Food Flashcards
What kind of food is popular in your country?
1) There’s a mixed(diverse, varied) variety of food in my country. But I guess foods that include rice would probably be the most popular ones because they are cheap and almost available everywhere besides we can add varied ingredients and tastes to it. For us, a good meal is incomplete without some sort of rice item in it.
Why is fast food so popular these days?
2) To begin with fast food is very convenient, especially on busy days when you don’t have time to make a big meal so you spend less time in the kitchen and still have a full meal another reason is that the raw material used as ingredients of processed foods costs low, which ultimately reduces the overall price of an item.
Is there any kind of food you don’t like?
3) I like most of the foods because each has its (own!) beneficial nutrients that are essential for our body but if I have to choose, I can think of sea-related foods like fish, shrimp, or lobsters which I rather consume occasionally from time to time mostly because of the way they smell especially when they are served semi-raw with improper seasoning.
Do you like snacks?
4) yes, I enjoy snacks like chocolate and biscuits between main meals, especially before dinner but they are unhealthy and harmful for my body however consuming nutritive snacks like fruits can do the reverse and keep our body in good condition.
How do you think the way we eat will change in the future?
1) our eating style is completely related to the way we live. People will have to work most of the time because of the frantic pace of life in the future so the time that can be spent on cooking, shopping or fancy restaurants will be reduced therefore I expect an extreme growth in consuming Processed foods.
More and more people are becoming overweight nowadays. What do you think might be the cause of this?
2) Getting fat depends on many different factors. One of them is diet. People should consume a variety of food in regular order because skipping meals can lead to overeating plus a diet high in fat and sugar will increase the risk of obesity another important reason is lack of exercise. Working out would help people to burn out the extra calories and prevent them from being overweight.
Is eating out a popular activity in your country?
3) I think eating out is popular all around the world these days including in my country. With the frantic pace of life and people working all the time, there is not much time left for people to spend in the kitchen cooking. so having most meals outside seems to be a great choice for them.
Describe your favorite food and explain how it is cooked.
Pizza is one of my favorite foods, mainly because of the heavenly taste and variation in terms of cooking ingredients that can be used in different kinds of pizzas. I like this food also because I can eat it hot or cold, whether I am busy working or driving. After all, pizza is the food for all seasons and all occasions. And different people with different appetites can enjoy this food. To make this pizza, one first needs to prepare a pizza crust.Then, cheese, tomato sauce, and several ingredients like meat, olive, and mushrooms, depending on one’s taste are spread evenly on the crust before heating it in an oven for about 20 to 30 minutes.
Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to.
There is an Italian restaurant that I went to a couple of weeks ago with my parents and siblings. The restaurant is situated in a large shopping mall in the city we live in and it is almost 30 minutes drive from our home.
What I enjoyed the most about this restaurant was the cosy and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the decor was tastefully done. Additionally, the food was freshly prepared and served hot, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
