MASCARPONE ICE CREAM: WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS MADE WITH?

 In this topic, students will learn to talk about ingredients, food preparation, and describe dishes like mascarpone ice cream. They will use the present simple for facts, modal verbs to make guesses, and the passive voice to describe how something is made. This lesson helps improve vocabulary related to food and cooking.

For example:

• Mascarpone ice cream is made with cheese and cream.

• I think it is made with milk, sugar, and vanilla.

Students will practice asking and answering questions about recipes and food content.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple:

   • Mascarpone ice cream tastes sweet.

   • It contains cheese and cream.

2. Passive Voice (Present Simple):

   • It is made with mascarpone cheese.

   • Sugar is added to make it sweet.

3. Modal Verbs (can, must, might):

   • It must be delicious!

   • It might contain eggs.

4. Question Words (What, How, Where):

   • What is it made with?

   • How is it prepared?

5. Adverbs of Frequency:

   • I usually eat ice cream on weekends.

   • She never tries new flavors.

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VOCABULARY

1. Mascarpone – A soft Italian cheese used in desserts.

2. Cream – Thick milk used in cooking and desserts.

3. Sweet – A taste like sugar.

4. Flavor – The taste of food.

5. Recipe – Instructions for cooking.

6. Ingredient – A food item used in a recipe.

7. Mix – To combine things together.

8. Freeze – To make something cold and solid.

9. Serve – To present food for eating.

10. Dessert – Sweet food eaten after a meal.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• What do you think it is made with?

• I believe it has…

• It might be made with…

• Mascarpone is a type of cheese.

• This dessert is very creamy and smooth.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• Mascarpone ice cream is made with fresh cream.

• It tastes delicious.

• We love creamy desserts.

Negative:

• It doesn’t contain chocolate.

• I don’t like very sweet ice cream.

• They didn’t add fruit this time.

Questions:

• What is mascarpone ice cream made with?

• Do you like creamy desserts?

• Did you try it last week?

Answers:

• It is made with cheese, cream, and sugar.

• Yes, I love creamy desserts.

• No, I didn’t try it yet.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Have you ever tried mascarpone ice cream?
Leo: No, I haven’t. What is it made with?
Anna: I think it’s made with mascarpone cheese, cream, and sugar.
Leo: That sounds interesting. Is it sweet?
Anna: Yes, it’s very sweet and creamy. You must try it!
Leo: Where can I get it?
Anna: There’s a new gelato shop near the park. They serve it there.
Leo: Great! I’m going to try it this weekend.

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LONG READING

Mascarpone ice cream is a special kind of dessert. It comes from Italy and is made with mascarpone cheese, cream, and sugar. Sometimes people add vanilla, lemon zest, or fruit to make new flavors. This ice cream is soft, rich, and creamy.

To make mascarpone ice cream, the ingredients are mixed together and then frozen. Some people use a machine to make the texture smooth. Others mix it by hand. It is usually served in a bowl or cone, and people often eat it in summer.

Many people love this ice cream because it is different from other types. It has a cheese taste, but it is also very sweet.

Questions and Answers:

1. Where is mascarpone ice cream from? – Italy.

2. What are the main ingredients? – Mascarpone cheese, cream, and sugar.

3. How is it made? – The ingredients are mixed and frozen.

4. When do people eat it? – In summer.

5. Why do people like it? – Because it is soft, creamy, and sweet.