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Vocabuary Learn new vocabulary and read the examples. Exercise 1Complete the extracts from cookbooks with the correct form of the verbs in the box. 1. Don't throw the egg whites away. Save them for making an omelette for breakfast tomorrow.2. Wash the fish, then cut each fillet up into three large pieces and rub with the pepper and spices.3. Chop the chilli up into very small pieces. You don't want a big piece of chilli in your mouth4. You can eat any leftover meat up the next day in a sandwich or as part of a salad.5. Just because you are on a diet doesn't mean you have to go without your favourite food. Exercise 2 Read the article and choose from the sentences (1–6) the one which fits each gap (A–E). There is one extra sentence.1. These can be expensive, but not if you share.2. For example, a whole chicken is more expensive than pieces, but can make three or four other meals.3. For the same reason, avoid shopping when you are hungry.4. If you can't find anyone, follow the recipe carefully.5. One way is to shop online.6. I still make mistakes all the time. 4 6 1 3 2 Choose the best title. The Uni years Ten top tips for student cooks Learn to cook Exercise 3 Read the article again and choose the correct answer. a. Before they leave home, students should borrow a lot of equipment from their parents. buy some new basic recipe books. think carefully about what they need to take. practise some adventurous meals to cook. b. Sam Stern advises students to spend less money on socialising and more on food. shop in supermarkets because it's cheaper. avoid vegetarian food because it's expensive. try to relax as they cook, even if something goes wrong. c. When talking about shopping, Sam Stern advises students to take turns to buy food with their housemates. go to supermarkets early in the day, before the cheaper products are sold. look out for cheaper named brands. always do their shopping together with a friend. d. In Sam's opinion, cooking for a lot of people can be expensive. be a lot of fun. make a profit. cause a lot of stress. Exercise 4 Match the underlined phrases in the article with their definitions. give you more for your money offer better value a good use of your money well worth investment really change the situation make a world of a difference take only what you really need only take the essentials learn the most important or simplest things about a topic learn the basics Exercise 5Complete the sentences with the phrases from Exercise 4 in the box. 1. We have to carry everything that we pack for this hiking trip, so please only take the essentials.2. Before you try skiing on your own, take some lessons and learn the basics.3. Check the price online before you buy. Websites often offer better value than shops.4. If you turn down the heaters in your house, it will make a world of difference to your electricity bills.5. The juice maker was quite expensive, but well worth the investment. We drink healthy juice almost every morning. Let's review some more vocabulary!