1. Look at the website ‘The Chefs’ Forum’. Read and listen. What is Alfio’s favourite…?.
– olive oil
– city
– day
THE CHEFS’ Forum
Alfio Arcardi, top chef and owner of the Michelin star restaurant, Buon Cibo in Rome, answers your questions.
1 KHRIS from Stockholm
Your restaurant, Buon Cibo, is in the centre of Rome, but where do you live?
ALFIO I live in Tivoli near Rome with my wife and son, Enzo. He’s six. Tivoli is beautiful and quiet. I love it there. We have a house in the hill, it’s our country home.
2 JANE from Manchester
I know your wife works in the restaurant, too. What does she do there?
ALFIO Maria is a pastry chef. She’s my best chef and my best friend. I love her very much and I think she loves me! We’re very happy.
3 SARAH from Dublin
I have all your cookbooks and your recipes are fantastic. What olive oil do you use in your dishes?
ALFIO Bramasole is my favorite olive oil. It’s from Tuscany and it’s perfect for cooking! Our friend, Pedro, works on the Bramasole estate. He delivers this amazing olive oil to us every month. He loves our restaurant.
4 TURAN from Istanbul
I have a lot of favourite chefs and I have all their cookbooks. Who are your favourite chefs?
ALFIO Massimo Bottura, Locatelli, Giada De Laurentiis! I adore them all. But my favourite is Bottura. I really like him and his food. He’s an amazing chef.
5 GEORGE from Bucharest
I love cooking because my mother is an excellent cook. I’m 32 and she still cooks for me and my wife every Sunday. When my mum visits us, I like cooking for her. Why do you like cooking?
ALFIO I like cooking because I love fresh food and we grow a lot of our food for the restaurant. My brother has a farm near us and we get a lot of fresh vegetables from him. Buon Cibo is a family business. I love my family and I love cooking for them.
6 HELEN from Sydney
A lot of famous chefs have restaurants around the world. How many restaurants do you have?
ALFIO I have two. One in Rome and one in London. My favourite city is New York. I want to open a Buon Cibo there one day.
7 EWAN from Glasgow
Your life is very busy. When do you relax? What do you do in your free time?
ALFIO Sunday is always our free day. It’s our favourite day. We relax at our home in Tivoli. We walk our dogs and sometimes we visit my brother and his wife on their farm. We are very close to him and his lovely family. Their farm is beautiful.
Answer & Audioscript
Alfio’s favourite …
olive oil is Bramasole
city is New York.
day is Sunday.
2. Listen. Complete the questions and answer the questions about Alfio.
1 …Where… does he live?
He lives in Tivoli, in Italy.
2 ……………… is he married to?
…………………………………..
3 ……………… old is their son?
…………………………………..
4 ……………… does his wife do?
…………………………………..
5 ……………… is his favourite chef?
…………………………………..
6 ……………… does he like cooking? Because …
…………………………………..
7 ……………… ……………… restaurants do they have?
…………………………………..
8 ……………… do they relax?
…………………………………..
9 ……………… do they do in their free time?
…………………………………..
Answer & Audioscript
1 Where does he live?
He lives in Tivoli, in Italy.
2 Who is he married to?
Maria.
3 How old is their son?
He’s six.
4 What does his wife do?
She’s a pastry chef.
5 Who is his favourite chef?
Bottura.
6 Why does he like cooking?
Because he loves fresh food.
7 How many restaurants do they have?
They have two.
8 When do they relax?
They relax on Sunday.
9 What do they do in their free time?
They relax at home. They walk their dogs and sometimes visit Alfio’s brother and his wife.
3. Listen and correct the information about Alfio. There are six mistakes including the example.
PROFILE
Alfio is a French chef. He lives in Tivoli with his wife and daughter. He is a chef and the owner of the restaurant, Buon Cibo. Alfio’s wife is a waitress at Buon Cibo. Alfio cooks with Bramasole olive oil from Tuscany. His friend, Pedro, delivers the oil to his restaurant every week. Alfio and his wife own three restaurants. Their favourite city is New York, and they want to open a Buon Cibo there one day. Saturday is their free day. They walk their dogs and visit Alfio’s brother and his family at their beautiful farm.
Answer & Audioscript
Alfio is an Italian chef. He lives in Tivoli with his wife and son. He is a chef and the owner of the restaurant, Buon Cibo. Alfio’s wife is a pastry chef at Buon Cibo. Alfio cooks with Bramasole olive oil from Tuscany. His friend, Pedro, delivers the oil to his restaurant every month. Alfio and his wife own two restaurants. Their favourite city is New York, and they want to open a Buon Cibo there one day. Sunday is their free day. They walk their dogs and visit Alfio’s brother and his family at their beautiful farm.
4. Listen and complete the conversations.
1
A …This… is my favourite teddy bear.
B Ahhh. What’s his name?
A Teddy!
2
A Wow! Who’s ………… girl over there?
B It’s my sister!
A She’s beautiful!
3
A Look at ………… new app!
B That’s cool. What is it?
