I’M NOT A FAN OF SWEET DRINKS; I PREFER SOMETHING LESS SUGARY

 The sentence "I’m not a fan of sweet drinks; I prefer something less sugary" is a useful way to express personal preferences and make comparisons. In this topic, learners will talk about food and drink likes and dislikes, use comparative adjectives, and describe their habits and choices in simple ways.

Examples:

• I like juice, but I prefer water.

• Soda is too sweet for me.

• He doesn’t like sugary drinks.

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📚 GRAMMAR

Present Simple:

• I drink tea every day.

• She doesn’t like soda.

Present Continuous:

• I’m drinking lemon water.

• He is trying new drinks.

Past Simple:

• Yesterday, I drank too much soda.

• She didn’t enjoy the sweet smoothie.

Future (Will / Going to):

• I will order an unsweetened drink.

• He’s going to choose a less sugary option.

Modal Verbs:

• You should try less sweet drinks.

• You can add lemon to water.

• You mustn’t drink too much soda.

Comparatives and Superlatives:

• Tea is less sugary than soda.

• Water is the healthiest drink.

Adverbs of Frequency:

• I rarely drink soda.

• She often drinks fresh juice.

Prepositions:

• I prefer drinks without sugar.

• He added lemon to his water.

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📖 VOCABULARY

1. Fan – a person who likes something a lot

2. Sweet – with a lot of sugar

3. Drink – a liquid you can consume

4. Prefer – to like one thing more than another

5. Sugary – with a lot of sugar

6. Juice – drink made from fruit

7. Soda – sweet fizzy drink

8. Healthy – good for your body

9. Lemon – a sour yellow fruit

10. Flavor – the taste of something

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m not a fan of...

• I prefer...

• It’s too sweet for me.

• That’s a healthier choice.

• Try something with less sugar.

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✅ SENTENCES

Positive:

• I prefer water to soda.

• She likes drinks with lemon.

• They drink fresh juice every day.

Negative:

• I’m not a fan of sweet drinks.

• He doesn’t like soda.

• We didn’t enjoy the sugary milkshake.

Questions:

• Do you like sweet drinks?

• What do you prefer to drink?

• Should I choose something less sugary?

Answers:

• No, I prefer something less sugary.

• I like tea or lemon water.

• Yes, it’s a better option.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Lily: Do you want some soda?

James: No thanks. I’m not a fan of sweet drinks.

Lily: Really? I love cola!

James: It’s just too sugary for me. I prefer something lighter.

Lily: Like what?

James: Lemon water or herbal tea. They’re refreshing and not so sweet.

Lily: That sounds healthy. Maybe I should try that too.

James: You should! It feels great.

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📚 READING

Title: Choosing a Better Drink

Martin used to drink a lot of soda. He liked the taste, but he started feeling tired and had headaches. His doctor told him to cut down on sugar. Now, Martin drinks water, lemon tea, and sometimes smoothies without added sugar. He feels much better and has more energy. He still enjoys a treat sometimes, but he prefers healthy drinks.

Questions:

1. What did Martin use to drink?

2. Why did he feel bad?

3. What did the doctor say?

4. What does he drink now?

5. How does he feel now?

Answers:

1. A lot of soda.

2. Because of too much sugar.

3. To reduce sugar.

4. Water, lemon tea, smoothies.

5. Much better and more energetic.