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FOOD / COOKING 2

Choose the best response to complete each of the following sentences.

1. That was really good! Can I have (second/seconds)?

2. When you're making this sauce, don't forget to (stir/spin) it every 5 minutes.

3. An (appetizer/artichoke) is something you eat before the main course of a meal.

4. P1: Would you like some more potatoes? P2: No, thanks. I'm (complete/full).

5. A very informal way of saying that you've eaten a lot is "I'm (stuffed/complete)".

6. People who are lactose-intolerant cannot eat (meat/dairy) products.

7. You shouldn't eat a lot of (fat/fatty) food.

8. If something is "sugar- (gone/free)", it does not contain sugar.

9. We have two kinds of mineral water: sparking and (unsparkling/still).

10. Slices of ham, pastrami, sausage, etc. are often referred to as "cold " (cuts/meat).

DID YOU KNOW?

What is the favorite type of food of Americans?

Based on surveys and studies of American food preferences, Italian food consistently ranks as the favorite cuisine among Americans, with dishes like pizza, pasta, and lasagna being extremely popular.

1. Italian (Pizza, pasta, lasagna, and Italian-American dishes.)
2. Mexican (Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, guacamole.)
3. Chinese/Asian (General Chinese-American dishes, sushi, Thai, etc.)
4. American (classic comfort food - Burgers, BBQ, fried chicken.)
5. Mediterranean/French (Less common but appreciated for fine dining.)

So overall, Italian and Mexican cuisines dominate Americans' favorite "ethnic" foods.

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