Beginner Level 5

What’s for Dinner?

appliance
Exercise 1 =machine
Vocabulary = needs electricity
= used to do house works
washing machine
/dɪˈzərt/
dessert sweet food that is usually eaten at the end of a meal
Noun
I'll have a sweet potato for dessert.

/ˈfriːzər/
a large appliance used for keeping food at a low
freezer
temperature so that it stays frozen
Noun
Don't forget to put the ice cream in the freezer.

/ges wʌt/
guess what something you say when you have some exciting news
Phrase
I have good news! Guess what!

/həv ɪn maɪnd/
have in mind to be thinking about something
Phrase
What exactly did you have in mind?

Exercise 2
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

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John is asking his mother about dinner.

What’s for dinner tonight, mom? I’m getting hungry.

John

Guess what! I’m cooking my specialty.

Mom

Macaroni and cheese?

John

Exactly! I will make my special mac and cheese. Your favorite, right?

Mom

Yeah, that’s right, mom! I can’t wait. Do you have anything for dessert?

John

What do you have in mind?

Mom

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I’d love to have some ice cream!

John

I’ve bought some. It’s in the freezer.

Mom

Wow, great! You’re the best, mom!

John

Check your understanding:

1.What was the first thing John asked his mom about? John asked his mom about dinner.

2.What is John’s mom's specialty? John's mom's specialty is mac and cheese.

3.What will John have for dessert after dinner?

[future] John will have some ice cream for dessert.
[future]
Exercise 3
Discussion

1.What is the most popular food in your hometown? Why is it popular?

2.Which one do you like more, Western or Eastern food? Why?

Western [America and Europe] Eastern [Asia and the pacific]
3.Do you think it’s important to have meals with your family? Why? Why not?

4.What is your favorite meal of the day, breakfast, lunch or dinner? Why?

5.Do you usually cook for other people or only for yourself? Why?

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