In this lesson, students will explore how to talk about eating habits and preferences, focusing on using the present simple tense to describe regular actions. Students will learn to ask and answer questions about someone's diet, practice food-related vocabulary, and engage in conversations about different foods and eating habits.
Grammar: Present Simple for Habits and Routines
Affirmative Sentences:
- "He eats vegetables every day."
- "He likes spicy food."
Negative Sentences:
- "He doesn’t eat fast food."
- "He doesn’t like sweets."
Questions:
- "What foods does he eat?"
- "Does he eat fish?"
The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions or things that happen regularly. The auxiliary verb "does" is used for forming questions and negative sentences with "he."
Vocabulary
- Vegetables – Foods like carrots, spinach, and broccoli.
- Fruits – Foods like apples, bananas, and oranges.
- Grains – Foods like rice, pasta, and bread.
- Meat – Chicken, beef, pork, and lamb.
- Seafood – Fish, shrimp, and lobster.
- Dairy – Milk, cheese, and yogurt.
- Fast Food – Burgers, fries, and pizza.
- Junk Food – Chips, candy, and cookies.
- Healthy Foods – Foods that are good for your body, like vegetables and fruits.
- Spicy Foods – Foods with strong, hot flavors, like chili peppers.
Useful Expressions
- "He eats a lot of vegetables."
- "He doesn’t like sweet things."
- "He’s a fan of spicy food."
- "He usually has cereal for breakfast."
- "He eats meat but avoids junk food."
- "He prefers seafood over meat."
- "He eats fast food only on weekends."
- "He doesn’t drink soda."
- "He always includes fruits in his diet."
- "He enjoys trying new foods."
Sentences
- He eats vegetables every day because they’re healthy.
- He doesn’t like fast food; he prefers home-cooked meals.
- He eats fish twice a week.
- He avoids eating junk food because it’s not healthy.
- He always has fruit for dessert.
- He doesn’t eat red meat, but he likes chicken.
- He enjoys trying different types of seafood.
- He doesn’t drink coffee in the morning; he prefers tea.
- He likes spicy food, especially with chili peppers.
- He eats a salad for lunch every day.
Questions and Answers
Q: What foods does he eat?
A: He eats a lot of vegetables and fruits.Q: Does he eat fast food?
A: No, he doesn’t eat fast food often.Q: What does he usually have for breakfast?
A: He usually has cereal and fruit for breakfast.Q: Does he eat meat?
A: Yes, he eats chicken and seafood, but not red meat.Q: How often does he eat seafood?
A: He eats seafood two or three times a week.
Conversation
Mark: What kind of foods does Peter eat?
Linda: He eats a lot of healthy food, like vegetables and fruits.
Mark: Does he eat fast food?
Linda: No, not really. He prefers home-cooked meals.
Mark: What about meat?
Linda: He eats chicken and seafood, but he doesn’t eat red meat.
Mark: That sounds pretty healthy! Does he like spicy food?
Linda: Yes, he loves spicy food! He always adds chili to his dishes.
Mark: Sounds like he has a great diet.
Reading: Healthy Eating Habits
Peter is a person who is very conscious of his diet. Every day, he makes sure to include a variety of healthy foods in his meals. For breakfast, Peter usually has a bowl of cereal with fresh fruit. He loves starting his day with something light but nutritious. For lunch, he often eats a salad with a lot of vegetables, such as spinach, tomatoes, and cucumbers. He sometimes adds chicken or fish to make it more filling.
Peter avoids fast food as much as possible. He believes that homemade meals are much healthier, and he enjoys cooking. In the evening, he likes to eat seafood. Shrimp, salmon, and tuna are his favorites, and he cooks them in different ways to keep his dinners exciting.
Even though Peter enjoys a healthy diet, he also has a weakness for spicy food. He adds chili peppers to many of his meals, making them hot and flavorful. On weekends, Peter might indulge in a small amount of junk food, like chips or pizza, but he keeps it in moderation.
Peter’s eating habits help him feel energized and strong, and he is always looking for new healthy foods to try. His balanced approach to food is a great example of how eating well can be delicious and enjoyable.
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