THE SANDWICH

Watch the video to get a general idea:

Now watch it again and decide if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Then check the KEY below.

The word sandwich probably comes from John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who lived in the 18th century.

1.       He loved playing cards.

2.       He didn’t want to stop to eat.

3.       He could play and eat at the same time with a sandwich.

4.       The sandwich became popular in the 18^th century.

5.       Every year British people buy approximately 2 billion sandwiches.

6.       At Mortons in Oxford you can only buy drinks and sandwiches.

7.       Sandwiches are quicker and easier to eat with a full meal.

8.       Sandwiches are filling but not healthy.

9.       A PLT is a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich.

10.   People spend on average more than 5 pounds.

11.   Chicken sandwiches are the most popular.

12.   His ex-wife used to order a goat cheese sandwich and black coffee.

KEY

TRUE sentences: 1,2,3,5,9 and 11

FALSE sentences: 4,6,7,8,10 and 12

4. The sandwich became popular in the 19th century

6. You can buy drinks, snacks, crisps and sandwiches.

7. Sandwiches are quicker and easier to eat than a full meal.

8. They can still be healthy and filling

10. between 4 and 5 pounds.

12. His wife ( before being his wife )