B1 English Lesson: Healthy Diets (Unit 2, Lesson 4)
B1 Lesson: Healthy Diets
មេរៀន B1: របបអាហារសុខភាពบทเรียน B1: อาหารเพื่อสุขภาพBài học B1: Chế độ ăn uống lành mạnhB1 课程：健康饮食B1 レッスン：健康的な食事B1 레슨: 건강한 식단Leçon B1 : Régimes sainsLección B1: Dietas saludablesالدرس B1: أنظمة غذائية صحيةपाठ B1: स्वस्थ आहारУрок B1: Здоровое питание
Welcome to Battambang! Sophea, a local artist and teacher, is helping her friend Rithy create a new menu for his café. Learn how healthy ingredients are grown and prepared while mastering the present and past passive voice.
សូមស្វាគមន៍មកកាន់បាត់ដំបង! សុភាជួយរិទ្ធីបង្កើតម៉ឺនុយថ្មី។ยินดีต้อนรับสู่พระตะบอง! โซเฟียช่วยฤทธิ์สร้างเมนูใหม่Chào mừng đến Battambang! Sophea đang giúp Rithy tạo thực đơn mới.欢迎来到马德望！Sophea正在帮助Rithy制作新菜单。バタンバンへようこそ！ソフェアはリティの新しいメニュー作りを手伝っています。바탐방에 오신 것을 환영합니다! 소페아는 리티가 새로운 메뉴를 만드는 것을 돕고 있습니다.Bienvenue à Battambang ! Sophea aide Rithy à créer un nouveau menu.¡Bienvenido a Battambang! Sophea está ayudando a Rithy a crear un nuevo menú.مرحبًا بك في باتامبانج! صوفيا تساعد ريثي في إنشاء قائمة جديدة.बट्टामबांग में आपका स्वागत है! सोफिया रिथी को एक नया मेनू बनाने में मदद कर रही है।Добро пожаловать в Баттамбанг! Софеа помогает Рити создать новое меню.
1. Vocabulary: Healthy Diets
Listen and repeat the words. Then, drag them to the correct box below.
Full of healthy substances for your body.
មានជីវជាតិมีคุณค่าทางโภชนาการbổ dưỡng有营养的栄養のある영양가 있는nutritifnutritivoمغذيةपौष्टिकпитательный
locally sourced
/ˈloʊkəli sɔːrst/
Ingredients obtained from nearby farms.
មានប្រភពក្នុងស្រុកวัตถุดิบในท้องถิ่นnguồn gốc địa phương本地采购地元産の현지에서 조달한d'origine localede origen localمن مصادر محليةस्थानीय रूप से प्राप्तместного производства
to process
/tə ˈprɑːses/
To treat food with chemicals or machinery.
កែច្នៃแปรรูปchế biến加工加工する가공하다transformer (aliments)procesarيعالج (الطعام)संसाधित करनाобрабатывать
balanced diet
/ˈbælənst ˈdaɪət/
A healthy mixture of different types of food.
របបអាហារមានតុល្យភាពอาหารที่สมดุลchế độ ăn uống cân bằng均衡饮食バランスの取れた食事균형 잡힌 식단alimentation équilibréedieta equilibradaنظام غذائي متوازنसंतुलित आहारсбалансированная диета
portion size
/ˈpɔːrʃən saɪz/
The amount of food served for one person.
ទំហំចំណែកขนาดสัดส่วนkhẩu phần分量1人前の量1인분 양taille des portionstamaño de la porciónحجم الحصةभाग का आकारразмер порции
to harvest
/tə ˈhɑːrvɪst/
To pick and collect crops from the fields.
ប្រមូលផលเก็บเกี่ยวthu hoạch收割収穫する수확하다récoltercosecharيحصدकटाई करनाсобирать урожай
preservatives
/prɪˈzɜːrvətɪvz/
Chemicals added to food to make it last longer.
សារធាតុរក្សាទុកสารกันบูดchất bảo quản防腐剂保存料방부제conservateursconservantesالمواد الحافظةसंरक्षकконсерванты
vegetarian
/ˌvedʒəˈteriən/
Containing no meat or fish.
