This topic focuses on how to talk about food preferences and past events using the past simple tense. You will also learn how to describe food using adjectives like greasy, crispy, or salty. Sometimes we don’t eat something because of its taste or texture. Learn how to explain your reasons clearly in English.
Examples:
I didn’t eat the fried chicken because it was too greasy.
He didn’t like the soup — it was too salty.
Did you try the salad? Yes, it was fresh and tasty.
📘 GRAMMAR
1. Past Simple (Negative Statements):
I didn’t eat the chicken.
She didn’t like the food.
2. Past Simple (Questions):
Did you eat the chicken? – No, I didn’t.
Did they cook it at home? – Yes, they did.
3. Present Simple:
I usually eat healthy food.
My brother loves fried chicken.
4. Present Continuous:
I’m eating grilled chicken now.
She is avoiding greasy food.
5. Future (Will / Going to):
I will try the baked chicken next time.
We are going to make a salad.
6. Modal Verbs:
You should eat less greasy food.
You must try this new recipe.
I can’t eat fried food every day.
7. Comparatives and Superlatives:
Grilled chicken is healthier than fried chicken.
That was the greasiest dish on the menu!
📗 VOCABULARY (10 Words)
Greasy – full of oil or fat
Fried – cooked in hot oil
Healthy – good for your body
Crispy – crunchy and firm
Baked – cooked in the oven
Flavor – the taste of something
Juicy – full of juice or moisture
Spicy – hot and strong in taste
Salty – with a lot of salt
Tender – soft and easy to chew
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I didn’t like it because...
It was too greasy/crispy/spicy.
I prefer grilled food.
Next time, I’ll try something different.
It wasn’t good for my stomach.
The flavor was too strong.
📋 SENTENCES
Positive:
I ate the salad because it was fresh.
She enjoyed the grilled chicken.
Negative:
I didn’t eat the fried chicken.
They didn’t like the sauce.
Questions:
Did you eat the fried chicken?
Why didn’t you try it?
Answers:
No, I didn’t. It looked too greasy.
Because I wasn’t hungry.
🗣️ CONVERSATION
Marco: Hey, did you eat the fried chicken at the party?
Julia: No, I didn’t. It was too greasy for me.
Marco: Yeah, I noticed it had a lot of oil.
Julia: I prefer something lighter, like a salad or grilled chicken.
Marco: Me too. I think I’ll skip fried food next time.
Julia: Good idea. Greasy food can make you feel heavy.
Marco: True! Next time, let’s cook something healthier.
📖 READING
Eating Healthy at the Picnic
Last weekend, Carla went to a picnic with her friends. There was a lot of food: fried chicken, potato chips, soda, and cake. Carla looked at the fried chicken, but she didn’t eat it because it looked too greasy. Instead, she chose a green salad and fresh fruit. Her friends laughed a little, but later they said she made a smart choice. After eating, Carla felt light and happy. Her friends felt tired and heavy.
Questions:
Where did Carla go last weekend?
What food did she not eat?
Why didn’t she eat the fried chicken?
How did she feel after eating?
Answers:
She went to a picnic.
Fried chicken.
Because it was too greasy.
She felt light and happy.
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