The Balanced Plate (Listening Practice) (Low-Intermediate)
The Balanced Plate
Listen to Sarah the nutritionist describing a balanced plate and choose the correct answer.
I. Vocabulary:
1. Nutritionist
Definition: A person who is an expert on food and health.
Example: The nutritionist told us to eat less sugar.
2. Expensive
Definition: Costing a lot of money.
Example: Salmon can be expensive, so I often buy canned fish instead.
3. Protein
Definition: A substance found in food (like meat, eggs, or beans) that helps build strong muscles.
Example: Chicken and tofu are excellent sources of protein.
4. Whole Grains
Definition: Foods made from grains that have not been heavily processed, keeping them full of nutrients.
Example: Brown rice and whole-wheat bread are examples of whole grains.
5. Vitamins
Definition: Natural substances in food that our bodies need to grow and stay healthy.
Example: Oranges have a lot of vitamins that protect you from getting sick.
6. Energized
Definition: Feeling full of energy, strength, and life.
Example: Drinking enough water makes me feel energized in the morning.
7. Hidden
Definition: Secret, or difficult to see or find.
Example: There is a lot of hidden sugar in packaged pasta sauces.
8. Switching
Definition: Changing from one thing to another.
Example: I am switching from drinking juice to drinking plain water.
9. Control
Definition: The power to direct, manage, or decide how something is done.
Example: When you cook at home, you can control the amount of salt in your food.
10. Choices
Definition: Decisions or options between two or more things.
Example: Making healthy food choices can help you feel better every day.
II. Read the following questions and choose the correct answer:
1. What is the main topic of the talk?
A) How to save money at the grocery store
B) Tips for healthy eating
C) How to cook professional meals
D) The history of agriculture
2. According to Sarah, how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
A) One quarter B) The whole plate
C) Half of the plate D) None
3. Which of these is mentioned as a protein source?
A) Brown rice B) Whole-wheat bread
C) Tofu D) Apples
4. What should fill the last quarter of the plate?
A) Whole grains B) Extra dessert
C) Dairy products D) Leafy greens
5. Why does the speaker suggest drinking water instead of juice or soda?
A) Water is cheaper
B) Juice and soda have too much hidden sugar
C) Water helps you sleep better
D) Soda is too expensive
6. What is one benefit of cooking at home?
A) It is faster than fast food
B) You can use more sugar
C) You can control the salt and oil
D) You don't have to wash dishes
7. Sarah says that eating healthy...
A) Must be perfect every time
B) Is very expensive
C) Doesn’t have to be difficult
D) Is only for athletes
8. Which item is an example of a whole grain mentioned in the script?
A) White pasta B) Brown rice
C) Chicken D) Fruit salad
9. What does Sarah say vegetables and fruits provide?
A) Protein B) Salt
C) Vitamins D) Oil
10. What is the speaker’s final piece of advice?
A) Stop eating carbohydrates completely
B) Make better choices one meal at a time
C) Only eat vegetables
D) Buy a new cookbook
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