Lesson 9: Vocabulary NLeIw

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Part 1
Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right.

1. junk food a. a person who doesn’t eat meat, cheese, or milk products
2. nutritious b. food that is produced and eaten in the same area
3. vegan c. foods that have chemicals and other things to make them last a long time
4. vegetarian without going bad

5. organic d. a person who tries to only eat food grown nearby

6. locally-sourced e. food that is good for you

7. locavore f. food that is grown without chemicals

8. processed foods g. food that isn’t healthy

h. a person who only eats vegetables and indirect products of animals like milk

Part 2
Are these words used to describe people, food, or both people and food? Write P (people), F (food), or
B (both) for each. In class, compare your answers with a partner.

junk food vegan organic locavore

nutritious vegetarian locally-sourced processed foods

Part 3
Use the bold words in Part 1 to complete the letter from the editor of a monthly magazine. You may
have to change the forms of the words. You won’t use one word.

Dear Reader,

When I first became a , I found it very hard to go out to eat with friends.
(1)
All my friends eat meat. Even though I ate eggs and dairy products, there weren’t many choices
on the menu. Luckily, things have changed. People have become more aware of the impact of a
diet on our health. While a lot of people haven’t changed, my friends are
(2)
eating less and even less . Maybe I’ve been a good
(3) (4)
influence on them.
One thing that has helped me find more choices on the menu, is the move toward more
food, food with no or few chemicals. Another thing that has helped is the
(5)
growing movement toward food. Of course, you can have meat, chicken, and
(6)
fish that are raised nearby, but more often than not, are eating the fruits and
(7)
vegetables that nearby farmers are growing. As that trend has continued, some restaurants have
realized they can offer local foods and attract new customers that they might not otherwise have.
Enjoy our special edition on eating out without giving up your food values!
Greg,
Editor-in-Chief

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