Food 2.

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Vocabulary Building

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Keywords	Main word	Example sentence
cabbage, meat, rice, sour cream	stuffed cabbage	My grandmother makes delicious stuffed cabbage for Sunday lunch.
meat, eggs, flour	breaded meat	I like breaded meat with potatoes for dinner.
meat, onion, cooked slowly in liquid	stew	We often eat beef stew in winter because it's warm and tasty.
Greek food	gyros	When I visit Greece, I always try the gyros.
mustard, ketchup, sausage, bun	hot-dog	Children love to eat hot-dogs at birthday parties.
not hot-dog, McDonald's, fried flat beef served in a bread roll	hamburger	My brother eats a hamburger every Saturday.
fried bread	toast	I have toast with butter for breakfast.
sea food, not fish	shell	I don't like to eat shell because it tastes like the sea.
Japanese dish, raw fish	sushi	My friend loves sushi, but I prefer cooked food.
plant, round flat head, can be poisonous	mushroom	We need mushrooms to make this soup.
from fruit	jam	I put strawberry jam on my bread every morning.
a kind of meat	steak	My father cooks steak on special days.
not sausage, blood	black pudding	Some people enjoy black pudding for breakfast.
bee, sweet	honey	I put honey in my tea when I have a cold.
milk fat	butter	Do you want butter on your bread?
frozen food, vanilla	ice-cream	Children love to eat ice-cream in summer.
sweet, tea, lump	sugar	I don't put sugar in my coffee.
sweet, candy, lollipop	sweets	My dentist says I should not eat too many sweets.
Italian food, round	pizza	We order pizza when we watch movies at home.
frying pan, batter	pancake	On Sundays, my mother makes pancakes with jam.

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Delicious Foods Around the World

There are many delicious foods to try from different countries. In Hungary, people make stuffed cabbage with meat, rice, and sour cream. It's very tasty! When you want to cook meat at home, you can make breaded meat with eggs and flour. It's easy and quick.

In cold weather, stew is a good choice. You cook meat with onions slowly in liquid, and it makes your house smell nice. If you like Greek food, you should try gyros. It's popular street food.

Fast food is popular everywhere. Hot-dogs with mustard and ketchup are quick to eat. Hamburgers from McDonald's have fried flat beef in a bread roll. They are not the same as hot-dogs.

For breakfast, many people eat toast, which is fried bread. Some people also like seafood like shell, but it's not fish. Japanese people eat sushi, which is a dish with raw fish.

Mushrooms grow in forests. They have round flat heads and some can be poisonous, so be careful! For something sweet, you can put jam on bread. Jam comes from fruit and is very sweet.

Meat lovers enjoy steak, which is a special kind of meat. In some countries, people eat black pudding, which has blood in it. It's not a sausage!

For sweet things, honey from bees is natural and healthy. Butter comes from milk fat and tastes good on bread. Ice-cream is a frozen food, often vanilla flavor, that everybody loves in summer. Sugar is sweet and people put it in tea, often as a lump. Children love sweets like candy and lollipops.

Pizza is a famous Italian food. It's round and has many different toppings. And don't forget pancakes! You make them in a frying pan with batter and can add jam or honey on top.

Questions:

What ingredients are in stuffed cabbage?
When is stew a good food choice?
What is the difference between a hot-dog and a hamburger?
Why should people be careful with mushrooms?
Where does honey come from?
What is butter made from?
What country is pizza from?

True/False Statements:

Breaded meat is difficult and slow to make.
Gyros is a type of Japanese food.
Toast is bread that is fried.
Sushi contains cooked fish.
Jam is made from vegetables.
Ice-cream is a popular summer food.
Pancakes are made in an oven.

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Personal Questions

Do you like to eat [stuffed cabbage | breaded meat | stew | gyros | hot-dog]?

Model answer for "stew": Yes, I like to eat stew very much. My mother makes it in winter. It has meat and vegetables. It's warm and tasty. I eat it with bread.

How often do you eat [hamburger | toast | sushi | pizza | pancake]?

Model answer for "pizza": I eat pizza about once a month. I usually order it from a restaurant. I like it with cheese and mushrooms. It's my favorite fast food. I eat it with my friends.

Can you make [stew | breaded meat | toast | pancake | jam]?

