WHAT ABOUT FROZEN OR CANNED FOODS?

 “What about frozen or canned foods?” is a helpful question when talking about different food types, their uses, and how healthy they are. In this topic, students learn to compare frozen, fresh, and canned food, and express opinions using modal verbs, comparatives, present simple, and more.

Examples:

• I eat fresh food, but I also use frozen vegetables.

• Canned fruit is not as healthy as fresh fruit.

• You can keep frozen food longer.

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📚 GRAMMAR

Present Simple:

• I buy frozen peas.

• She eats canned soup sometimes.

Present Continuous:

• We are talking about food choices now.

• They are cooking frozen vegetables.

Past Simple:

• I ate canned beans yesterday.

• He didn’t use frozen food last week.

Future (Will / Going to):

• I will try frozen strawberries.

• We are going to cook with canned tomatoes.

Modal Verbs:

• You can freeze food to save it.

• You shouldn’t eat too much canned food.

• You must check the expiration date!

Comparatives and Superlatives:

• Frozen food is cheaper than fresh food.

• Canned food is the most convenient sometimes.

Adverbs of Frequency:

• I often buy frozen meals.

• She rarely eats canned food.

Prepositions:

• Put the vegetables in the freezer.

• We buy canned beans at the supermarket.

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📖 VOCABULARY

1. Frozen – kept cold in a freezer

2. Canned – in a metal container

3. Fresh – just made or picked, not frozen or canned

4. Healthy – good for your body

5. Convenient – easy to use or get

6. Expire – to go bad after a date

7. Preserve – to keep something for longer

8. Freezer – machine to keep things very cold

9. Shelf life – how long food lasts

10. Choice – a decision between things

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I usually buy frozen vegetables.

• Canned soup is easy to make.

• Frozen food lasts longer.

• You should check the label.

• Fresh food tastes better.

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✅ SENTENCES

Positive:

• I eat frozen peas in winter.

• She buys canned tuna for lunch.

• They use frozen berries for smoothies.

Negative:

• I don’t eat canned vegetables.

• He doesn’t like frozen pizza.

• We didn’t buy frozen food last week.

Questions:

• Do you eat canned food?

• Are you using frozen vegetables today?

• Did you buy frozen meals?

Answers:

• Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

• Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.

• Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Carlos: Hi, Mia! Do you use frozen or canned food?

Mia: Hi! Yes, I use both. I always keep frozen vegetables at home.

Carlos: That’s smart. I use canned beans when I cook chili.

Mia: I prefer frozen fruit for smoothies. It’s very convenient.

Carlos: Do you think frozen food is healthy?

Mia: It can be. It depends on the ingredients.

Carlos: True! I will start reading labels more carefully.

Mia: Good idea! Let’s try a healthy recipe together soon.

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📚 READING

Title: Smart Shopping at the Supermarket

Anna likes shopping for healthy food. She buys fresh vegetables from the market every week. Sometimes, she also buys frozen corn and peas for quick meals. Her brother, Ben, loves canned soup and often eats it for dinner. Their mother says it’s okay to eat frozen and canned food if it’s not too salty or sweet. Anna and Ben always check the labels to choose the healthiest options.

Questions:

1. What kind of vegetables does Anna buy?

2. Why does she use frozen food?

3. What kind of food does Ben like?

4. What does their mother say?

5. What do Anna and Ben check?

Answers:

1. Fresh vegetables.

2. For quick meals.

3. Canned soup.

4. It’s okay if it’s not too salty or sweet.

5. The labels.