A It’s a Premier League app.
4
A How much is ………… bag?
B £85.99.
A Ahh! That’s expensive.
5
A Look at …………!
B It’s awful!
A I think it’s amazing.
6
A Is ………… your coat?
B Yes. Thanks.
A My pleasure.
7
A I like ………… ring.
B The gold one?
A No, the diamond one.
8
A I ………… this wine. Where’s it from?
B It’s from England!
A Really?
9
A ………… is for you, Daddy.
B For me? Why?
A Because it’s your birthday, silly!
Answer & Audioscript
1
A This is my favourite teddy bear.
B Ahhh. What’s his name?
A Teddy!
2
A Wow! Who’s that girl over there?
B It’s my sister!
A She’s beautiful!
3
A Look at this new app!
B That’s cool. What is it?
A It’s a Premier League app.
4
A How much is this bag?
B £85.99.
A Ahh! That’s expensive.
5
A Look at that!
B It’s awful!
A I think it’s amazing.
6
A Is this your coat?
B Yes. Thanks.
A My pleasure.
7
A I like that ring.
B The gold one?
A No, the diamond one.
8
A I like this wine. Where’s it from?
B It’s from England!
A Really?
9
A This is for you, Daddy.
B For me? Why?
A Because it’s your birthday, silly!
5. Listen and complete the sentences.
1 Do you like pizza?
Yes, I love …it… .
2 Do you like cats?
No, I hate ………… .
3 Do you like me?
Yes, of course I like …………!
4 Does your teacher teach you French?
No, she teaches ………… English.
5 Do you like your teacher?
Yes, we like ………… very much.
Answer & Audioscript
1
A Do you like pizza?
B Yes, I love it. (pizza)
2
A Do you like cats?
B No, I hate them. (cats)
3
A Do you like me?
B Yes, of course I like you! (me)
4
A Does your teacher teach you French?
B No, she teaches us English. (you)
5
A Do you like your teacher?
B Yes, we like her very much. (teacher)
6. Ask and answer the questions. Then listen and check.
1 Why/you live in London?
…Why do you live in London?… (… like …)
…Because I like it… .
2 Why/you/not eat tomatoes?
…Why don’t you eat tomatoes?… (… hate …)
………………………………………….
3 Why/Annie want to marry Peter?
…………………………………………. (… love …)
………………………………………….
4 Why/you eat so much chocolate?
…………………………………………. (… adore …)
………………………………………….
5 Why/Dan always sit next to Sally?
…………………………………………. (… like …)
………………………………………….
6 Why/you/not watch football?
…………………………………………. (… hate …)
………………………………………….
Answer & Audioscript
1 A Why do you live in London?
B Because I like it.
2 A Why don’t you eat tomatoes?
B Because I hate them.
3 A Why does Annie want to marry Peter?
B Because she loves him.
4 A Why do you eat so much chocolate?
B Because I adore it.
5 A Why does Dan always sit next to Sally?
B Because he likes her.
6 A Why don’t you watch football?
B Because I hate it.
7. Match the questions and answers. Then listen and check.
1 How do you come to school?
2 What do you have for breakfast?
3 Who’s your favourite pop singer?
4 Where does your father work?
5 Why do you want to learn English?
6 How much money do you have on you?
7 What time do lessons start at your school?
8 How many languages does your teacher speak?
a They start at nine o’clock.
b In an office in the centre of town.
c By bus.
d I don’t have a favourite.
e Not a lot. About £5.
f Three.
g Because it’s an international language.
h Toast and coffee.
Answer & Audioscript
1 c How do you come to school? By bus.
2 h What do you have for breakfast? Toast and coffee.
3 d Who’s your favourite pop singer? I don’t have a favourite.
4 b Where does your father work? In an office in the centre of town.
5 g Why do you want to learn English? Because it’s an international language.
6 e How much money do you have on you? Not a lot. About £5.
7 a What time do lessons start at your school? They start at nine o’clock.
8 f How many languages does your teacher speak? Three.
8. Listen and complete the conversations.
1 A It’s so …hot… today, isn’t it?
B I know. It’s …………… degrees!
2 A Hey! I like your …………… shoes!
B Thank you! They’re really nice, aren’t they?
A They’re ……………!
3 A I live in a very …………… apartment.
B …………… bedrooms do you have?
A Only one.
4 A …………… is that watch?
B £250.
A Wow! That’s too …………… for me.
5 A Your name’s Peter, isn’t it?
B Yes, that’s …………… .
A …………… to meet you, Peter.
Answer & Audioscript
1
A It’s so hot today, isn’t it?
B I know. It’s 35 degrees!
2
A Hey! I like your new shoes!
B Thank you! They’re really nice, aren’t they?
A They’re fantastic!
3
A I live in a very small apartment.
B How many bedrooms do you have?
A Only one.
4
A How much is that watch?
B £250.
A Wow! That’s too expensive for me.
5
A Your name’s Peter, isn’t it?
B Yes, that’s right.
A Nice to meet you, Peter.
