I'm having problems with containers? Can you please help me? Thank you.
1) I bought a 6-pack of eggs, a packet (?) of cow's milk cheese and 3,5 ounces (100 gr.) of cooked ham, a bottle of washing liquid and one of floor cleaner.
2) I also bought a two-pack of yoghurt, a floor cloth.
How do you call a sponge you use to do the washing-up?
3) What unit of measure do you use when buying fruit? Do you say "half a pound" of peaches/pears/apples?
4) What do you call a small plastic container you use to hold apricots or peaches?
5) What kind of meat are you likely to find in an American supermarket? (This is a real question):
1) I bought a 6-pack of eggs, a package of cow's milk cheese, 3.5 ounces (100 gr.) of cooked ham, a bottle of washing liquid and one of floor cleaner.
2) I also bought a two-pack of yogurt and a dust mop.
How do you call a sponge you use to do the washing-up? I call it the kitchen sponge.
3) What unit of measure do you use when buying fruit? Do you say "half a pound" of peaches/pears/apples?
Or a pound. Or a bag if it's prepackaged.
4) What do you call a small plastic container you use to hold apricots or peaches?
A basket or a container.
5) What kind of meat are you likely to find in an American supermarket?
All kinds!! Beef: hamburger, steaks, ribs, roasts. Chicken: whole chickens, half chickens, legs, thighs, breasts, wings, tenderloins. Pork: chops, roasts. Lamb: chops, roasts. And many others, to be sure.
We also have turkeys, turkey parts, bacon, and sausages in our supermarkets. A French guest was surprised, though, because our stores did not have rabbit.
Of course, I'd be happy to help you with your questions about containers and other related terms. Here are the answers:
1) The items you mentioned can be described as follows:
- 6-pack of eggs: This refers to a container or carton with six eggs in it.
- Packet (?) of cow's milk cheese: The word "packet" generally refers to a small package or container. It could be a sealed plastic bag or a rectangular box.
- 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of cooked ham: You can refer to this as a portion or serving of cooked ham.
- Bottle of washing liquid: A bottle is a common container used for liquids, usually made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck and a cap or lid.
- Bottle of floor cleaner: Similar to the washing liquid, this would be a bottle containing a cleaner specifically designed for cleaning floors.
2) A two-pack of yoghurt: This implies that you purchased two yoghurt containers as a pack. The containers could be small cups or tubs made of plastic or other materials.
As for the floor cloth, it does not necessarily come in a specific type of container. It is typically a piece of fabric used for cleaning floors and doesn't require a specific storage container.
3) When buying fruit, the unit of measure can vary depending on the country or region. In the United States, it is common to use pounds (lbs) when referring to the weight of fruit. For example, you might say "half a pound" (or approximately 0.23 kilograms) of peaches, pears, or apples.
4) A small plastic container used to hold apricots or peaches can be called a fruit container or a fruit box. These containers are often made of transparent or translucent plastic and have ventilation holes or slits to keep the fruit fresh.
5) In an American supermarket, you can find various types of meat, including beef (steaks, ground beef), poultry (chicken, turkey), pork (chops, bacon), and lamb. Additionally, you may find processed meats like sausages, deli meats, and hotdogs. The specific selection and availability of meat can vary depending on the supermarket and location.
If you have any further questions or need more clarification, feel free to ask!