In the Kitchen

Vocabulary Building

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Keywords	Main Word	Example Sentence
coffee, coffee machine	Coffee Machine	I make fresh coffee in my coffee machine every morning.
tea, kettle	Kettle	I use my kettle to boil water for tea.
waves, defrost, heats	Microwave Oven	I heat my lunch in the microwave oven.
cold, stores food	Fridge	We keep milk and vegetables in the fridge.
clean air	Vent	The vent helps remove cooking smells from the kitchen.
to dry, to wipe	Sponge Cloth	I use a sponge cloth to wipe the table after dinner.
to cook	Cooker	My mother uses the cooker to make dinner every day.
under the cooker, fire, to barbecue	Grill	We cook meat on the grill at weekend parties.
to wash up, tap	Sink	I wash the fruits in the sink before eating them.
preserved food, honey, baby food	Can	I opened a can of beans for my lunch.
omelette	Frying Pan	She cooks eggs in a frying pan for breakfast.
mixes	Mixer	My mom uses a mixer to make cake batter.
making juice	Liquidizer	We make fresh orange juice with our liquidizer.
fried bread	Toaster	I put bread in the toaster to make it warm and crispy.
a machine, washes up	Dishwasher	The dishwasher cleans all our dirty plates.
cuts bread	Bread Slicer	I use a bread slicer to cut equal pieces of bread.
a machine, washes clothes, dirty laundry	Washing Machine	My dad puts dirty clothes in the washing machine.
under the grill, bakes, roasts, heats	Oven	We bake cakes and cookies in our oven.
soft, not cloth	Sponge	I use a sponge to clean dirty dishes.
rubbish, litter	Dustbin	Please put all your rubbish in the dustbin.

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Things in the Kitchen

In every kitchen, you can find many useful things. In the morning, people often use a coffee machine to make fresh coffee. For tea lovers, a kettle is important to boil water quickly.

When we want to heat food fast, we use a microwave oven. It can heat, defrost, and cook many foods. All kitchens have a fridge to keep food cold and fresh.

Good kitchens need a vent to remove cooking smells and keep the air clean. After cooking, we use a sponge cloth to wipe tables and clean surfaces. For cooking meals, a cooker is very important. Some cookers have a grill under them for making toast or cooking meat.

Every kitchen has a sink with a tap for washing fruits, vegetables, and dishes. We store many foods in a can like beans, soup, or baby food. For making eggs or pancakes, a frying pan is perfect.

When making cakes, a mixer helps mix all ingredients together. If you like juice, a liquidizer can make fresh juice from fruits. For breakfast, many people use a toaster to make bread crispy and warm.

Modern kitchens often have a dishwasher that washes all dirty dishes. To cut bread evenly, a bread slicer is very helpful. For washing clothes, we need a washing machine. We bake cakes and cookies in an oven that heats and cooks food.

For cleaning dishes, a soft sponge works well with soap and water. And don't forget the dustbin where we put all kitchen rubbish!

Questions:

What do we use to make fresh coffee?
Which kitchen item keeps food cold?
What do we use to remove cooking smells?
What kitchen tool helps us cut bread evenly?
Which machine washes dirty clothes?
What do we use to make juice from fruits?
Where do we put kitchen rubbish?

True/False Statements:

We use a kettle to make coffee. (False)
A microwave oven can defrost food. (True)
A frying pan is good for baking cakes. (False)
A vent helps keep kitchen air clean. (True)
We wash clothes in a dishwasher. (False)
A sponge cloth is used for wiping surfaces. (True)
We store rubbish in a can. (False)

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Personal Questions

1: Do you have a [coffee machine | fridge | microwave | toaster | dishwasher] at home?

Model answer (coffee machine): Yes, I have a coffee machine at home. It's in my kitchen next to the fridge. I use it every morning to make coffee. It's very easy to use. I like it because it makes good coffee quickly.

2: How often do you use your [kettle | mixer | toaster | washing machine | oven]?

Model answer (kettle): I use my kettle every day. I make tea in the morning and evening. Sometimes I use it for instant noodles too. It's very fast and easy. I think it's one of the most useful things in my kitchen.

3: What do you usually [cook | heat | wash | store | clean] in your kitchen?

