ESL Podcast 326 – Finding the Right Wine Flashcards
– without bringing anything; without carrying anything; without
having anything
Antonio: Why are we stopping here?
Melanie: We can’t go to the dinner party…… We need to bring a
bottle of wine.
- The child came home from school empty-handed because he accidentally left
his backpack and jacket on the bus.
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice
Antonio: Why are we stopping here?
Melanie: We can’t go to the dinner party empty-handed. We need to bring a
bottle of …..
- Would you like a glass of wine with your dinner?
an inexpensive type of wine that is drunk with meals, not for special
occasions
Antonio: Why are we stopping here?
Melanie: We can’t go to the dinner party empty-handed. We need to bring a
bottle of wine.
Antonio: I don’t know anything about wines. You’ll need to pick a bottle.
Melanie: I don’t know much about wines, either. I just know we need a good
…… Do you think we should get a bottle of white, red, or rosé?
- If you’re going to bring a bottle of wine to your boss’s house, make sure it’s a
nice one and not just the cheap table wine that we drink normally
a type of wine that has a very light yellow color and that one can see
through easily
Antonio: Why are we stopping here?
Melanie: We can’t go to the dinner party empty-handed. We need to bring a
bottle of wine.
Antonio: I don’t know anything about wines. You’ll need to pick a bottle.
Melanie: I don’t know much about wines, either. I just know we need a good
table wine. Do you think we should get a bottle of …., red, or rosé?
- Most people think that white wine tastes best with fish.
a type of wine that has a dark red or purple color and that one cannot see
through easily
Antonio: Why are we stopping here?
Melanie: We can’t go to the dinner party empty-handed. We need to bring a
bottle of wine.
Antonio: I don’t know anything about wines. You’ll need to pick a bottle.
Melanie: I don’t know much about wines, either. I just know we need a good
table wine. Do you think we should get a bottle of white, ….., or rosé?
- Red wine is a good combination with steak and other meats.
a type of wine that has a light pink or purple color and that one can
usually see through
Antonio: Why are we stopping here?
Melanie: We can’t go to the dinner party empty-handed. We need to bring a
bottle of wine.
Antonio: I don’t know anything about wines. You’ll need to pick a bottle.
Melanie: I don’t know much about wines, either. I just know we need a good
table wine. Do you think we should get a bottle of white, red, or …..?
…..wines are made by letting the skin of red grapes touch the wine for a
short period of time.
a piece of paper that is glued to a bottle or jar and has information about
the product inside
Antonio: I don’t know anything about wines. You’ll need to pick a bottle.
Melanie: I don’t know much about wines, either. I just know we need a good
table wine. Do you think we should get a bottle of white, red, or rosé?
Antonio: I don’t know.
Melanie: The …. on this one says that it’s fruity and not too tart. This other
one says that it’s full-bodied, but I think we want a light-bodied one, right?
- Do you read the nutritional information on the labels of the food that you buy?
with a fruit-like flavor; with the taste and/or smell of many fruits
Antonio: I don’t know anything about wines. You’ll need to pick a bottle.
Melanie: I don’t know much about wines, either. I just know we need a good
table wine. Do you think we should get a bottle of white, red, or rosé?
Antonio: I don’t know.
Melanie: The label on this one says that it’s …… and not too tart. This other
one says that it’s full-bodied, but I think we want a light-bodied one, right?
Do you prefer fruity desserts or chocolate desserts?
sour; having a sour or acidic taste, often unpleasant
Antonio: I don’t know anything about wines. You’ll need to pick a bottle.
Melanie: I don’t know much about wines, either. I just know we need a good
table wine. Do you think we should get a bottle of white, red, or rosé?
Antonio: I don’t know.
Melanie: The label on this one says that it’s fruity and not too ….. This other
one says that it’s full-bodied, but I think we want a light-bodied one, right?
- These lemons are really tart! We’ll need to put a lot of sugar in the lemonade
having a very strong (full-) or weak (light-) taste or smell
Antonio: I don’t know anything about wines. You’ll need to pick a bottle.
Melanie: I don’t know much about wines, either. I just know we need a good
table wine. Do you think we should get a bottle of white, red, or rosé?
Antonio: I don’t know.
Melanie: The label on this one says that it’s fruity and not too tart. This other
one says that it’s ….., but I think we want a light-bodied one, right?
a farm where grapes are grown, usually for wine
Melanie: The label on this one says that it’s fruity and not too tart. This other
one says that it’s full-bodied, but I think we want a light-bodied one, right?
Antonio: I have no idea.
Melanie: The label on this one says that it’s from a California vineyard. Is that
good or bad?
- What kind of grapes do they grow on that vineyard?
a tool used to open a bottle of wine; a metal and plastic tool with a
spiral metal piece that is used to take the cork out of a bottle of wine
Melanie: The label on this one says that it’s fruity and not too tart. This other
one says that it’s full-bodied, but I think we want a light-bodied one, right?
Antonio: I have no idea.
Melanie: The label on this one says that it’s from a California vineyard. Is that
good or bad?
Antonio: I don’t know. Stop asking me. Here’s a ….. Why don’t you take
out the cork and we’ll have a taste?
- Craig brought a nice bottle of wine for their picnic, but he forgot to bring a
corkscrew, so they weren’t able to open it.
a group of six cans or bottles that are connected with a piece of
plastic and sold together, usually beer but sometimes soda
Melanie: The label on this one says that it’s from a California vineyard. Is that
good or bad?
Antonio: I don’t know. Stop asking me. Here’s a corkscrew. Why don’t you take
out the cork and we’ll have a taste?
Melanie: That’s very funny. You’re not helping me at all.
Antonio: I say we just bring them a ….. I know I’d rather have beer than
wine any day.
- Is it cheaper to buy four six-packs or a box of 24 cans?
– an inexpensive and popular alcoholic drink that has a yellow-brown color
and is made from a grain
Melanie: That’s very funny. You’re not helping me at all.
Antonio: I say we just bring them a six-pack. I know I’d rather have …. than
wine any day.
a type of white wine with bubbles that is drunk on special
occasions
Melanie: That’s very funny. You’re not helping me at all.
Antonio: I say we just bring them a six-pack. I know I’d rather have beer than
wine any day.
Melanie: Stop fooling around. We need to pick out a bottle of wine.
Antonio: I have an idea. Let’s bring them a bottle of …… You can’t go
wrong with ….
- How many bottles of champagne should we buy for the wedding?
