I ALWAYS PREFER TO COOK WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS RATHER THAN FROZEN ONES

 The sentence "I always prefer to cook with fresh ingredients rather than frozen ones" expresses a personal preference and introduces vocabulary and grammar related to food choices, frequency, and comparatives. This topic helps learners talk about cooking habits, ingredients, and healthy eating in daily life.

Examples:

• I prefer to use fresh tomatoes instead of canned ones.

• She always buys fresh vegetables at the market.

• Frozen food is convenient, but fresh food tastes better.

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📚 GRAMMAR

Present Simple:

• I cook dinner every night.

• She prefers fresh fruit.

Present Continuous:

• I’m cooking with fresh spinach today.

• They are using frozen peas for the recipe.

Past Simple:

• We ate fresh salad yesterday.

• He didn’t use any frozen products last week.

Future (Will / Going to):

• I will cook with fresh ingredients tomorrow.

• She’s going to buy fresh herbs at the market.

Modal Verbs:

• You should use fresh ingredients when possible.

• You can freeze leftovers.

• You mustn’t leave food out too long.

Comparatives and Superlatives:

• Fresh food is better than frozen food.

• That is the tastiest dish I’ve ever cooked!

Adverbs of Frequency:

• I always prefer fresh over frozen.

• She usually buys ingredients from the farmer’s market.

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📖 VOCABULARY

1. Fresh – recently made or picked; not frozen or preserved

2. Frozen – kept at a very low temperature to stay fresh longer

3. Ingredients – items used to prepare a meal

4. Cook – to prepare food with heat

5. Prefer – to like one thing more than another

6. Healthy – good for your body

7. Recipe – instructions for preparing a dish

8. Flavor – the taste of food

9. Meal – food eaten at a regular time (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

10. Dish – a specific type of prepared food

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I always cook with fresh products.

• Frozen food is easy, but fresh tastes better.

• This dish has a lot of flavor.

• Let’s buy vegetables from the market.

• I enjoy cooking with natural ingredients.

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✅ SENTENCES

Positive:

• I always use fresh ingredients.

• She prefers home-cooked meals.

• We enjoy cooking together.

Negative:

• I don’t like frozen vegetables.

• He doesn’t cook very often.

• We didn’t use any canned ingredients.

Questions:

• Do you cook with fresh ingredients?

• Are you using frozen food today?

• Will you make a healthy dinner tonight?

Answers:

• Yes, I cook fresh meals every day.

• No, I don’t like frozen dishes.

• Maybe, if I have time to go shopping.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Lena: What are you making for dinner?

Marco: I’m making vegetable soup with fresh carrots and herbs.

Lena: That sounds great! I usually use frozen vegetables.

Marco: I used to do that too, but now I prefer fresh ones. The taste is better.

Lena: True. Do you always cook from scratch?

Marco: Almost always. It’s healthier and more fun.

Lena: Maybe I’ll try fresh ingredients next time.

Marco: Good idea! Want to come help me cook?

Lena: Sure! Let’s do it.

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📚 READING

Title: Fresh is Best!

Sara is a university student who lives alone. She used to eat a lot of frozen meals because they were quick and easy. But last year, she took a cooking class and learned how to prepare simple, healthy meals with fresh ingredients. Now, Sara shops at the local market and enjoys cooking every day. She says the food tastes better, and she feels better, too. Even her friends love coming over for dinner!

Questions:

1. Why did Sara eat frozen meals before?

2. What changed her cooking habits?

3. Where does she buy her ingredients now?

4. How does she feel now?

5. What do her friends think?

Answers:

1. Because they were quick and easy.

2. She took a cooking class.

3. At the local market.

4. She feels better.

5. They love coming over for dinner.