Section 3
Vocabulary
Choice
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Section 3 : Vocabulary
ActivityChoice
1 – Identifying and inferring key
ideas
Answers
2 Suggested answers: ‘pans that steamed and bubbled’;
‘mouth-watering aromas of garlic, cinnamon and
peppercorns’; ‘aromatic coconut sauce’; ‘first feast’;
‘delicious’; ‘was an inspiration’; ‘a buzz for anyone’s taste-
buds’; ‘a shockingly tangy eggplant sauce’
3 Suggested answers: ‘joy of cooking’; ‘bursting with
countless flavours’; ‘thrill of cooking’; ‘amazed’; ‘mouth-
watering’; ‘desperate’; ‘inspiration’.
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Activity 2 – Choosing adjectives and
adding details
Answers
1a ‘fiery sweet’
1b Students’ own answers. Suggested answer: The word ‘fiery’
suggests the curry is very hot and exciting. The word ‘sweet’
appeals to different taste buds. The combination of the two
adjectives sounds interesting – and mouth-watering.
1c Students’ own answers. Suggested answer: The phrase
‘prepared with care’ suggests that the cooking was very skilful
and ‘eaten in minutes’ suggests the food was so delicious that it
was eaten swiftly and eagerly.
Answers
2a mouth-watering
2b Students’ own answers. Suggested answer: I think the
writer chose this adjective because it explains the effect of the
delicious smells, triggering a natural reaction to want to eat
the food.
2c The writer adds the detail of the garlic, cinnamon and
peppercorns.
2d Students’ own answers. Suggested answer: These details
suggest that the aunt’s cooking involved a variety of
Extension Activity
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Workbook Page
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Make a list of positive adjectives
that could be used to describe
food.
1.Savory 15.Bland 29.Spiced
2.Sweet 16.Peppery 30.Bitter
3.Sugary 17.Hearty 31.Crunchy
4.Candied 18.Rich 32.Crispy
5.Sour 19.Comforting 33.Luscious
6.Zesty 20.Spicy 34.Velvety
7.Strong 21.Hot 35.Smooth
8.Fruity 22.Fresh 36.Brittle
9.Deep 23.Bright 37.Chewy
10.Full-bodied 24.Satisfying 38.Delicate
11.Pungent 25.Tangy 39.Fragile
12.Aromatic 26.Citrusy 40.Tender
13.Fragrant 27.Perfumed 41.Creamy
14.Acidic 28.Pickled 42.Buttery
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Activity 3 – Choosing nouns
Answers
1 Students’ own answers. Suggested answers:
a) I think the writer chose the word ‘feast’ because it conveys the
picture of a luxurious meal, consisting of lots of delicious food
in large quantities, often prepared for a celebration or special
occasion.
b) I think the writer chose to name three individual herbs
because their names give the reader more detail and are all
associated with delicious flavours.
c) I think the writer chose to use the word ‘inspiration’ because it
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Activity 4 – Writing a Description
Imagine you are about to open a new
restaurant or a café. You are going to write a
menu for its first week.
🍔 Mains
•Captain Crunchy Chicken Burger – Crispy chicken in a soft bun with lettuce and
cheese.
•Pasta Party Bowl – Twirly pasta with creamy cheese sauce or tomato basil.
•Pizza Pals – Choose from Margherita, Pepperoni, or Veggie Blast.
•Taco Time Trio – Three mini tacos with chicken, cheese, and mild salsa.
•Fishy Wishy Fingers – Baked fish fingers served with mashed potatoes or fries.
🥗 Sides & Snacks
•Happy Face Fries – Smiley-shaped potato fries.
•Veggie Dippers – Carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper sticks with hummus.
•Cheesy Puffs – Mini cheese pastries baked fresh.
•Popcorn Chicken Pots – Bite-sized and golden brown.
🥤 Drinks
•Fruity Fizz – Sparkling apple or orange juice.
•Berry Blast Smoothie – Mixed berries and yogurt.
•Choco Chill Milk – Icy cold chocolate milk.
•Magic Water – Fresh water with a slice of lemon or cucum
🍰 Desserts
•Brownie Bites – Soft chocolate brownies with sprinkles.
•Rainbow Jelly Cups – Layers of wobbly jelly in bright col
•Mini Muffin Madness – Blueberry or chocolate chip muffi
•Fruity Fun Cups – Mixed fruit topped with whipped cream
Adverbs
• freshly – freshly baked muffins
• carefully – carefully cooked chicken
• perfectly – perfectly melted cheese
• gently – gently stirred soup
• slowly – slowly roasted vegetables
• deliciously – deliciously sweet cake
• sweetly – sweetly spiced pudding
• spicily – spicily flavored tacos
• smoothly – smoothie that goes down
smoothly
• crisply – crisply fried nuggets
• creamily – creamily cheesy pasta
Prepositional phrases
• with extra cheese – I ordered pizza with extra cheese.
• without any sauce – He asked for nuggets without any
sauce.
• full of flavour – The curry was full of flavour.
• covered in chocolate – The brownie was covered in
chocolate.
05
OUR
MENU
Food Drink
Tom Yum Goong King Manggo Tea
Tom Kha Ghai Oliang
Khao Pad Cha Manao
Gaeng Daeng Nam Manao
G R E AT
R E S TA U RA N T
PRICIN
G LIST
Tom Yum Goong : $13.00
Tom Kha Ghai : $29.00
Khao Pad : $21.00
Gaeng Daeng : $45.98
FOOD
King Manggo Tea : $6.60
Som Tum : $32.79
Oliang : $6.70
DRINK
Pad Thai : $12.98
Cha Manao : $4.80
Mango Sticky Rice : $14.99
Nam Manao : $9.98
Kalamae : $22.32
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THANK
YOU
Section 4
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Answers
Activity 1
1 Students’ own answers. Suggested answer: The writer is trying
to persuade the reader to come to the restaurant.
2a Many of the customers have been coming for a long time, and
now bring their children and grandchildren.
2b The chefs have won awards and create a menu with wide
appeal.
2c The staff at the restaurant and friendly and helpful.
Answers
3 Students’ own answers. Suggested answers:
• The fact that the customers are loyal and long standing might persuade the reader to
visit the restaurant.
• The fact that the chefs have won awards indicates that the cooking must be of a high
standard and might persuade the reader to visit.
• The fact that the staff are friendly and helpful might reassure visitors who are less
confident or less knowledgeable about the food.
4 Students’ own answers. Suggested answer: The advice to book a table suggests that the
restaurant is very popular and sometimes gets fully booked. It suggests that people might
be ‘disappointed’ if they don’t book in advance.
5 Students’ own answers. Suggested answers: The restaurant is happy to cater for just
couples, or larger parties. It is close to the station.
