Task 1. Add suitable prefixes to the adjectives given below:

1. an __friendly look
2. an __interesting book
3. an __natural colour
4. an __important task
5. an __possible answer
6. an __personal letter
7. an __definite article
8. an __correct answer
9. __direct speech
10. an __regular verb
11. an __responsible person

Task 2. Choose the correct prefix to make negative forms of the adjectives.

1) He was short and overweight and generally fairly __attractive.

1. a) dis-; b) im-; c) in-; d) un- .

2) He’s a good teacher, but tends to be a bit __patient with slow learners.

1. a) un-; b) in-; c) im-; d) dis- .

3) It is an __logical statement, because if one part is true, then the other must be false.

1. a) dis-; b) il-; c) in-; d) un- .

4) It is __ polite to point at people.

1. a) dis-; b) im-; c) in-; d) un- .

5) My friend is very __responsible, he never does anything in time.

1. a) dis-; b) ir-; c) in-; d) un- .

6) He’s very __patient. He can’t work as a teacher.

1. a) dis-; b) im-; c) in-; d) un- .

7) He’s an __forgiving person. He never forgives people.

1. a) dis-; b) ir-; c) in-; d) un- .

Reading and discussing

Here’s What 9 School Lunches Look Like Around the World

Of course, Americans aren’t the only ones trying to make sure their little ones are well-fed at school. Curious to know how your local school lunch compares to kids’ around the world? Here are 9 international destinations and their take on cafeteria cuisine.

1. Israel

This homemade meal consists of yogurt and muesli, an avocado and tomato salad, fluffy bread, fresh bell peppers, and seasoned chickpeas.

2. Panama

A simple but filling take on school lunch in Panama City, Panama, includes chili con carne, rice, tortilla chips, and pico de gallo and queso for dipping.

3. Sweden

Scandinavian countries are known for their use of fresh, seasonal ingredients, and this student’s lunch plate doesn’t deviate from that norm. Here we have poached cod with a creamy egg-based sauce, peas, corn, and miniature baked potatoes.

4. India

This homemade school lunch includes fluffy white rice, aromatic dal, and uttapam (a dosa-like dish) for a satisfying meal. Sweet papaya balances out the plate for a fresh dessert replacement.

5. Japan

When you think of school lunches in Japan, you most likely envision cute characters in bento boxes – or the practice of kyaraben.Although some Japanese parents opt to create works of culinary art for their kids, the type of meal seen below is more representative of Japanese school lunches as a whole.

This one has rice, seaweed salad, fried fish, a broth-based soup, milk, and a small jelly-based dessert.

6. Russia

Fish soup, baked fish, rice, brown bread, and a sugary juice are par for the course in Russia.

7. France

French school lunches have long been viewed as an ideal nutritious counterpart to the hotdogs and hamburgers of American cafeterias. The well-balanced meal above features a fresh romaine salad, a baguette, beet salad with eggs and ham, and an entrée plate that includes stewed meat, a hearty portion of lentils, and creamed vegetables.

8. Nigeria

This homemade Nigerian lunch will make your taste buds water. A stir-fry of leafy greens and veal accompany starchy fried plantains.

9. Finland

A light white fish salad with bell peppers, potatoes, fresh greens, and a hearty seeded roll make this Finnish school lunch appear delicious and refreshing.

Homework

Task 1. Add suitable prefixes to the adjectives given below:

• competent expected honest regular professional
• logical possible literate pleasant direct popular clear polite important tidy
• human fair true valid available critical responsible
• flexible educated definite patient agreeable liberal

Task 2. Choose the correct option.