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Questions
- Which country is famous for eating fried tarantulas?
- What is natto made from, and where is it popular?
- Why do people in Iceland bury shark meat before eating it?
- What is inside a "balut" egg?
- Why do you think people eat insects in some countries?
- Does Emma say she would like to try casu marzu?
- Is surströmming known for having a pleasant smell?
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- Natto is a sweet dessert from France.
- Casu marzu is a cheese that contains insect larvae.
- Some people in Mexico eat grasshoppers as a snack.
- Emma and Lucas both want to start by trying fried tarantulas first.
- Surströmming is a type of fermented fish from Sweden.
Discussion Questions
- What is the strangest food you have ever tried? Did you like it?
- Would you try any of the foods mentioned in the conversation? Why or why not?
- Are there any unusual foods in your country that tourists might find strange?
- How do you feel about eating insects or foods with strong smells?
- Why do you think different cultures have different foods and tastes?
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Answer Key
Questions
- Cambodia is famous for eating fried tarantulas.
- Natto is made from fermented soybeans and is popular in Japan.
- They bury the shark meat to ferment it and make it safe to eat.
- A "balut" egg contains a partly developed baby duck.
- People eat insects in some countries because they are full of protein and can be good for you.
- No, Emma says she would pass on casu marzu.
- No, surströmming is known for its very strong and unpleasant smell.
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