Повседневный английский для жизни, работы и общения. Слова, фразы и ситуации для уверенного общения

pick up – взять, выбрать

I need to pick up some milk and bread. – Мне нужно взять молоко и хлеб.

She picked up fresh vegetables from the store. – Она взяла свежие овощи в магазине.

aisle – проход (в магазине)

The pasta is in the third aisle. – Паста находится в третьем проходе.

I walked down the aisle looking for cereal. – Я шёл по проходу в поисках хлопьев.

checkout – касса

I paid at the checkout quickly. – Я быстро заплатил на кассе.

The checkout was crowded with people. – На кассе было много людей.

on sale – по скидке

Apples are on sale today. – Сегодня яблоки со скидкой.

I bought some cheese because it was on sale. – Я купил сыр, потому что он был со скидкой.

fresh / frozen – свежий / замороженный

I bought fresh fruits and vegetables. – Я купил свежие фрукты и овощи.

She prefers frozen peas for cooking. – Она предпочитает замороженный горошек для готовки.

Reading Text

On Saturday morning, I went to the supermarket to buy groceries. First, I made a grocery list to remember everything I needed. I picked up milk, eggs, and bread. Then I went to the fruits section and chose fresh apples and bananas.

I walked down the aisle looking for pasta and rice. Some items were on sale, so I decided to buy extra. In the frozen food section, I picked up some frozen vegetables for dinner.

After I finished shopping, I went to the checkout. There were a few people, but the line moved quickly. I paid for all my items and packed them in a bag.

Shopping at the supermarket is easier when you have a plan. A grocery list helps to pick up everything you need. Looking for fresh products and checking what is on sale makes shopping both fun and efficient.

Later, I carried my groceries home and put fresh fruits in the fridge. I also stored the frozen vegetables in the freezer. By the end of the day, I was happy because I had everything I needed for the week!

Check Your Understanding

What did the author make before going shopping?

Which fresh fruits did the author buy?

Where did the author find frozen vegetables?

What is the checkout?

Why is a grocery list helpful?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I need to ______ some milk and bread.

a) pick up

b) aisle

c) checkout

Apples are ______ today.

a) fresh

b) on sale

c) frozen

I packed all my groceries after paying at the ______.

a) aisle

b) checkout

c) pick up

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I made a ______ to remember what to buy.

I walked down the ______ looking for pasta.

I bought ______ vegetables for dinner.

Some items were ______, so I bought extra.

I paid for all items at the ______.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I went to the supermarket and picked up ______.

I found some items on sale, including ______.

I always make a ______ before shopping to ______.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

A grocery list

Apples and bananas

In the frozen food section

The place where you pay for items

It helps to remember everything you need to buy

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – a) pick up

2 – b) on sale

3 – b) checkout

Exercise 2

1 – grocery list

2 – aisle

3 – frozen

4 – on sale

5 – checkout

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Today I went to the supermarket and picked up milk and eggs.

2 – I found some items on sale, including apples and cheese.

3 – I always make a grocery list before shopping to remember everything I need.

Eating Out

Word Power

make a reservation – забронировать столик

I need to make a reservation for two at 7 p.m. – Мне нужно забронировать столик на двоих на 7 вечера.

She always makes a reservation on weekends. – Она всегда бронирует столик на выходные.

order – заказывать

I would like to order a pizza, please. – Я хотел бы заказать пиццу, пожалуйста.

He ordered a salad and a drink. – Он заказал салат и напиток.

menu – меню

Can I see the menu, please? – Можно мне посмотреть меню, пожалуйста?

The menu has many vegetarian options. – В меню много вегетарианских блюд.

waiter / waitress – официант / официантка

The waiter brought our drinks quickly. – Официант принес наши напитки быстро.

The waitress was very friendly and helpful. – Официантка была очень дружелюбной и помогала нам.

bill / check – счёт

Can we have the bill, please? – Можно нам счёт, пожалуйста?

I paid the bill after dinner. – Я оплатил счёт после ужина.

tip – чаевые

We usually leave a tip for good service. – Мы обычно оставляем чаевые за хороший сервис.

The waiter was happy with the tip. – Официант был доволен чаевыми.

Reading Text

Last Friday, I decided to go eating out at a new restaurant. First, I called to make a reservation for 7 p.m. When I arrived, the waiter greeted me and showed me to a table.

I looked at the menu carefully. There were many dishes, but I decided to order a pasta and a salad. My friend ordered a pizza. The waitress was very friendly and answered all our questions.

