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1 1 TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if a-h below are true (T) or false (F). a) Scientists have found that non-organic food is no longer nutritious. T / F b) The article suggests people shouldn't waste money on organic food. T / F c) Research says vitamin content in organic/non-organic food is the same. T / F d) The researcher said there was more phosphorus in non-organic food. T / F e) The researcher said people should think more about pesticides. T / F f) Non-organic food in the U.S. contains pesticides over acceptable limits T / F g) The researcher advised people to buy more fruit and vegetables. T / F h) Spending on organic food in the USA has doubled since T / F Organic food no more nutritious than non-organic food Scientists have revealed that organic and non-organic foods contain pretty much the same amounts and kinds of vitamins and other nutrients. This might be surprising news for those of us who choose to buy organic believing it to be healthier. Researchers from America's Stanford University concluded that there might not be any extra health benefits to buying organic, thus people might be better off saving their money and buying non-organic produce. Lead researcher, Dr. Crystal Smith-Spangle, said there was no difference in the vitamin content in fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products in organically- and conventionally-produced food. She said the only difference was slightly more phosphorus in the organic products. Dr. Smith-Spangle's review of over 200 different reports on organic food suggests people should perhaps revise their shopping choices, based on the levels of pesticides. Smith Spangle said both organic and conventional foods rarely exceeded the allowable limits for pesticides in the USA. She said the evidence wasn't too clear on whether the difference in pesticides would have an effect on health. She concluded by saying consumers should know there is overwhelming evidence that eating fruit and vegetables is good for your health, so people should eat more fresh produce, whether it is organic or conventional. Organic foods accounted for $31 billion in sales in the USA last year, up from $3.6 billion in 1997.

2 2 SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article: 1. revealed a) made up 2. contain b) opt 3. choose c) a little 4. produce d) change 5. slightly e) food 6. review f) permissible 7. revise g) announced 8. allowable h) evaluation 9. overwhelming i) have 10. accounted for j) compelling Fill in the gaps with the words listed below: Scientists have (1) that organic and non-organic foods contain pretty much the same amounts and (2) of vitamins and other nutrients. This might be surprising (3) for those of us who choose to buy organic believing it to be healthier. Researchers from America's Stanford University (4) that there might not be any extra health benefits to buying organic, thus people might be (5) off saving their money and buying non-organic produce. Lead researcher, Dr. Crystal Smith-Spangle, said there was no difference in the vitamin (6) in fruit, vegetables, meat and (7) products in organically- and conventionally-produced food. She said the only difference was (8) more phosphorus in the organic products. Dr. Smith-Spangle's (9) of over 200 different reports on organic food suggests people should perhaps (10) their shopping choices, based on the (11) of pesticides. Smith Spangler said both organic and conventional foods rarely exceeded the allowable (12) for pesticides in the USA. She said the evidence wasn't too clear on whether the difference in pesticides would have an (13) on health. She concluded by saying consumers should know there is overwhelming evidence that eating fruit and vegetables is good for your health, so people should eat more fresh (14), whether it is organic or conventional. Organic foods (15) for $31 billion in sales in the USA last year, up from $3.6 billion in concluded content news slightly revealed better kinds dairy up limits revise produce review levels account effect

3 3 Recording No. 1. You will hear four people discuss where to go for dinner. Listen to their conversation and write down the advantages and disadvantages of each restaurant. ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE The Pagoda Inn Mamma s Pizzeria Knives and Forks La Cabana 1. Where are they going to eat? 2. What time do they want to eat? Recording No. 2. You will hear a waitress talk to two customers at a restaurant. Write down what the customers order. Man: Woman: Fill in the blanks with the missing words: 1. soup? 2. drink? 3. a pizza burger? 4. the tuna fish salad platter? 5. any dessert? 6. water,?

4 Recording No. 2. You will hear a waitress talk to two customers at a restaurant. Write down what the customers order. 4 Man: Woman: Fill in the blanks with the missing words: 1. soup? 2. drink? 3. a pizza burger? 4. the tuna fish salad platter? 5. any dessert? 6. water,?

5 5 CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE WORD FROM THE LIST BELOW IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE STORY fast food, cookbook, recipe, dish, menu, cocktail, bill, ingredients, service, waiter, tip, dessert, bar, lounge, restaurant, order I really hate. I prefer to go to a good that serves everything, including the, using the best. Sometimes, I like to something that I have tried at home. First, I look up the in a and then I cook the. Next, I go to the restaurant, and when the comes to my table I ask for the and order what I have already cooked at home! Sometimes, I like to go out for a. You can have a drink in either a or a.. At the end of the evening, it's time to ask for the. If the has been good, it's a good idea to leave a 15%-20%.

How many of you have gone grocery shopping without knowing what to buy or what foods to make? How many of you have gone to the grocery store and

How many of you have gone grocery shopping without knowing what to buy or what foods to make? How many of you have gone to the grocery store and spent a lot of money on groceries and then came home and