Unit 11: In the kitchen

English Vocabulary in Use Elementary » Unit 11: In the kitchen

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Exercises

11.1 ‣ Write sentences for the wrong answers.

I use a frying pan to drink out of.
I use a glass / a cup / a mug to drink out of.
You use washing-up liquid to clean plates.
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The fridge is cold inside.
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The fridge is colder than the freezer.
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I turn on the tap to get water.
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A tea towel is for making tea.
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11.2 ‣ Make questions for these answers. Use words from the opposite page.

Where’s the coffee?
It’s in the cupboard.
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It’s on the cooker.
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Please put them on the worktop.
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Thanks. You can wash these plates and I’ll dry them.
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In the fridge on the bottom shelf.

11.3 ‣ What do you need?

To make coffee I need
a coffee maker, a cup, a spoon
To make tea I need
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To fry something I need
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To eat my food I need
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To drink some water I need
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To cook dinner in two minutes I need
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To wash plates, knives and forks I need
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To wash my clothes I need
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11.4 ‣ Look at the picture. Answer the questions.

What’s on the cooker?
a saucepan"
What’s on the shelf?
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What’s in the cupboard under the shelf?
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Where’s the microwave?
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What’s next to the sink?
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What’s under the sink?
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Answer Key

A ‣ What’s in the kitchen?

A ‣ What’s in the kitchen?

B ‣ Things we use in the kitchen

B ‣ Things we use in the kitchen

C ‣ Things we use for eating and drinking

C ‣ Things we use for eating and drinking

D ‣ Expressions B ‣ Expressions

B ‣ Expressions

A: Where can I find a mug / a cloth / some kitchen roll?
B: They are in the cupboard.

A: Can I help with the washing-up / cooking?
B: Yes, please! You can dry the plates. / You can cook some rice.

A: Where does this cup / plate / frying pan go?
B: Put it in this cupboard, please.

Tip

Stick labels on objects in your kitchen with their English names on them. You will see these every day and this will help you to learn the words.

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