DO YOU OFTEN EAT ON THE GO OR SIT DOWN FOR MEALS?

 Eating habits are different for everyone. Some people eat on the go because they are busy. They eat quickly while walking, driving, or working. Others prefer to sit down and enjoy their meals slowly. Eating sitting down helps people relax and enjoy their food more.

For example:

• I usually eat on the go when I’m at work.

• My family always sits down together for dinner.

Eating on the go can be fast and easy, but sitting down can be better for digestion and feeling full.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple:

   • I often eat on the go.

   • She sits down to eat dinner.

2. Present Continuous:

   • He is eating on the go now.

   • They are sitting down at the table.

3. Past Simple:

   • Yesterday, I ate lunch quickly while walking.

   • We sat down and ate a big meal.

4. Future (Will / Going to):

   • I will sit down for dinner tonight.

   • She is going to eat on the go tomorrow.

5. Modals:

   • You should sit down to eat.

   • You mustn’t eat while driving.

   • Can you eat on the go?

   • You shouldn’t eat too fast.

6. Comparatives & Superlatives:

   • Sitting down is healthier than eating on the go.

   • Eating slowly is better for digestion.

7. Adverbs of Frequency:

   • I usually eat on the go during the week.

   • He sometimes sits down for breakfast.

8. Prepositions:

   • I eat at the table.

   • She eats in the car.

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VOCABULARY

1. Eat on the go – to eat while moving or working

2. Sit down – to be seated while eating

3. Meal – breakfast, lunch, or dinner

4. Digest – to break down food in the stomach

5. Fast – quickly

6. Relax – to be calm and comfortable

7. Table – furniture where people eat

8. Snack – small food between meals

9. Busy – having many things to do

10. Healthy – good for the body

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I often eat on the go because I’m busy.

• It’s better to sit down and enjoy your meal.

• Eating slowly helps digestion.

• Don’t eat while driving!

• Try to relax when you eat.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I sit down for dinner every night.

• She eats on the go sometimes.

Negative:

• He doesn’t eat on the go very often.

• We don’t sit down during lunch at work.

Questions:

• Do you eat on the go or sit down?

• How often do you eat at the table?

Answers:

• I usually eat on the go in the morning.

• I sit down for dinner with my family.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Do you eat on the go or sit down for meals?

Tom: I usually eat on the go because I’m busy at work.

Anna: I try to sit down and eat slowly. It helps me feel better.

Tom: Sometimes I sit down, but often I just eat while working.

Anna: You should try to relax more when you eat. It’s healthier.

Tom: Yes, I know. Next week, I will sit down for my meals more often.

Anna: That sounds like a good plan!

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Long READING

Eating Habits: On the Go or Sitting Down?

Many people eat on the go because life is busy. They eat while walking, driving, or working. Eating like this is fast but not always healthy. When you eat quickly, your body doesn’t digest the food well. On the other hand, sitting down to eat is good for digestion and helps you enjoy your meal. Families often sit down together to eat dinner and talk. Doctors say eating slowly and sitting down can help you feel full and healthy. So, try to sit down when you can and enjoy your meals.

Questions:

1. Why do many people eat on the go?

2. Is eating on the go always healthy?

3. What is good about sitting down to eat?

4. What do families do during dinner?

5. What do doctors recommend about eating?

Answers:

1. Because life is busy.

2. No, it is not always healthy.

3. It helps digestion and enjoyment.

4. They sit down and talk.

5. They recommend eating slowly and sitting down.