This topic teaches students how to express their wants and needs related to grocery shopping or food preferences. It focuses on vocabulary for vegetables, quantities, and expressions to ask for or describe what someone wants. The grammar section highlights the use of verbs like "want" and "need," as well as countable and uncountable nouns. By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to confidently talk about grocery shopping and practice real-life conversations.
GRAMMAR
1. Using "Want" to Express Desires
- Structure: Subject + want(s) + noun.
Examples:- "She wants a bunch of carrots."
- "I want some potatoes."
2. Asking Questions with "Want"
- Structure: Do/Does + subject + want + noun?
Examples:- "Does she want a bunch of carrots?"
- "Do you want some apples?"
3. Talking About Quantities
- Countable nouns: Use numbers, "a/an," or "some."
Examples:- "a bunch of carrots," "two apples."
- Uncountable nouns: Use "some," "a little," or "a lot of."
Examples:- "some milk," "a lot of sugar."
4. Using "Need" for Necessities
- Structure: Subject + need(s) + noun.
Examples:- "I need a bunch of carrots for the soup."
- "Do you need some potatoes?"
VOCABULARY
Carrot: A long, orange vegetable that grows underground.
Example: "I eat carrots with my lunch."Bunch: A group of items tied or held together.
Example: "She bought a bunch of bananas."Potato: A starchy vegetable often used in cooking.
Example: "I need potatoes to make mashed potatoes."Lettuce: A green leafy vegetable used in salads.
Example: "We need lettuce for the sandwiches."Tomato: A red, juicy vegetable.
Example: "I like tomatoes in my salad."Onion: A round vegetable with a strong flavor.
Example: "Chop the onions for the soup."Garlic: A small vegetable used to add flavor to food.
Example: "Add some garlic to the pasta."Cucumber: A long, green vegetable used in salads.
Example: "She bought two cucumbers for the salad."Pepper: A spicy or sweet vegetable, usually red, green, or yellow.
Example: "I like green peppers on my pizza."Grocery: Food and items bought from a store.
Example: "I made a list of groceries to buy."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "Do you want a bunch of carrots?"
- "I need some carrots for the salad."
- "Can you get a bunch of bananas, please?"
- "She doesn’t want onions in the soup."
- "What vegetables do we need?"
- "We already have some lettuce and tomatoes."
- "How many carrots should I buy?"
- "I want a bunch of carrots for the recipe."
- "Do you have enough potatoes?"
- "Let’s add some garlic to the dish."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "She wants a bunch of carrots."
- "We need some onions for the soup."
- "I like fresh vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes."
Negative Sentences
- "She doesn’t want onions in the salad."
- "We don’t need any more potatoes."
- "I don’t want garlic in the soup."
Questions
- "Do you want a bunch of carrots?"
- "Does she like fresh vegetables?"
- "What do we need to buy for dinner?"
Answers
- "Yes, I want a bunch of carrots."
- "No, she doesn’t like onions."
- "We need some lettuce and tomatoes for the salad."
CONVERSATION
Scene: A mother and her daughter are at the grocery store.
Daughter: Mom, what do we need to buy?
Mom: We need a bunch of carrots for the soup.
Daughter: Do we need tomatoes too?
Mom: No, we already have tomatoes at home.
Daughter: How about lettuce?
Mom: Yes, get a head of lettuce and some cucumbers.
Daughter: Okay, I’ll get them. Do you want anything else?
Mom: No, that’s everything. Let’s go to the checkout.
READING
"Shopping for Vegetables"
Amy and her mom went to the grocery store on Saturday morning. They needed to buy ingredients for lunch. Amy’s mom picked up a bunch of carrots and some onions for the soup. Amy wanted to add tomatoes and lettuce to the shopping list, but her mom said, "We already have those at home." Instead, they bought potatoes and cucumbers.
When they got to the checkout, Amy noticed a small boy taking the last bunch of carrots from the shelf. "Mom, should we wait for more carrots?" Amy asked. Her mom smiled and said, "No, we have enough for today."
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: What did Amy’s mom buy for the soup?
A: She bought a bunch of carrots and some onions.Q: What vegetables did Amy want to add to the shopping list?
A: She wanted to add tomatoes and lettuce.Q: Why didn’t they buy tomatoes and lettuce?
A: They already had those at home.Q: What other vegetables did they buy?
A: They bought potatoes and cucumbers.Q: What happened at the checkout?
A: A boy took the last bunch of carrots, but Amy’s mom said they had enough.
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