បួសมังสวิรัติchay素食的ベジタリアンの채식주의의végétarienvegetarianoنباتيशाकाहारीвегетарианский
to consume
/tə kənˈsuːm/
To eat or drink something.
បរិភោគบริโภคtiêu thụ消耗/食用消費する・食べる소비하다/먹다consommerconsumirيستهلكउपभोग करनाпотреблять
Match the Definitions
organic farming
nutritious
locally sourced
to process
balanced diet
portion size
to harvest
preservatives
vegetarian
to consume
Obtained from nearby farms
Chemicals added to food to make it last longer
A healthy mixture of different types of food
To pick and collect crops from the fields
Agriculture without artificial chemicals
Full of healthy substances for the body
Containing no meat or fish
The amount of food served for one person
To eat or drink something
To treat food with chemicals or machinery
2. Grammar: Passive Voice (Present/Past)
We use the Passive Voice when the action is more important than who did it, or when we don't know who did it. In B1 English, we focus on the Present Simple and Past Simple passive.
Tense
Form
Example in Context
Present Simple Passive
am / is / are + Past Participle (V3)
Fresh vegetables are grown in Battambang. (Focus: The vegetables, not the farmer.)
Past Simple Passive
was / were + Past Participle (V3)
The new menu was designed by Sophea last week. (Focus: The menu, not Sophea.)
Grammar Practice (Part 1: Present Simple Passive)
1. Nutritious meals (prepare) fresh every day at the café.
2. No artificial preservatives (use) in Rithy's kitchen.
3. The organic coffee (roast) locally in Battambang.
Grammar Practice (Part 2: Past Simple Passive)
1. The vegetables (harvest) early yesterday morning.
2. A special vegetarian curry (introduce) to the menu last month.
3. All the food (consume) quickly by the hungry customers!
3. Reading: Context in Battambang
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Rithy’s café in Battambang is famous for its delicious and healthy food. Last month, a completely new menu was created by his friend, Sophea. She is an artist and a teacher who cares deeply about maintaining a balanced diet.
At the café, all ingredients are locally sourced from farmers living near the Sangkae River. Every morning, fresh vegetables are harvested by local workers and delivered straight to the kitchen. Many traditional dishes are prepared using Cambodian herbs, but MSG and artificial preservatives are never used. Instead, natural flavors are added to make the food taste wonderful.
Last week, a special vegetarian lotus root salad was introduced to the customers. It was loved by everyone! Sophea believes that nutritious food should not only taste good but also look beautiful. "Food is art," she says. Proper portion sizesare carefully measured by the chefs so that nothing is wasted.
Nowadays, less processed food is consumed by the younger generation in Battambang because they want to live healthier lives. Organic farmingis supported by Rithy’s business. Through their wonderful partnership, a healthier lifestyle is being promoted across the entire province.
Reading Comprehension
1. What can be inferred about the new menu?
2. Why are the ingredients described as "locally sourced"?
4. Listening: Conversation
Sophea and Rithy are discussing the ingredients for the café's new salad. Listen to their conversation.
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Rithy
Sophea, the new lotus root salad is very popular.
Sophea
I'm glad! Were the lotus roots harvested this morning?
Rithy
Yes, they were delivered at 6 AM. The vegetables are locally sourced from a farm nearby.
Sophea
Excellent. Is the dressing made with palm sugar?
Rithy
Yes, it is prepared without any preservatives. It’s completely natural.
Sophea
That’s why it is so nutritious. I noticed that smaller portion sizes were requested by some customers yesterday.
Listening Quiz
1. The lotus roots were harvested yesterday evening.
2. The salad dressing is prepared without preservatives.
5. Speaking: Roleplay Practice
Tourist (Partner)
I love this café! Where are the ingredients from?
Rithy (You)
The vegetables are locally sourced from organic farms in Battambang.
Tourist (Partner)
Was this menu designed by you?
Rithy (You)
No, the healthy menu was designed by my friend, Sophea.
6. Writing: Your Turn
Look at the model email. Notice how the writer uses the Passive Voice to describe the café.
Dear Sophea,
I visited Rithy's café yesterday. The food was amazing! The vegetarian amok was served beautifully. I know the ingredients are locally sourced from Battambang farmers. Thank you for promoting a balanced diet!
