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Caesar Salad - Food and Drinks

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Vocabulary
1.
Caesar salad
[n]
/sˈiːzɚ sˈæləd/
2.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
3.
dish
[n]
/dɪʃ/
4.
ingredient
[n]
/ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/
5.
lettuce
[n]
/ˈlɛtɪs/
6.
toasted
[adj]
/ˈtoʊstɪd/
7.
crouton
[n]
/ˈkɹutən/
8.
parmesan
[n]
/ˈpɑɹməˌzɑn/
9.
lemon juice
[n]
/lˈɛmən dʒˈuːs/
10.
olive oil
[n]
/ˈɑːlɪv ˈɔɪl/
11.
egg
[n]
/ɛɡ/
12.
Worcestershire sauce
[n]
/wˈʊstɚʃɚ sˈɔːs/
13.
garlic
[n]
/ˈɡɑrlɪk/
14.
black pepper
[n]
/blæk ˈpɛpɚ/
15.
creamy
[adj]
/ˈkriːmi/
16.
crunchy
[adj]
/ˈkɹəntʃi/
17.
dressing
[n]
/ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/
18.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
19.
Italy
[n]
/ˈɪtəli/
20.
chef
[n]
/ˈʃɛf/
21.
restaurant
[n]
/ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
22.
tijuana
[n]
/tɪˈwɑnə/
23.
busy
[adj]
/ˈbɪzi/
24.
create
[v]
/kriˈeɪt/
25.
named
[adj]
/ˈneɪmd/
26.
sprinkle
[v]
/ˈspɹɪŋkəɫ/
27.
crushed
[adj]
/ˈkɹəʃt/
28.
fresh
[adj]
/frɛʃ/
29.
tasty
[adj]
/ˈteɪsti/
30.
appetizer
[n]
/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzər/
31.
filling
[adj]
/ˈfɪɫɪŋ/
32.
restaurant
[n]
/ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
33.
designed
[adj]
/dɪˈzaɪnd/
34.
fork
[n]
/fɔːrk/
35.
knife
[n]
/naɪf/

1.
Caesar salad
[n]
/sˈiːzɚ sˈæləd/
2.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
3.
dish
[n]
/dɪʃ/
4.
ingredient
[n]
/ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/
5.
lettuce
[n]
/ˈlɛtɪs/
6.
toasted
[adj]
/ˈtoʊstɪd/
7.
crouton
[n]
/ˈkɹutən/
8.
parmesan
[n]
/ˈpɑɹməˌzɑn/
9.
lemon juice
[n]
/lˈɛmən dʒˈuːs/
10.
olive oil
[n]
/ˈɑːlɪv ˈɔɪl/
11.
egg
[n]
/ɛɡ/
12.
Worcestershire sauce
[n]
/wˈʊstɚʃɚ sˈɔːs/
13.
garlic
[n]
/ˈɡɑrlɪk/
14.
black pepper
[n]
/blæk ˈpɛpɚ/
15.
creamy
[adj]
/ˈkriːmi/
16.
crunchy
[adj]
/ˈkɹəntʃi/
17.
dressing
[n]
/ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/
18.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
19.
Italy
[n]
/ˈɪtəli/
20.
chef
[n]
/ˈʃɛf/
21.
restaurant
[n]
/ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
22.
tijuana
[n]
/tɪˈwɑnə/
23.
busy
[adj]
/ˈbɪzi/
24.
create
[v]
/kriˈeɪt/
25.
named
[adj]
/ˈneɪmd/
26.
sprinkle
[v]
/ˈspɹɪŋkəɫ/
27.
crushed
[adj]
/ˈkɹəʃt/
28.
fresh
[adj]
/frɛʃ/
29.
tasty
[adj]
/ˈteɪsti/
30.
appetizer
[n]
/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzər/
31.
filling
[adj]
/ˈfɪɫɪŋ/
32.
restaurant
[n]
/ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
33.
designed
[adj]
/dɪˈzaɪnd/
34.
fork
[n]
/fɔːrk/
35.
knife
[n]
/naɪf/
1.
Caesar salad
[n]
/sˈiːzɚ sˈæləd/
салат Цезарь
2.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
популярный
3.
dish
[n]
/dɪʃ/
блюдо
4.
ingredient
[n]
/ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/
составная часть
5.
lettuce
[n]
/ˈlɛtɪs/
салат
6.
toasted
[adj]
/ˈtoʊstɪd/
поджаренный
7.
crouton
[n]
/ˈkɹutən/
гренок
8.
parmesan
[n]
/ˈpɑɹməˌzɑn/
пармезан
9.
lemon juice
[n]
/lˈɛmən dʒˈuːs/
лимонный сок
10.
olive oil
[n]
/ˈɑːlɪv ˈɔɪl/
оливковое масло
11.
egg
[n]
/ɛɡ/
яйцо
12.
Worcestershire sauce
[n]
/wˈʊstɚʃɚ sˈɔːs/
Вустерский соус
13.
garlic
[n]
/ˈɡɑrlɪk/
чеснок
14.
black pepper
[n]
/blæk ˈpɛpɚ/
чёрный перец
15.
creamy
[adj]
/ˈkriːmi/
сливочный
16.
crunchy
[adj]
/ˈkɹəntʃi/
хрустящий
17.
dressing
[n]
/ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/
приправа
18.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
история
19.
Italy
[n]
/ˈɪtəli/
Италия
20.
chef
[n]
/ˈʃɛf/
шеф-повар
21.
restaurant
[n]
/ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal
22.
tijuana
[n]
/tɪˈwɑnə/
Тихуана
23.
busy
[adj]
/ˈbɪzi/
занятый
24.
create
[v]
/kriˈeɪt/
творить
25.
named
[adj]
/ˈneɪmd/
по имени
26.
sprinkle
[v]
/ˈspɹɪŋkəɫ/
брызгать
27.
crushed
[adj]
/ˈkɹəʃt/
раздавленный
28.
fresh
[adj]
/frɛʃ/
свежий
29.
tasty
[adj]
/ˈteɪsti/
вкусный
30.
appetizer
[n]
/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzər/
закуска
31.
filling
[adj]
/ˈfɪɫɪŋ/
наполнительный
32.
restaurant
[n]
/ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
ресторан
33.
designed
[adj]
/dɪˈzaɪnd/
спроектированный
34.
fork
[n]
/fɔːrk/
вилка
35.
knife
[n]
/naɪf/
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Caesar Salad

