Food Waste
Section A — Food Awareness
المفردات في سياقها
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| leftovers | food remaining after a meal | The text uses leftovers in a meaningful context. |
| expiry date | the date after which a product should not be used | The text uses expiry date in a meaningful context. |
| portion | an amount served to one person | The text uses portion in a meaningful context. |
| compost | decayed organic matter used for soil | The text uses compost in a meaningful context. |
| surplus | more than is needed | The text uses surplus in a meaningful context. |
قاعدة اللغة
Conditionals: zero for facts, first for real future possibilities, second for hypothetical present situations.
Correct example: If people reduce waste, resources will last longer.
قراءة قصيرة أصلية
Food Waste affects choices in everyday life. A student examines information, compares different viewpoints, and looks for evidence before making a decision. The result shows that responsible action can improve both individual well-being and the wider community.
فهم وتحليل
الفكرة الرئيسة هي أن الاختيار الواعي يعتمد على المعلومات والأدلة، ثم يؤدي إلى أثر يمكن تفسيره. نفرّق بين الحقيقة الصريحة في النص والاستنتاج الذي تدعمه الحقيقة.
نموذج كتابة
A clear paragraph begins with a topic sentence. It then gives a reason, evidence or an example, and explains the result. The final sentence returns to the main idea.
أخطاء شائعة
- ترجمة الكلمة دون النظر إلى سياق الجملة.
- اختيار زمن الفعل من كلمة منفردة بدل ترتيب الأحداث.
- ذكر رأي دون دليل من النص.
- كتابة جمل منفصلة بلا رابط سبب أو نتيجة.
Practice Questions
1. Choose the meaning of “leftovers”.
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Answer: food remaining after a meal
leftovers means food remaining after a meal.
2. Choose the meaning of “expiry date”.
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Answer: the date after which a product should not be used
expiry date means the date after which a product should not be used.
3. Choose the meaning of “portion”.
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Answer: an amount served to one person
portion means an amount served to one person.
4. Choose the meaning of “compost”.
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Answer: decayed organic matter used for soil
compost means decayed organic matter used for soil.
5. Choose the sentence that correctly applies this unit’s grammar rule.
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Answer: If people reduce waste, resources will last longer.
The unit rule is: Conditionals: zero for facts, first for real future possibilities, second for hypothetical present situations.
6. Correct the error: “If people will reduce waste, resources last longer.”.
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Answer: If people reduce waste, resources will last longer.
Apply this rule: Conditionals: zero for facts, first for real future possibilities, second for hypothetical present situations.
7. Write one correct English sentence about Food Waste using the grammar rule taught in this lesson.
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Answer: Model: People If people reduce waste, resources will last longer. when they understand the issue.
Any accurate sentence that applies this rule is acceptable: Conditionals: zero for facts, first for real future possibilities, second for hypothetical present situations.
8. What is the main idea of the reading passage about “Food Waste”?
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Answer: The passage explains Food Waste through a real choice and its effects.
The repeated focus is the choice, its evidence, and its effect.
9. Complete this evidence sentence about “Food Waste” with an accurate verb: “The information must be ______ before we accept the claim.”
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Answer: verified / checked
A claim needs reliable evidence before acceptance.
10. State one fact from the passage about “Food Waste” and one inference supported by that fact.
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Answer: Model: The student compares evidence before acting (fact); therefore, the decision is reasoned rather than impulsive (inference).
A fact is explicit; an inference is a conclusion supported by it.
11. Which sentence uses “surplus” correctly?
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Answer: The discussion showed surplus in a clear context.
The sentence uses surplus as a noun or concept in a meaningful context.
12. Write a 35–50 word English response explaining one cause and one effect connected with Food Waste. Use one vocabulary item from the lesson.
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Answer: Model: One important cause is the pressure people experience when making choices. As a result, their well-being and behaviour may change. Understanding leftovers helps them examine evidence and choose a more responsible response.
The response needs a clear cause, a clear effect, and accurate lesson vocabulary.