the cave of jaguar

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book the cave of Jaguar

Chapter 1 The adventure begins 

his chest. 

The footsteps got closer and closer. Jim held his breath. He heard a man say angrily, 'Keep looking!' The light from two torches shone on the roof and walls of the tunnel. Jim prayed that he was well hidden behind the stalagmite. The men approached Jim's hiding place. Jim closed his eyes - more afraid than he'd ever been in his life. He thought of how he came to be here ...

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to name different foods, fruits and vegetables, use plural nouns correctly, and describe ideas about fast food, superfoods and the food industry.

Plural Nouns: Food Vocabulary

Singular

apple, tomato, potato, strawberry, carrot, cherry

Plural

apples, tomatoes, potatoes, strawberries, carrots, cherries

Fruit and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are important for a healthy diet. Can you name some common fruits and vegetables?

What Is Fast Food?

Fast food is quickly prepared, often high in fat, sugar and salt. Examples include burgers, chips and pizza. It is popular but not always healthy.

Superfoods: Eat for Health

Superfoods are foods rich in nutrients and good for your health. Examples include blueberries, salmon and kale. Can you think of any more?

The Food Industry

The food industry grows, processes and sells food. It includes farms, factories and restaurants. Today, the industry is global and technology helps produce, store and transport food. People debate the effects on health, environment and society.

Grammar Focus: More Irregular Plurals

loaf, leaf, man, woman, child, person

loaves, leaves, men, women, children, people

Plural

Singular

Reflect: Your Food Choices

Think about the foods you eat. Which are fruits, vegetables, fast food or superfoods? How might your choices change in the future?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.