Gateway A2 Unit 6

Are the underlined words Countable (C) or Uncountable (U)?

1. Take an apple with you for your lunch and a biscuit, too.

Are the underlined words Countable (C) or Uncountable (U)?

2. We haven’t got any juice left in the fridge and we need some more milk.

Are the underlined words Countable (C) or Uncountable (U)?

3. Do you like bananas? Or would you prefer an ice cream?

Are the underlined words Countable (C) or Uncountable (U)?

4. We’re having fish, not meat, for dinner tonight

Are the underlined words Countable (C) or Uncountable (U)?

5. Would you like a milkshake? Or a can of lemonade?

2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

1 We don’t have much/many homework tonight.

2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

How many/much glasses of water do you drink every day?

2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

Elliot went shopping this afternoon, but he didn’t buy some/any computer games.

2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

4 Would you like a/some bread with your meal?

2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

5 My sister has got a lot of/a lot books. She really likes reading.

3 Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t.

1 My mum says you ……………………… play a lot of computer games because it’s not good for your eyes.

3 Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t.

2 I think everyone ……………………… read this book. It’s fantastic!

3 Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t.

3 Don’t forget, we’ve got tickets for the match later. You ……………………… do your homework now.

3 Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t.

4 People ……………………… eat some fruit and vegetables every day. They’re good for you.

3 Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t.

5 You look tired. You ……………………… go to bed so late.

4 Complete the sentences with these words. There are two extra options.

1 Can I have a glass of cold ……………………… , please? I’m really hot.

4 Complete the sentences with these words. There are two extra options.

2 You should eat some ……………………… with your meat. Green things are good for you.

4 Complete the sentences with these words. There are two extra options.

3 Have some ……………………… with the chicken. Careful – it’s very hot.

4 Complete the sentences with these words. There are two extra options.

4 My mum drinks three cups of ……………………… every morning! She has a lot of milk and sugar with them.

4 Complete the sentences with these words. There are two extra options.

5 We should buy some ……………………… at the shops today. We can have it with the strawberries.

5 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the dialogue.

Max: I want a pizza. And I’m going to have a salad.

Sophie: Oh, dear. I like pizza and (1) chicken/cake. What shall I choose?

Max: Well, you can have a slice of my pizza.

Sophie: Okay. What are you having on top?

Max: (2) Cheese/Melon and (3) grape/tomato.

Sophie: Yum! What about a drink? I’d like a glass of (4) banana/lemonade.

Max: And I want a(n) (5) egg/apple juice. 

6 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

1 Can you get a ……………………… of juice, please? We haven’t got any at home.

6 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

2 My mum says I can have one ……………………… of fizzy drink – but only one!

6 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

3 Everyone took home a ……………………… of cake after my party.

6 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

4 There is a ……………………… of biscuits in the cupboard. Can you get it for me?

6 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

5 I made my mum a ……………………… of tea when she came home from work.

8 Read the adverts for different restaurants. Which restaurant is suitable for the different people? Match the sentences (1–6) with the restaurants (A–C).

A Green Eating

Green Eating is a new vegetarian sandwich and salad bar/restaurant in the shopping centre. Our chef is famous and often prepares food on TV. He makes amazing food (without meat, of course). He always uses delicious fresh fruit and vegetables from our own farm for our very interesting and unusual dishes! The food here at Green Eating is not expensive, and you can eat in the restaurant or take the food away. And it’s good for you. Come in and try!

B Really FAST!

Come to Really FAST! for food that’s fast and really delicious! Our food is prepared quickly and so is perfect for special days, like birthdays or other parties! Here at Really FAST! you can find everything you love – fast food, burgers, chips, cakes, chocolate, ice cream, fizzy drinks... everything for that special treat! There are no long waits in our restaurant and we offer good value for money. Pay just £9.50 per person and eat and drink everything you want. See you soon!

C Ciao!

Come and try our new Italian restaurant by the lake in the park. We serve all your favourites – pizza, pasta, chicken, fish and salads. We make everything here in the restaurant from excellent ingredients – including our own very special ice cream with ten different flavours to choose from. We can make food for parties (maximum 20 people) and for a small extra cost we can make your birthday cake, too. Come to Ciao! and ask for our special party menu. But hurry – we are always busy!

1 David doesn’t like fresh salads or fruit.

2 Sheila doesn’t eat fast food or anything made from dairy products.

3 Peter wants to have a healthy snack.

4 Hayley wants a special cake for her birthday party.

5 Alison is inviting lots of people and she likes fast food which is cheap.

6 Dan wants to have a party in a nice location with outdoor space.

9 Read the adverts again. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

A Green Eating

Green Eating is a new vegetarian sandwich and salad bar/restaurant in the shopping centre. Our chef is famous and often prepares food on TV. He makes amazing food (without meat, of course). He always uses delicious fresh fruit and vegetables from our own farm for our very interesting and unusual dishes! The food here at Green Eating is not expensive, and you can eat in the restaurant or take the food away. And it’s good for you. Come in and try!

B Really FAST!

Come to Really FAST! for food that’s fast and really delicious! Our food is prepared quickly and so is perfect for special days, like birthdays or other parties! Here at Really FAST! you can find everything you love – fast food, burgers, chips, cakes, chocolate, ice cream, fizzy drinks... everything for that special treat! There are no long waits in our restaurant and we offer good value for money. Pay just £9.50 per person and eat and drink everything you want. See you soon!

C Ciao!

Come and try our new Italian restaurant by the lake in the park. We serve all your favourites – pizza, pasta, chicken, fish and salads. We make everything here in the restaurant from excellent ingredients – including our own very special ice cream with ten different flavours to choose from. We can make food for parties (maximum 20 people) and for a small extra cost we can make your birthday cake, too. Come to Ciao! and ask for our special party menu. But hurry – we are always busy!

1 When you go to ‘Green Eating’, you must/don’t have to eat your food at the restaurant.

2 At ‘Green Eating’ you can/can’t order a burger.

3 The taste of the food at ‘Really FAST!’ is wonderful/terrible.

4 At ‘Really FAST!’ you don’t have to pay any/much extra for drinks.

5 ‘Ciao!’ buys/makes special Italian ice cream to sell in the restaurant.

6 The party menu at ‘Ciao!’ doesn’t/can’t include a birthday cake.