Model answer (cook): I usually cook simple meals in my kitchen. I make eggs for breakfast and pasta for dinner. Sometimes I cook rice and vegetables too. I'm not a very good cook. But I enjoy making easy meals.

4: Where is your [sink | cooker | fridge | dustbin | microwave] located in your kitchen?

Model answer (sink): My sink is in the corner of my kitchen. It's next to the window. Above it, there are some cupboards. I have a small plant near it too. It's a good place because I can look outside while washing dishes.

5: What's your favorite [kitchen tool | appliance | gadget | utensil | container] and why?

Model answer (kitchen tool): My favorite kitchen tool is my bread slicer. It helps me cut bread into equal pieces. It's very easy to use. My bread looks nicer when I use it. I use it almost every day for my sandwiches.

6: How do you use a [grill | liquidizer | bread slicer | oven | sponge] at home?

Model answer (grill): I use my grill to cook meat and vegetables. I put the food on the grill and wait for about 10 minutes. I add some oil and spices first. The food tastes very good. I use it mostly on weekends.

7: Can you [make coffee | boil water | wash dishes | cook meals | clean surfaces] without modern appliances?

Model answer (make coffee): Yes, I can make coffee without a coffee machine. I can use hot water and instant coffee. Or I can boil water in a pot and use a filter. It takes more time this way. But the coffee still tastes good.

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One-Minute Talking Points

Coffee Machine

What is a coffee machine? (coffee, brewing)
Types you know?
How often you use it?
Easy or difficult to use?
Where is it in kitchen?
What do you make with it?
Benefits of having one?
Coffee machine or instant coffee?

Fridge

What is a fridge? (cold, store food)
Types you know?
What food you keep inside?
How often you open it?
Where is it in kitchen?
Size of your fridge?
Life without a fridge?
How to keep it clean?

Microwave Oven

What is a microwave? (waves, heat)
Types you know?
What food you heat inside?
How often you use it?
Dangerous or safe?
Time saved using microwave?
Life without a microwave?
Best things to microwave?

Kettle

What is a kettle? (boil, water)
Types you know?
How often you use it?
Electric or traditional?
What drinks you make?
Time it takes to boil?
Where is it in kitchen?
Life without a kettle?

Sink

What is a sink? (water, washing)
Types you know?
What you wash in it?
How often you use it?
Materials sinks are made from?
Single or double sink better?
Problems with your sink?
How to keep it clean?

Toaster

What is a toaster? (bread, crispy)
Types you know?
What you toast in it?
How often you use it?
Settings you prefer?
Where is it in kitchen?
Life without a toaster?
Cleaning your toaster?

Oven

What is an oven? (bake, heat)
Types you know?
What food you cook inside?
How often you use it?
Gas or electric better?
Favorite things to bake?
Difficult or easy to use?
Life without an oven?

Dishwasher

What is a dishwasher? (clean, dishes)
Types you know?
What items you put inside?
How often you use it?
Time and water saved?
Where is it in kitchen?
Life without a dishwasher?
Hand washing or dishwasher better?

Washing Machine

What is a washing machine? (clothes, clean)
Types you know?
How often you use it?
Settings you usually choose?
Where is it in your home?
Time saved using it?
Life without a washing machine?
Hand washing or machine better?

Dustbin

What is a dustbin? (rubbish, waste)
Types you know?
How often you empty it?
Where is it in kitchen?
Do you recycle?
Size of your dustbin?
Problems with kitchen rubbish?
How to keep it clean?

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Every home should have a microwave oven

Linkers: It's true, but..., I agree because..., I don't agree..., On the other hand..., For example...

For

Heats food very quickly — keywords: fast, heat, save time
Defrosts frozen food easily — keywords: defrost, frozen, ready
Easy to use for children and elderly — keywords: easy, simple, push button
Uses less energy for small meals than an oven — keywords: save energy, small meal, cheaper
Good for busy people and quick lunches — keywords: busy, lunch, quick

Against

Food can be uneven or become soggy — keywords: uneven, soggy, not tasty
Not good for baking or frying food — keywords: bake, fry, crust
Takes space on the kitchen counter — keywords: space, small kitchen, counter
Uses electricity and can increase bills — keywords: electricity, cost, bill
Some people worry about safety or health — keywords: safety, worry, health

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