This is a beginner-level listening comprehension.
Exercise 1 - Fill in the blanks
Listen to the audio, and then write down the missing words.
1. Today, I want to ____ my experience of cooking dinner at home.
2. I usually ____ by deciding what to cook.
3. Tonight, I decided to ____ spaghetti with a fresh salad.
4. First, I ____ all the ingredients.
5. I begin by ____water in a large pot for the spaghetti.
6. While the water is ____ up, I chop the onions and garlic.
7. When they ____ golden brown, I add the ground beef and cook it until it’s brown.
8. Then, I add ____ tomatoes, a little salt, and pepper.
9.I let the sauce ____ while I prepare the salad.
10. By ____ time, the water has started boiling.
11. Once the spaghetti is cooked, I ____ the water and mix the spaghetti with the sauce.
12. I ____ the spaghetti with sauce and the fresh salad.
Exercise 2 - Comprehension Questions
1. What is the first thing Maria does when she starts cooking dinner?
2. What ingredients does Maria need for the spaghetti sauce?
3. What vegetables does Maria use for the salad?
4. How does Maria prepare the onions and garlic for the sauce?
5. What does Maria add to the sauce after cooking the ground beef?
6. What does Maria do while the sauce is simmering?
7. How long does Maria cook the spaghetti for?
8. What does Maria add to the salad for taste?
9. What does Maria do after draining the water from the spaghetti?
10. How does Maria set the table for dinner?
11. Why does Maria enjoy cooking dinner at home?
12. What does Maria do before chopping the vegetables for the salad?
Exercise 3 - Discussion Questions
1. What is your favorite dish to cook at home? Why?
2. Do you prefer cooking alone or with someone? Explain your preference.
3. How often do you cook dinner at home? What meals do you usually prepare?
4. Describe a memorable experience you had while cooking at home.
Негізгі бет Cooking Dinner at Home, an ESL Beginner Level Listening Comprehension.
No video
Пікірлер