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Exercise: Vocabulary
Which sentence on the LEFT (
A-J
) matches the correct sentence on the
RIGHT (
1-10
)?
Your task in this exercise is to identify the 
SENTENCE (1-10) 
that
CONTINUES
 the topic and vocabulary from the sentence given in each question 
(A-J).
 
This exercise will help you become familiar with some useful 
vocabulary
relevant to
the Task 2 essay question above.
Use the key words in 
bold
 to help you.
 

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Exercise:
A
I always try to buy 
free range
eggs. 
1
These are food which are grown
without the use of pesticides or
chemical fertilizers.
B
The 
chef
prepared a delicious
meal.
2
It was the first time I’ve ever
tried deer meat.
C
Fast food
is usually greasy,
salty and high in fat.
3
The chickens from those farms
are not confined to cages.
D
It’s 
important 
to 
eat 
a
balanced diet 
in order to stay
healthy.
4
Therefore, a diet of hamburgers,
fish and chips, and pizza is not
particularly healthy.
E
People who eat too many
carbohydrates
often gain wait
unless they are very active.
5
She has won many awards for
her culinary achievements.
F
I would prefer not to try
genetically modified
food
products.
6
Y ou never know if they’re really
safe or not since they’re so new
and untested.
G
Dairy products
are healthy as
long as they are eaten in
moderation.
7
A few of my favourites are
rosemary, oregano and chilli
peppers.
H
Last night I ordered 
venison
for dinner.
8
So I try not to eat too much
bread, pasta, or grains unless
I’m exercising a lot.
I
Herbs and spices
make a dish
more flavourful.
9
Servings of foods like milk, ice
cream and butter should be
limited to once or twice a day.
J
Many people prefer to eat
organic
produce.
10
People should eat a variety of
food 
containing 
different
vitamins and minerals.
Have you matched each sentence in the left column with the best corresponding sentence in the right- hand
column? Then you are ready to check the answers on the next page.

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ANSWERS
A3
I always try to buy 
free
range
eggs. 
1J
These are foods which are
grown without the use of
pesticides 
or 
chemical
fertilizers.
B5
The 
chef
prepared a delicious
meal.
2H
It was the first time I’ve ever
tried deer meat.
C4
Fast food
is usually greasy,
salty and high in fat.
3A
The chickens from those farms
are not confined to cages.
D10
It’s important to eat a
balanced diet 
in order to
stay healthy.