THAT LEMON PIE WAS A LITTLE SOUR

 This topic helps you describe flavors and express opinions about food using adjectives, the past simple, and useful food-related vocabulary. You will also learn to talk about food experiences in the past and give your opinion politely.

Examples:

• That lemon pie was a little sour.

• The lemonade was too sour for me.

• The cake was sweet and delicious.

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📘 GRAMMAR

1. Past Simple (Affirmative & Negative):

• She made a lemon pie.

• I didn’t like the taste very much.

2. Past Simple Questions:

• Did you try the lemon pie? – Yes, I did.

• Did he eat all of it? – No, it was a little sour.

3. Adjectives with "a little / too":

• It was a little sour.

• It was too sour for me.

4. Present Simple:

• I like lemon pies.

• Lemon pie tastes sour and sweet.

5. Present Continuous:

• I’m eating a slice of lemon pie.

• She is baking a pie now.

6. Future (Will / Going to):

• I will try the lemon pie later.

• She is going to bake a sweet pie tomorrow.

7. Modal Verbs:

• You should try the lemon pie.

• I can’t eat very sour food.

• You must not add too much lemon.

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📗 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

1. Sour – a sharp, acidic taste (like lemon)

2. Sweet – a sugary taste (like cake)

3. Pie – a baked dessert with filling and crust

4. Slice – a piece cut from a pie or cake

5. Bitter – a strong, sharp taste (like coffee or dark chocolate)

6. Delicious – very tasty

7. Flavor – the taste of food

8. Dessert – sweet food eaten after a meal

9. Baking – cooking food in the oven

10. Crispy – firm and crunchy texture

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• That pie was a little sour.

• It was sweet and tasty.

• I prefer chocolate pies.

• Would you like another slice?

• The flavor is strong but good.

• It’s not too sour for me.

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📋 SENTENCES

Positive:

• I liked the lemon pie.

• She baked a delicious dessert.

Negative:

• I didn’t finish the pie.

• He didn’t like the sour taste.

Questions:

• Did you like the pie?

• Was it too sour?

Answers:

• Yes, but it was a little sour.

• No, it was perfect.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Carlos: Did you try the lemon pie?

María: Yes, I did. It was a little sour.

Carlos: I noticed that too. But it was still tasty.

María: The crust was perfect—very crispy.

Carlos: I agree. Do you want another slice?

María: Maybe later. I’m full now.

Carlos: OK! I think I’ll have one more piece.

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📖 READING

Grandma’s Lemon Pie

Last weekend, Paula visited her grandma. Grandma baked a fresh lemon pie. The smell was sweet, and the crust looked golden. Paula took a bite. It was a little sour, but she liked it. The flavor was different from other pies she had tried. Paula asked for another slice and ate it with a smile.

Questions:

1. Who did Paula visit?

2. What did her grandma make?

3. How did the pie taste?

4. Did Paula like the pie?

Answers:

1. She visited her grandma.

2. A lemon pie.

3. It was a little sour.

4. Yes, she did.