.) _ _ .
They’re bad for me, I’m sure.
(25.) ________________________?
(26.) ____________________.
Isn’t it so good for your health?
It looks (27.) _ _, but it smells pretty (28.) .
What in the world can it be?
It smells like chicken, and it tastes like fish—a terrific dish for you and me—
a perfect dish for you and me.
Aren’t you going to have some?
Don’t you like it?
Wasn’t it delicious?
Don’t you want some more?
It looks terrific, but it smells pretty awful.
What in the world (29.) ________________ ?
(30.) ______ smells like chicken, (31.) tastes like fish—
a terrific dish for you and me—
a perfect dish (32.) ______________________.

ABOUT YOU. Answer the questions.

1. What foods did you use to eat that you don’t eat now?
_

2. What are your favorite foods now?

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3. What foods did you not like when you were younger but you like now?
_

4. Why do you think people’s food preferences and habits change over the course of
theirlives?
__________________________________ ______________________________
_
_

SPEAKING OPTION. Compare and discuss your answers with a classmate.

WRITING OPTION. What is your opinion of the person singing the song?
Would you like him to prepare a meal for you? Why or why not?

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Extra Grammar Exercises

(Unit 6, page 65)

LESSON 1 Use to / used to

1 Rewrite each statement using used to or use to.

1. I lived in Chicago, but now I live in New York.
I used to live in Chicago, but now I live in New York.
2. I didn’t like Chinese food, but now I do.

3. Jade went to school at the Institute of Art.

4. My brother and his wife lived in the apartment upstairs.

5. Jake worked at the post office, but now he’s a teacher.

6. My friend Alison and I ate dinner together every Saturday.

7. They played tennis every Sunday with their friends.

8. I didn’t speak Spanish when I was younger, but now I do.

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2 Write statements with used to or use to.

1. The Empire State Building / be / the tallest building in the world
The Empire State Building used to be the tallest building in the world.
2. China / not have / one of the world’s strongest economies.

3. People / not use / smart phones or tablets to visit the Internet.

4. People / write / letters to their friends and family.

5. Brasilia / not be / the capital of Brazil.

3 Now write each statement from Exercise 2 as a yes / no question.

1. Did the Empire State Building use to be the tallest building in the world?

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Extra Grammar Exercises

(Unit 6, page 67)

LESSON 2 Negative yes / no questions

1 Choose the correct way to complete each negative yes / no question.

1. (Isn’t / / Doesn’t) you George’s brother?
Aren’t
2. (Doesn’t / Wasn’t / Hasn’t) Greta speak Italian?
3. (Doesn’t / Doesn’t / Isn’t) this chicken wonderful?
4. (Wasn’t / Didn’t / Hasn’t) that movie awful last night?
5. (Didn’t / Aren’t / Haven’t) you tried ceviche before?
6. (Hasn’t / Don’t / Didn’t) Janet called her mother yet?
7. (Aren’t / Don’t / Haven’t) you like fish?
8. (Isn’t / Aren’t / Haven’t) you a big meat eater?

2 Compete each conversation with a negative question.

1. A: I’ll pass on the chocolate cake.
B: (you / like / chocolate cake) Don’t you like chocolate cake ?
A: Actually, I’m on a diet.
2. A: That movie was great last night!
B: (you / love / the two main actors) ?
A: They were awesome!
3. A: I’ve been so busy! I haven’t done any sightseeing yet.
B: Really? (you / be / to the history museum) ?
It’s really interesting.
A: No, I haven’t.
4. A: Is there really a Bruno Mars concert this Saturday?
B: Yes, there is. (he / be / great) ?
A: Are you kidding? I’m a huge fan.
5. A: Do you think Sara will meet us for dinner tonight?
B: Hey! (you / call her yet) ?
A: Oops. I forgot.
6. A: Call me after 10:00 am tomorrow.
B: (you / go running / early every morning) ?
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6)

A. Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle.

Across
4. It’s a long, green (or white) vegetable.
6. They are white and yellow inside, andthey come from a chicken.
8. It’s raw fish on rice.
9. They’re made from cocoa beans. People often give them in a box as a gift.

Down

1. It’s made of milk, it’s sweet, and itcomes in many flavors.

2. It’s made with soybeans and is popular in Asia and with vegetarians all over the
world.
3. These are small fish that are usually very salty.
5. This is a little like fish but comes in a shell. Some people are allergic to this.
7. Vegetarians never eat this.

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Learning Strategy
(Unit 6, page 70, Vocabulary)

VOCABULARY-BUILDING STRATEGY: categorizing

Put new words in categories to help you remember them.

PRACTICE
Write examples of food for each category.

Foods that look terrific Foods that taste salty

Foods that smell terrible Foods that are soft

Foods that taste sweet Foods that are hard

Foods that taste spicy Foods that are chewy

Foods that taste sour Foods that are crunchy

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Writing Process Worksheet

(Accompanies Unit 6, page 72)

ASSIGNMENT: Write a paragraph on the following topic: Do you think

people are eating healthier or less healthy food than they
used to? Give examples to support your opinion.

1. PREWRITING
Work with a partner. Discuss the lifestyle changes. Do you think people’s lifestyles
have changed for the better or worse? Explain why. Write your opinions in the chart.

Lifestyles before Lifestyles now Better or worse? Why?

People didn’t use to eat a People eat fast food a lot. Worse. There are more people who
lot of fast food. are obese.

2. WRITING
On a separate piece of paper, write a first draft of the paragraph.

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Part 1
Listen to the conversations. Then choose the word or phrase that correctly
completes each sentence.

Example: Tina ( [doesn’t care for] / loves / has a craving for ) fish.

1. Tina ( is allergic to / doesn’t care for / is crazy about ) spicy food.

2. Jeremy ( can’t stand / is avoiding / is crazy about ) food made with salt and oil.

3. Ryan’s food tastes both sweet and ( salty / spicy / sour ).

4. Vincent used to be ( a vegetarian / on a diet / a dessert lover ), but he’s not now.

5. Katie ( is crazy about / doesn’t care for / is avoiding ) chocolate.

Part 2
Choose the sentence that best matches each picture.

Example:

□ It tastes like chicken.  I’m a chicken lover.

6.

□ I’m on a diet. □ I’m allergic to chocolate.

7.

□ I don’t care for vegetables. □ I’m a big vegetable eater.

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8.

□ I’m avoiding meat and fish. □ I’m crazy about meat and fish.

9.

□ It’s easy to stay thin. □ I’m trying to lose weight.

10.

□ It tastes spicy. □ I can’t stand that cheese.

Part 7
Read the article. Then choose the correct answer for each question.

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Example: What do you need to make fusion cuisine?

a. tomatoes, oranges, or rice

b. spicy chilies from Latin America
[c. an ingredient from another culture]

27. When did fusion cuisine begin?

a. more than 100 years ago
b. in the 1970s
c. just recently

28. What is the goal of fusion cooking?

a. to prepare more healthful food
b. to create new dishes
c. to learn more about different cultures

29. A Mexican tortilla filled with teriyaki beef is an example of fusion cooking because
a. it sounds delicious.
b. many people have eaten it.
c. it combines foods from two cultures.

30. Who can create fusion cuisine?

a. European explorers
b. anyone
c. people in restaurants

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Writing Test
Write about two famous dishes from your country. Describe the taste of the
dishes and why you like them. Write at least five sentences.

Speaking Test
Describe some foods that you can’t stand and some foods that you’re crazy
about. Say at least five sentences.

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