Segundo Año de BachilleratoUNIT III: EATING HABITS

LESSON 2: Meals, beverages and desserts What do you usually have for breakfast?

Achievements Indicators:-I can describe types of local/regional foods from any country with adequate vocabulary and

grammatical accuracy.-I can successfully list the advantages and disadvantages of eating at fast food restaurants.

-I can identify local foods from around the world and their characteristics when listening to recorded materials.

Activity: Answer the questions

• How do meals differ around the world?• Why are local ingredients and local foods

special?• What makes people want fast food even when they know that it is not healthy?

ACTIVITY 1: Listen to and read the following conversation. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: What is the special today?B: This week if you order an omelet, you get a free coffee and fruit

cup. I recommend the spinach and bacon omelete.A: Ok, I’ll have that.B: With onions and green chilies?A: Yes, please.B: How would you like your coffee?A: Black is fine.B: Ok, I’ll be right back with your coffee.

(Activity 1): Choose the letter that best answers each question about the conversation above.

1. What is the special this week?A. a free coffee with your omeletB. bacon and eggsC. There are no specials.2. What kind of omelet does the waiter suggest?A. mushroomB. sausage and tomatoC. spinach and bacon3. How does the customer take his coffee?A. with sweet breadB. blackC. sitting down

Enrich your Vocabulary: Look for unknown vocabulary in the following recipe. Always try to understand the meaning of the new words from context.

Ham and Sausage Jambalaya Ingredients:• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil• 20 oz. smoked sausage cut up• 2 large onions, chopped• 1 green pepper, chopped• 3 pieces of celery, chopped• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped• 3 cups of chicken broth• 1 can (16 oz.) of whole peeled tomatoes in juice• 1/2 lb. cooked ham, chopped• 1 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice• Spices: bay leaves, thyme, sage, mustard powder,• black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, salt.

( continue) Directions1. Using a cast-iron pot, heat up the oil and add the smoked

sausage, onions, green pepper, celery and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.

2. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, ham, hot sauce, and spices and then season to taste.

3. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.4. Bring it to a boil and then add the rice. Cover and reduce heat

to a simmer.5. After 15 minutes, uncover to see if more water is needed. Add

water if necessary. You may want to use a large spoon to bring the rice from the bottom to the top but avoid stirring. Cover and continue simmering for another 15 minutes.

6. When the rice is cooked, remove from heat and leave covered until served.

This recipe will serve about 4 to 6 people.

HOMEWORK (evaluated)

• Write your own recipe.• Follow the same steps as the one you read

before.• Write the explanation about it.

Activity 3: Answer the following questions in your own words.

1. Name several fruits and vegetables that exist in ElSalvador that are not usually available inthe supermarkets.

2. What sorts of dishes are prepared using the vegetables you listed for question one?

3. Supermarkets sell many of the same fruits all overthe world. Some examples of these common fruitsare apples, bananas, and oranges. Which of these are grown in El Salvador? Name some the local varieties of these fruits.

Activity 6: Rewrite the following sentences from the reading to include “should” or “shouldn’t”.

1. To be part of a healthy diet, French fries can be combined with other less fatty foods like fruits and vegetables.

2. People need to be responsible for making healthy choices.

3. It is not a good idea to eat four orders of medium French fries at one time.

4. Health-conscious consumers can avoid some sodium by ordering a cheeseburger without cheese.

Conversation and moreListen to and read the following conversation between

Karen and Nancy. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hi Nancy, this is Karen.B: Hi Karen. How are you?A: I’m well. I was calling to ask about your cheesecake recipe. I

am going to my uncle’s house tonight, and they asked me to bring a dessert.

B: Sure, Nancy. It is late right now to start the cheesecake because that recipe takes a lot of time, and you say that it is for tonight. Can I recommend something easier like strawberry shortcake?

A: Ok, what will I need to make that?B: You’ll need unsalted cream, strawberries, sugar and yellow

cake. If you want, I could come over and help you make it.A: Thanks, that would be great.

