From apricot to zucchini Fruits and vegetables Herbs and health Chives are good for digestion; use chopped chives on soups and salads. Dill has a calming effect; use it on soups and salads. Mint: if you like the taste, use it in drinks, salads and on rice and pasta. Parsley is rich in vitamin C; use on soups, salads and vegetables. Rosemary is good for your stomach; use it in lamb, meat and vegetable dishes. Sage tea helps against colds; use it with fish and chicken, and in sauces. Thyme works against coughs; use it with lamb and meat dishes. 102 one hundred and two a b c d e f g h i ii j jj k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z apricot artichoke asparagus avocado broccoli carrot cauliflower cherry cucumber fennel garlic grape green bean lemon lettuce melon peach pear peas pepper plum potatoe radish rhubarb spinach tomato walnut zucchini / courgette
Unit 4B 1 From A to Z Look at the photos of fruits, herbs and vegetables. Which ones do you know? What are they called in English? Work out with a partner what each of the fruits and vegetables are called. Write the appropriate letters next to the photos. 2 A healthy weekend A1-A2 Look at the list of fruits, herbs and vegetables and listen to an English-speaking customer at the greengrocer s. Tick the items he orders in the list on the left page. Listen again for the quantities and complete the statements in the box below. A (one) kilo of A bunch of Half a kilo of This head of Two bunches of Two kilos and a half of (two and a half kilos of) A1 Listen to the scene at the greengrocer s and complete this part of the dialogue. Hm yes. This cauliflower and of. Anything, sir? The cherry? Oh no., please. Okay,. And radishes. And that s it now. of Thank you very much, sir. That ll be. 3 Herbs and health A2 Study the paragraphs about herbs and answer the following questions. Which are good for the stomach or digestion? Which help against a cold or cough? Which can you use on soups and/or salads? Which goes well with lamb and meat dishes? Compare your results with a partner. 4 How can I help you? A1-A2 Can you help English-speaking customers with some herbs and vegetables? Prepare a sales situation in a group of three, with two customers, and present your scene to the class. Listen to the other presentations and take notes of what customers buy and how much. one hundred and three 103
monsoon.co.uk http://www.monsoon.co.uk/ NEW WOMEN SHOES & ACCESSORIES CHILDREN BEACH WEDDING home About us Monsoon Accessorize is a design-led retailer based in London, operating two international fashion chains. Monsoon is a women s fashion brand. Our range is classic yet modern, offering in-house designed collections of unique pieces, from sophisticated evening to casual day wear, combining feminine styling with exotic colour, beautiful fabrics and detailed finishing. Accessorize: With thousands of well-prized accessories including bags, jewellery and shoes available at your fingertips, a visit to our website takes you on a trip through the magically diverse world of accessorizing. 136 one hundred and thirty-six
Unit 19B A Leather Biker Jacket with zip fastening, zipped cuffs and multiple pockets. Black. 100% Leather. Sizes: 34-42 270,00 B Luxurious coat with optional skinny, leather waist belt. Taupe. 85% Wool, 15% Cashmere. Sizes: S, M, L, XL 185,00 C Shiny PVC parka with faux fur cuffs. Blue. 100% Polyurethane. Sizes: XS-XL 85,00 D Relaxed-fit linen blazer softly tailored at front with patch pockets. Brown. 100% Linen. Sizes: 36-46 72,00 E Basic casual t-shirt Plain white. 100 % cotton. Sizes: XS-XL 12,00 F Tailored cigarette trousers Black. 92% Polyester, 8% Elastane. Sizes: 32-42 69,00 G Tube skirt with elasticated waist, white and black stripes. 94% Polyester,6% Elastane. Sizes: 34-44 42,00 H Clean-cut dress with zip fastening to the back. White. Jersey: 86% cotton, 14% polyester. Sizes: S, M, L, XL 85,00 I Cosy cardigan with long sleeves. Fabric: Knit. Grey, black. 100% merino wool. Sizes: S, M, L, XL 95,00 J Oversized pullover super-soft, fluffy knitted, with wide sleeves. Yellow. 100% Acrylic. Sizes: 36-42 29,00 K Classic striped top Dark grey. 100% Cotton. Sizes: XS-XL 29,00 L Sleeveless top Black. 100% Viscose. Sizes: 34-44 18,00 M Collared chiffon blouse long sleeved. White. 100 % polyester. Sizes: S/M, M/L 49,00 N High waisted shorts Concealed zip fly. Black. 92% cotton, 8 % Elastane. Sizes: 34-42 24,00 O Neck scarf Brown. 100% silk. One size 39,00 1 Classic yet modern Read the text in the web shop on the left and tick the correct statements. Monsoon Accessorize is a British fashion brand. offers women s wear. sells fashion for men sells clothes, shoes, gifts and accessories. How do they describe their styles? casual sophisticated modern classic feminine sexy sporty relaxed unique A1-A2 2 What is it made of? A1-A2 Read the descriptions on this page. Match the descriptions A O and the photos. Consider the following questions: What is the article made of? What sizes are available? How much is it? Discuss your results with a partner. 