Section outline

  • The reading text in the part of the unit will be about the nutrients that we consume and how important they are. You will notice that the text uses the present simple passive form in many occasions. 



    • Read the following sentences. Use the context to figure out the meaning of the words in bold.

    • Click on the icon and read the following text. It's about the nutrients in the food we eat. 

    • Answer the following questions: 

      1. When eating a meal, what should we consider?

      2. What nutrients are found in eggs?

      3. What is the nutrient that the human body needs in small amounts? In which foods is it found?

      4. What are the three minerals mentioned in the text? Why is each one important?


    • It is said that “unhealthy food is more delicious.” Do you agree?


    • These expressions are used to give advice.


    • Click on this icon to preview the rules of present simple passive. 

    • Click on this link to view extra resource on the present simple passive

    • Read the following sentences and make the sentences into their passive voice form.

            1. They make Makluba in Palestine.

            2. We find calcium in dairy products.

            3. They produce a lot of cheese in the Netherlands. 

            4. They cook Musakhan with olive oil.

            5. Doctors treat serious wounds at hospitals.


    • Click on the icon to preview  the pronunciation of vowels