Activity 7: Answer the following questions about the conversation above.

1. What kind of recipe does Karen ask Nancy for?2. What does Nancy suggest that Karen make

instead?3. What ingredients will Karen need?4. Does Nancy offer to help Karen make the

dessert?

Activity: Read the two statements below. -Which of the two best describes your point of view?

-For this exercise, you will choose one side of the argument, even if you agree somewhat with both statements.

STATEMENT 1Taking the time prepare dishes

with local ingredients and enjoy them in the company of others is an important part of life that is lost in the fast food culture.

STATEMENT 2People need to be responsible

for making healthy choices. Fast food restaurants help people who need a quick meal.

Activity 8: Make 6 new sentences using the 6 highlighted words.

1. (dishes)_____________________________2. (ingredients)_________________________3. (fast food)___________________________4. ( healthy)____________________________5. (fast food restaurants)__________________6. (quick meal)__________________________

Language in useIn a “conditional” phrase or sentence, a certain conditionis necessary for something to happen. Here we will review

conditional sentences using the words “if ” and “will”.

If Condition (present simple) Result

If I find a job, I will start saving money.

If we win the game tonight, we will compete inthe tournament.

If Julio doesn’t get thereby 9:00,

they’ll have to leavewithout him.

(continue) -You must use a comma if you start the sentence with the conditional phrase.

-The order of the sentences can be changed but the meaning remains the same.

Result If Condition (present simple)

I will start saving money if I find a job.

We will compete in the tournament

if we win the game tonight.

They’ll have to leave without him

if Julio doesn’t get there by9:00.

Segundo Año de BachilleratoUNIT III: EATING HABITS

LESSON 2: Meals, beverages and desserts

Activity 9: Change the order of the conditional sentences. Make a contraction between “will” and the

pronoun whenever possible.Follow the example:• Example: We will go see a movie tonight if you help me clean

the house.• Answer: If you help me clean the house, we’ll go see a movie

tonight.1. You will need to live in a larger house if you have any more

kids.2. If we find your earring, we will call you.3. They will help us paint the house if they have time.4. I will buy vegetables if I go to the market.5. If it rains tomorrow, will you still go to work?

Activity 10: The following conditional sentences are incomplete. Use your imagination and complete the sentences below.

1. They will stop at the store if _________________________.2. If I find a good job, I will ____________________________.3. I will go on a trip during the August vacation if ___________.4. If I tell you how much time I spend doing homework, you will

know why I _______________________________.5. If my wife learns how to drive, I’ll _____________________.6. My house will be clean tonight if ______________________.7. The road will be very muddy if ________________________.8. If you tell me how to get there, I will go _________________.9. We will finish harvesting all the coffee today if we _________.10. If the weather is good this weekend, we will _____________.

Activity 11: In the following listening activity:- You will hear about common breakfast foods from two

different European countries. -Before listening, read the three questions from the activity

below and have your paper and pencil ready.

- Answer the following questions about the listening activity.

1. What are the two countries named?2. What are common breakfast foods identified in thelistening for each of these countries?3. Generally speaking, do people eat a larger breakfastin Northern European countries or in the warmer

Southern European countries?

Activity 12: Look at the advertisement and answer the following questions.

Jack’s Used Cars & Trucks TI11P116“Let’s make a deal to get you behind the wheel!”

If you buy any American made car or truck, we’ll include a free tape deck.Pay in cash and get 10% off of any used car or truck. If you choose a

luxury car, we’ll include a free CD player.

If you want a great car at a great price, you won’t want to miss this special.

1. What do you need to do to get a free CD player?2. What does Jack’s Used Cars & Trucks offer to people who pay in cash?3. What will you receive if you buy an American made car or truck?

Activity 13: Match the phrases on the left with the phrases on the right to make complete sentences.

1 If I find my cell phone, A if we need more gasoline.

2 If you see my mom, B I will call you.

3 I will make your favorite dinner

C will you tell her to call me?

4 We will go to the gas station D if I improve my diet.

5 I will be healthier E if you come to my house tonight.