Best wishes,
Vibol
Your Turn to Write
Dear Rithy,
I really enjoyed the new menu. The organic coffee (was made) perfectly. It is great that your fresh ingredients (are harvested) locally every day. Also, the portion sizes (are measured) well.
See you soon,
[Your Name]
M3 Style Image Prompts (Midjourney/DALL-E)
IMAGE_FOR_HERO.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Sophea (an artist and teacher) and Rithy (a café owner) standing in a modern cafe in Battambang, looking at a healthy food menu. Bright, sunny, flat vector art. NO text, NO words.
IMAGE_FOR_READING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Local farmers harvesting fresh green vegetables near the Sangkae River in Battambang. Minimalist, clean vector lines. NO text.
IMAGE_FOR_LISTENING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Sophea and Rithy talking enthusiastically in a bright kitchen while preparing a lotus root salad. Modern UI pastel aesthetic. NO text.
VOCAB_1 (Organic Farming): Material Design 3 (M3) flat vector art of a green farm with healthy crops and a bright sun, showing natural agriculture. NO text.
VOCAB_2 (Nutritious): Material Design 3 (M3) flat vector art of a glowing bowl of fresh vegetables and grains radiating health. NO text.
VOCAB_3 (Locally Sourced): Material Design 3 (M3) flat vector art of a wooden crate filled with fresh vegetables, with a map pin above it. NO text.
VOCAB_4 (To Process): Material Design 3 (M3) flat vector art showing a factory machine transforming raw food, with a red cross over it to indicate avoiding it. NO text.
VOCAB_5 (Balanced Diet): Material Design 3 (M3) flat vector art of a plate divided into equal sections of vegetables, proteins, and grains. NO text.
VOCAB_6 (Portion Size): Material Design 3 (M3) flat vector art of a pair of hands holding a perfectly sized small bowl of healthy food. NO text.
VOCAB_7 (To Harvest): Material Design 3 (M3) flat vector art of a person pulling a large fresh carrot from the rich soil. NO text.
VOCAB_8 (Preservatives): Material Design 3 (M3) flat vector art of a chemical flask pouring liquid onto food, with a warning sign. NO text.
VOCAB_9 (Vegetarian): Material Design 3 (M3) flat vector art of a green leaf symbol next to a delicious meat-free meal. NO text.
VOCAB_10 (To Consume): Material Design 3 (M3) flat vector art of a person happily eating a fresh salad with a fork. NO text.
Voice Profile: Standard US English, Male, calm, articulate, natural conversational pace.
Text: Rithy’s café in Battambang is famous for its delicious and healthy food. Last month, a completely new menu was created by his friend, Sophea. She is an artist and a teacher who cares deeply about maintaining a balanced diet. At the café, all ingredients are locally sourced from farmers living near the Sangkae River. Every morning, fresh vegetables are harvested by local workers and delivered straight to the kitchen. Many traditional dishes are prepared using Cambodian herbs, but MSG and artificial preservatives are never used. Instead, natural flavors are added to make the food taste wonderful. Last week, a special vegetarian lotus root salad was introduced to the customers. It was loved by everyone! Sophea believes that nutritious food should not only taste good but also look beautiful. "Food is art," she says. Proper portion sizes are carefully measured by the chefs so that nothing is wasted. Nowadays, less processed food is consumed by the younger generation in Battambang because they want to live healthier lives. Organic farming is supported by Rithy’s business. Through their wonderful partnership, a healthier lifestyle is being promoted across the entire province.
Voice Profiles: Voice A (Rithy): Standard US English, Male, friendly, upbeat cafe owner. Voice B (Sophea): Standard US English, Female, warm, encouraging teacher.
Text:
Rithy: Sophea, the new lotus root salad is very popular.
Sophea: I'm glad! Were the lotus roots harvested this morning?
Rithy: Yes, they were delivered at 6 AM. The vegetables are locally sourced from a farm nearby.
Sophea: Excellent. Is the dressing made with palm sugar?
Rithy: Yes, it is prepared without any preservatives. It’s completely natural.
Sophea: That’s why it is so nutritious. I noticed that smaller portion sizes were requested by some customers yesterday.
