Insight - Elementary - Unit 5 - 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "crisp", "grape", "rice", etc.

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Insight - Elementary
apple [noun]

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

Ex: I placed the shiny red apple in the basket .
bread [noun]

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

Ex: The bakery offers a variety of breads , including sourdough and whole wheat .
carrot [noun]

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

Ex: The children snacked on carrot chips instead of potato chips .
cheese [noun]

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

Ex: Sprinkling Parmesan cheese over pasta dishes adds a savory touch .

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

Ex: For Valentine 's Day , he gifted her a box of assorted chocolates .
coffee [noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: I tried a new coffee blend with hints of chocolate and caramel .
cucumber [noun]

a long fruit that has thin green skin and is used a lot in salads

Ex:
lettuce [noun]

a type of vegetable with large green leaves, eaten raw in a salad

Ex: We harvested the lettuce from our backyard and shared it with our neighbors .
mushroom [noun]

any fungus with a short stem and a round top that we can eat

Ex: I love grilled mushrooms with my steak .
nut [noun]

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

Ex: She sprinkled chopped almonds , a healthy nut , over her morning oatmeal .
orange [noun]

a fruit that is juicy and round and has thick skin

Ex: The market had ripe oranges with bright orange peels .
tomato [noun]

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

Ex: She diced the tomato and mixed it with avocado , cilantro , and lime juice to make a refreshing salsa .
cake [noun]

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

Ex:

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

Ex: She ordered a banana split with three different flavors of ice cream .

an oil that is pale yellow or green, made from olives, and often used in salads or for cooking

Ex: She drizzled olive oil over the salad .

a liquid beverage made from the extraction of juice from oranges, often consumed as a refreshing drink

Ex: They served orange juice alongside coffee at the brunch buffet .

a type of sauce made from tomatoes, often used as a flavoring for food

Ex: He added spices to the tomato sauce for extra flavor .

a type of dish consisting of a mixture of chopped fruits

Ex: He drizzled honey and lime juice over the fruit salad to enhance its sweetness and add a zesty flavor .

a type of sandwich that consists of sliced pork, typically placed between two slices of bread

Ex: The café serves a delicious ham sandwich with mustard .
cream [noun]

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

Ex: The chef drizzled cream over the warm apple pie .
crisp [noun]

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

Ex: He enjoyed the satisfying crunch of the homemade crisps .
grape [noun]

a purple or green fruit that is round, small, and grows in bunches on a vine

Ex: I ate a handful of sweet grapes for a refreshing snack .
ketchup [noun]

a cold sauce made from tomatoes, which has a thick texture and is served with some food

Ex: She prefers to mix ketchup with mayonnaise for a creamy dipping sauce .
onion [noun]

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

Ex: She reached for the onion in the pantry and noticed it was sprouting , so she decided to plant it in her garden .
pasta [noun]

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

Ex: He prefers whole grain pasta because it adds more fiber and nutrients to his meals .
peach [noun]

a soft and juicy fruit that has a pit in the middle and its skin has extremely little hairs on it

Ex: Peaches are packed with antioxidants that help protect your body against harmful free radicals .
pea [noun]

a green seed, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: She prepared a delicious pea and mint salad for the family picnic .
pepper [noun]

a powder made from dried peppercorn that is added to food to make it spicy

Ex: She made a colorful pepper and cheese omelet for breakfast .
potato [noun]

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

Ex: I sliced the potatoes into thin rounds and made homemade potato chips .
rice [noun]

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

Ex:
salmon [noun]

a silver-colored fish often found in both freshwater and saltwater environments

Ex:
salt [noun]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

Ex: The chef sprinkled a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors of the soup .
spinach [noun]

dark and wide green leaves of an Asian plant that can be eaten cooked or uncooked

Ex: He cooked spinach with garlic and olive oil .
steak [noun]

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

Ex: The butcher recommended a thick-cut steak for the barbecue , ensuring it stayed juicy and flavorful .

a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

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sugar [noun]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

Ex: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies are even more delicious with a touch of sugar .
sweet [noun]

a small piece of food that contains sugar and sometimes chocolate

Ex:

a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

Ex: Fruits are a natural source of carbohydrates , vitamins , and fiber .
food [noun]

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

Ex: She always tries to choose healthy and nutritious foods .
meat [noun]

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

Ex: She cooked the meat on low heat to ensure it was tender and moist .
fish [noun]

flesh from a fish that we use as food

Ex: She grilled the fish to perfection , sprinkling it with herbs and lemon for a fresh and zesty flavor .

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

Ex: I always start my day with a nutritious vegetable omelette packed with spinach , tomatoes , and mushrooms .

a type of seasoning or sauce that is used to add flavor to food

Ex: Olive oil and balsamic vinegar are classic condiments for dressing a fresh salad .