While waiting for our food, we talked and enjoyed the atmosphere. The food arrived quickly, and it was delicious. After finishing, we asked for the bill. I paid and left a small tip for the good service.

Eating out is fun because you can try new foods and relax. It is always polite to make a reservation if the restaurant is busy. Remember to thank the waiter or waitress and leave a tip if the service is good. Next time, I want to order dessert too!

Check Your Understanding

What did the author do before going to the restaurant?

Who showed the author to the table?

What did the author order?

What should you do if the restaurant is busy?

Why did the author leave a tip?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I would like to ______ a pizza.

a) make a reservation

b) order

c) tip

Can we have the ______, please?

a) bill / check

b) menu

c) waiter

The ______ was very friendly and helpful.

a) waiter / waitress

b) tip

c) order

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I called to ______ a table for two.

I looked at the ______ before choosing my food.

After dinner, we asked for the ______.

We left a small ______ for good service.

The ______ brought our drinks quickly.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Last time I ate out, I ordered ______.

I usually leave a ______ because ______.

Next time I want to try ______ from the menu.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Called to make a reservation

The waiter

Pasta and a salad

Make a reservation

Because the service was good

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b) order

2 – a) bill / check

3 – a) waiter / waitress

Exercise 2

1 – make a reservation

2 – menu

3 – bill / check

4 – tip

5 – waiter / waitress

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Last time I ate out, I ordered spaghetti and a salad.

2 – I usually leave a tip because the service was good.

3 – Next time I want to try the dessert from the menu.

Cooking at Home

Word Power

prepare / make – готовить

I like to prepare dinner for my family. – Мне нравится готовить ужин для своей семьи.

She made a cake yesterday. – Она приготовила торт вчера.

recipe – рецепт

I followed a new recipe for pasta. – Я использовал новый рецепт пасты.

This recipe is easy and delicious. – Этот рецепт простой и вкусный.

ingredient / ingredients – ингредиент / ингредиенты

I need some fresh ingredients for the soup. – Мне нужны свежие ингредиенты для супа.

The main ingredient is chicken. – Основной ингредиент – курица.

boil / fry / bake – варить / жарить / печь

I usually boil eggs for breakfast. – Обычно я варю яйца на завтрак.

She fries vegetables in a pan. – Она жарит овощи на сковороде.

We bake bread every Sunday. – Мы печём хлеб каждое воскресенье.

stir / mix – мешать / смешивать

Stir the soup carefully. – Осторожно помешивайте суп.

I mix flour and eggs for the cake. – Я смешиваю муку и яйца для торта.

set the table – накрывать на стол

I usually set the table before dinner. – Я обычно накрываю на стол перед ужином.

She set the table with plates and glasses. – Она накрыла на стол тарелками и стаканами.

Reading Text

I enjoy cooking at home because it is relaxing and fun. First, I choose a recipe. Today, I decided to make pasta. I checked the ingredients and found everything I needed: pasta, tomatoes, cheese, and spices.

I started by boiling water and then boiled the pasta. While it cooked, I fried some vegetables in a pan. Then I mixed the pasta with the vegetables and added cheese. I stirred everything carefully so it would taste perfect.

Before eating, I set the table with plates, forks, and glasses. My family likes to eat together, so we always set the table nicely. After dinner, we washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen.

Sometimes I try new recipes to learn new cooking techniques. I like to prepare both simple and more complicated dishes. Cooking at home helps me eat healthy food and save money. I enjoy making meals for my family because they always enjoy it.

Cooking is not just about food; it is also about sharing, tasting, and spending time together. Every day is an opportunity to prepare something new and delicious!

Check Your Understanding

What recipe did the author decide to make today?

Which ingredients were needed for the pasta?

What cooking methods did the author use?

Why does the author set the table before dinner?

Why does the author enjoy cooking at home?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I usually ______ eggs for breakfast.

a) fry

b) boil

c) bake

Before eating, I ______ with plates and glasses.

a) mix

b) set the table

c) stir

I like to follow a new ______ for dinner.

a) ingredient

b) recipe

c) pan

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I need fresh ______ for the soup.

I ______ vegetables in a pan.

I always ______ everything carefully in the pot.

We like to ______ before dinner.

She ______ a cake yesterday.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I prepared ______ for my family.

I like to try new ______ to cook something different.

Before dinner, I set the table with ______.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Pasta

Pasta, tomatoes, cheese, and spices

Boil, fry, mix, stir

To eat together nicely

Because it is relaxing, fun, healthy, and they enjoy it

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b) boil

2 – b) set the table

3 – b) recipe

Exercise 2

1 – ingredients

2 – fried

3 – stirred

4 – set the table

5 – made

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Today I prepared spaghetti for my family.

