Exercise 11

Choose the right answer.

1. The . . . . . for making this pudding are clearly written on the packet.

a) directions b) explanations c) preparations d) ways

2. The main . . . . . of this drink are wine, vodka and orange juice.

a) components b) compositions c) ingredients d) parts

3. . . . . . that cold meat into neat, thin pieces.

a) sandwich b) slash c) slice d) slit

4. This lime juice needs …… before you can drink it.

a) diluting b) dissolving c) softening d) watering

5. Put the salt in the water and let it ..... before adding the pasta.

a) dissolve b) melt c) mix d) soften

6. Before mixing, . . . . . the whites of the eggs.

a) divide b) free c) part d) separate

7. Please look in the refrigerator and see if the jelly has ..... .

a) curdled b) hardened c) set d) stiffened

8. Put the cake into a strong box, or it might get ... .. in the post.

a) clubbed b) crushed c) smoothed d) splashed

9. Mr Hot ……. some pepper over his steak.

a) spat b) sprayed c) sprinkled d) squirted

10. How about a glass of orange juice to ..... your thirst?

a) quash b) quell c) quench d) quieten

 Writing

Part 1

• When writing instructions, giving directions or describing processes (e.g. how to prepare a dish), you should give the reader detailed, accurate information in the right chronological order. Sentences should be short, clear and simple. Each stage of instructions is usually placed on a new line.

• The Passive Voice is used when describing processes, e.g. Coffee beans are picked. They are immediately laid out to dry. When they have been dried, they are hulled to free the seeds from their coverings.

• Sub-headings can be used to describe the various stages. Alternatively, you can number each piece of information. To link one piece of information with another you can use sequence words (see Part 2) or expressions such as: make sure, wait, remember, be careful, do not, you should. e.g. First peel and chop the onions. Then, crack the eggs into a bowl.

• You should use the imperatives when writing instructions. e.g. Put the cake in the oven at 180º C.

• Instructions, directions and explanations of processes can be found in cookery books, manuals, leaflets or as part of a letter according to their purpose.

Read the model and underline the sequence words. Then, answer these questions:

• What verb form is used to write instructions?

• Does the model include sub-headings and why?

• Does the model follow a chronological order?