Total English - Elementary - Unit 4 - Reference - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Reference - Part 1 in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "some", "drink", "sandwich", etc.

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Total English - Elementary
many [determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: Many people came to the concert despite the rain .
much [determiner]

used to refer to a large degree or amount of a thing

Ex: There 's much excitement about the upcoming concert .
a lot of [determiner]

people or things in large numbers or amounts

Ex: There were a lot of people at the concert last night .
some [determiner]

used to express an unspecified amount or number of something

Ex: We planted some flowers in the garden .
any [determiner]

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

Ex: Any student can participate , regardless of grade level .
dish [noun]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

burger [noun]

beef cut into small pieces and made into a flat round shape that is then fried, often served in a bread bun

Ex: They grilled burgers in the backyard for the family barbecue .
fries [noun]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

Ex: He dipped his fries in ketchup .
pizza [noun]

an Italian food made with thin flat round bread, baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, usually with meat, fish, or vegetables

Ex:
salad [noun]

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

Ex:
sandwich [noun]

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

Ex: My friend prefers a vegetarian sandwich with avocado and sprouts .
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 .
beef [noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: The roast beef sandwich at the deli is a customer favorite , piled high with thinly sliced beef and horseradish sauce .
chicken [noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex:
duck [noun]

meat of a duck, eaten as food

Ex: He 's allergic to poultry , so he avoids dishes containing duck to prevent allergic reactions .
ham [noun]

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

Ex: She prepared a glazed ham for the holiday feast , baking it with a sweet and savory glaze until golden brown .
lamb [noun]

meat that is from a young sheep

Ex: The shepherd 's pie is made with minced lamb , topped with creamy mashed potatoes .
lobster [noun]

the meat of a lobster as food

Ex: He enjoyed a lobster roll by the seaside .
pork [noun]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

Ex: The barbecue restaurant specializes in slow-smoked pork ribs with a tangy barbecue sauce .
scallop [noun]

an edible mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, valued for its tender muscle used in various dishes

Ex: He added scallops to the creamy pasta .
seafood [noun]

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

Ex: He 's on a seafood diet , preferring to eat only seafood dishes for their health benefits and delicious flavors .
fruit [noun]

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

Ex: I bought a variety of fresh fruits from the grocery store .

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 .
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 .
banana [noun]

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

Ex: My mom peeled a ripe banana for me .
bean [noun]

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

Ex: My vegetarian friend often uses beans as a filling for vegetarian tacos .
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 .

fruit that has had most of the water content removed through a process of dehydration, in order to preserve the fruit and extend its shelf life

a sweet large and tropical fruit that has brown skin, pointy leaves, and yellow flesh which is very juicy

Ex:
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 .

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

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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 .

a large, round, and juicy fruit that is red on the inside and has green stripes on its hard and thick skin

Ex: The children enjoyed a refreshing slice of watermelon on a hot summer day .
drink [noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: They offered me a drink of water when I arrived .
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 .
hot dog [noun]

a cooked sausage, usually made from beef, pork, or a combination of both

Ex: