Типовые выражения (обсуждайте, заучивайте и подставляйте свои данные):
| I usually drink coffee from a mug, but tea from a cup. |
| She poured orange juice from the carton into a glass. |
| We bought a loaf of bread and cut it into slices for breakfast. |
| There’s a dozen eggs in the carton, but we only need a few pieces for the cake. |
| He keeps honey in a jar and soda in a bottle. |
| I need a tube of toothpaste and a spray can of deodorant from the supermarket. |
| They sold cookies in a packet, but chocolates came in a box. |
| Would you like a piece of cake or a bar of chocolate? |
| She bought a kilo of apples and carried them in a basket. |
| We ordered pizza, and they delivered it in a box on a tray. |
| There’s a bit of milk left in the jug—just enough for my coffee. |
| If you buy soda in a six-pack, it’s cheaper than buying single bottles. |
| I’ve never seen medicine in a blister pack before—what’s inside? |
| He opened a tin of beans and heated them in a bowl. |
| We used to buy yogurt in small tubs, but now it comes in big packages. |
| Could you bring me a bunch of bananas and a bag of potatoes? |
| She keeps paper towels in a roll under the kitchen sink. |
| There wasn’t a single piece of cheese left—someone ate the whole bar! |
| They packed the croissants in a basket for the picnic. |
| How many liters of water do you drink a day? |
Task: Подбери контейнер или единицу измерения
Заполни пропуски подходящим словом из списка: mug, slice, kilo, tube, bunch, loaf, tin, tub, six-pack, liter.
- I’d like a ______ of bread, please.
- She drinks almost a ______ of water every morning.
- Could you pass me a ______ of garlic?
- He ate three ______ of pizza for dinner.
- We bought a ______ of beer for the party.
- There’s a new ______ of hand cream in the bathroom.
- My dog weighs over 10 ______!
- They sell ice cream in a small plastic ______.
- Don’t forget to buy a ______ of beans for the stew.
- I always drink hot chocolate from my favorite ______.
Task: Исправь ошибки
В каждом предложении есть одна ошибка в использовании контейнера или количества. Найди и исправь её.
We need a packet of eggs. →
I bought a box of milk. →
She ate a loaf of cheese. →
Can I have a glass of orange juice from the tin? →
He keeps his pens in a tub. →
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Типовые вопросы:
| What do you usually keep in a jar at home? |
| Do you prefer to buy juice in a carton or a bottle? |
| How many slices of bread do you eat for breakfast? |
| Have you ever bought medicine in a blister pack? |
| Where do you store your coffee— in a tin, a packet, or a jar? |
| Would you like a piece of cake or a bar of chocolate? |
| How much milk do you buy at once—a liter or more? |
| Did your grandmother use a jug to serve tea? |
| What’s in your fridge right now—a tub of yogurt or a bowl of salad? |
| Can you carry a kilo of sugar in a plastic bag? |
| How many eggs are in a dozen? |
| is it better to buy soda in a six-pack or individual bottles? |
| What do you usually put in a basket when you go shopping? |
| Have you ever seen cookies sold in a blister pack? |
| If you needed a roll of paper towels, where would you buy it? |
Task: Ответь на вопросы
Выбери 6 вопросов из списка Common Questions и ответь на них письменно. Используй полные предложения и разные времена (Present Simple, Past Simple, Present Perfect, Future, Conditionals).
Task: Составь диалог
Представь, что ты в супермаркете. Напиши короткий диалог (6–8 реплик) между покупателем и продавцом, используя как минимум 5 слов из исходного списка (например: carton, kilo, bunch, tub, six-pack).
Постарайтесь вспомнить, какие виды контейнеров у вас есть на кухне (в шкафчиках и холодильнике), в том числе с едой:
Вопросы для обсуждения:
— Which packaging do you think is the most eco-friendly: glass jars, plastic bottles, or cardboard cartons? Why?
— How has food packaging changed in your country over the last 20 years?
— Is it better to buy products in bulk (like a kilo of rice) or in small packages? What are the pros and cons?
— Should supermarkets stop using plastic packaging completely? What could replace it?
— Do you think people waste more food because of how it’s packaged (e.g., big tubs of yogurt that go bad before you finish them)?
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How We Package Our World
From the mug you drink your morning coffee from to the carton of juice in your fridge—containers are everywhere in daily life. We use them to store, carry, and measure everything we eat, drink, and use.
Some containers are made for liquids: bottles, jugs, and glasses. Others hold dry goods: a bag of rice, a box of cereal, or a tin of cookies. Then there are special units of quantity: a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread (cut into slices), or a kilo of potatoes sold in a basket at the market.
Modern life also brought new packaging: blister packs for pills, six-packs for soda, and tubs for yogurt. While convenient, much of this packaging creates waste. That’s why many people now choose reusable jars, bags, or bottles.
Next time you open a packet of chips or pour milk from a carton, think: what was this product stored in—and what will happen to the container after you’re done?