Word Completion / Uzupełnianie wyrazów
Zadanie 5 — Complete the word using letter hints
Complete each sentence with one word. The number of dashes corresponds to the number of missing letters. Some letters are already given. Full spelling accuracy is required.
5.1.
Australian
_ _ i _ _ _ _
has evolved from British roots into a multicultural melting pot of flavours.
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cuisine
Cuisine (noun) — a style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country or region.
5.2.
To make the meat more tender and flavourful, you should
_ _ _ i _ _ _ _
it in herbs and spices overnight.
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marinate
Marinate (verb) — to soak food in a seasoned liquid before cooking to add flavour or tenderize it.
5.3.
Poutine is a hearty Canadian dish that originated in the province of
_ _ _ b _ _.
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Quebec
Quebec — a province in eastern Canada where poutine was created in the late 1950s.
5.4.
The chef carefully measured the
_ _ _ _ e _ _ _ _ _ _
using a set of digital scales to ensure the recipe would turn out perfectly.
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ingredients
Ingredients (noun, plural) — the individual foods or substances combined to make a particular dish.
5.5.
The recipe requires one
_ _ _ s _ _ _ _
of cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg for the tourtière filling.
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teaspoon
Teaspoon (noun) — a small spoon used for stirring drinks, or as a unit of measurement equal to 5 ml.
5.6.
Many traditional recipes have been passed down through
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ i _ _ _
for hundreds of years.
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generations
Generations (noun, plural) — all the people born and living at about the same time. 'Passed down through generations’ means handed from parents to children over many years.
5.7.
The Māori people have practised
_ _ _ _ a _ _ _ _ _ _
fishing methods for thousands of years.
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sustainable
Sustainable (adjective) — able to continue over a period of time without damaging the environment. Sustainable fishing means catching fish at a rate that allows populations to recover.
5.8.
Canadian maple syrup production is closely tied to the country’s
_ _ _ _ _ u _ _ _ _ _ _
heritage.
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agricultural
Agricultural (adjective) — relating to farming and the cultivation of land. Canada’s maple syrup industry is a key part of its agricultural tradition.
5.9.
The early Australian settlers had to adapt to
_ _ _ _ _ i _ _ _ _
ingredients that were completely new to the European palate.
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unfamiliar
Unfamiliar (adjective) — not known or recognized; strange. The European settlers found Aboriginal bush foods unfamiliar.
5.10.
Both the British and American measurement systems
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ e _
from medieval English units used by Anglo-Saxon tribes.
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descended
Descended (verb, past tense) — originated from; came from an earlier form. Both measurement systems have a common medieval English origin.
5.11.
Vegemite is
_ _ _ _ _ _ v _ _ _ _ _ _
food in Australia — people either love it or hate it.
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controversial
Controversial (adjective) — causing disagreement or discussion. Vegemite 'divides opinions around the world’ (australia-traveloka.md).
5.12.
New Zealand’s food scene has been
_ _ _ _ _ f _ _ _ _ _
by a chef-led revolution blending international cuisines.
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transformed
Transformed (verb, past participle) — changed completely in form, appearance, or character. A chef-led revolution transformed New Zealand’s food landscape.
5.13.
Aboriginal people’s hunter-gatherer diet was highly nutritious, and their bush foods are now
_ _ _ _ i _ _ _ _ _ _
on restaurant menus worldwide.
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fashionable
Fashionable (adjective) — popular and considered stylish at a particular time. Bush foods like wattleseed and lemon myrtle are now fashionable worldwide.
5.14.
In the 1800s, Chinese
_ _ _ _ p _ _ _ _ _ _
arriving during the gold rush introduced Asian food to Australia.
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prospectors
Prospectors (noun, plural) — people who search for gold, minerals, or other valuable resources. Chinese prospectors came to Australia during the gold rush.
5.15.
Pavlova is
_ _ _ _ _ g _ _-based dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit, claimed by both Australia and New Zealand.
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meringue
Meringue (noun) — a light, sweet mixture of egg whites and sugar, baked until crisp on the outside and soft inside. Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert.
5.16.
Hot dogs are
_ _ _ q _ _ _ _ _ _
presence at American sports events and backyard barbecues across the country.
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ubiquitous
Ubiquitous (adjective) — seeming to be everywhere; very common. Hot dogs are described as a ubiquitous presence at American sporting events.
5.17.
In the late 18th century, thirteen British colonies in North America united to form
_ _ v _ _ _ _ _ _
state with its own emerging food identity.
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sovereign
Sovereign (adjective) — possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent. The thirteen colonies formed a sovereign state — the United States of America.
5.18.
Split pea soup
_ _ _ g _ _ _ _ _ _
in Quebec, brought to Canada by French immigrants in the 17th century.
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originated
Originated (verb, past tense) — had its origin in a particular place or situation. Split pea soup originated in Quebec through French colonial influence.
5.19.
The feijoa,
_ _ _ g _ _ _ _
fruit also known as pineapple guava, is widely cultivated throughout New Zealand.
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fragrant
Fragrant (adjective) — having a pleasant, sweet smell. The feijoa is known for its fragrant aroma and sweet, slightly tart taste.
5.20.
The Caesar cocktail, Canada’s national drink, is
_ _ _ _ _ _ g _ _ _ _ _ _
by its elaborate garnishes of celery, bacon, and pickled vegetables.
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distinguished
Distinguished (verb, past participle) — made noticeably different from others; set apart. The Caesar cocktail is distinguished from other drinks by its elaborate garnishes.
5.21.
