A. Vocabulary

1. bland (adjective) - not having a strong taste or character;

not showing any interest or energy

(ex: I did not enjoy my meal earlier because it tasted bland.)

2. raw (adjective) - uncooked

(ex: She didn't touch the sushi because she doesn't like raw food.)

3. tender (adjective) - easy to cut or chew; not tough

(ex: The steak was so tender, just how I like it.)

4. appetizer (noun) - a small dish or drink taken before a meal or the main course

(ex: They served us garlic bread as our appetizer and it was delicious.)

5. course (noun) - a dish or set of dishes served together

(ex:It was my first time to eat at a 5-course meal restaurant.)

6. cuisine (noun) - a style or method of cooking as characteristic of a

particular country, region, or establishment

(ex: I really enjoy Japanese cuisine.)

7. cutlery (noun) - knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food

(ex: If you open the top drawer, you will see all the expensive cutlery.)

8. entree (noun) - the main course of a meal

(ex: The restaurant offers a vegetarian entree as well.)

9. scrumptious (adjective) - extremely tasty; delicious

(ex: My mother always cooks scrumptious meals for us whenever we visit.)

10. luscious (adjective) - having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste

(ex: The wine that they served us was so luscious that I almost finished the bottle by myself.)

B. Phrases

1. "as easy as pie" - it means something that is very simple to do

(ex: Don't worry, skiing is as easy as pie. You'll learn it very quickly.)

2. "have all your eggs in one basket" - to put too much faith in one thing

(ex: I put all my eggs in one basket when I quit my job and started my business. Unfortunately, it didn't end well.)

3. "apple of my eye" - a person or thing that one loves very much

(ex: My grandmother loved all of us very much but I was the apple of her eye.)

4. "spill the beans" - to accidentally say something you shouldn't have

(ex: We were planning a surprise birthday party for my sister but her boyfriend spilled the beans.)

5. "that's the way the cookie crumbles" - how things turn out

(ex: I'm disappointed that I didn't get the job but that's the way the cookie crumbles.)

C. Questions

1. Do you cook? If yes, how often?

2. What food do you cook most often?

3. What is your favorite food? Describe it.

4. Are there any dishes that you wouldn't eat as a child that you enjoy now?

5. What food do you dislike?

6. What is a typical meal from your country like?

7. What is your favorite cuisine and why?

8. What is the most expensive meal that you have ever eaten?

9. What is the most unusual thing you've eaten? Did it taste good or bad?

10. Which cuisine would you like to try?