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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 20
Review 4 – What’s Your Favorite Food?
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Talk confidently about favorite foods, traditional dishes, and cooking experiences.
2. Compare healthy eating and fast food, and discuss eating out at restaurants and cafés.
3. Use vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and expressions from Lessons 16–19 in conversations.
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Recipe
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/ˈrɛsəpi/
Meaning:
Instructions for preparing a dish
- I followed a new recipe for chicken curry.
Real Life Tip:
Recipes are often shared online or in cookbooks.
noun
Nutrition
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/nuːˈtrɪʃən/
Meaning:
Getting the right food for health
- Good nutrition is important for energy.
Real Life Tip:
Healthy eating is emphasized in many cultures.
Try out
phrasal verb
Similar:
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/traɪ aʊt/
Meaning:
Test a recipe or dish
- I want to try out a new pasta recipe tonight.
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used when experimenting with food or activities.
Pick out
phrasal verb
Similar:
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/pɪk aʊt/
Meaning:
Choose something from a menu
- Can you help me pick out a dessert?
Real Life Tip:
Very common in restaurants and shops.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Anna and Mark are talking about food, cooking, healthy eating, and restaurants.
Hi, Mark! What’s your favorite food?
Anna
Hi, Anna! I love sushi, but I also enjoy my country’s traditional stew.
Mark
That sounds delicious! Do you cook at home often?
Anna
Sometimes, yes. I like to try out new recipes on weekends.
Mark
I usually eat out at cafés during busy days.
Anna
I see. Do you try to eat healthy?
Mark
Yes, I try to cut down on fried foods and sugary drinks.
Anna
That’s smart. I usually fill up on vegetables before the main meal.
Mark
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. What is Mark’s favorite food?
2. How does Anna try to eat healthier?
3. What does Mark usually fill up on before the main meal?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
I usually _______ (try out / go for / fill up on) new recipes on weekends.
Fast food _______ (is / are / be) convenient but unhealthy.
Anna _______ (tries / try / tried) to cut down on fried foods.
I usually _______ (fill up on / cut down on / pick out) vegetables before the main course.
5. Tonight, I might _______ (go for / whip up / try out) a pasta dish.
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What is your favorite food and why?
2. Do you prefer cooking at home or eating out?
3. How do you balance enjoying fast food and eating healthy?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. What is your favorite traditional dish from your country?
2. Which recipe do you enjoy cooking the most?
3. Do you prefer healthy meals or fast food? Why?
4. How often do you eat out at restaurants or cafés?
5. Do you like trying new recipes or sticking to familiar dishes?
6. Have you ever shared a recipe with friends or family?
7. What ingredients do you usually have at home for quick meals?
8. How important is nutrition when choosing your food?
9. Have you ever tried international cuisine? Which one?
10. If you could cook any dish from another country, what would it be?
