UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR

INSTITUTO ACADÉMICO DE IDIOMAS

Name (s):________________________________________________________________ Date: ________________

TOP NOTCH 2 – 3RD EDITION - WORKSHOP (UNIT 6)

PART 1
Which notice (A-F) says this (1-5)?

For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A-F on your answer sheet.

Oranges, pineapple, watermelon,

1 2-3 servings per day for protein and vitamins. A
lemon

2 2 - 4 servings per day for vitamins A, B, and C. B Fats, oils, sweets

Meat, fish, poultry, legumes,

3 3 - 5 servings per day for vitamins and fiber. C
beans

4 6 - 11 servings per day for carbohydrates. D Grains, pasta, and bread

5 Eat rarely. E Peppers, carrots, eggplant, onions

F Milk, cheese, butter, cream

PART 2

Read the sentences and choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.

6 Last night I ……………………. home next to the river.

A walked B walk C was walking
7 Unexpectedly I ………………. an old friend of school.
A met B meet C was meeting
8 We …………………. play a lot after class until 2 pm.
A use to B used to C used
9 However, we ……………………. study a lot for the math tests.
A didn’t use to B didn’t used to C did used to
10 …………. you ………….. spend a lot of time with your friends at school?
A Did / use to B Did / used to C Did / use

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PART 3

Complete the five conversations. For questions 11-15 choose A, B or C.

11 Why are you eating chocolate? Weren't you on a diet? A I have to admit it.
B I couldn't resist! I had a craving.
C It's healthy.

12 Would you like to try this blackberry ice cream? A I couldn't stop myself.
B I agree.
C Just a bite

13 Help yourself some wine! A I'd better pass.

B I'm avoiding sweets.
C I can´t stand carbs.

14 Do you know when the exam is? A I'll try a little.

B You only live once.
C I have no idea.

15 Will you accept the job proposal? A I'll turn it down.

B I want to try some.
C I'm watching my weight.

Complete the conversation. What does Sarah say to Thomas?

Thomas: Hi Sarah, how are you? A. What kind of Italian food do you like?
Sarah: 16 ………………………………………….
Thomas: OK. B Well, I'm not so hungry.
Sarah: 17 …………………………………………
Thomas: I'm hungry. I´d like to eat something. C OK.
Sarah: 18 …………………………………………
Thomas: I'd like to go to an Italian restaurant. D No, I don't, but I'm crazy about pizza.
Sarah: 19 …………………………………………
Thomas: I like spaghetti. Do you like spaghetti? E What do you want to do?
Sarah: 20 …………………………………………
F I'd rather a Mexican one

G Fine, how are you doing?

H Where do you want to go?

I What kind of Italian food are you in the mood for?

PART 4

Read the article about organic food. Are sentences 21-27 “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B)? If there is not enough information to answer
choose: “Doesn’t say” (C).

ORGANIC FOOD

Organic food is very popular these days. It can also be very expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food.
Parents of young children, and even some pet owners, will pay high prices for organic food if they think it's healthier. But many
others think organic food is just a waste of money.

Is organic food safer and more nutritious? This is an important part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They
think agricultural chemicals can cause serious illnesses like cancer, but there isn't much evidence proving this is true. However,
recent studies have shown that eating organically-grown agricultural products reduces your chances of developing heart disease.
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Many doctors think it's more important to stop dangerous bacteria from contaminating foods. These bacteria can contaminate both
organic and non-organic fruit and vegetables, and doctors recommend washing agricultural products carefully before eating it. Meat,
fish and chicken can also become contaminated, so washing your hands before handling these foods is also very important. Many
doctors also believe we should reduce the amount of sugar in our diets, and there is a lot of evidence to support this idea. They
recommend carefully checking the list of ingredients on processed food and drinks for all the words that really mean sugar, like
glucose, sucrose and fructose. And they remind us that the aim of most big food companies is to make lots of money, even if they
damage our health while doing so. This means processed foods that are called "organic" can also be very unhealthy if they contain
lots of sugar.

Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? That's a matter of opinion. Whether
organic food is healthier or not is still not clear, so more research is needed. However, consumers of organic food often say "better
safe than sorry" when it comes to what we eat.

21 Organic food is cheaper than non-organic food.

A. RIGHT B. WRONG C. DOESN’T SAY

22 There is enough evidence that shows that agricultural chemicals can cause cancer.

A. RIGHT B. WRONG C. DOESN’T SAY

23 People can reduce the possibility of heart disease problems if they eat organic food.

A. RIGHT B. WRONG C. DOESN’T SAY

24 People have to wash the agricultural products with detergent and lots of water.

A. RIGHT B. WRONG C. DOESN’T SAY

25 It’s recommended that people eat less sugar on their diets.

A. RIGHT B. WRONG C. DOESN’T SAY

26 The words glucose, sucrose and fructose are the same as sugar.

A. RIGHT B. WRONG C. DOESN’T SAY

27 It is not definitive that organic food is healthier.

A. RIGHT B. WRONG C. DOESN’T SAY

PART 5

Read the descriptions of some adjectives. What is the word for each one?

28 Having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc. s_ _ _

29 Food that is not chewy. c_ _ _ _ _ _

30 Seasoned with or containing spice. s_ _ _ _

31 Extremely good; wonderful. t_ _ _ _ _ _ _

32 Not hard or stiff. s_ _ _