Function: Engage in conversations related to food shopping, such as discussing meal plans, preferences, and dietary restrictions with a friend or family member.
Structures: Practice using functional language structures, such as making suggestions, expressing preferences, and asking for recommendations.
Example:
🔊 | Let's buy some fresh vegetables for tonight's dinner. |
🔊 | I prefer organic products because they are healthier. |
🔊 | What do you recommend for a quick and easy breakfast? |
Making Requests and Inquiries:
Use polite language when making requests or inquiries at the supermarket. This includes phrases like "Could you," "Can I," or "May I."
Example sentences:
🔊 | Could you please help me find the organic section? |
🔊 | Can I ask where I can find gluten-free products? |
🔊 | May I know if you have any vegetarian options? |
Giving and Receiving Recommendations:
Use expressions to give recommendations or seek suggestions from others. This can be helpful when deciding what products to buy or trying something new.
Example sentences:
🔊 | I highly recommend the homemade bread. It's delicious! |
🔊 | Have you tried the local honey? It's excellent. |
🔊 | Do you have any recommendations for a good brand of olive oil? |
Expressing Preferences:
Use language to express your personal preferences when selecting items at the supermarket.
Example sentences:
🔊 | I prefer whole-grain pasta over regular pasta. |
🔊 | I like my fruits to be ripe but not overly ripe. |
🔊 | I have a preference for low-fat dairy products |
Describing Food Items:
Use descriptive language to talk about food items you are interested in or want to purchase.
Example sentences:
🔊 | The strawberries look fresh and juicy. |
🔊 | The steak is tender and well-marinated. |
🔊 | The chocolate cake is rich and moist. |
Expressing Quantity and Size:
Use appropriate language to express the quantity or size of items you want to purchase.
Example sentences:
🔊 | I'd like a kilogram of bananas, please. |
🔊 | I need a dozen eggs. |
🔊 | Can I have a small bottle of olive oil? |
1. Listen to the audio and answer the questions
-What does Speaker 1 ask for?
-What does Speaker 1 request?
-What is Speaker 1 looking for?
-What does Speaker 1 inquire about?
2. List the parts of the dialogue in the correct way. (1-7)
Alex: It's a delicious combination of grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and a tangy sauce.
Lisa: What's in it?
Alex: Awesome! Let me know how you like it.
Alex: It has a bit of a kick, but not too spicy. You can handle it!
Lisa: Alright, I'll give it a shot.
Lisa: Is it spicy?
Alex: Hey, Lisa! You should try the "Chef's Special" dish here. It's really good!