Read a short passage about how a salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, and dressing became a classic starter.

1.1

Caesar salad is a popular dish that many people enjoy. It is made with simple ingredients like lettuce, small pieces of toasted bread called croutons, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and black pepper. The salad is famous for its creamy dressing and crunchy croutons.

Салат Цезарь — это популярное блюдо, которым наслаждаются многие люди. Он готовится из простых ингредиентов, таких как салат, маленькие кусочки поджаренного хлеба, называемые гренками, сыр пармезан, лимонный сок, оливковое масло, яйцо, соус Вустершир, чеснок и черный перец. Салат знаменит своим сливочным соусом и хрустящими гренками.

1.2

The salad has an interesting history. It was made in 1924 by "Caesar Cardini," an Italian chef who had a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. One busy weekend, he ran out of many ingredients. He then used what he had left to create a new salad. People liked it so much that they named it "Caesar salad" because of him.

У салата интересная история. Он был приготовлен в 1924 году "Цезарем Кардини", итальянским шеф-поваром, у которого был ресторан в Тихуане, Мексика. В один очень загруженный уик-энд у него закончилось много ингредиентов. Тогда он использовал то, что у него осталось, чтобы создать новый салат. Людям он так понравился, что они назвали его "салат Цезарь" в его честь.

1.3

Making Caesar salad is easy. You start by tearing lettuce into pieces. Then you add croutons and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top. For the dressing, you mix lemon juice, olive oil, a bit of egg, Worcestershire sauce, crushed garlic, and black pepper. Put this on the lettuce, add the croutons and cheese, and mix everything together.

Приготовить салат Цезарь легко. Вы начинаете с того, что рвете салат на кусочки. Затем добавляете гренки и посыпаете сверху пармезаном. Для заправки смешайте лимонный сок, оливковое масло, немного яйца, вустерширский соус, измельченный чеснок и черный перец. Полейте этим салат, добавьте гренки и сыр, и все перемешайте.

Caesar Salad
1.4

Many people enjoy Caesar salad because it is fresh and tasty. people often eat this salad for an appetizer or a healthy main dish. Some people add chicken, shrimp, or fish to make it more filling.

Многим нравится салат Цезарь, потому что он свежий и вкусный. Люди часто едят этот салат в качестве закуски или здорового основного блюда. Некоторые добавляют курицу, креветки или рыбу, чтобы сделать его более сытным.

1.5

Caesar salad is famous all around the world. You can find it in many restaurants, and it is also easy to make at home.

Салат Цезарь известен по всему миру. Его можно найти во многих ресторанах, и его также легко приготовить дома.

1.6

Fun fact : The original idea was to keep the lettuce leaves whole, and people had to use their hands to eat! The salad was designed to be eaten by hand, not with a fork and knife.

Забавный факт: Изначальная идея заключалась в том, чтобы листья салата оставались целыми, и людям приходилось есть руками! Салат был предназначен для употребления вручную, а не вилкой и ножом.

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Quiz
1.

What are the two key ingredients in Caesar salad?

A

Rice and chicken

B

Beans and cheese

C

Lettuce and croutons

D

bread and chicken

2.

Match each ingredient with its role in Caesar salad.

Lettuce
Croutons
Parmesan
Adds flavor to the salad
Small pieces of toasted bread
The main ingredient
3.

Sort these steps in the correct order to prepare Caesar salad:

make the dressing and mix it with the salad
tear the lettuce into pieces
add croutons and parmesan cheese
serve the salad
4.

Fill in the blanks with the correct words (Four options are extra).

Caesar salad was created by

in 1924.

This salad was first made in

, not Italy.

The dressing includes

, olive oil, and egg.

The salad is known for its creamy

and crunchy texture.

Caesar Cardini
Mexico
lemon juice
dressing
Julius Caesar
Italy
vinegar
flavor
5.

Which one is TRUE?

A

Caesar salad was created in Italy

B

Caesar salad is always eaten as a dessert

C

People can add chicken, shrimp, or fish to make the salad more filling

D

Caesar salad must always be served warm

6.

Which one is FALSE?

A

Caesar salad is popular worldwide

B

Caesar salad dressing contains garlic

C

Caesar salad was originally eaten by hand

D

Caesar salad is difficult to make at home

7.

Complete the table with the correct answers (Three options are extra).

Fact about Caesar SaladAnswer

The country where it was invented

The small toasted bread pieces in the salad

The original way to eat Caesar salad

Mexico
Croutons
By hand
crackers
France
with a spoon
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