Unit 5: Vietnamese food and drink
Lesson 4: Skills 1

Reading
1. Read Phong’s blog. Find the words from the box below in the text and underline them. Use the words around each underlined word to help you understand the meaning.
Stewing bones broth boneless slices
- stew (v)
-> stewing
hầm
- bones (n)
xương
- bonesless (a)
không xương
- slice (n)
lát
- broth (n)
nước dùng
2. Read Phong’s blog again and answer the questions.

1. When can we enjoy pho?


2. What are the noodles made from?

3. How is the broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) and pho ga (chicken noodle soup) made?


4. How is the chicken meat served with pho ga?
We can enjoy pho for all kinds of meals during a day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for a late night snack.
They are made from the best variety of rice
The broth for pho bo is made by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for pho ga is made by stewing chicken bones.
It is boneless and cut into thin slices.
Example:
A: I want to cook an omelette. What ingredients do I need.
B: You need ……….
A: How much/ many…?
4. Look at the pictures of how to cook an omelette.
RECIPE FOR AN OMELETTE
Instructions
1. First, beat_____
2. Then, heat_____
3. Next, pour_____
4. After that, fold _____
5. Finally, put _____
d
e
a
b
c
5. Work in pairs. Practice giving instructons on how to make a dish or drink.
Example:
A: Can you tell me how to cook instant noodles, please? What should I do first?
B: First, put some water in a pot and heat it until it boils.
A: And then?
B: And then put the noodles into a bowl and open the seasoning packets and add them to the noodles.
A: OK. Next?
B: You pour the boiled water into the bowl of noodles.
A: After that?
B: After that, you wait for 3 minutes.
A: Finally?
B: Finally, serve with some slices of chili and lemon.