Year 7 baseline assessment

Why do we use hot water to wash up?

• Because it removes grease

• Because it kills bacteria

• Because it produces steam

• Because it makes our hands soft

Which item should we wash first?

• a dirty saucepan

• a cereal bowl

• a glass

• a dinner plate

Which should we eat the most of?

• bread, cereals and potatoes

• dairy products

• meat and fish

• fatty or sugary foods

How many portions of fruit and vegetables should we have each day?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which should we eat the least of?

• bread, cereals and potatoes

• dairy products

• meat and fish

• fatty or sugary foods

What should we use a chef’s knife for?

• Cutting fruit and vegetables

• Getting food out of a tin

• Cutting meat and fish

• Mixing egg into flour

Which of the following ingredients would be used to help cakes rise?

• sugar

• margarine

• baking powder

• milk

Which of these foods does not contain fibre?

• fruit

• vegetables

• meat

• Wholemeal bread

What is the key ingredient in a ragu sauce?

• onions

• tomatoes

• mushrooms

• beef

Which type of knife would we use to get cookies off a tray?

• chef

• table

• vegetable

• palette