Debbie and Simon are in a restaurant.
It is a holiday,so they have plenty of time for lunch.
'Well,we don't need to hurry with lunch today Simon,
so I think I'll have a mixed grill steak,pork chops,chicken and sausages.
Sound good to you?'
'Sounds horrible to me.
I'm having a salad.No more bits of dead animals for me.
From now on,only vegetables,fruit, cereal,beans and nuts,
and occasionally milk, cheese,eggs and bean curd.I've become a vegetarian.'
'Since when?''Since the weekend.I saw a TV programme that really made me think.
'Another one?You're always influenced by these programmes,Simon.Last month,it was one about religion,
and you thought about becoming a nun.''A monk.''All right,a monk.
The month before,it was space and you thought you'd ...'
'This is different, Debbie.
Do you know there'd be no more famines if we used land
to grow food for people instead of cattle?
And do you know that a lot of the animals we need for food
have to spend their whole lives crowded together
in tiny spaces until they're killed?
What's more, animals kept in these conditions can easily catch disease,
so they have to be given drugs.
These drugs may still be in their flesh when we eat it,
and may be dangerous to our health.'
'Ah!Here's my mixed grill.Yes,Simon, carry on.'
'There's another reason for becoming a vegetarian-a religious one.
Some people believe that we have a soul which,after we die,can return to...'
'Simon,if you're trying to put me off my lunch,you won't succeed.
There are experts who think that we need to eat meat
because it contains vitamins and minerals not found in vegetables.
And vegetables can also be dangerous to eat,you know.
Lots of people are made very ill by the pesticides on them.Some even...'
'All right,Debbie. We can argue again later.Let's change the subject.
Do you know where I can buy some...?'
LISTENING page 98
Completing an order form.
Listen to these conversation.
A woman and then a man order some food from the Cornershop cafe.
Record the information on you phone.
The first item is done for you.
A:Hello!Cornershop cafe.May I help you?
B:I'd like to order some food and drinks for you to deliver to our office.
Are you ready?
A:Yes,go ahead!
B:I'd like a pizza, please.
A:What sort of pizza would you like?
B:A vegetarian pizza.
A:Right.
B:And salad,just green salad.
A:One green salad.
B:And one orange.
A:That's an orange,not an orange juice?
B:Right.
A:Anything else?
B:Yes,I'll have a mineral water, please.
A:One mineral water.Anything else?
B:Er...I think my colleague may want to order something.
Just a moment please Jeffery,do you want to order some food from the Cornershop?
C:Yes,hold on.I'm coming.
B:Yes.He wants to order something,here,I'll pass you over to him.
C:Hello!
A:Er...yes,sir.What would you like?
C:I'm hungry,I'll have a Cheeseburger,Chips.
A:A cheeseburger, chips?
C:Yes,I'm just looking at your menu.What's a meat lover's pizza?
A:That has sausage,ham,bacon,beef,pork and pepper ronny on it.
C:It sounds great,I'll have one of those.
A:One meat lover's pizza.Anything to drink,sir?
C:Yes,two Pepsis,please.Just a moment.
A:What?Oh,I see.
C:Er...Someone's given me a note,we want another cheeseburger.
A Tuna Salad and a fruit salad.
A:So now is two cheeseburgers,a Tuna salad,and what was the last thing,sir? C:A fruit salad, oh,and one Iced Tea.
A:One Iced Tea, anything else?
C:No,I think that's all,thanks!
A:It's 11:30 now,when would you like it,sir?
C:At 12:30,please.
A:12:30.And may I have the name and the address,please?
C:Yes,I'm Adam Tucker.
A:Mr Tucker,it's that T-U-C-K-E-R.
C:Yes,that's right. Our company's name is Brittas.
That's B-R-I-T-T-A-S,and we're in Room 1512 Devon building,that's D-E-V-O-N.
A:Room 1512,Devon building.
Right,we'll have your order there at 12:30.
Thank you very much,sir.
C:Thanks!We'll look forward to it. Good-bye
A:Good-bye!
SPEAKINGpage 103
A TALK TIME
Expressing feelings;responding to happenings
Exercise A1
SIMON:Hi,Lily, nice day.
LILY:Lovely!
SIMON:What are you looking so happy about?
LILY:I'm starting to put on weight again.
SIMON:That's terrific!You were looking very thin.
LILY:But I'm not eating more food,you know.
SIMON:You're kidding!
LILY:It's true.
SIMON:Tell me more.
LILY:Sorry,Simon.Some other time.Got a train to catch.See you.
MORE LANGUAGE INPUT(6) Reading page 106
Neither too little,nor too much.
Many people believe that sugar is bad for your health;
others say that sugar is the best source of energy.
We also hear similar conflicting arguments
about meat between vegetarians and meat-eaters.
Who is right and what is your opinion?
Are you easily influenced by one piece of advice today
and then by another one tomorrow?
Obviously,you might think that going to extremes is not the right way,
for the importance of having a variety of food in one's diet is quite clear today.
Scientists have again and again warned us
that a lack of certain kinds of food is dangerous,
especially for children,
because without a balanced diet their bodies cannot grow properly.
Scientists have also told us that having too much of anything,
including one's favorite food, is equally dangerous.
They say,for example,
children who eat lots of cheeseburgers and milk shakes
will increase the risk of heart attack.
Therefore,it seems that perhaps the most intelligent thing for us to do
is not to eat first but to read first.
Scientist information about the body's needs for fats and proteins,
for minerals and vitamins,
can help us decide on the right choice and the right amount.
And it can also help us tell facts from misleading opinions.
LISTENING page 107
Exercise B1
Listen to the nutritional values of these foods.
One cup or glass of Whole milk has 165 calories.
One cup or glass of Skimmed or powdered milk has 90 calories.
One large fried egg has 100 calories.
One fried chicken leg or thigh has 245 calories.
Four ounces or five fried fish fingers have 200 calories.
A 3-inch diameter hamburger has 501 calories.
A half cup flower buds of cauliflower has 15 calories.
One 6 in long banana has 85 calories.
One medium sides raw apple has 70 calories.
A 3/4 cup of cooked white rice has 150 calories.
A three quarter cup of noodles has 150 calories.
20 roasted peanuts have 105 calories.
Exercise B2
Listen to some statements.Supply the missing words.
1.Tables are often easier to understand than sentences or paragraphs.
2.In the above table of nutritional values of some foods,
'x' stands for present
'xx' stands for rich,
'xxx' stands for very rich,
'-' stands for just a trace and 'o' for none.