UNIT 3: EATING OUT

1. old-fashioned not modern; no longer fashionable

Ex: This restaurant is old-fashioned.

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2. reasonable (of prices) not too expensive

Ex: This bag is not too expensive. It’s reasonable.

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3. open space a large area of land that has no buildings on it

Ex: This is an open space, so you can enjoy the fresh air.

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4. crowded having a lot of people or too many people

Ex: It’s too crowded in the library today.

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5. soothing that makes somebody who is anxious, upset, etc. feel calmer
Ex: He has an argument with his wife, but he is soothing now.

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6. cozy warm, comfortable and safe, especially in a small space

Ex: She fells so happy when she comes back her cozy room.

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7. traditional (food) being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of
people, that have not changed for a long time
Ex: Pho is a traditional food of Viet Nam.

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8. good service/ taste the serving of customers in hotels, restaurants, and shops
Ex: The five stars hotels will bring you the good service.

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 9. sandwich two slices of bread, often spread with butter, with a layer of meat, cheese,
etc. between them
Ex: I’ll have sandwich for my lunch.

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10. orange juice a drink made from or tasting of oranges
Ex: My favorite drink is orange juice.

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11. vegetarian eating no meat or fish

Ex: I’m vegetarian so I’ll have vegetable soup.

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12. omelet hot dish of eggs mixed together and fried, often with cheese, meat,
vegetables, etc…
Ex: One order of omelet please!

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13. smoothie a thick, smooth drink made fruit and/or vegetables mixed with milk, ice
cream, or fruit juice…
Ex: And one strawberry smoothie for you, right?

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14. cheeseburger a hamburger with a slice of cheese on top of the meat
Ex: I like hamburger, cheeseburger and club sandwich.

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15. salad a mixture of raw vegetables such as lettuce, tomato and cucumber, usually
served with other food as part of a meal
Ex: I’m overweight so I only have a salad for my dinner.

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16. soup a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, etc. in water, often eaten
as the first course of a meal
Ex: Chicken soup is the best in our restaurant.

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17. spaghetti pasta in the shape of long thin pieces that look like string when they are
cooked
Ex: Spaghetti is the Italian food I love most.

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 18. fresh food recently produced or picked and not frozen, dried or preserved in tins or
cans
Ex: Fresh food is good for our health.

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19. enjoy your meal to be happy and get pleasure from what you are eating
Ex: When you are really hungry, you will enjoy your meal.

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20. on the diet a limited variety or amount of food that you eat for medical reasons or
because you want to lose weight; a time when you only eat this limited
variety or amount
Ex: I’m on the diet so I’ll have a chicken salad.

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21. fantastic extremely good; excellent
Ex: I get A mark, so fantastic!

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22. street food The food is sold on the street
Ex: “Banh trang tron” is one kind of street food!

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23. junk food/ fast food food that is quick and easy to prepare and eat but that is thought to be
bad for your health
Ex: “Fried chicken wings” is a kind of fast food!

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24. cash money in the form of coins or notes

Ex: I will pay by cash.

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25. credit card a small plastic card that you can use to buy goods and services and pay for
them later
Ex: I will pay in credit card.

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