Match the idioms (from ex 13) with their meanings

a) to pay for smth. –

b) to disguise the unpleasant part of smth -

c) negative attitude / bitterness because of jealousy -

d) to use a cheaper / easier method -

e) very dry -

f) not to be to one’s taste –

g) to be left with the worst person / object –

h) to doubt the truth of smb’s words –

i) there is no point in regretting smth that has happened –

j) something that doesn’t arouse the expected interest –

k) in trouble –

l) to make smb relax / to get conversation started –

m) to cause smb to feel sick –

17. Are you a foodie? In pairs choose the correct answer.

1. What was used as money in sixteenth century Sweden?

a) tomatoes

b) chocolate

c) cheese

2. Egyptian slaves went on strike and stopped building the pyramids when they weren’t given enough

a) garlic.

b) peppers.

c) cinnamon.

3. What was invented in France in 1869?

a) butter

b) mayonnaise

c) margarine

4. Tomato ketchup was invented in

a) America.

b) Spain.

c) Canada.

5. What was wrapped around some Indian sweets?

a) flour and water

b) gold and silver

c) paper and plants

6. Pizza originally comes from

a) America.

b) Italy.

c) Germany

7. Ice cream was invented in

a) Italy.

b) China.

c) America.

8. The world’s greatest cheese-eaters are

a) the Swiss

b) the Germans

c) the French

9. What is the main food for over half the world’s population?

a) potatoes

b) rice

c) bread