Model answer for "pancake": Yes, I can make pancakes. They are easy to make. I use eggs, flour, and milk. I cook them in a frying pan. I put honey on top.

What is your favorite [sweets | ice-cream | pizza | pancake | steak]?

Model answer for "ice-cream": My favorite ice-cream is chocolate. I like it in a cone. It's cold and sweet. I eat it in summer. Sometimes I put chocolate sauce on it.

Where do you usually buy [bread | meat | mushrooms | honey | butter]?

Model answer for "bread": I usually buy bread at the small bakery near my house. It's fresh every morning. They have many types. I go there three times a week. Their bread is better than supermarket bread.

What do you put on your [toast | pancake | steak | ice-cream]?

Model answer for "toast": I put butter and jam on my toast. Sometimes I use honey instead. I never put sugar on it. I like it with a cup of tea. It's my usual breakfast.

When do you usually eat [breakfast | lunch | dinner | snacks]?

Model answer for "breakfast": I usually eat breakfast at 7:30 in the morning. I have toast and coffee. Sometimes I eat eggs too. I never skip breakfast. It gives me energy for the day.

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One-Minute Talking Points

Stuffed Cabbage

What is stuffed cabbage? (cabbage, meat, rice)
Types you know?
How often do you eat it?
Who makes it in your family?
Why do you like/dislike it?
Describe the taste.
Best with what side dish?
Special occasion or everyday food?

Stew

What is stew? (meat, onions, slow-cooked)
Types you know?
How often do you eat it?
Can you cook it?
Best season for stew?
What vegetables go in stew?
Describe the taste.
Family recipe or restaurant favorite?

Hot-dog

What is a hot-dog? (sausage, bun, condiments)
Where do you buy them?
How often do you eat them?
Favorite toppings?
Healthy or unhealthy food?
Good for what occasions?
Price in your country?
Describe your perfect hot-dog.

Hamburger

What is a hamburger? (beef, bread roll)
Fast food or homemade preference?
How often do you eat them?
Favorite toppings or additions?
Best place to get hamburgers?
With what drinks?
Healthy or unhealthy?
Cost in your country?

Mushrooms

What are mushrooms? (plant, round head)
Types you know?
How often do you eat them?
How to cook them?
Ever picked wild mushrooms?
Favorite mushroom dish?
Dangerous types you know?
Good with what other foods?

Ice-cream

What is ice-cream? (frozen, sweet, dessert)
Favorite flavors?
How often do you eat it?
Summer or all-year food?
Cone or cup preference?
Homemade or store-bought better?
Best toppings?
Childhood memories with ice-cream?

Pizza

What is pizza? (Italian, round, toppings)
Favorite toppings?
How often do you eat it?
Make at home or order?
Best pizza place you know?
Thick or thin crust preference?
Good with what drinks?
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner food?

Pancake

What is a pancake? (batter, fried)
Thick or thin preference?
How often do you make them?
Favorite toppings?
Sweet or savory preference?
Special occasion or regular food?
Breakfast or dessert?
Family recipe?

Honey

What is honey? (bee, sweet)
Types you know?
How often do you use it?
Health benefits?
Use in cooking or baking?
Good with what foods?
Better than sugar?
Local honey in your area?

Butter

What is butter? (milk fat)
How often do you use it?
Salted or unsalted preference?
Use in cooking or baking?
Spread on what foods?
Alternative products you use?
Make dishes taste better?
Healthy or unhealthy?

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People should try foods from other countries

Linkers: It's true, but..., I agree because..., I don't agree..., On the other hand..., For example...

For

You can taste new and exciting flavors — keywords: taste, new flavors, try
You learn about other cultures and people — keywords: culture, country, learn
You can eat healthy foods not found at home — keywords: vegetables, fish, healthy
Trying food is a fun adventure with friends — keywords: fun, friends, share
You can find new favorite dishes like pizza or sushi — keywords: pizza, sushi, favorite

Against

Some foods can cause allergies or make you sick — keywords: allergy, sick, doctor
Foreign food can be expensive in restaurants — keywords: cost, money, price
Spicy or strange foods may upset your stomach — keywords: spicy, stomach, upset
It is hard to find real ingredients at home — keywords: ingredient, find, shop
Children or picky eaters may not want to try new food — keywords: kids, picky, refuse