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Video № 2

Part 2

Questions	VICTORIA’s answers	INNA’s answers
Why did the speaker dislike the meat dish?	Because the guy didn't cook it well and the meat was tough and chewy.
What should the cook have done to make the meat better?		The cook should have checked that the meat was fully cooked and tender.
What problem did the speaker notice with the vegetables?	The vegetables were cooking so long.	The vegetables were mushy because they had been overcooked.
How should vegetables ideally taste according to the video?		They should taste fresh and crunchy.
What criticism did the speaker give about the sauce?	The sauce was bland.	The sauce was bland and needed more flavour.
What flavours did the speaker think the dish should have?	The dish should have rich flavour.	It should have been rich, spicy, and slightly sour.
What advice did the speaker give about cooking sauce?	The sauce has to be spicy, sour and salty.	The cook should taste it while cooking and add spices or vinegar if necessary.
Why was the second speaker nervous about showing the dessert?	Because the guy was thinking that the dessert is dry.	Because the earlier criticism made him afraid the dessert would also be bad.
What positive things did the speaker say about the tart?	The tart wasn't dry, it was crumbly.	He said it was amazing, crumbly but not dry, and had a nice tangy (пикантный)flavour.
What does the word “bland” mean?	Bland means without flavour.	It means something has little or no flavour.
What does “mushy” describe?	Mushy – soft and cooking so long.	It describes food that is too soft in an unpleasant way.
What is the difference between “tough” and “tender”?	Tough – overcooked dish. Tender – soft and delicious.	Tough food is difficult to chew, while tender food is soft and juicy.
What kinds of food are usually crunchy?	Chips usually are crunchy.	Chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables can be crunchy.
What does “crumbly” mean?	Crumbly – the food which consists of particles.	It means food breaks easily into small pieces.
Why can’t we say “very delicious” in English?	Because “delicious” is a strong adjective.	Because “delicious” is already a strong adjective.
What expressions can we use instead of “very delicious”?	Really delicious.	We can say “really delicious” or “absolutely delicious.”

 

Part 3: Cooking and Eating Habits

Questions	VICTORIA’s answers	INNA’s answers
How often does the first speaker cook?	He cooks about twice a week because he is too busy to cook more often.	He cooks about twice a week because he is too busy to cook more often.
Where does he usually eat lunch?	He usually eats lunch in … canteen.	He usually eats lunch in the canteen at work.
What does he often do for dinner?	He buys food in the supermarket or takeaway.	He buys food from the supermarket or gets a takeaway.
Why doesn’t he like relying on takeaway food?	Because it's very expensive.	Because it is more expensive and less healthy than home cooking.
How does the second speaker organise cooking for the week?	She cooks every day.	He cooks a lot on Sunday and prepares food for several days.
What does he take to work for lunch?	She takes …packed lunch.	He takes a packed lunch.
What are leftovers?	Leftovers – food which we eat next day.	Leftovers are extra food that remains after cooking or eating.
Why is it convenient for the speaker to live near a market?	She always has fresh meat, vegetables.	Because he can easily buy fresh fish, and meat without spending much time shopping.
Why does the speaker prefer home-cooked food?	Because the food is fresh.	Because fast food makes him feel bloated  and unhealthy.
What is a canteen?	Canteen – like … a restaurant which … is arranged at the work, university.	It is a place where workers or students can buy cheap meals.
What is a takeaway?	It is a food which we buy at the restaurant and eat outside.	It is food bought from a restaurant to eat somewhere else, usually at home.
What is a packed lunch?	Packed lunch – food which we take out of the home.	It is food prepared at home and taken to work or school.

Part 4: Talking About Cooking Instructions

Questions	VICTORIA’s answers	INNA’s answers
What dish were the speakers preparing in the video?	They were making moussaka, a traditional Greek dish.	They were making moussaka, a traditional Greek dish.
What ingredients did they fry first?	They fry first onion and … first.	They fried the aubergine and potatoes first.
How did they prepare the meat sauce?	We need onion, garlic, meat and tomatoes.	They sautéed onion and garlic, browned the meat, added tomatoes, and simmered the sauce.
What ingredients are needed for white sauce?	We need milk, flour and butter.	Butter, flour, and milk are needed.
Why must milk be added slowly to the sauce?	Because. ☺   Good sense of humour!!!:)	To prevent the sauce from becoming lumpy
What does “simmer” mean?	Low heat, not bubbles.	It means cooking liquid at a low heat so it bubbles gently.
Why should the heat be low when making white sauce?		Because high heat can ruin the texture and make the sauce lumpy.

 

What does “sprinkle” mean in cooking?		ddddddd
What did they sprinkle on top of the dish?
How long did they bake the moussaka?
What should the finished moussaka look like?
What is the difference between “fry” and “sauté”?
What is the difference between “boil” and “simmer”?