Havo 2, study box lesson 2 and 3

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Studybox p. 41-44

Lesson 2 and 3

The company is run by 'middle-aged' men, they are all older than 50.

1. knorrig
2. bejaarde; gepensioneerde
3. ergens in de twintig; twintiger
4. middelbare leeftijd

The witch's 'pointy' nose was almost as long as her sharp finger.

1. vol
2. gezet
3. spits
4. gebruind

I slept through my alarm this morning. Because I had no time to get ready, I 'looked scruffy' all day.

1. er moe uit zien
2. netjes gekleed
3. er onverzorgd uitzien
4. gebruind

He’s got full lips and a full head of hair.
Translate: "full"

My grandfather is a senior citizen.
Translate: "senior citizen"

He looked rather stocky; short and a bit wide.
Translate: "stocky"

She’s so petite, she shops in the kid’s section.
Translate: "petite"

That smartly-dressed woman is going to an interview.
Translate: "smartly-dressed"

Her eyes appear (jeugdig).

1. glamorous
2. youthful
3. cute
4. sweet

How do you think (een pony) would look on me?

1. bangs; a fringe
2. tattoo
3. beard
4. depressed

When I go to a party, I always have to look (betoverend mooi).

1. fashionable
2. glamorous
3. cute
4. youthful

He is an (bejaarde) man in his 80s.

She is (modieus) and into the latest trends.

He looks a bit (depressief).

I’m too (klein) to reach the top shelf

Our neighbour is really kind and (lief).

I love to add 'cabbage' to my salad.

1. varkensvlees
2. komkommer
3. wortel
4. kool

Can you call the restaurant and ask them if they 'have a table' for two?

1. een tafel vrij hebben
2. vol zitten
3. van het huis (gratis)
4. reservering

I don't want to order a dessert. I'm 'full up'!

1. walgelijk
2. verorberen, verslinden
3. van het huis (gratis)
4. vol zitten

I could devour a chocolate bar within a minute.
Translate: "devour"

The soup needs salt to give it more flavour.
Translate: "flavour"

Blueberry pie is a real treat.
Translate: "treat"

The cake is on the house because it’s your birthday.
Translate: "on the house"

The soup needs salt; it’s quite bland.
Translate: "bland"

These crisps are delicious, they are so nice and (knapperig)!

1. tasty
2. sweet
3. crunchy
4. sour

For the recipe, I had to add a (paprika).

1. (spring) onion
2. pepper; bell pepper
3. pastry
4. tomato

Some people like their foods sweet, but I prefer (hartig).

1. tasty
2. crunchy
3. sweet
4. savoury; savory

She gave the server a $5 (fooi) because he was friendly.

Does the pasta come with tomato or cream (saus)?

I liked the lunch special; it was very (smakelijk).

I ordered a (pannenkoek) with maple syrup for breakfast.

A (lente ui) is a small onion with long green leaves.

Let's get to work!

Make exercise 2 (p.16)

You get 5 minutes

At the Restaurant (p.17)

Read the text and mark any words/expressions that you find difficult.

Discuss these difficult words/expressions with your neighbour

Exercise 3

Make exercise 3, you can discuss with your neighbour