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I SOMETIMES SELL STREET FOOD TO MAKE MONEY

 Selling street food is a popular way for people to earn money. In this lesson, students will learn to talk about jobs, occasional activities, and street food culture. They will practice describing how often they sell food, what they sell, and why they do it. Using simple grammar and vocabulary, students will explore how to express routines, preferences, and feelings about work. By the end of this lesson, they will be able to discuss their occasional activities and relate to real-life situations involving work and food.


GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple with Adverbs of Frequency

  • Structure: Subject + adverb of frequency + verb (base form).
    Examples:
    • "I sometimes sell street food to make money."
    • "She often prepares tacos on the weekend."
    • "We rarely sell food on rainy days."

2. Talking About Reasons with 'To' or 'For'

  • To: Used to explain the reason for doing something.
    Examples:

    • "I sell food to earn extra money."
    • "She sells snacks to help her family."
  • For: Used to indicate the purpose or the recipient.
    Examples:

    • "This food is for hungry customers."
    • "The money is for my studies."

3. Modal Verbs: Can and Have to

  • Can: To express ability.
    Examples:

    • "I can sell food quickly."
    • "She can make delicious burgers."
  • Have to: To express necessity.
    Examples:

    • "I have to wake up early to cook."
    • "He has to buy fresh ingredients every morning."

VOCABULARY

  1. Street food: Food prepared and sold in public places.
    Example: "Street food is very popular in my city."

  2. Sell: To exchange something for money.
    Example: "I sell empanadas every Saturday."

  3. Profit: The money earned after expenses.
    Example: "Selling drinks gives me a good profit."

  4. Ingredients: Items used to prepare food.
    Example: "I need fresh ingredients for my recipes."

  5. Customers: People who buy products or services.
    Example: "The customers love my food."

  6. Affordable: Something that is not expensive.
    Example: "Street food is usually affordable."

  7. Prepare: To make or get something ready.
    Example: "I prepare sandwiches before I go to the market."

  8. Cook: To make food ready to eat.
    Example: "She cooks delicious noodles for her customers."

  9. Menu: A list of food items available for sale.
    Example: "The menu includes hot dogs and drinks."

  10. Stand: A small structure where food is sold.
    Example: "My food stand is in the park."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "I sell food to earn extra money."
  • "My customers love my food."
  • "Do you want to try some street food?"
  • "I prepare everything fresh every day."
  • "The stand is near the school."
  • "This is the most popular item on the menu."
  • "I sometimes sell food in the evening."
  • "Can I help you with your order?"
  • "We have affordable prices."
  • "Thank you for buying from me!"

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "I sometimes sell street food to make money."
  • "He sells tacos at the market every Sunday."
  • "We prepare delicious snacks for our customers."

Negative Sentences

  • "I don’t sell food on weekdays."
  • "She doesn’t have a food stand."
  • "We don’t use frozen ingredients."

Questions

  • "Do you sell street food every day?"
  • "What kind of food do you sell?"
  • "Can I try your tacos?"

Answers

  • "Yes, I sell food on weekends."
  • "I sell burgers, fries, and drinks."
  • "Of course! Here you go."

CONVERSATION

Scene: A customer approaches a street food stand.

Customer: Hi! What do you sell here?
Vendor: Hello! I sell sandwiches, hot dogs, and fresh juices.
Customer: Great! Can I have a sandwich and an orange juice?
Vendor: Sure! Do you want cheese on your sandwich?
Customer: Yes, please. How much is it?
Vendor: It’s $5 for the sandwich and $2 for the juice.
Customer: Okay, here’s $7.
Vendor: Thank you! Your food will be ready in a minute.
Customer: Thanks!


READING

"Maria’s Street Food Stand"

Maria is a hardworking woman who sells street food to support her family. Every morning, she wakes up early to prepare fresh sandwiches, empanadas, and drinks. Her food stand is near a busy park, where many people stop to buy her delicious snacks.

Maria always uses fresh ingredients, and her prices are affordable. Her best-selling item is her chicken empanadas. Many customers come back every day because they love her food.

Maria works long hours, but she enjoys her job. She says, "I love seeing my customers smile when they eat my food. It makes me happy."


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: Where is Maria’s food stand located?
    A: It is near a busy park.

  2. Q: What does Maria sell?
    A: She sells sandwiches, empanadas, and drinks.

  3. Q: What is Maria’s best-selling item?
    A: Her best-selling item is chicken empanadas.

  4. Q: Why do customers come back every day?
    A: They love her food.

  5. Q: How does Maria feel about her job?
    A: She enjoys her job and feels happy when customers smile.

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