Thursday, 28 February 2013


BASIS
W.G.  has been eating out on a regular basis
He pleaded not guilty on the basis of temporary insanity
The accusations have no basis in fact
The menu is changed on a weekly basis
The card was rejected on the basis of insufficient funds
Seating is allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

Monday, 25 February 2013

SOME VOCAB FROM UNIT 15 FOOD


Bluish, kind of green; eggy smell
Please, don’t make a scene
A full-blown crisis
Subtle differences
A tide of criticism
Pro-GM food
The staple ingredient



REPORTING VERBS
Calling for a total ban
Encourage parents to pay...
Insists on paying..
Urged government to change
Was accused of not doing...

HEALTHY LIFE


Dieting; Be on a diet; Start dieting; Have a balanced diet; Cut down on chocolate, carbohydrates; Avoid junk food; steamed vegetables, not fried.

Healthy lifestyle

Have careful hygiene when cooking; Keep fit/ be fit; Do sport/ take up jogging; Join a gym ; Meet up with friends; Go out for a meal; Do yoga/ try meditation, for a change; Do boxing to release stress; I find it difficult to unwind after work

Thursday, 21 February 2013


SPICES: saffron, red pepper, Rosemary, cinnamon, cumin, curry, black pepper, ground pepper, cloves, paprika, parsley, thyme, nutmeg,
Oregano
        FRUIT: passion fruit, strawberry, avocado, pineapple, raspberry, starfruit, grapefruit, raisins, peach, apricot, watermelon, melon, coconut, plum = prune
Saturnpeach

        VEGETABLES= lettuce, celery, leek, spring onions, garlic, cloves of garlic, Brussel sprouts, courgette = zucchini, beans,  carrots, aubergine, peas, broccoli  , cauliflower, artichoke, pumpkin
Cucumber