3 In England I wear A1-A2 Look at the web page and listen to the English customer at the Monsoon shop in Austria. What is the customer looking for? What is the item made of? What size does the customer wear? Circle her British and Austrian size in the table below. CLOTHING SINGLE SIZE CONVERSION UK 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 EUROPE 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 US XS XS S S M M0 L L What else does she buy? How much does she pay all together? 4 Buying and selling fashion A2 Choose something from the web shop or look for more styles on the Internet. Choose an outfit or a piece of clothing. Write a paragraph describing the item(s). Why did you choose it? Use some of the adjectives in exercise 1 to justify your answer. Work with a partner. Prepare a sales dialogue. Present it to your colleagues. Listen to the other presentations and take notes in your exercise book: name of the customer, item, British and Austrian size, material and price. one hundred and thirty-seven 137
A legend returns The Vespa Primavera For more than 50 years, Vespa has transported generation after generation of young people on its iconic vehicles. Today the legend returns and it has a completely new and futuristic look. The distinguishing change is the new body, with a host of new features and even better in quality. More space between handlebars and saddle as well as the new saddle height for improved contact with the ground, guarantee even greater comfort for both rider and passenger. Its weight combined with its ergonomic advantages, and 11" wheels wrapped in tubeless tires make Vespa Primavera perfect for moving about through city traffic. LED daytime running lights and rear lamp, new digital instruments, including a trip computer, an enlarged helmet compartment under the seat bench together with the displays of the newest technology complete the premium equipment of this modern scooter. The novel front suspension with the shock damper hinged to the base reduces vibration considerably. The newly constructed wheel suspension has a positive influence on the rolling characteristics and increases the riding comfort measurably. At its heart sits the modern single-cylinder 125cc air cooled 4-stroke 3 V engine, with catalytic converter and electronic fuel injection for improved fuel consumption and reduced emissions. The unit delivers a maximum power of 11 Horsepower (7,9 kw) at 7,70 rpm. All this power is kept under control by an automatic Twist and Go transmission with self-acting dry centrifugal clutch. This engine can send you to a maximum speed of 91 km/h. Primavera 125 SPECIFICATIONS Length/width 1,860/735 mm Saddle height 780 mm Wheelbase 1,340 mm Fuel tank capacity 8 litres Emissions compliance Euro 3 Weight unloaded 130 kg Front tyre tubeless 110/70-1 11" Rear tyre tubeless 120/70-11" Engine single cylinder 4-strokes, 3 valves, with catalytic converter, forced air cooling Engine Capacity 124.5cc Max power at crankshaft 11 HP (7.9 kw) at 7,700 rpm Fuel system New Electronic Injection Fuel tank capacity 8 litres Starter electric Clutch Automatic dry centrifugal clutch with vibration dampers Gearbox CVT with torque server Transmission Automatic Twist and Go (CVT) Top Speed ~91 km/h Brakes front: 200 mm disk rear: 140 mm drum Suspension front: coil springs rear: dual action hydraulic monoshock 156 one hundred and fifty-six
Unit 27B 1 Designed for young people A1-A2 Look at the photo of the Vespa Primavera 125 cc on the opposite page. Almost looks like the famous 1950s scooter, doesn t it? Have you seen a Vespa recently? What do you think of it? Read the text about the Vespa Primavera 125 on the opposite page. Which of the following features does it have? 50 cc 125 cc electric starter kick starter 2-stroke engine 4-stroke engine automatic clutch manual clutch single cylinder two cylinders disk brakes drum brakes forced air-cooling water cooling Compare your results with a partner. 2 Is that Vespa yours? A1-A2 Listen to the dialogue at the Two Wheelers motor shop. Which accessories does the young lady want? gloves goggles a helmet a kidney belt a leather jacket boots What problem is she having? She doesn t have enough money. She forgot to bring her purse. She s lost her purse. How do they solve the problem? The assistant lends her the money. writes a delivery note. reserves the helmet for her. rides off with her on the Vespa Complete the names of the accessories on the left. 3 Helmets and accessories A1-A2 Look at the list of accessories or search the Internet for more motorcycle gear. Make a list of all the items someone needs when buying the first bike, then write a memo about your findings. Choose one of the accessories. Prepare a sales dialogue. Your partner can be the customer. Present the scene to the class. Listen to the others and take notes in your exercise book: item, features, price and method of payment. one hundred and fifty-seven 157