Peameal bacon, invented by William Davies in 1854, was made from pork loin
_ _ _ _ _ _ v _ _
by rolling it in cornmeal.
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preserved
Preserved (verb, past participle) — treated food to prevent it from decaying. Peameal bacon was preserved by rolling pork loin in cornmeal.
5.22.
American cuisine is often called a 'melting pot of flavors’ because it reflects the nation’s
_ _ v _ _ _ _
cultural heritage.
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diverse
Diverse (adjective) — showing a great deal of variety; very different from each other. American food reflects the diverse backgrounds of its immigrant communities.
5.23.
Meat pies are deeply
_ _ b _ _ _ _ _
in Kiwi culture, often enjoyed at rugby matches with a generous squeeze of tomato sauce.
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embedded
Embedded (adjective/past participle) — firmly and deeply fixed in a surrounding context. Meat pies are deeply embedded in New Zealand’s cultural identity.
5.24.
Whitebait fritters, a prized New Zealand delicacy, are made from tiny
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ c _ _ _
fish mixed with egg and flour batter.
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translucent
Translucent (adjective) — allowing light to pass through but not fully transparent. Whitebait are tiny translucent fish, almost see-through.
5.25.
Apple pie has long been seen as
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ z _ _ _
the American dream, blending European baking techniques with local ingredients.
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symbolizing
Symbolizing (verb, present participle) — representing or standing for something abstract. Apple pie is seen as symbolizing the American dream.
5.26.
American cuisine evolved through the
_ _ _ _ _ _ b _ _ _ _ _ _
of Native American, African, European, and Asian immigrants over centuries.
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contributions
Contributions (noun, plural) — things given or done to help achieve something or add to a collective effort. American food was shaped by contributions from many immigrant groups.
5.27.
Native Americans introduced corn to European settlers, and it quickly became the
_ _ _ _ d _ _ _ _ _
for dishes such as cornbread, grits, and tortillas.
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foundation
Foundation (noun) — an underlying basis or principle; the thing upon which something is built. Corn became the foundation of many American dishes.
5.28.
Nova Scotia’s lobster rolls feature Canada’s most
_ _ _ _ b _ _ _ _ _
seafood, served fresh in a variety of bread types.
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celebrated
Celebrated (adjective) — greatly admired; famous. Nova Scotia’s lobster is one of Canada’s most celebrated seafood products.
5.29.
Canadian butter tarts come in many
_ _ r _ _ _ _ _ _ _, including maple, bacon, and salted caramel cardamom.
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variations
Variations (noun, plural) — different forms or versions of something. Butter tarts have evolved from the classic recipe into many creative variations.
5.30.
The tradition of making maple taffy by pouring hot syrup over fresh snow
_ _ _ w _ _ _ _ _
Canada’s world-famous maple syrup industry.
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showcases
Showcases (verb) — displays or presents something in an attractive or favourable way. Maple taffy showcases Canada’s maple syrup heritage.
5.31.
Montreal-style bagels, boiled in honey and baked in a wood-fired oven, have
_ _ _ _ p _ _ _
crusts than their New York counterparts.
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crispier
Crispier (adjective, comparative) — more crisp; having a firmer, crunchy texture. Montreal bagels are known for their crispier crusts compared to New York bagels.
5.32.
Australia’s
_ _ o _ _ _ _ _ _ _
in the early 1900s was described as 'riding on the sheep’s back’, with the economy driven by farm exports.
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prosperity
Prosperity (noun) — the state of being successful, especially financially. Australia’s early prosperity came from farming and sheep exports.
5.33.
In the 1900s, Australian dinner plates were
_ _ m _ _ _ _ _ _
by large servings of meat, reflecting the country’s farming wealth.
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dominated
Dominated (verb, past participle) — had a commanding influence over; was the most prominent feature. Meat dominated Australian meals in the early 1900s.
5.34.
Anzac biscuits were created as a nutritional boost for WWI soldiers and designed to
_ _ _ h _ _ _ _ _
long sea journeys without spoiling.
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withstand
Withstand (verb) — remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist. Anzac biscuits were designed to withstand the long sea voyage to soldiers abroad.
5.35.
After waves of Asian migration in the 1980s,
_ _ _ _ u _ _ _ _
every suburb in Australia now has Chinese and Thai restaurants.
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virtually
Virtually (adverb) — nearly; almost. Asian migration transformed Australia so that virtually every suburb now has Asian restaurants.
5.36.
When women entered the Australian workforce in the 1960s,
_ _ _ v _ _ _ _ _ _ _
foods quickly became kitchen staples.
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convenience
Convenience (noun, used as modifier) — designed to be easy to use or suited to a busy lifestyle. Convenience foods are pre-prepared or quick to make.
5.37.
After a chef-led revolution in the early 2000s,
_ _ _ _ _ _ p _ _ _ _ _
Kiwi cuisine now blends American, Australian, Mediterranean, and Asian influences.
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contemporary
Contemporary (adjective) — belonging to or occurring in the present time; modern. Contemporary Kiwi cuisine is a fusion of many international influences.
5.38.
Many traditional recipes from English-speaking countries still use the
_ _ p _ _ _ _ _
system, measuring weight in pounds and ounces rather than kilograms.
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imperial
Imperial (adjective) — relating to the British Imperial system of weights and measures, which uses units like pounds, ounces, pints, and gallons.
5.39.
When following a recipe, it is important to measure all ingredients
_ _ _ u _ _ _ _ _ _, as even small errors can ruin the final dish.
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accurately
Accurately (adverb) — in a way that is correct and exact in all details. Accurate measurement is essential in baking especially.