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Part 5: Which One is Better?

So, is it better to eat in or eat out?

The answer is: both! Most people do a mixture of both. During the busy week, they often cook simple and quick meals at home. On the weekend, or for a special occasion, they go out to a restaurant to relax and enjoy someone else’s cooking.

The most important thing is to enjoy your food and make choices that are good for your health, your wallet, and your happiness!

Active Vocabulary List

add – добавлять

book a table - забронировать столик break - разбить (яйцо)

bring - приносить

butter - сливочное масло café - кафе

cheap - дешевый cheese - сыр chef - шеф-повар

choose / to order - выбирать / заказывать chop - резать, рубить

coffee - кофе

cook / to prepare - готовить cozy - уютный

cuisine - кухня (национальная) delicious - вкусный, делишес dish - блюдо

eat in - есть дома

eat out - питаться вне дома eggs - яйца

expensive - дорогой

fast-food place - заведение фастфуда fry - жарить

frying pan - сковорода

go grocery shopping - ходить за продуктами grate - натирать на терке

groceries - продукты питания

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healthy - здоровый heat - нагревать

ingredients - ингредиенты juice - сок

legal drinking age - возраст, с которого разрешено употребление алкоголя

local market - местный рынок menu - меню

milk - молоко

oil - масло (растительное) omelette - омлет

onion - лук

pepper - перец (специя) peppers - перец

pizza - пицца pour - наливать recipe - рецепт

restaurant - ресторан salt - соль

serve - подавать (еду) soda - газировка supermarket - супермаркет sushi - суши

tacos - тако tasty - вкусный tea - чай

tiring - утомительный toast - тост

tomato - помидор unhealthy - нездоровый vegetables - овощи

wait in line - стоять в очереди wash - мыть

wash the dishes - мыть посуду water - вода

whisk – взбивать

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1.2. Read the text again and say which facts in the sentences (1-10) are true, false or not stated.

1.The only reason people eat is because they need energy.

2.Eating out means you don't have to cook or wash dishes.

3.All restaurant food is very healthy.

4.You always need to book a table before going to a restaurant.

5.Cooking at home is usually more expensive than eating out.

6.When you cook at home, you can control the ingredients in your food.

7.The text provides a recipe for a chocolate cake.

8.The text recommends only eating out and never cooking at home.

9.Water is mentioned as a common drink.

10.The legal drinking age is the same in every country.

2. Dialogues

Cooking at Home vs. Eating Out

Lena: Hey, Mike! What are you doing for dinner tonight?

Mike: Hi Lena! I’m not sure. I’m making a pasta dish right now, but it’s not very good. I think I ’m going to order a pizza instead. I’m not really in-

to cooking.

Lena: Again? You eat out every day! It’s so expensive. Mike: I know, but it’s easier. What about you?

Lena: I prefer eating in. I’m preparing a chicken salad. It’s healthier. You should try cooking at home more often!

Mike: Maybe you’re right. Is your salad difficult to make? Lena: Not at all! It’s very easy. You just chop some vegetables

and add chicken. Do you want to come over and I can show you? Mike: Really? That would be great! Thanks, Lena!

Exercise 2.1. Complete the sentences with present continuous or be going to.

1.Mike _____ (makes / is making) pasta right now.

2.He thinks he _____ (orders / is going to order) a pizza.

3.Lena _____ (prepares / is preparing) a chicken salad.

4.She _____ (invites / is inviting) Mike over now.

5.Mike _____ (eats out / is going to eat out) at Lena's place.

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Exercise 2.2.Complete the sentences with the following words from the dialogue: chop, eat out, eating in, easy, make.

1.Mike doesn't like to cook, so he likes to _____.

2.Lena prefers _____ because it's healthier.

3.The salad is not difficult to _____.

4.It's very _____ to make. You just need to _____ some vegetables.

At a Restaurant

Waiter: Hello, are you ready to order?

Sophia: Yes, please. I’d like the tomato soup to start. Waiter: Excellent choice. And for your main course?

David: For me, the grilled salmon with vegetables. Does it come with potatoes?

Waiter: No, it doesn't. But you can order them as a side dish. David: Okay, I’ll have that. Sophia, what are you going to have? Sophia: Hmm, I can’t decide between the chicken and the pasta. Waiter: The pasta is very popular. It’s freshly made.

Sophia: Perfect! I’ll have the pasta, then. Waiter: And would you like anything to drink? David: Just a bottle of still water, please.

Exercise 2.3. Put the sentences in the correct order.

a)__ Would you like anything to drink?

b)__ Does it come with potatoes?

c)__ I’d like the tomato soup to start.

d)__ Hello, are you ready to order?

e)__ Just a bottle of still water, please.

f)__ For me, the grilled salmon with vegetables.

