Conversation questions :

 Are there any foods that you wouldn't eat as a child that you eat now?
 Are you a vegetarian?
 Are you concerned about your daily calorie intake when choosing something to eat?
 At what times do you usually eat your meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)?
 Do you always eat dinner with your family?
 Do you always eat vegetables?
 Do you eat fruit every day?
 Do you cook? If yes, what food do you cook the most often?
 Do you eat lunch at school every day?
 How much does lunch usually cost at school?
 Do you have a favorite bar or cafe? If so, where is it? Why do you like it?
 Do you like British food?
 Do you like Chinese food? Why or why not?
 Do you like food from other countries? If yes, which do you like the most?
 Do you like to cook? Why or why not?
 Do you like to eat at fast food restaurants?
 Do you like to eat some desserts after dinner?
 Do you like to eat? Why or why not?
 Do you often eat out?
 Do you prefer to eat at a restaurant or at home?
 Do you read the nutritional information on the foods you buy?
 Do you take vitamin pills?
 Do you think fast food, soda and sweets should be sold in school cafeterias?
 Have you ever been a diet? If so, how long did you stayed on it?
 If you were living abroad, what would be the food that you would miss most from home?
 Is there any food that you really dislike to eat?
 What are some foods that are considered unhealthy?
 What are some foods that you know are healthy for your body?
 What is a typical meal from your country?
 What is one of your favorite foods?
 What is the cheapest place to eat that you know About how much is a meal?
 What is the most expensive meal you have ever eaten?
 What is the most unusual thing you've ever eaten. Did it taste good or bad?
 What kind of beverages do you usually drink?
 What kind of desserts do you like to eat?
 What special foods do you eat on holidays? (Christmas, New Year's Day, etc.)
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Topic: “ food & health”

Nouns Verbs Adjectives

 meat  to eat  hungry ± full up

 fish  to feed  thirsty
 vegetables  to have a bite  light ± substantial
 fruit  to have a drink  healthy ± unhealthy
 herbs  to nibble ± to gulp down  fatty ± lean
 spices  to have an appetite  tasty ± tasteless
 drinks  to eat out  appetizing = mouth-
 fast food  to treat someone to a meal watering
 appetizers  to buy someone a drink  disgusting = sickening
 main course  to put on ± to lose weight  edible = eatable
 desert  to be overweight  plain ± sparkling water
 leftovers  to go on a diet  sugar-free
 overeating ± malnutrition  to lack something  fat-free
 to be addicted to something  a balanced diet
Phrases:

 We should try to have a balanced diet and eat as many vegetables as we can.
 My favourite dish is fish and chips.
 I love going to McDonalds from time to time although I know fast food is unhealthy
 You shouldn't eat too much salt, it's bad for your health!
 I love cooking foreign meals and making exotic cakes

Essay topics:
1) Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at
home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

People have two choices to eat, either they go out to fast food stands or restaurants, or they prepare food at
home, whatever is suitable to them.
In my case I prefer to go out to eat, as it is easy to get, it saves my time, and I can try a variety of interesting meals
from different countries.
As I work long hours and drive a long way home, it is almost impossible for me to cook. It's a lot easier to go to a
restaurant or just order something on the phone
On the one hand this is great because I don't have to do the shopping and I don't need to do the washing up but on
the other hand I must confess it costs quite a lot.
However, even after weighing the pros and cons I still rather to eat out than stay home and cook.

2) Do you prefer eating traditional dishes from your country or would you rather try unusual foreign
dishes?