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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Delicious
/dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/
Meaning:
Very tasty or pleasant to eat.
- The pizza we had yesterday was so delicious.
Spicy
/ˈspaɪ.si/
Meaning:
Having a strong, hot flavor.
- I love eating spicy food like curry and chili.
Cuisine
/kwɪˈziːn/
Meaning:
A style of cooking, often specific to a country or region.
- Italian cuisine is famous for its pasta and pizza dishes.
Try out
/traɪ aʊt/
Meaning:
To test or experience something new.
- I want to try out a new Japanese restaurant in town.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Listen to the dialogue & Role-play with your tutor.
Situation: Sarah and Jake are talking about their favorite food.
Sarah
Hey Jake! What’s your all-time favorite food?
Jake
Oh hey, Sarah! I’m crazy about pasta—especially spaghetti. It’s just so delicious! What about you?
Sarah
I’m really into spicy food! I absolutely love Indian curry.
Jake
Yum, that sounds awesome! Have you checked out any new restaurants lately?
Sarah
Yeah! I went to this Italian spot last week, and oh my gosh—their pizza was amazing.
Jake
That sounds tempting! I’ve actually been trying to cut down on fast food lately.
Sarah
That’s a smart move. But hey, it’s totally fine to treat yourself every now and then!
Jake
Haha, true! Maybe I’ll give that Italian place a shot sometime.
QUESTIONS
1. What is Jake’s favorite food?
2. What kind of food does Sarah love?
3. What new restaurant did Sarah visit recently?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the Sentence. Choose A or B
Example
I need to drink more water and ___ ___ ___ soda.
(A) cut down on
(B) cuisine
(Answer: cut down on)
1. Mexican ___ is known for its spicy flavors.
(A) kitchen
(B) cuisine
2. This cake is so ___! Can I have another piece?
(A) delicious
(B) healthy
3. She doesn’t eat ___ food because she doesn’t like hot flavors.
(A) sweet
(B) spicy
4. I need to ___ ___ ___ eating junk food to stay healthy.
(A) cut down on
(B) try out
5. Let’s ___ ___ that new Italian restaurant this weekend.
(A) go
(B) try out
Talking About Food Habits
Choose the correct verb form.
1. I ( eat / ate / am eating ) breakfast every day at 8 a.m.
2. Last night, we ( cook / cooked / are cooking ) spaghetti.
3. He ( likes / liked / liking ) chocolate more than vanilla.
4. They ( don’t eat / didn’t eat / not eat ) meat.
5. Right now, I ( am drinking / drink / drank ) orange juice.
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What is your favorite cuisine?
2. Have you ever tried out a new recipe?
3. Do you prefer spicy or mild food?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. What is your favorite food and why?
2. Do you enjoy trying out new cuisines?
3. What is the most delicious meal you’ve ever had?
4. How often do you eat out at restaurants?
5. Are you good at cooking? What is your best dish?
6. Do you prefer homemade food or eating out? Why?
7. What is your opinion on spicy food?
8. Have you ever cut down on eating something for health reasons?
9. Which country’s cuisine would you like to try next?
10. What is your go-to comfort food?