Exercise 2.4. Match the sentences.

1.Are you ready to order?

2.Does it come with potatoes?

3.What would you like to drink?

4.And for your main course?

a)No, it doesn't. But you can order them as a side dish.

b)I’d like the tomato soup to start.

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c)Yes, please.

d)Just a bottle of water, please.

Planning a Dinner Party

Ben: Hi Chloe! What are you cooking? It smells amazing!

Chloe: Hi Ben! I’m baking a cake for the dinner party on Saturday. Ben: Oh, right! I forgot about that. What can I bring?

Chloe: Can you make your famous potato salad? Everyone loves it!

Ben: Sure, no problem! I’m going to buy the ingredients tomorrow. How many people are coming?

Chloe: About ten. I’m preparing a big lasagna. I hope it’s enough.

Ben: Don’t worry! I’m sure it will be great. Are we going to have any vegetarian dishes?

Chloe: Yes, of course! I’m going to make a big fresh salad too. Ben: Perfect! I’m really looking forward to it!

Exercise 2.5. Find and correct the mistakes.

1.I baking a cake.

2.What I can bring?

3.I’m go to buy the ingredients tomorrow.

4.How many people is coming?

5.Are we going to have any vegetarian dishes?

Exercise 2.6. Answer the questions about the dialogue

1.What is Chloe doing when Ben arrives?

2.What is Ben going to bring to the party?

3.When is he going to buy the ingredients?

4.What is the main dish that Chloe is preparing?

5.What vegetarian dish is she going to make?

3.Grammar and Vocabulary

Exercise 3.1. Mark countable (C) or uncountable (U).

1.pasta

2.tomato

3.water

4.restaurant

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5.cheese

6.money

7.apple

8.rice

9.table

10.oil

Exercise 3.2. Choose some, any, no

1.We need to buy _____ bread. There isn't _____ at home.

2.Are there _____ free tables? - No, there are _____ free tables. They are all booked.

3.I'm hungry. Do you have _____ snacks?

4.There is _____ sugar in the jar. Can you buy _____?

5.She doesn't have _____ free time today.

6.Could I have _____ water, please?

7.There are _____ students in the library because it's closed.

8.I'd like _____ information about the menu.

9.We have _____ milk, so we can make pancakes.

10.There isn't _____ salt in this soup.

Exercise 3.3. Choose much, many, a lot of.

1.How _____ apples do we need for the pie?

2.I don't have _____ time to cook today.

3.There are _____ of restaurants in this street.

4.How _____ sugar do you put in your coffee?

5.He has _____ friends who are chefs.

6.There isn't _____ traffic today.

7.We have _____ work to do in the kitchen.

8.How _____ people are coming to the dinner?

9.She doesn't eat _____ meat.

10.They have _____ delicious dishes on the menu.

Exercise 3.4. Choose a few, a little

1.We only have _____ minutes before the restaurant closes.

2.Can you give me _____ olive oil? Just a drop.

3.I need _____ onions for the salad. Three or four.

4.There is only _____ milk left in the fridge.

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5.Add _____ salt to the water before boiling pasta.

6.She has _____ close friends who love cooking.

7.I'd like _____ more water, please.

8.There are _____ tables outside.

9.We have _____ homework to do, then we can go.

10.He spent _____ money on a new frying pan.

Exercise 3.5. Choose the right word: some, any, no, much, many, a lot of, a few, a little.

1.Is there _____ coffee left? - No, there's _____ left.

2.How _____ eggs are in the fridge? - There are _____ .

3.We have _____ time. We can have _____ tea.

4.There are _____ students in the class today. Where is _____?

5.I need _____ help with the cooking. Can you chop _____ vegetables?

6.There isn't _____ juice. Can you buy _____?

7.She has _____ books about French cuisine.

8.We saw _____ beautiful places but _____ museums.

9.There's _____ butter. We need to buy _____.

10.Do you have _____ questions? - Yes, I have _____ .

4.Speaking

4.1. With a partner, ask and answer the questions

1.Do you prefer eating at home or eating out? Why?

2.What is your favourite home-cooked meal? Who usually cooks it?

3.How often do you eat out? What type of restaurants do you usually choose?

4.What are the advantages of cooking at home?

5.Have you ever had a bad experience at a restaurant? What happened?

6.Do you enjoy cooking? What is the easiest dish you can make?

7.What is the most unusual food you have ever tried? Where did you try it?

8.Is it important to you to eat healthy food? Why or why not?

9.How do you usually choose a restaurant when you eat out?

10.What food from your country would you recommend to a foreign visitor?

5.Writing.