2 – I like to try new recipes to cook something different.

3 – Before dinner, I set the table with plates, forks, and glasses.

Ordering Food Online

Word Power

place an order – сделать заказ

I usually place an order online for dinner. – Я обычно делаю заказ онлайн на ужин.

She placed an order using a food delivery app. – Она сделала заказ через приложение для доставки еды.

delivery / takeout – доставка / еда навынос

I prefer delivery when I’m busy at home. – Я предпочитаю доставку, когда занят дома.

We ordered takeout from our favorite restaurant. – Мы заказали еду навынос из нашего любимого ресторана.

menu – меню

I looked at the online menu before ordering. – Я посмотрел онлайн-меню перед заказом.

The restaurant’s menu has many options for dinner. – В меню ресторана много вариантов на ужин.

special offer / discount – специальное предложение / скидка

I found a special offer for pizza today. – Сегодня я нашел специальное предложение на пиццу.

The app gave a discount for my first order. – Приложение дало скидку на мой первый заказ.

track your order – отслеживать заказ

You can track your order in the app. – Вы можете отслеживать заказ в приложении.

I tracked my order to see when it would arrive. – Я отслеживал заказ, чтобы узнать, когда он приедет.

review / rate – оставлять отзыв / оценивать

I like to review the food after eating. – Мне нравится оставлять отзыв о еде после того, как поел.

He rated the restaurant five stars. – Он оценил ресторан на пять звезд.

Reading Text

Nowadays, many people enjoy ordering food online. Last Friday, I wanted to eat pizza, so I opened a food delivery app. I looked at the menu and chose my favorite pizza and a salad. There was a special offer, so I got a discount on my order.

I placed an order and chose delivery because I didn’t want to leave home. The app allowed me to track my order, so I knew exactly when the food would arrive. While waiting, I set the table and got plates and drinks ready.

The food arrived on time. I checked it and thanked the delivery person. After eating, I liked the pizza and salad, so I decided to review the restaurant and rate it five stars.

Ordering food online is convenient and saves time. You can see the menu, choose what you like, use a special offer, and track your order until it arrives. It is also helpful to review your experience to help other customers.

Next time, I want to place an order for sushi or desserts and maybe try a new restaurant using a discount. Online ordering makes eating at home easy and enjoyable!

Check Your Understanding

What did the author want to eat last Friday?

How did the author place an order?

What kind of promotion was available for the order?

How could the author know when the food would arrive?

Why did the author review the restaurant?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I usually place an order for ______.

a) delivery or takeout

b) cooking at home

c) grocery shopping

The app shows a ______ for your order.

a) special offer / discount

b) recipe

c) ingredient

After eating, I like to ______ the food online.

a) track

b) review / rate

c) place an order

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I looked at the ______ before choosing my food.

I wanted delivery, so I didn’t ______ home.

I could track my ______ in the app.

There was a special ______ on my order.

After eating, I decided to review / ______ the restaurant.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I placed an order for ______ because ______.

I like to track my order so I know ______.

I usually review / rate restaurants when ______.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Pizza and a salad

Using a food delivery app

Special offer / discount

By tracking the order in the app

To share feedback and help other customers

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – a) delivery or takeout

2 – a) special offer / discount

3 – b) review / rate

Exercise 2

1 – menu

2 – leave

3 – order

4 – offer

5 – rate

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Today I placed an order for sushi because I was hungry.

2 – I like to track my order so I know when it will arrive.

3 – I usually review / rate restaurants when the food is very good.

Health & Fitness

Word Power

exercise / workout – упражняться / тренировка

I exercise every morning to stay healthy. – Я занимаюсь спортом каждое утро, чтобы быть здоровым.

She does a workout at the gym three times a week. – Она делает тренировку в спортзале три раза в неделю.

healthy diet / balanced diet – здоровое питание / сбалансированная диета

I try to eat a healthy diet with vegetables and fruits. – Я стараюсь питаться здоровой едой с овощами и фруктами.

A balanced diet helps you feel energetic. – Сбалансированная диета помогает чувствовать себя энергичным.

stay hydrated – поддерживать водный баланс

It is important to stay hydrated during exercise. – Важно поддерживать водный баланс во время тренировки.

