YoE 40, 10.02.13

Question 1

Food that is “…..” doesn’t have much taste

Answer 1

“They’re a little bland, don’t you think?”

Question 2

Fruits and vegetables are best at certain times of the year. You can talk about this by saying that they’re …

Answer 2

“Look, they’re in season now.”

Question 3

“……” food has an outside that is dry, a little hard, but easy to bite through, like the outside of a piece of fried chicken

Answer 3

“The outside was crispy, and the inside was juicy and tender.”

Question 4

When you cook meat, you have to be careful that the middle isn’t raw

Answer 4

“Make sure they’re cooked all the way through.”

Question 5

Food that is low in calories can be called “…..”

Answer 5

“I’m in the mood for something light.”

Question 6

When you’re talking to children, you can talk about delicious food this way:

Answer 6

“Yummy!”

Question 7

Some foods and drinks aren’t very good at first, but you slowly start to like them. Talk about that kind of food this way:

Answer 7

“I never really developed a taste for beer.”

Question 8

Say this when some food makes your stomach hurt:

Answer 8

“That burrito I ate didn’t agree with me.”

Question 9

Grace

Answer 9

“Dear Lord, we thank you for this food that we’re about to receive.”

Question 10

Take away

Answer 10

“Hey, can you pick up some take-out on your way home?”

Question 11

Spilling

Answer 11

“Look! You got ice cream all down the front of your shirt!”

Question 12

Eating up

Answer 12

“It’s important to eat your veggies so you can grow up to be big and strong.”

Question 13

No thank you / not eating up

Answer 13

“No, I couldn’t possibly. I’m so stuffed.”

Question 14

Damn

Answer 14

“Darn, I don’t have anything to peel it with!”

Question 15

Dinner finished

Answer 15

“This was literally the best meal I’ve ever had.”

Question 16

Praisals of food

Answer 16

“You’ve got to try this sauce. It’s amazing!”

“Wow, this is actually pretty good.”

Question 17

Children’s bad table manners

Answer 17

“Quit playing with your food!”

Question 18

Fond of food

Answer 18

“Your mind’s always on food!”

Question 19

Secret of nuts

Answer 19

“Toasting the nuts really brings out their flavor!”

Question 20

This diet is going too far

Answer 20

“I’m all for moderation, but this is ridiculous!”

Question 21

Children’s pester on the backseat

Answer 21

“We’re not stopping to get ice cream, and that’s that!”

Question 22

Slightly critical to fish

Answer 22

“The only thing about fish is that it’s so hard to get rid of the odor.”

Question 23

I’m home; what’s for dinner?

Answer 23

“Yum! I could smell your cooking from down the street!”

Question 24

You chose the menu

Answer 24

“I’m talking lobster, chicken, pizza… you name it!”

Question 25

They served a variety of dishes

Answer 25

“They had a spread like you wouldn’t believe!”

Question 26

I’ve already brought my lunch

Answer 26

“No, I packed my lunch today. Thanks, though.”

Question 27

bring you something

Answer 27

“I’m headed out to grab some lunch. You want me to pick you up something?”

Question 28

A place you would recommend?

Answer 28

“Do you know of a good burger place around here?”

Question 29

What would you prefer?

Answer 29

“Is there anything in particular you’re in the mood for?”

Question 30

Moderate praisal

Answer 30

“I had chocolate cake for dessert, which was good but nothing special.”

Question 31

We shared some tasty food

Answer 31

“We split a couple of appetizers — the grilled octopus and the eggplant dip with pita.”

Question 32

Want a tooth stick?

Answer 32

“Hey, um, you’ve got something stuck in your teeth.”

Question 33

don’t be choosi(e)ly

Answer 33

“I didn’t raise you to be a picky eater!”

Question 34

Diet food

Answer 34

“You can substitute plain yogurt for the sour cream if you want to make it lower-fat.”

Question 35

Større hyppighed i sygdom

Answer 35

“This rise in obesity is due to poor diet and lack of exercise.”

Question 36

Horsemeat sold for beef

Answer 36

“I’m sure it’s perfectly safe, but it has a funny taste.”

Question 37

Claiming

Answer 37

“I don’t want to make a big deal out of it.”
“I hate to cause trouble, but I ordered this medium-rare.”
“I would say something to the waiter.”

Question 38

Let’s drop eating for today

Answer 38

“It’s not like we need any more food.”

“Let’s just not bother cooking tonight.”

Question 39

Too big helpings

Answer 39

“The portion sizes are so much bigger in the U.S.!”
“We could have just ordered one dish and split it.”
“What a waste, huh?”

Question 40

What do you want for dinner ?

Answer 40

“It’s up to you.”

“It depends. What are you making?”

Question 41

Hungry?

Answer 41

“I’m starving! Let’s eat.”