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SAMPLE OF RECEIPT

When you go shopping you receive a receipt for what you buy. Receipts are small and can be difficult to read if you don't understand the common symbols used on receipts. Here is sample of receipts with an explanation of common symbols and expressions.

LB = Pounds WT = Weight of Item(s) @ = At / = Price per Unit (in this case: Pound) TAX = State and local taxes due on purchases made (similar to VAT - Value Added Tax) BALANCE DUE = Total of all purchased items CASH / CHARGE = Payment method CHANGE = Money returned after a cash payment 06/24/04 = Date of Purchase (month, day, year in the US / in the UK day, month, year)

Sample of Receipt   Chips 1.75 2 LB @ .45/LB     WT Apples .90   Cereal 2.25   Orange Juice 1.75 1.5 LB @ 3.99/LB     WT Hamburger 5.98   Cheese 2.35   Coca Cola 1.55   Bread 2.50 3 LB @ 4.45/LB     WT Salmon 13.35   Salad Dressing 3.60   Oatmeal 1.59 2 LB @ .95/LB     WT Grapes 1.90               TAX @ 7% 2.83               BALANCE DUE 43.29   CASH 50.00               CHANGE 6.71   6/24/05           Thank You!     Paul's Grocery 17 Mail Street Olympia, WA

WRITING RECIPES

Writing recipes help English learners in a lot of areas: Food related vocabulary giving instructions discussion of ideas - and having a meal together as a class! The following recipe is for Chicken Kiev with a follow up guide to the basics of writing and sharing a recipe. Cook and enjoy some good food while learning English!

Chicken Kiev INGREDIENTS: 4 whole chicken breasts 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 tablespoons softened butter 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 4 ounces cheese (any sharp cheese) cut into strips 5 ounces melted butter PREPARATION: Pound chicken breasts until 1/4 inch thin Mix together in a bowl bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of oregano, crushed garlic, and pepper. In small bowl, stir together 4 tablespoons of melted butter, parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of oregano Spread melted butter mixture across the middle of each chicken breast Lay a strip of cheese into the mixture Fold the edges of the chicken breast over and roll the chicken breast Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter Roll each chicken breast in the bread crumb mixture Place chicken breasts in a 9 by 13 inch baking pan Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 425° oven for 20 minutes Important Vocabulary and Measurements 2.54 centimeters Bake = cook in oven Cook Time = time needed to cook meal Cuisine = which country or tradition the meal comes from Cup = 250 ml Dip = put into liquid Grated = in tiny little flakes Mix = usually with dry ingredients, combining ingredients Occasion = appropriate time or meal Pound = beat flat Prep Time = time needed to prepare meal Refrigerate = put into refrigerator Spread = put onto with a knife Stir = usually with liquid ingredients, combining ingredients Strip = thin, long piece Tablespoon = 15 ml Teaspoon = 5 ml Type of Preparation = how to cook meal