Sentences for Each Amount Word
- Rarely: We rarely get to eat fresh shellfish.
- Abundant: The forest provides an abundant supply of berries and mushrooms.
- Adequate: The picnic had an adequate amount of food for everyone.
- Ample: There was ample pasta left for a second serving.
- Copious: The chef prepared copious amounts of gravy for the meal.
- Generous: She put a generous helping of cheese on the pizza.
- Insufficient: The kitchen had an insufficient number of clean plates.
- Lavish: The banquet was a lavish feast with multiple courses.
- Limited: Our budget for snacks is very limited.
- Meagre: The garden yielded a meagre crop of vegetables this year.
- Plentiful: The market was filled with a plentiful variety of fresh produce.
- Small: We bought a small loaf of bread because we were only two people.
- Sparse: The desert town had a sparse selection of groceries.
- Substantial: We cooked a substantial meal of roasted chicken and potatoes.
- Sufficient: The water jug had a sufficient amount to last the hike.
- Excessive: The restaurant served an excessive portion of fries.
Short Paragraph about Food in a Week
I eat an abundant variety of foods, though my fresh seafood intake is limited. I have ample fruit and copious amounts of green vegetables. My junk food consumption is meagre, and I rarely eat sweets. Overall, my diet is sufficient to meet my nutritional needs, with a generous portion of lean protein.
dairy: food that is made from cows’ or other animals’ milk
diet: the range of food a person eats and their eating habits
fast food: food that is produced and sold to people very quickly
fibre: roughage in the diet, from things like grain
hunger: the feeling of needing to eat more food
malnutrition: poor health caused by a lack of essential nutrients
processed: food that has been prepared in a factory
starvation: illness and death caused by a lack of sufficient food
vegetarian: a person who does not eat meat
Climate change means that the weather cycle has changed.
The changed weather cycle has led to less rain.
Less rain causes harvests to fail.
Failed harvests mean that people have nothing to eat.
| Question | Answer |
| What does WFP mean? | World Food Programme |
| Who is struggling to get enough food? | Over one million people in Madagascar are struggling. |
| Where is the drought happening? | The drought is happening in Madagascar. |
| Why are harvests failing? | Harvests are failing because there is not enough rain. |
| How is climate change affecting the country? | Climate change has upset the weather cycle, causing less rain. |
| Which group is most affected by the drought? | Smallholder farmers are being affected by the drought. |
| When did the famine begin? | The article does not specify a date. |
Where did you go on holiday last year?
How do you know that Sam likes reggae music?
How do petrol combustion engines work?
Why don’t horses fall over when they sleep?
When is the next available appointment?
What factors hinder emergency aid relief?
Which team do you think will win the world cup?
Where is the head office located?
How many times a week do you go shopping?
| Question | Answer |
| What is the main goal of Oxfam? | The main goal of Oxfam is to fight poverty and injustice globally by working with local communities to create lasting solutions. |
| How can I donate to Oxfam? | You can donate online through their website, by mail, or at a local Oxfam shop. |
| Who do Oxfam’s projects help? | Oxfam’s projects help people affected by poverty, natural disasters, and conflict, providing aid like clean water and food. |
| Why is funding important for these organizations? | Funding is crucial because it allows them to respond quickly to emergencies, support long-term development programs, and advocate for policy change. |
Haiku Syllables
Here is the correct number of syllables for each food-related phrase.
- zesty lime juice: 4
- aromatic duck sauce: 6
- caramelized chocolate biscuits: 8
- succulent buttered fish: 6
- home-made tangy soup: 5
- local delicacy: 6
- Mediterranean vegetables: 10
- hot and sour noodles: 5
- sun-dried tomatoes: 5
- velvety smooth mousse: 5
Writing a Haiku
Here is a haiku about food, followed by a breakdown of its syllables.
- Haiku:
- Sweet, cold summer treat,
- A welcome, sweet relief from heat,
- Melting in my hand.
- Syllable Breakdown:
- Sweet, cold, sum-mer, treat
- A, wel-come, sweet, re-lief, from, heat
- Melt-ing, in, my, hand
Creating Atmosphere
Here are the verb and noun phrases from the text sorted into their correct categories.
- Sights: a large kitchen, a fire lit the whole room, a warm orange glow, dirt on the children’s boots, stains and mud on their faces
- Sounds: spoke quickly, deep voice and broad accent
- Smells: a smoky fragrance, strong sweet smell of fruitcake, baking bread
- Feelings: their look of unease
Describing Your Favourite Food
This descriptive passage uses a favorite food to create a vivid, tempting picture.
A freshly baked brownie is a masterpiece of indulgence. Its dark, cracked top hints at the rich chocolatey core. The warm, inviting smell of cocoa and butter fills the air as you pull it from the oven. . It’s a comforting scent that promises pure bliss. The first bite is a symphony of textures: the crisp, delicate crust gives way to a gooey, almost liquid center. The rich, bittersweet chocolate flavor melts on your tongue, a taste made even better by the light crunch from the walnuts inside. It feels dense and satisfying in your hand, a decadent treat meant to be savored.