Food and Drinks: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 8 Modern Foreign Languages

Question 1

Translate the following sentence from German to English: "Ich möchte einen Tisch für vier Personen reservieren."

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I would like to reserve a table for four people.

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I want a table for four.

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I need a table for four.

Question 2

Translate this sentence into German: "The water is on the table."

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Das Wasser ist auf dem Tisch.

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Das Wasser ist neben dem Tisch.

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Das Wasser ist unter dem Tisch.

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Das Wasser ist in dem Tisch.

Question 3

Let's categorize food and drinks! Which option correctly sorts the following items into their respective categories?

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Food: apple, steak, salad
Drinks: coffee, juice

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Food: coffee, juice
Drinks: apple, steak, salad

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Food: steak
Drinks: coffee, apple, juice, salad

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Food: apple, salad
Drinks: steak, coffee, juice

Question 4

You're feeling very hungry and decide to go to a restaurant. Which type of dish should you order?

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Main Course

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Starter

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Dessert

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Drink

Question 5

Which word is the comparative form of the adjective 'good'?

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better

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gooder

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goodest

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best

Question 6

Where can you NOT go to eat food?

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Grocery store

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Restaurant

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Café

Question 7

Translate the colloquial phrase "Das schmeckt mir nicht" into English.

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I don't like the taste of that.

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That tastes good to me.

Question 8

What type of sentence is 'Wie heißt das auf Deutsch?'?

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An indirect question

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A statement

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An exclamation

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A command

Question 9

Which country has a tradition of eating insects as a delicacy?

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Japan

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France

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United States

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Spain

Question 10

Which cooking method helps keep food fresh by taking away its moisture?

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Drying

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Frying

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Stewing

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Baking

Question 11

What is the healthiest breakfast option for a busy morning?

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Oatmeal with fruit and nuts

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Croissant with butter

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Protein shake

Question 12

In German culture, bread holds a significant place. Describe its importance and provide examples of how it is used in typical German meals.

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Bread is not only a staple food in Germany but also a symbol of sustenance and hospitality. It is commonly eaten at every meal, often accompanying soups, stews, and salads.

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Bread is primarily consumed as a side dish to complement meat and potato-based dishes.

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Bread is not widely consumed in Germany and is mostly used for making sandwiches.

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Bread is primarily a luxury item and is only consumed by the wealthy in Germany.

Question 13

Which practice can put food safety at risk?

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Reheating the same food multiple times

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Washing hands before and after handling food

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Storing perishable items in the fridge

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Using separate chopping boards for raw meat and other foods

Question 14

Translate the German cooking instructions into English: 'Heizen Sie den Backofen auf 180 Grad Celsius vor. Schälen Sie die Äpfel, entfernen Sie die Kerne und schneiden Sie sie in Scheiben.'

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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Peel, core, and slice the apples.

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Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Peel and slice the apples.

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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Peel, core, and slice the apples.

Question 15

Translate "the bill, please" into German.

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Die Rechnung, bitte

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Das Menü, bitte

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Der Kellner, bitte

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Das Essen, bitte

Question 16

Translate the German phrase "Die Suppe ist sehr lecker" into English.

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The soup is very tasty.

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The soup is very cold.

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The soup is very sweet.

Question 17

You're ordering food in a German restaurant, but the waiter doesn't understand your order. What's the best way to make sure they understand you?

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Use simpler words and gestures to explain your order.

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Speak louder and repeat your order exactly as before.

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Switch to English for your order.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of bread?

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Pancakes

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Baguette

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Croissant

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Ciabatta

Question 19

What is the French translation for 'orange juice'?

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Jus d'orange

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Jus de pomme

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Jus de raisin

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Jus de citron

Question 20

Which of the following is a vegetarian dish?

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Pasta with tomato sauce

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Steak and chips

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Fish and chips

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Pizza with pepperoni

Question 21

How do you say 'a large pizza with pepperoni' in Italian?

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Una pizza grande con pepperoni

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Una piccola pizza con pepperoni

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Due pizze grandi con pepperoni

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Due piccole pizze con pepperoni

Question 22

What is the Spanish word for 'apple'?

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Manzana

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Naranja

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Pera

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Uva

Question 23

How do you politely request 'a glass of water' in French?

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Je voudrais un verre d'eau

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Je veux un verre d'eau

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Je peux avoir un verre d'eau

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Je bois un verre d'eau

Question 24

What is the Spanish word for 'restaurant'?

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Restaurante

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Cafetería

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Bar

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Tienda

Question 25

Which of the following is a type of pasta?

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Spaghetti

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Hamburger

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Pizza

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Chicken tikka masala

Question 26

What is the English translation for 'café au lait'?

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Coffee with milk

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Tea with milk

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Hot chocolate

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Orange juice

Question 27

Which of the following is a starter dish?

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Salad

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Steak

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Pudding

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Fish and chips

Question 28

How do you say 'I would like to order the fish and chips, please' in a restaurant?

