WHAT ARE PETER AND MARY GOING TO EAT FOR DINNER?

The question "What are Peter and Mary going to eat for dinner?" uses the future with "going to" to talk about planned actions. It helps us learn how to talk about future meals and food choices.

For example:

I’m going to eat pasta for dinner.
They’re going to have soup and bread.
Are you going to cook or eat out?

This structure is useful when planning meals and making decisions for the evening.

🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)

Future with "going to"
- Peter is going to eat chicken.
- Mary is going to have salad.
- What are they going to eat?
Present Simple
- They like Italian food.
- Peter often eats pizza.
Present Continuous
- They are looking at the menu.
- Mary is deciding what to order.
Modal Verbs
- They can choose anything.
- You should try the soup.
Comparatives and Superlatives
- Pizza is better than salad.
- The steak is the most delicious dish.

📘 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

Dinner – The main meal of the evening.
Menu – A list of dishes you can order.
Soup – A hot liquid food.
Salad – A cold dish of vegetables.
Steak – A thick slice of meat.
Pasta – Italian noodles with sauce.
Waiter – A person who serves food.
Dish – A prepared food item.
Juice – A drink made from fruit.
Dessert – Sweet food eaten after the main dish.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

What are you going to eat?
Let’s check the menu.
I’m going to have pasta.
That sounds good.
Are you ready to order?

📝 SENTENCES

Positive:

Peter is going to eat spaghetti.
Mary is going to try the soup.

Negative:

Peter isn’t going to eat fish.
They aren’t going to cook tonight.

Questions:

What are Peter and Mary going to eat for dinner?
Are they going to order dessert?

Answers:

They’re going to eat at the Italian place.
Yes, they are. They love chocolate cake!

🗣️ CONVERSATION

Peter: What do you want to eat for dinner, Mary?

Mary: I’m not sure. Maybe something light. What about you?

Peter: I’m going to order the steak. I’m really hungry!

Mary: That sounds great, but I think I’ll have the salad.

Peter: Are we going to get dessert too?

Mary: Yes! Let’s share a piece of chocolate cake.

Peter: Perfect. Let’s call the waiter.

📖 Long READING

Peter and Mary are sitting at a restaurant table. It’s Friday evening and they’re both tired after work. Peter looks at the menu and says, “I’m going to eat the grilled chicken.” Mary smiles and says, “I’m going to try the soup and a small salad.”

The waiter comes and takes their order. While waiting, they talk about their weekend plans. The food arrives and it looks delicious. Peter enjoys his chicken and Mary loves her fresh salad.

After the meal, they look at the dessert menu. Peter says, “We’re going to share the chocolate cake, right?” Mary nods and laughs, “Of course. It’s our favorite!”

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