Beginner: Cooking and Dining – How-So

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Hi, Emma. Do you cook at home?
Yes, I cook at home most of the time so that I can save money on food. I learned how to cook from my parents who work as chefs. How about you?

You are very lucky. I try to cook sometimes so I can eat home-cooked meals at school. I’m not a good cook, though. How can I learn to cook on my own?
You can read and follow cookbooks so that you can learn how to cook on your own. I’m sure you can do it, Ron.

Thanks, Emma. I will start tomorrow so that I can have more time to practice cooking.
That’s a great idea. Good luck!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What does Emma do to save money on food?
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2. Why does Ron try to cook sometimes?
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3. How did Emma learn how to cook?
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4. Does Ron want to learn how to cook?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Fill in the blanks by describing what each character does.

ANSWER

1. How does Rina prepare for Ron’s birthday?
Answer: ___________________ so that they can eat cake.
2. How does David prepare for Ron’s birthday?
Answer: ____________________ so that they can cook delicious food.
3. How does Bella prepare for Ron’s birthday?
Answer: ______________________ so that they can use clean plates.

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. How do you prepare your food so that it will look good and delicious?
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2. How often do you eat out so that you can eat together with friends or family? Tell me something about your favorite restaurant.
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3. How do you eat so that you can stay healthy? Do you usually eat vegetables and fruits?
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4. How many times do you eat in a day so that you do not feel hungry?
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5. How do you have your lunch so that you can eat at school or at work? Do you eat out or bring your own food?
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