5.1.Write an essay on the topic «Eating In and Eating Out»

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UNIT IV City Life vs Country Life: Two Different Worlds

1.Reading

1.1.Read the following text and translate it into Russian

City Life vs Country Life: Two Different Worlds

Where do you prefer to live? In a big, busy city or in a quiet village in the countryside? This is a question many people ask themselves. Both places have their special atmosphere, advantages, and disadvantages. Your choice often depends on your personality, your job, and what you like to do in your free time.

Part 1: The Busy and Exciting City Life

Cities are places of energy and activity. They are usually crowded with people, cars, and tall buildings called skyscrapers. Life in the city is fast-paced.

What is good about city life?

Convenience and Opportunities: In a city, you have everything you need very close. There are many shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, cinemas, and hospitals. You can find almost anything at any time. There are also more job opportunities in many different fields, like business, technology, and art.

Public Transport: It is usually very easy to get around in a city. Most big cities have a good public transport system with buses, trains, trams, and the metro (subway). You often don't need a car.

Culture and Entertainment: Cities are full of cultural activities. You can visit museums, art galleries, theatres, and concert halls. There is always something to do. You can never be bored!

Meeting People: Because there are so many people, it is easy to meet new people and make friends from all over the world.

What is not so good about city life?

It is Expensive: Life in the city costs a lot of money. Rent for an apartment is very high. Eating out, going to the cinema, and other activities are also more expensive.

Noise and Pollution: Cities are often noisy and polluted. There is noise from traffic, construction, and people. The air quality is often not very good because of car fumes.

Stress: The fast pace of life can be stressful. People are always in a hurry. This can lead to stress and anxiety.

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Lack of Space: Apartments in cities are often small. There is not much green space like parks and gardens.

Part 2: The Peaceful and Calm Country Life

The countryside is very different from the city. It is the area outside of towns and cities, with fields, forests, farms, and small villages. Life in the country is slow and calm.

What is good about country life?

Peace and Quiet: The countryside is peaceful and quiet. You can hear the sounds of nature, like birds singing. It is a great place to relax and escape from the stress of the city.

Nature and Fresh Air: There is a lot of nature all around you. You can see green fields, forests, and rivers. The air is fresh and clean.

Community: Villages are small, so people often know each other. There is a strong sense of community. People are friendly and helpful.

More Space: Houses in the countryside are usually bigger and have gardens. There is a lot of open space for children to play.

What is not so good about country life?

Fewer Amenities: There are not many shops, restaurants, or hospitals. To find a big supermarket or a good hospital, you often have to travel to the nearest town or city. This can take a long time.

Fewer Job Opportunities: There are usually fewer jobs, especially in specialized fields. Most jobs are in farming, forestry, or local shops.

Public Transport is Limited: It is difficult to get around without a car. Public transport is often infrequent (buses and trains don't come often) or doesn't exist at all.

It Can Be Isolating: For some people, especially young people, life in the countryside can be lonely or boring. There are fewer people to meet and fewer things to do.

Part 3: Comparing Lifestyles

Let's compare the two lifestyles directly:

Cost of living: The city is expensive. The countryside is cheaper.

Job opportunities: The city has many opportunities. The countryside has fewer opportunities.

Environment: The city is noisy and polluted. The countryside is quiet and has clean air.

People: In the city, people are busy and anonymous. In the countryside, people are friendly and know each other.

Activities: The city has many cultural activities. The countryside has outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and cycling.

Part 4: Which One is for You?

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So, which is better? There is no right answer. It all depends on you!

If you like excitement, convenience, and meeting new people, you might prefer the city.

If you prefer peace, nature, and a strong community, you might prefer the countryside.

Many people dream of living in one place but actually live in the other. Some people compromise. They live in a small town near a big city. This way, they can enjoy the peace of a smaller place but can easily travel to the city for work or entertainment.

The most important thing is to be happy where you live. Do you like a fast-paced life or a slow-paced life? Your answer will help you choose your perfect home.

Active Vocabulary List

advantage / disadvantage - преимущество / недостаток air quality - качество воздуха

amenities - удобства, инфраструктура apartment - квартира

atmosphere - атмосфера

boring / exciting - скучный / захватывающий

bus / train / tram / metro - автобус / поезд / трамвай / метро busy / quiet - оживленный / тихий

choice - выбор city / town - город

community - сообщество compromise - идти на компромисс compromise - компромисс convenient - удобный

countryside / village - деревня / село crowded / empty - многолюдный / пустой culture - культура

depend on - зависеть от escape - сбежать

expensive / cheap - дорогой / дешевый

farming / forestry - сельское хозяйство / лесное хозяйство fast-paced / slow-paced - быстрый / медленный (о ритме) field (of work) - сфера (деятельности)

field / forest / river - поле / лес / река fresh - свежий

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