This lesson helps students learn how to express their likes and dislikes about food. They will practice answering questions about food preferences, using negative statements, and explaining their reasons for disliking certain foods. This topic is especially useful for engaging in conversations about meals, cooking, and dining with others. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to confidently discuss their food preferences in various contexts.
GRAMMAR
1. Talking About Likes and Dislikes
- Positive Statements: Use "I like/love/enjoy..."
Example: "I like apples." - Negative Statements: Use "I don’t like/hate/dislike..."
Example: "I don’t like mushrooms."
2. Asking Questions About Preferences
- Use "Do you like...?" or "Are there any foods you don’t like?"
Examples:- "Do you like pizza?"
- "Are there any foods you don’t like?"
3. Giving Reasons for Dislikes
- Use "because" to explain your preferences.
Example: "I don’t like fish because it smells strong."
4. Expressing Degrees of Dislike
- Use adverbs like "a little," "a bit," or "at all" to clarify how much you dislike something.
Examples:- "I don’t like spicy food at all."
- "I dislike bitter vegetables a little."
VOCABULARY
Bitter: A sharp and sometimes unpleasant taste.
Example: "Some people find coffee too bitter."Spicy: Food with a strong, hot flavor.
Example: "I don’t like spicy food because it burns my mouth."Sweet: Food that tastes like sugar.
Example: "I love sweet desserts like cake."Sour: A sharp, tangy taste like lemons.
Example: "I don’t like sour candy."Salty: Food with a lot of salt.
Example: "Potato chips are too salty for me."Mushrooms: A type of edible fungus.
Example: "I don’t like mushrooms because of their texture."Seafood: Food from the sea, like fish and shrimp.
Example: "She doesn’t eat seafood because she’s allergic."Texture: How food feels in your mouth.
Example: "I don’t like the texture of jelly."Cabbage: A green leafy vegetable.
Example: "I dislike cabbage because of its smell."Eggplant: A purple vegetable often used in cooking.
Example: "He doesn’t eat eggplant because it tastes bitter."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "I don’t like [food] because it’s too [taste/texture]."
- "Are there any foods you don’t like?"
- "I can’t stand the taste of [food]."
- "I’m not a fan of [food]."
- "I don’t eat [food] because of its smell."
- "I dislike [food], but I love [another food]."
- "Do you dislike any foods?"
- "What foods do you avoid eating?"
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "I like fresh fruit and vegetables."
- "I enjoy eating pasta for dinner."
- "I love sweet desserts like ice cream."
Negative Sentences
- "I don’t like bitter vegetables."
- "She doesn’t eat seafood because of an allergy."
- "I can’t stand the taste of cabbage."
Questions
- "Are there any foods you don’t like?"
- "Do you like spicy food?"
- "What foods do you avoid?"
Answers
- "Yes, I don’t like mushrooms."
- "No, I like all types of food."
- "I avoid sour and bitter foods."
CONVERSATION
Scene: At a dinner party.
Host: Welcome! Is there anything you don’t eat?
Guest: Thank you! I don’t like seafood, but I eat everything else.
Host: No problem! We’re serving chicken and pasta. Do you like those?
Guest: Yes, I love chicken and pasta.
Host: Great! What about dessert? Do you like chocolate cake?
Guest: Yes, I love chocolate cake. Thank you!
READING
"Foods I Don’t Like"
Hi, my name is Anna, and I love trying new foods. However, there are some foods I don’t like. For example, I don’t like mushrooms because of their texture. They feel strange in my mouth. I also dislike spicy food because it’s too hot for me.
Last week, my friend invited me to a Mexican restaurant. I was nervous because I know Mexican food can be spicy. However, I found some dishes that were not spicy, like tacos and quesadillas. I enjoyed the meal, but I still avoided the spicy sauces.
Even though I don’t like some foods, I always try to taste new things. Who knows? Maybe one day I will like mushrooms or spicy food!
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: Why doesn’t Anna like mushrooms?
A: Anna doesn’t like mushrooms because of their texture.Q: What type of food is too hot for Anna?
A: Spicy food is too hot for Anna.Q: Where did Anna go last week?
A: Anna went to a Mexican restaurant.Q: What dishes did Anna enjoy at the Mexican restaurant?
A: Anna enjoyed tacos and quesadillas.Q: Does Anna always try new foods?
A: Yes, Anna always tries new foods.
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