Sometimes people continue bad habits even when they know those habits are not good. This topic is about a person who eats a lot of fast food and doesn’t want to stop. Fast food is tasty but not healthy. Eating too much can lead to health problems. Even when we know what is right, changing behavior is difficult.
For example:
He knows fast food is bad for him, but he keeps eating it.
She wants to help him eat better.
They are talking about healthy choices.
This topic helps us learn how to talk about bad habits, make suggestions, and use expressions for advice and feelings.
📚 GRAMMAR:
Present Simple:
He eats fast food every day.
She doesn’t eat junk food.
Present Continuous:
He is eating a burger right now.
They are trying to help him change.
Past Simple:
Yesterday, he had pizza and soda.
He didn’t feel well after lunch.
Future (will / going to):
He will feel better if he eats healthy.
I’m going to talk to him tomorrow.
Modals:
He should eat more vegetables.
He shouldn’t skip breakfast.
He must stop eating so much fast food.
He mustn’t ignore his health.
Comparatives and Superlatives:
Fast food is worse than home-cooked meals.
Salads are healthier than burgers.
Water is the best drink for the body.
Adverbs of Frequency:
He often eats hamburgers.
She rarely eats fried food.
They always talk about nutrition.
Prepositions:
There is a salad on the plate.
He keeps snacks in his backpack.
📖 VOCABULARY:
Fast food – quick, often unhealthy meals like burgers and fries.
Habit – something you do regularly.
Health – condition of your body and mind.
Nutrition – the food and drink you need to be healthy.
Balanced diet – eating different kinds of healthy food.
Obesity – being very overweight.
Temptation – wanting something even if it’s bad.
Motivation – reason to act or change.
Willpower – control to make good choices.
Advice – suggestions to help someone.
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:
Even though it’s not healthy, he still eats it.
You should try something different.
It’s hard to change, but not impossible.
Let’s go for something healthier today.
Why don’t you try to cook at home?
Fast food is okay sometimes, but not every day.
✅ SENTENCES:
Positive:
He likes eating fast food.
She is cooking a healthy meal.
They are helping him change his habits.
Negative:
He doesn’t want to eat less fast food.
She doesn’t agree with his choices.
They aren’t eating at fast food restaurants anymore.
Questions and Answers:
Does he know fast food is bad for him? – Yes, he does.
Is he going to change his habits? – No, he isn’t.
Why doesn’t he stop eating burgers? – Because he likes the taste.
Should he listen to his friends? – Yes, he should.
What will happen if he doesn’t change? – He will have health problems.
🎭 CONVERSATION:
Anna: Hey, Mark. Are you eating fast food again?
Mark: Yes, I’m having a burger and fries.
Anna: You had the same thing yesterday. Don’t you want to eat healthier?
Mark: I know it’s not good, but I like it. It’s fast and tasty.
Anna: But it’s bad for your health. You should try cooking at home.
Mark: I’m not a good cook. And I don’t have time.
Anna: There are easy recipes online. I can help you!
Mark: Maybe. But I don’t want to stop eating burgers.
Anna: You don’t have to stop completely. Just eat them less often.
Mark: That sounds better. I’ll try eating healthy twice a week.
Anna: Great! Small steps are the beginning of change.
📚 READING:
Title: Carlos and the Burger Habit
Carlos is 16. He loves fast food. Every day after school, he goes to the burger place near his house. He knows fast food is unhealthy, but he doesn’t want to stop.
His sister, Laura, talks to him. “Carlos,” she says, “You should eat more vegetables.”
“I can’t,” he answers. “Burgers are my favorite!”
One day, Carlos felt sick. He had a stomach ache. The doctor said, “You must eat better food.”
Now, Carlos eats fast food only once a week. He still loves burgers, but he also eats fruits and salads. He feels better and has more energy.
Questions:
What does Carlos eat every day after school?
What does his sister say?
Why does he decide to change?
How often does he eat fast food now?
Answers:
He eats fast food.
She tells him to eat more vegetables.
Because he got sick.
Once a week.
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