THINK OF A POPULAR SNACK IN NEW YORK CITY

 In this topic, we explore how to describe and talk about popular local snacks using English at an A2 level. The sentence "Think of a popular snack in New York City" invites you to reflect on famous foods in a specific place and how to describe them. New York City is known for many snacks like hot dogs, pretzels, bagels, and pizza slices.

You will learn how to describe food, express likes and dislikes, ask about food using common grammar structures, and talk about cultural food habits.

Examples:

• I ate a pretzel in New York last year.

• Hot dogs are very popular in the city.

• You should try a New York-style bagel.

• I’m going to taste a real NYC pizza slice!

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📘 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple:

• New Yorkers eat bagels for breakfast.

• A lot of tourists buy snacks in Times Square.

2. Present Continuous:

• She is eating a hot dog.

• We are trying different snacks today.

3. Past Simple:

• I tried a pretzel yesterday.

• They bought two slices of pizza.

4. Future with “Will” and “Going to”:

• I will try a bagel tomorrow.

• We are going to visit a snack stand.

5. Modal Verbs:

• You should try the hot dogs.

• You mustn’t eat too much salt.

• I can eat pizza every day!

6. Comparatives and Superlatives:

• Pretzels are saltier than bagels.

• The NYC pizza slice is the best!

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📗 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

1. Snack – a small portion of food eaten between meals

2. Hot dog – a sausage in a bun, often with ketchup or mustard

3. Pretzel – a salty baked snack, usually twisted in shape

4. Bagel – a round bread roll with a hole in the center

5. Slice – a piece cut from a larger food, like pizza

6. Stand – a small stall that sells food or items

7. Tasty – something that has a good flavor

8. Street food – food sold on the street

9. Crowded – full of people

10. Tourist – someone who travels for fun

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• What snacks are famous in New York?

• I’d like to try a pretzel, please.

• This bagel is delicious!

• Where can I buy a slice of pizza?

• You must try the hot dogs here.

• Street food in NYC is amazing.

• Let’s get a snack at the food stand.

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🧾 SENTENCES

Positive:

• I love New York bagels.

• The hot dogs here are very tasty.

Negative:

• I don’t like food that is too salty.

• That pretzel wasn’t very fresh.

Questions:

• What is a popular snack in New York City?

• Do you like street food?

Answers:

• A hot dog is very popular.

• Yes, I enjoy trying new things!

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Lucas: Hey, what snack do you want to try in New York?

Sophie: I’m not sure. What’s popular here?

Lucas: You should try a hot dog from a food stand.

Sophie: Hmm, sounds tasty. What about pretzels?

Lucas: Yes! Pretzels are salty and soft. You can find them everywhere.

Sophie: Great! I’m going to get a pretzel first, then maybe a slice of pizza.

Lucas: Perfect plan. New York pizza is the best.

Sophie: I can’t wait to try everything!

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📖 READING

Snacks in the Big Apple

New York City is famous for its food. One of the most popular snacks is the hot dog. You can buy a hot dog from many food stands around the city. Another favorite snack is the big, salty pretzel. People often eat them while walking through parks or visiting museums. Bagels are also a local favorite, usually eaten in the morning. Tourists enjoy trying different street foods because they are quick, tasty, and part of the city’s culture.

Questions:

1. What snack is sold at many food stands?

2. Where do people eat pretzels?

3. When do people usually eat bagels?

4. Why do tourists enjoy street food?

Answers:

1. Hot dogs.

2. In parks or at museums.

3. In the morning.

4. Because it is quick, tasty, and cultural.