THESE COOKIES LOOK YUMMY, BUT I’M TRYING TO EAT LESS SUGAR

 The sentence "These cookies look yummy, but I’m trying to eat less sugar" combines a positive observation with a personal health goal. This topic helps learners practice expressing desires, making choices, and using present tenses. It introduces vocabulary about sweets, health, and food habits. It also supports discussions about moderation and healthy living.

Examples:

• These cookies smell delicious, but I’m on a diet.

• I want to eat one, but I shouldn’t.

• My doctor says I must eat less sugar.

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📚 GRAMMAR

Present Simple:

• I usually eat cookies after lunch.

• She doesn’t like sweet snacks.

Present Continuous:

• I’m trying to eat less sugar.

• They are eating too many sweets.

Past Simple:

• I ate too much cake yesterday.

• He didn’t have any dessert last night.

Future (Will / Going to):

• I will eat healthier next month.

• I’m going to reduce my sugar intake.

Modal Verbs:

• You should eat fewer cookies.

• You can try low-sugar desserts.

• You mustn’t eat too many sweets.

Comparatives and Superlatives:

• These cookies are sweeter than the last batch.

• That brand makes the healthiest snacks.

Adverbs of Frequency:

• I sometimes eat sugary snacks.

• She rarely eats cookies.

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📖 VOCABULARY

1. Cookie – a small sweet baked treat

2. Yummy – very delicious (informal)

3. Sugar – a sweet substance used in food

4. Snack – a small amount of food between meals

5. Dessert – sweet food eaten after a meal

6. Healthy – good for your body

7. Diet – the food someone eats regularly

8. Intake – the amount of food or drink consumed

9. Sweet – food with a lot of sugar

10. Moderation – not too much or too little; balance

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• These cookies look delicious!

• I’m trying to eat healthier.

• I can’t resist sweets.

• One cookie won’t hurt.

• Everything in moderation.

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✅ SENTENCES

Positive:

• These cookies look yummy.

• I like sweet desserts.

• We enjoy eating treats on weekends.

Negative:

• I don’t eat cookies every day.

• She doesn’t like sugary drinks.

• We didn’t eat dessert yesterday.

Questions:

• Do you eat a lot of sweets?

• Are you trying to eat less sugar?

• Will you try a sugar-free cookie?

Answers:

• Yes, I love chocolate.

• No, I’m on a low-sugar diet.

• Maybe, I’m trying to reduce my sugar intake.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Anna: These cookies look so yummy!

Jake: They do, but I’m trying to eat less sugar.

Anna: Really? Are you on a diet?

Jake: Yes. I want to be healthier.

Anna: That’s great. I try not to eat sweets every day.

Jake: Me too. But sometimes it’s hard to say no.

Anna: Maybe we can share one cookie.

Jake: Good idea! Just one won’t hurt.

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📚 READING

Title: Sweet Choices

Lucas loves cookies and chocolate. He used to eat a lot of sugar every day. One day, he went to the doctor and learned that too much sugar is bad for his health. Since then, he has changed his eating habits. Now, he eats fresh fruits instead of candy and drinks water instead of soda. Lucas still eats sweets, but only once or twice a week. He feels better and has more energy.

Questions:

1. What did Lucas love to eat?

2. What did the doctor tell him?

3. What changes did Lucas make?

4. How often does he eat sweets now?

5. How does Lucas feel now?

Answers:

1. Cookies and chocolate.

2. That too much sugar is bad for his health.

3. He eats fruits and drinks water.

4. Once or twice a week.

5. He feels better and more energetic.