9. Look at the email. Read and listen. Then answer the questions.
Hi Dom,
I’m on holiday in Dubai this month. Our hotel is fantastic – really new and comfortable, and really near the Burj Al Arab. I’m here with my best friend, Helen. She’s really nice and funny.
The food is international and delicious. I like all the restaurants at the hotel, but the Indian restaurant is my favourite. It’s wonderful!
Dubai is an interesting place – very modern. It’s really hot – too hot to walk – we always travel by car. All the buildings are so big and tall. The Burj Khalifa has 163 floors! The view is amazing – you can see all the way to the sand of the desert. The shops are great, but very expensive.
There are no green parks, but there are lovely golden beaches, and we love swimming here.
This is a super holiday. It’s great in Dubai!
See you soon.
Love,
Louise
1 Who is the email from?
2 Where is she?
3 Who is she with?
4 Why are they in Dubai?
5 What’s isn’t good about the shops?
6 Is their holiday good?
Answer & Audioscript
1 It’s from Louise.
2 She’s in Dubai.
3 She’s with her best friend, Helen.
4 They’re on holiday.
5 They (The shops) are expensive.
6 Yes, it is.
10. a) Write a number 1-5 (place) and a letter a-e (activity) for each photo..
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PLACES |
ACTIVITIES |
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1 a chemist’s 2 a railway station 3 a post office 4 a clothes shop 5 a café |
a have a coffee b buy some aspirin c post letters d catch a train e try on a jumper |
Answer & Audioscript
top photo: 2d
middle photo left: 5a
middle photo right: 4e
bottom photo left: 1b
bottom photo right: 3c
10. b) Listen to Iveta. She is in different places in town. Where is she in the conversations? What does she want?
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Where is she? |
What does she want? |
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1 at the railway station |
a return ticket to Oxford |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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5 |
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Answer & Audioscript
1 at the railway station – a return ticket to Oxford
2 in a clothes shop – to try on a jumper
3 in a post office – to post a parcel
4 in a café – a coffee
5 in a chemist’s – some aspirin
Audioscript
1 Can I have a return ticket to Oxford, please?
2 Hello. Can I try on this jumper, please?
3 Can I post this parcel to the Netherlands, please?
4 Can I have a coffee, please?
5 Hello. Can I have some aspirin, please?
11. Listen and complete the conversations.
1 At a railway station
I Can I have a return (1)………….. to Oxford, please?
A Sure.
I How much (2)………….. …………..?
A Twenty-two (3)………….. fifty, please.
I Can I (4)………….. by (5)………….. card?
A No problem. Put your card in the machine. And enter your PIN number, please.
2 In a clothes shop
I Hello. Can I (1)………….. ………….. this jumper, please?
B (2)………….. …………… The changing rooms are over there.
3 In a post office
I (1)………….. ………….. post this parcel to the Netherlands, (2)…………..?
C Sure. Put it on the scales. That’s £8.55.
I Thank you. (3)………….. ………….. is a stamp for a postcard to the United States?
C One pound (4)………….. -………….. .
I Can I have (5)………….., please?
4 In a café
D Yes, please?
I Can I have a (1)………….., please? A latte.
D Large or small?
I (2)………….., …………… To take away.
D Sure. Anything to eat?
I No, (3)………….. …………… Just a coffee.
D Thanks (4)………….. ………….. .
5 In a chemist’s
E Next, please!
I Hello. Can I have (1)………….. aspirin, please?
E Twelve or twenty-four?
I Pardon?
E Do you (2)………….. a packet of twelve or twenty-four?
I Oh, twelve’s (3)………….., thanks.
Answer & Audioscript
1 1 ticket 2 is it 3 pounds 4 pay 5 credit
2 1 try on 2 Of course
3 1 Can I 2 please 3 How much 4 thirty-five 5 three
4 1 coffee 2 Small, please 3 thank you 4 a lot
5 1 some 2 want 3 fine
Audioscript
A/B/C/D/E = Assistants at railway station/in shops I = Iveta
1 At a railway station
I Can I have a return ticket to Oxford, please?
A Sure.
I How much is it?
A Twenty-two pounds fifty, please.
I Can I pay by credit card?
A No problem. Put your card in the machine. And enter your PIN number, please.
2 In a clothes shop
I Hello. Can I try on this jumper, please?
B Of course. The changing rooms are over there.
3 In a post office
I Can I post this parcel to the Netherlands, please?
C Sure. Put it on the scales. That’s £8.55.
I Thank you. How much is a stamp for a postcard to the United States?
C One pound thirty-five.
I Can I have three, please?
4 In a café
D Yes, please?
I Can I have a coffee, please? A latte.
D Large or small?
I Small, please. To take away.
D Sure. Anything to eat?
I No, thank you. Just a coffee.
D Thanks a lot.
5 In a chemist’s
E Next, please!
I Hello. Can I have some aspirin, please?
E Twelve or twenty-four?
I Pardon?
E Do you want a packet of twelve or twenty-four?
I Oh, twelve’s fine, thanks.
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