WHAT KIND OF FOOD DO YOU PREFER?

 “What kind of food do you prefer?” is a question used to learn about someone’s likes and eating habits. It helps students practice the present simple, expressing preferences, and giving reasons for their choices. This topic also introduces vocabulary related to food and meals, and grammar structures like comparatives and adverbs of frequency.

Examples:

• I prefer pasta to rice.

• She prefers sweet food.

• We prefer eating at home.

• Do you prefer tea or coffee?

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📚 GRAMMAR

Present Simple:

• I prefer fruits to candy.

• He likes spicy food.

Present Continuous:

• We are talking about our favorite meals.

• She is cooking her favorite dish.

Past Simple:

• They preferred pizza last night.

• I ate soup because it was cold.

Future (Will / Going to):

• I will try sushi tomorrow.

• We are going to eat pasta tonight.

Modal Verbs:

• You should try this new dish.

• You mustn’t eat too much junk food.

• You can prefer one food over another.

Comparatives and Superlatives:

• Pizza is better than burgers.

• This is the most delicious dish I know!

Adverbs of Frequency:

• I always prefer homemade food.

• She rarely eats spicy meals.

Prepositions:

• I like salad with chicken.

• We eat dinner at home.

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📖 VOCABULARY

1. Prefer – to like one thing more than another

2. Dish – a type of food prepared in a specific way

3. Spicy – having a strong, hot flavor

4. Salty – tasting of salt

5. Sweet – having a sugary taste

6. Bitter – having a sharp taste (like black coffee)

7. Sour – having an acidic taste (like lemons)

8. Meal – food eaten at one time (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

9. Snack – a small portion of food between meals

10. Delicious – very tasty or pleasant to eat

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I prefer…

• My favorite kind of food is…

• Do you like spicy or sweet food?

• That sounds tasty!

• Let’s cook our favorite meal!

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✅ SENTENCES

Positive:

• I prefer fruit over candy.

• She likes healthy food.

• We eat soup in winter.

Negative:

• I don’t like very spicy dishes.

• He doesn’t eat meat.

• They didn’t enjoy the bitter taste.

Questions:

• What kind of food do you prefer?

• Do you like sweet or salty snacks?

• Are you eating your favorite dish now?

Answers:

• I prefer Italian food.

• Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

• Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Anna: Hey, Mark! What kind of food do you prefer?

Mark: Hi, Anna! I really like spicy food. I prefer Mexican dishes.

Anna: That’s interesting! I prefer Italian food. I love pasta and pizza.

Mark: Pasta is great too. Do you cook at home?

Anna: Yes, I do. I’m going to make lasagna tonight.

Mark: That sounds delicious! I will try a new taco recipe.

Anna: Let’s share our meals next time!

Mark: Good idea!

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📚 READING

Title: Tastes Around the Table

In Emma’s class, everyone talks about their favorite foods. Emma prefers fresh salads and fruit. Her friend Leo loves meat and grilled food. Anna likes sweet desserts, and Max enjoys salty snacks like popcorn. Their teacher, Mr. Clark, says he likes simple home-cooked meals. They all learn that people have different tastes, and it’s fun to try new foods!

Questions:

1. What kind of food does Emma prefer?

2. What does Leo like?

3. Who likes sweet desserts?

4. What snacks does Max enjoy?

5. What kind of food does Mr. Clark like?

Answers:

1. Fresh salads and fruit.

2. Meat and grilled food.

3. Anna.

4. Salty snacks like popcorn.

5. Simple home-cooked meals.