![[C] In the kitchen](https://images.ctfassets.net/r30ratzbtbbf/15KxsXouAxJgINhZ76Mg95/0070dc089d34bb564e6ea447625662b7/In_the_kitchen.png)
LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
dressing
[ 'dres-ing ]
noun
She poured some creamy dressing over the salad before serving.
casually
[ 'kazh-oo-uh-lee ]
adverb
He casually walked into the kitchen to grab a snack.
in no time
idiom
We finished cleaning the kitchen in no time.
turn sth lower
verb phrase
Could you turn the music lower? It's too loud.
on the side
prepositional phrase
She works as a graphic designer, but she also bakes cakes on the side.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. whip up
- to quickly prepare a meal or dish
Dialogue
Emma
Jake
Sure! I’ll make some pasta; it won’t take long.
Emma
Great! You’re so good at making something tasty in no time.
Jake
Thanks! I’ll have it ready in 15 minutes.
B. chop up
- to cut food into smaller pieces, usually with a knife
Dialogue
Liam
Could you chop up some vegetables for the salad?
Sophia
Of course! Do you need small or big pieces?
Liam
Small ones, please. They’ll mix better with the dressing.
Sophia
Got it. This will only take a few minutes.
C. simmer down
- to cook something gently at a low temperature
Dialogue
Ava
The soup is boiling too hard! What should I do?
Ethan
Turn the heat lower and let it simmer down.
Ava
Oh, okay. Will it still cook properly?
Ethan
Yes, it’ll taste better when it simmers for a while.
D. set the table
- to arrange plates, utensils, and glasses before a meal
Dialogue
Mia
Dinner is almost ready. Can you set the table?
Noah
Sure! Do you need anything special, like candles?
Mia
No, just plates, forks, and napkins will be fine.
Noah
Got it. I’ll have it ready before the food is served.
E. throw together
- to combine ingredients casually or without much planning
Dialogue
Chloe
I don’t have much time—what can I throw together for lunch?
Max
How about a quick sandwich with some salad on the side?
Chloe
That’s a great idea! I’ll use whatever I have in the fridge.
Max
Perfect. Simple meals are often the best!
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation.
| whip up | set the table |
| chop up | throw together |
| simmer down |
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I didn’t have much time, so I just a quick sandwich for breakfast.
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Once the soup starts boiling, turn the heat down and let it for 10 minutes.
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Can you please while I finish cooking the dinner?
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I’m going to quickly a salad for lunch.
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Please the vegetables for the soup before we start cooking.
PART II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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PART III
Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided. Make sure to use the correct tenses.
1. ( throw together / healthy option )
Answer:
2. ( chop up / take one's time )
Answer:
Can you whip up something quick for dinner tonight?