I always stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day. – Я всегда пью воду в течение дня, чтобы поддерживать водный баланс.

rest / sleep well – отдыхать / хорошо спать

After a workout, it’s important to rest. – После тренировки важно отдохнуть.

I try to sleep well at night to recover. – Я стараюсь хорошо спать ночью, чтобы восстановиться.

stress relief / relax – снятие стресса / расслабляться

Yoga helps me with stress relief. – Йога помогает мне снять стресс.

I like to relax with music after work. – Мне нравится расслабляться под музыку после работы.

track progress – отслеживать прогресс

I track my progress in a fitness app. – Я отслеживаю свой прогресс в приложении для фитнеса.

Tracking your weight and workouts helps you track progress. – Отслеживание веса и тренировок помогает отслеживать прогресс.

Reading Text

Staying healthy is very important. I try to exercise every day, either by running, doing a workout at the gym, or practicing yoga. Exercise keeps my body strong and my mind active.

Eating a healthy diet is also essential. I include fruits, vegetables, and proteins in my meals. A balanced diet helps me have enough energy for work and workouts. I always try to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

After exercise, I make sure to rest and sleep well at night. Good rest helps my muscles recover and keeps me energetic the next day. To reduce stress, I like to relax with music or practice meditation. Yoga is excellent for stress relief.

I also track my progress to see improvements in my strength and endurance. Keeping a diary of workouts and meals motivates me to continue. Health is not just about exercise or diet – it is about a lifestyle. By eating well, staying active, resting enough, and managing stress, I can feel my best every day.

Taking care of your body and mind is fun and rewarding. Everyone can find ways to exercise, eat healthy, relax, and track progress to stay fit and happy.

Check Your Understanding

What kinds of exercise does the author do?

Why is a healthy diet important?

How does the author stay hydrated?

What does the author do for stress relief?

Why does the author track progress?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

Yoga helps me with ______.

a) track progress

b) stress relief

c) healthy diet

I drink water to ______.

a) sleep well

b) stay hydrated

c) relax

After a workout, it is important to ______.

a) exercise

b) track progress

c) rest

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I try to eat a ______ with fruits and vegetables.

Running and gym workouts help me ______.

I like to ______ with music after work.

Tracking workouts helps me ______.

Good ______ at night helps me recover.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

My favorite way to exercise is ______ because ______.

I usually relax by ______.

I track my progress by ______ to stay motivated.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Running, gym workouts, yoga

It provides energy and supports a balanced lifestyle

By drinking plenty of water

Listening to music, yoga, meditation

To see improvements and stay motivated

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b) stress relief

2 – b) stay hydrated

3 – c) rest

Exercise 2

1 – healthy diet / balanced diet

2 – exercise / workout

3 – relax

4 – track progress

5 – sleep well

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – My favorite way to exercise is running because it helps me feel energetic.

2 – I usually relax by listening to music after work.

3 – I track my progress by writing down my workouts in a notebook.

Visiting the Doctor

Word Power

make an appointment – записаться на приём

I need to make an appointment with my doctor. – Мне нужно записаться на приём к врачу.

She made an appointment for a check-up next week. – Она записалась на обследование на следующей неделе.

symptom / symptoms – симптом / симптомы

I have a headache and other symptoms. – У меня головная боль и другие симптомы.

The doctor asked about my symptoms. – Врач спросил о моих симптомах.

prescription / medicine – рецепт / лекарство

The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics. – Врач выписал мне рецепт на антибиотики.

I need to take my medicine three times a day. – Мне нужно принимать лекарство три раза в день.

check-up – обследование

I go for a yearly check-up to stay healthy. – Я прохожу ежегодное обследование, чтобы быть здоровым.

The doctor recommended a blood check-up. – Врач рекомендовал сдать анализ крови.

wait in the waiting room – ждать в приёмной

I had to wait in the waiting room for 20 minutes. – Мне пришлось ждать в приёмной 20 минут.

Patients often wait in the waiting room before seeing the doctor. – Пациенты часто ждут в приёмной перед приёмом.

follow advice / take care – следовать совету / заботиться о себе

I always follow the doctor’s advice. – Я всегда следую советам врача.

He promised to take care and rest at home. – Он пообещал заботиться о себе и отдыхать дома.

Reading Text

Last Monday, I had to visit the doctor because I felt unwell. First, I called the clinic to make an appointment. When I arrived, I had to wait in the waiting room for about 15 minutes.

The doctor asked me about my symptoms. I explained that I had a sore throat and a mild fever. She listened carefully and checked my temperature. Then she recommended a blood check-up to be sure everything was okay.