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I would like to order the fish and chips, please.

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Can I have the fish and chips, please?

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I want the fish and chips, please.

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Bring me the fish and chips, please.

Question 29

Which of the following is a vegetarian dish?

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Vegetable curry

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Lasagna

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Burger

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Pizza with pepperoni

Question 30

What is the main ingredient in pizza?

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Bread

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Pasta

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Rice

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Potatoes

Question 31

Which of the following is a traditional British dessert?

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Apple pie

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Crème brûlée

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Tiramisu

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Gelato

Question 32

How do you say 'water' in Spanish?

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Agua

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Vino

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Café

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Leche

Question 33

Which of the following is a healthy snack option?

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Fruit

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Crisps

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Chocolate bar

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Sweets

Question 34

What is the English translation for 'pain au chocolat'?

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Chocolate bread

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Bread with butter

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Croissant

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Baguette

Question 35

Translate 'l'eau minérale' into English.

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mineral water

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soda

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juice

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tea

Question 36

Identify the option that is NOT a type of cheese.

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ham

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brie

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parmesan

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gruyère

Question 37

In a restaurant, how would you request the bill?

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L'addition, s'il vous plaît

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La carte, s'il vous plaît

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Le menu, s'il vous plaît

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Un café, s'il vous plaît

Question 38

Translate 'apple' into French.

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la pomme

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la banane

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la poire

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l'orange

Question 39

Which option represents a vegetarian dish?

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salade niçoise

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steak frites

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pizza margherita

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fish and chips

Question 40

Identify the traditional British dish from the options.

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fish and chips

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croque monsieur

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macaroni and cheese

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paella

Question 41

Choose the option that best describes a dish that is 'well-cooked'.

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bien cuit

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délicieux

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savoureux

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frais

Question 42

Differentiate between 'un verre' and 'une tasse'.

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'un verre' is a glass for drinks, 'une tasse' is a cup for tea or coffee

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'un verre' is a small cup, 'une tasse' is a large cup

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'un verre' is for wine, 'une tasse' is for beer

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There is no difference between 'un verre' and 'une tasse'

Question 43

What is the English translation for the French word "poisson"?

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Fish

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Chicken

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Bread

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Pasta

Question 44

Which option below is NOT a type of beverage?

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Cheese

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Juice

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Wine

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Coffee

Question 45

How do you say "I would like to order..." in French?

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Je voudrais commander...

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J'aime commander...

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Je mange commander...

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Je commande...

Question 46

Which of the following is a typical food from the United Kingdom?

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Curry

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Sushi

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Baguette

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Pasta

Question 47

Which of the following is a vegetarian food item?

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Salad

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Steak

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Fish

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Pizza

Question 48

What is the English translation for the French dish "crêpe"?

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Pancake

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Soup

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Sandwich

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Pasta

Question 49

Which option below is a type of dessert?

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Ice cream

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Appetizer

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Salad

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Main course

Question 50

What is a good way to describe the taste of chocolate?

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Sweet

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Bitter

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Salty

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Spicy

Question 51

Which of the following is a healthy food choice?

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Apple

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Fries

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Pizza

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Burger

Question 52

Which of these is a vegetable?

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Carrot

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Bread

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Chicken

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Apple

Question 53

What is the best way to describe the taste of a lemon?

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Sour

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Sweet

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Salty

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Bitter

Question 54

How should you ask for the menu in a restaurant?

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Can I have the menu, please?

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I'd like to order some food.

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What's on the menu today?

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Do you have any food recommendations?

Question 55

Which of these is NOT a non-alcoholic drink?

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Beer

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Juice

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Soda

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Water

Question 56

What is a common breakfast item in the UK?

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Bacon and eggs

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Baguette

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Pizza

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Sushi

Question 57

What is the process of cooking food in hot fat or oil called?

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Frying

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Boiling

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Grilling

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Roasting

Question 58

Which of these is considered a formal dining setting?

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Attending a wedding reception

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Eating at a fast food restaurant

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Having a picnic in the park

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Ordering takeout for dinner

Question 59

Which of the following is a healthy snack option?

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Fruit

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Chips

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Candy bar

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Soda

Question 60

In the UK, it is considered polite to:

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Offer to pay for the meal if you invited someone

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Burp at the table

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Eat with your hands

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Talk loudly in a restaurant

Question 61

What is the Spanish translation for "bread"?

Accepted Answer

Pan

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Leche

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Agua

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Carne

Question 62

How do you ask for a glass of water in a restaurant in Spanish?

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Quiero un vaso de agua.

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Me gustaría una taza de té.

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Necesito un café.

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Dame un zumo de naranja.

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT considered a beverage?

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Pasta

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Juice

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Soda

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Smoothie

Question 64

What is the main ingredient used in making pizza?

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Flour

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Cheese

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Chicken

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Eggs