Unit 9 - Part 1 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

"Breakfast is ready."

"She never skips breakfast because she read that eating a healthy morning meal helps with concentration and gives her energy for the rest of the day."

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

"The food smells delicious."

"We bought enough food for the whole family."

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

"The vegetable soup is hot."

"They grow vegetables in a small garden behind the house."

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

"The apple is red."

"She packed an apple in her lunch box."

a sweet small fruit dark blue in color, grown in North America

"I eat a blueberry pie."

"We bought blueberry muffins at the bakery because everyone wanted something sweet"

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

"The onion made my eyes water."

"We chopped an onion very finely for the sauce."

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

"The banana is ripe."

"He ate a banana before the football match."

a vegetable with a thick stem and clusters of edible flower buds, typically green in color

"Broccoli is green."

"Broccoli is rich in vitamins and fiber but many children refuse to eat it because of its slightly bitter taste and unusual texture."

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

"The potato is still hot."

"She peeled the potatoes and cut them into small cubes before boiling them in salted water until they were soft enough to mash with butter and cream."

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

"The rice is ready."

"We ate rice with curry and vegetables."

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

"The meat is cooked well."

"We ate meat with rice and vegetables for dinner."

a thick liquid food that is made from milk and is eaten cold

"The yogurt has live active cultures."

"Yogurt was fermented milk produced by bacterial cultures that created a tangy thick texture."

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

"Spread butter on the warm toast."

"She spread a thin layer of butter on her warm toast and watched it melt into the bread."

a thick white dressing made with egg yolks, vegetable oil, and vinegar, served cold

"Mayonnaise is creamy."

"He spread mayonnaise on the sandwich."

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

"I ate a sandwich at lunch."

"He made a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch by buttering two slices of bread and placing a slice of cheddar cheese between them before cooking it in a hot pan."

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

"The salad is fresh."

"We made a salad with lettuce and tomatoes."

at all times, without any exceptions

"I always drink coffee."

"I always drink coffee in the morning because it helps me wake up and feel more alert."

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

"Eat your vegetables for dinner."

"It is important to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits vegetables and whole grains for good health."

the general condition of a person's mind or body

"Good health is important."

"Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise are crucial for overall physical and mental health."

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

"The fruit is sweet and juicy."

"Fresh fruit is important for a balanced diet."

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

"The tomato is ripe."

"She added tomatoes to the salad before serving."

a juicy sour fruit that is round and has thick yellow skin

"The lemon is sour."

"She added lemon to the tea for extra flavor."

a fruit that is juicy and round and has thick skin

"Oranges are rich in vitamin C."

"The orange was a citrus fruit known for its high vitamin C content and bright color."

the leaves of the plant lettuce that are used in salads

"The sandwich needs fresh lettuce and tomato."

"The sandwich had crisp lettuce juicy tomato slices and roasted turkey between two slices of whole wheat bread."

a long orange vegetable that grows beneath the ground and is eaten cooked or raw

"Rabbits love to eat fresh carrot."

"The rabbit nibbled on a fresh carrot that the little girl had pulled from her family's vegetable garden earlier that afternoon."

an oval fruit with hairy brown skin and green flesh

"The kiwi is soft."

"The kiwi fruit is originally from China despite its name suggesting a connection to New Zealand where it became commercially popular much later."

the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops

"Rice is an important grain."

"A single grain of wheat may seem small, but it provides essential nutrients for millions of people."

a type of thin, long food made with flour and egg, eaten in a soup or with sauce

"I love eating noodle soup for lunch."

"She cooked the noodles in boiling water for exactly eight minutes until they were soft but not mushy."

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

"I need to buy some bread from the bakery."

"The bakery sells fresh sourdough bread every morning at eight o'clock and people line up early."

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

"I eat cereal for breakfast."

"For breakfast he poured a bowl of crunchy cereal and added cold milk from the refrigerator."

a thin, crisp baked wafer made of flour and water, sometimes slightly sweetened or leavened

"Eat the cracker."

"The crisp cracker provided a perfect base for the sharp cheddar cheese and fig jam."

an Italian food that is a mixture of flour, water, and at times eggs formed it into different shapes, typically eaten with a sauce when cooked

"Spaghetti is a classic type of pasta."

"Al dente pasta is cooked to be firm to the bite"

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

"Eat protein for strength."

"Adequate protein intake is crucial for muscle repair and overall bodily function."

meat that is from a cow

"Beef is used in recipes."

"Grass fed beef is often leaner and contains more healthy omega 3 fatty acids compared to beef from cattle raised on grain based diets."

a seed growing in long pods on a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable

"The bean is small and soft."

"She cooked a delicious meal with fresh beans from the garden yesterday."

flesh from a fish that we use as food

"I like to eat fish."

"Grilled salmon is a healthy and delicious choice, providing essential omega-3 fatty acids."

a small fruit with a seed inside a hard shell that grows on some trees

"A walnut is a healthy type of nut."

"The squirrel carried a large nut in its mouth and climbed up the tree to hide it safely."

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

"I like to eat chicken."

"The restaurant is famous for its delicious roasted chicken prepared with herbs."

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

"The egg cracked on the floor."

"I boiled an egg for breakfast this morning."

milk and milk products that are produced by mammals such as cows, goats, and sheep collectively

"He avoids all dairy products due to an intolerance."

"The farmer's market offered a wide selection of fresh dairy products, including cheese and yogurt."

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

"The cheese tastes strong."

"We bought cheese for sandwiches and pizza."

a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking

"Cooking oil contains a lot of fat."

"The nutrition label on the package shows that this type of cheese contains a high amount of saturated fat."

a liquid that is smooth and thick, made from animals or plants, and used in cooking

"Use some oil."

"The chef drizzled olive oil over the salad, enhancing its fresh and vibrant flavors."

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

"The cream is thick and rich."

"She poured a little cream into her coffee and watched as the white liquid swirled into the dark brown drink before slowly mixing together."

used to say that it does not matter which individual or amount from a group is chosen or referred to

"Do you have any questions?"

"Do you have any questions before we start the meeting and begin the presentation?"

used to express an unspecified amount or number of something

"I have some money."

"Some of the cookies were eaten by the children while the adults were talking in the other room."