/prəˌnənsēˈāSH(ə)n/
V_cab
Food Idioms
Part 3
100

/freʃ/ . /ɪnˈgriː.di.ənts/

FRESH INGREDIENTS

100

you have this if you love eating candy, cakes, fruit, desserts, etc.

A   S_EE_   T_ _TH

A SWEET TOOTH

100

If something is a piece of _____, then it is really easy.

A. Pizza  B. Chocolate  C. Fruit  D. Cake

D. Cake

100

Why do people go to restaurants when they want to celebrate important occasions?

Ambiance

Memorable experience

Hassle

People go to restaurants to celebrate special occasions because they provide a pleasant ambiance and convenient setting for memorable experiences. Restaurants offer a break from daily routines and a chance to enjoy delicious food without the hassle of cooking.

200

/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/. /kwɪˈziːn/

TRADITIONAL CUISINE

200

You have this if you are hungry and can eat a lot

B_G   A_PE_I_E

BIG APPETITE

200

If you 'bring home the _____', you are making money to support yourself.

A. Cheese   B. Rice  C. Ham  D. Bacon  

D. Bacon

200

Do you think that people eat healthier food than they did in the past?

Dietary habits

Processed foods

Nutritional awareness

I think our dietary habits have changed dramatically over the past century. Although people have higher nutritional awareness overall, the increase in the production of processed food has led to more unhealthy diets in large parts of the population.
300

/gʊrˈmeɪ/  /mɪəl/

Gourmet Meal

300

a rare and expensive food item that is considered highly desirable

L_C_L.  D_L_C_CY

LOCAL DELICACY

300

"I have bigger ____ to fry." = I have bigger problems to take care of.

A. Frogs   B. Fish  C. Potatoes  D. Eggs

B. Fish

300

How important do you think it is for families to eat meals together?

Fast-paced world

Communal dining

Quality time

Family cohesion

I think family meals hold substantial importance in today's fast-paced world. The communal dining experience fosters better communication among family members, allowing them to share their daily experiences and concerns. Moreover, it offers quality time where family members can connect on a deeper level, strengthening family cohesion.

400

/ˈkʌl.ə.ner.i/. /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/

CULINARY EXPERIENCE

400

when you finally eat a specific food that you have been really wanting to eat

SA_I_FY  A  C_AV_NG 

SATISFY A CRAVING

400

You should take what she says with a pinch/grain of ___. = You should not always completely trust what she says. 

A. Salt  B. Pepper  C. Rice  D. Sugar

A. Salt

400

Do you think food prepared at home is always better than in restaurants?

personal touch

consistency

cost-effective

expertise

"Whether food prepared at home is always superior to dining at restaurants depends on various factors, including personal preferences and circumstances. While homemade meals are usually more cost-effective and have the advantage of a personal touch, allowing individuals to tailor dishes to their liking and dietary requirements, restaurants often have more consistency in terms of quality and flavor."

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