FOOD – COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

a) Color and give the name of each picture, then number them from the one
you like the most a last one.
R/
1) Orange 10) Carrot
2) Cheese 11)Pasta
3) Coffee jar 12) Soda
4) French fries 13)Apple
5) Chocolate 14) Fish
6) Banana 15) Ice cream
7) Water 16) Eggs
8) Meat
9) Lemon

I like: Chocolate, Water, Ice cream, Eggs, French fries, Coffee, Carrot, Soda,
Fish, Cheese, Orange, Banana, Lemon, Pasta, Apple, and Meat.
b) Look at the words and select them into the right category

Water-Bread-Lemons-Chocolate-Sugar- Tea-Milk-Oranges-Cheese-Coffee-
Eggs-Grapes- a bar of chocolate- Chicken- Butter-a loaf of bread-Peach- a cup
of tea- Honey

Countable Uncountable

Lemons, Oranges, Sugar, Tea, Milk,

Egss, Grapes, a cup Honey, Cheese,
of tea, a bar of Butter, Chocolate,
chocolate, a loaf of Bread, Water,
bread. Chicken, Coffee,
Peach.

c) Use a / an or some and write C for countable or U for uncountable.

 Some money U
 Some ponds C
 A cup of tea C
 Some Sugar U
 A bar of chocolate C
 An ice cream C
 Some rice U
 A glass of water C
 Some coffee U
 A cake C
 Some eggs C
 An orange C
 A bunch of grapes C
  Some coins C
 An apple C
 Some salt U

d) Ask questions using how much or how many.

 ( eggs ) How many eggs did buy?

 (meat) How much does the meat cost?
 (jam) How much jam do I apply to cookies?
 (people) How many people exist in the world?
 (flour) How much flour to prepare the arepa?
 (Votes) How many votes did the president receive?
 (Parties) How many parties are there for today?
 (oil) How much does the oil cost?
d) Choose the correct word / expression and complete the
sentences.
– how much – how many –

 How many sandwiches do you have?

 How much milk is there in the fridge?
 How much time do you need?
 How much fruit can you see at the table?
 How many friends have you got?
 How many states are there in Mexico?
 How much love do you give your mom?
 How many governors are there in Mexico?
 How many bananas do you eat a day?

Instructions. Surf the internet or other resource to investigate the

qualities of a fruit or vegetable. You can type the following question
to find out better information “Why is/are______(name of fruit or
vegetable) good for us? Use the research to complete the
information below.
3. Check or write in the name of the fruit or vegetable you choose
to research
Fruits: Strawberry
Vegetables: Spinach
4. Write a list of the nutrients this fruit or vegetable contains; e.g.,
types of vitamins or minerals, fiber…etc.

-They are a source of B vitamins, such as vitamin B6,

niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid or folic acid.
-They are an important source of vitamin C.
-High content of magnesium, potassium and vitamin
K.

Among the minerals are calcium, iron, potassium,

magnesium, manganese and phosphorus. In terms of
vitamin content, spinach is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C,
vitamin E, vitamin K, as well as vitamins of group B (B6,
B2, B1) and folic acid (vitamin B9)

3. Circle one of the nutrients. Explain the health benefits it gives

us.
-For joints and bones: helps to form collagen
and tissues. It is the antioxidant par excellence.
- For depression: helps to form
neurotransmitters and improves seasonal
VITAMIN
C
depression.
- It improves the health of the eyes and prevents
cataracts.
- Prevents arteriosclerosis and helps reduce
cholesterol.
4. Write two interesting facts about your fruit or vegetable.

In the times of Napoleon, Madame Tallien used to bathe

in fresh strawberry juice to keep her skin smooth.

-Spinach is a rich source of vitamin A (and lutein), vitamin

C, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, folic acid,
iron, vitamin B2.
-All these properties were known to Popeye the sailor.

5. Describe a simple, healthy recipe for people that

 Name of the recipe: SALADS OF SPINACH WITH STRAWBERRIES

 Ingredients:

 2 tablespoons sesame sedes

 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
 1/2 cup white sugar
 1/2 cup olive oil
 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
 1/4 teaspoon paprika
 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  1 tablespoon minced onion
 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into
bite-size pieces
 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

 Steps:
 In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds,
poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika,
Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and chill for one
hour
 In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and
almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate
10 to 15 minutes before serving.

HEALTHY DIET…long life!!!!!!

Read the description of two children in a common day.
1. Use the information from the text to rate the different aspects of the
two lifestyles.
Health aspects Abbey Carl You
-Cereal and a -Has two slices of -I eat bread,
glass of juice for toast with jam chocolate and
breakfast with a glass of egg.
-She has a milk for -In the snack a
package of chips breakfast. alpinito.
for a morning -He eats cookies -Lunch Chicken,
snack and a packaged rice, salads and
-Has a chicken fruit drink for lemonade.
Diet and lettuce morning snack -In the afternoon
sandwich with a -A pot pie snack cereal.
banana for ordered from the -And at dinner
lunch. school cafeteria coffee with milk
-Has some with a fruit drink and bread.
crackers with for lunch.
cheese and fruit -has a cereal bar
juice for and a can of soda
afternoon snack. for afternoon
-Dinner. snack.
-Dinner.
Sleep She usually goes He goes to bed I usually sleep
to bed at about at about 10:30 at 11:30 p.m.
9:30 pm. pm.
Exercise She plays with Does not make I do not exercise
the dog for a
while.
Relaxation -She likes - He likes to play - I listen to music
To play soccer with card games with - And I play on
friends.
his friends. the cell phone 2
-She plays computer
Games for an hour - Then watches hours.
or two. some television.
-She watches her - And then plays
favorite television the computer for
show for an hour an hour or two.
2. Read the following statements, and then decide if they are
true T or false F
a) Both of them have a healthy life. T
b) Abbey has a glass of milk as a snack. F
c) Abbey doesn’t take the bus to get school. T
d) Carl plays soccer with his friends F
e) Carl get the bus to come back home. T

María Paula Wilches Estupiñan -1A