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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：
Fruits• different kinds of fruits;• how to describe the fruits;• how to give an opinion.

2Key Sentences

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1. My favorite fruit is pineapple.

2. I would like to have a peach. It’s juicy.

3. People usually use grapes tomake red wine.

4. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Conversation
John：Hi Yuka! Would you like an apple or a peach?
Yuka：I would like to have a peach. It’s juicy.
John：Really? But I would like an apple. It’s sweet. Do you want to have a try?
Yuka：Sure, I’d love to.

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：Vegetables• different kinds of vegetables;• what dishes we can make from vegetables;• how to give an opinion.

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Key Sentences

1. I want to have cucumber juice formy drink. I am thirsty.

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2. It’s time to put the onions in the soup.

3. He doesn’t like eggplants.
4. Sweet potatoes are good for people
on a diet.

Conversation
Yuka: John, It's time for lunch. What would you like to eat?
John: I want to eat a vegetable salad with a lot of onions. I am hungry.
Yuka: That's a healthy idea. I want to have cucumber juice. I am thirsty.
John: Let’s go to the cafe and check their food.

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Topic Conversationfor Beginners

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：Bread• different kinds of bread;• how to describe the bread;• how to give an opinion.

2Key Sentences

1. I usually have croissants andcoffee for breakfast.

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2. My grandma makes the best
sandwich ever!
3. I put jam on my toast.
4. Their French bread is really good
but it goes stale very quickly.

Conversation
Yuka: What do you usually have for breakfast, John?
John: I usually have coffee and toast.
Yuka: Toast with butter is the best.
John: Nah. I don't put butter on my toast. I like it plain. What do you have for breakfast?
Yuka: I usually have milk and sandwiches. My mom makes tasty ones!

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：
Food• different kinds of food;• how to describe the taste of food;• how to give an opinion.

2Key Sentences

1. Hot pot is delicious but it’s toospicy for me.

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2. I have an allergy to cheese. I can’teven eat spaghetti.
3. We went for sushi together atlunch-time.

4. Pizza is the most famous food in Italy.

Conversation
Yuka: How does the hot pot taste, John?
John: It’s delicious but it’s too spicy for me. My mouth feels like it's on fire.
Yuka: Drink some cold water and have some spaghetti. It's sweet.
John: No, thanks. I have an allergy to cheese. Can you pass the water, please?
Yuka: Of course. Here it is.

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Topic Conversationfor Beginners

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：
Sauce• types of sauce;• the taste of some types of sauce;• expressions about types of sauce.

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Key Sentences

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1. I like to dip my fries in ketchup.

2. We can put mayonnaise in a sandwich.

3. I don’t eat tofu with chili soy sauce.
4. Sweet chili sauce goes well with friedchicken.

Conversation
John: Yuka, what do you want to order?
Yuka: I want to order some fried chicken.
John: Great. I’ll have some fried chicken, too.
Yuka: John, does sweet chili sauce go well with fried chicken?
John: Yes, it does. Sweet chili sauce goes well with fried chicken.

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：Dessert• desserts and their flavors;• how some desserts are served;• expressions about desserts.

2Key Sentences

1. I had a slice chocolate cakefor dessert.

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2. Strawberry is my favorite flavorof ice cream.
3. Puddings are either baked, steamed
or boiled.
4. We use a waffle iron to make waffles.

Conversation
Mary: Yuka, how’s your dinner with John?
Yuka: It was great.
Mary: Good. What do you think of the food?
Yuka: I think it was really good. We should go there some time.
Mary: Sure. What did you have for dessert?
Yuka: I had a slice of chocolate cake for dessert.

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Topic Conversationfor Beginners

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：
Junk Food• different kinds of junk foods;• how to describe the junk foods;• how to give an opinion.

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Key Sentences

1. Not only children enjoy eating
gummies but also adults.

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2. I like to pair a hamburger witha glass of cold soda.
3. French fries taste even betterwith ketchup or mayonnaise.
4. Nachos are becoming popular
all over the world.

Conversation
John： What snack do you want to eat today, Yuka?
Yuka： I’d like either hamburger or French fries. How about you?
John： I want some nachos paired with orange juice. Thinking of it makes me hungry.
Yuka： Me too. So let’s go and buy our snacks.

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Topic Conversationfor Beginners

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：Beverages• different types of beverages;• how to describe the beverages;• how to give an opinion.

2Key Sentences

1. She drinks a cup of coffee to feela little warm.

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2. Some people like bubble tea a lotthat they can finish a large size.
3. I had lemonade while she hadwatermelon juice.
4. Grandma makes tea with real green
tea leaves.

Conversation
John：Welcome to Thirsty Shop! May I take your order?
Yuka：Can I have a glass of lemonade, please?
John: Great choice, Madam! That’s our top-selling drink. Do you want the small or tall size?
Yuka：Good to hear that! Let me take the tall size then.

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：
Cutlery• the things we use for eating;• how to express preference;• Asian culture.

2Key Sentences

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1. Many Asians use chopsticks to eat food.
2. I prefer to use a spoon.

3. It’s easy to pick up food with a fork.
4. Be careful with that knife.
It’s dangerous.

Conversation
John: Thanks for inviting me Yuka. Hey, where are your spoons and forks?
Yuka: Since we’re eating Asian food, let’s eat with chopsticks.
Many Asians use chopsticks to eat food.
John: But it’s easy to pick up food with a fork.
Yuka: I can teach you how to use chopsticks if you want. It’s very easy!

10Topic Conversationfor Beginners

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：
Dishware• the things where we put our food;• expressions when giving an offer;• how to express a warning out of anger.

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Key Sentences

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1. Don’t break my favorite plate, or else!
2. Here, have a bowl of strawberries.

3. Would you care for a cup of tea?
4. I use this saucer to support my cups.
I also use it to put a piece of cake.

Conversation
John: I’m hungry, Yuka. Do you have anything to eat?
Yuka: Have a bowl of strawberries on the table.
John: Thanks. Hey, what’s this? This plate looks nice.
Yuka: Don’t touch that! Don’t break my favorite plate, or else!
John: Okay, okay! I’m sorry!

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Topic Conversationfor Beginners

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In this lesson, we will review the：Key Words
FruitsVegetables

BreadFood

Saucepineapple
peach
grape
apple

cucumberonion
eggplant
potatocroissantsandwich
toast
French bread

hot pot
spaghetti
sushi
pizzaketchup
mayonnaise
chili sauce
sweet chili
sauce

Desserts

Junk Food

Beverages

Cutlery

Dishwarecake
ice cream
pudding
wafflegummy
hamburger
French fries
nachocoffee
bubble tea
lemonadeteachopsticks
spoon
forkknife

plate
bowl
cup
saucerKey Sentences
1

My favorite fruit is pineapple.

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I want to have cucumber juice. I am thirsty.

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Fried chicken goes well with sweet chili sauce.

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I prefer to use a spoon than chopsticks.

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Would you care for a cup of tea?

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