veganism

as a
lifestyle
 let’s talk
Work in pairs or small groups. Read the statements about veganism and discuss how much you
agree with each one on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = not at all; 5 = very much).

Vegan food is expensive. 1 2 3 4 5

It is hard to find vegan food in shops. 1 2 3 4 5

Veganism is becoming more popular. 1 2 3 4 5

You can be healthy without eating meat. 1 2 3 4 5

Everyone should try vegan food. 1 2 3 4 5

Veganism helps protect animals. 1 2 3 4 5

*Vegetarians don’t eat meat, like beef, pork, chicken, or fish. But they usually still eat dairy products (like milk) and eggs.
*Vegans don’t eat any animal products.
 sort It Right!
Look at the pictures of products and read their names. Tick the food that can be found in a vegan's fridge.

kale pork tofu beans shrimps

turkey yoghurt seeds fish honey

cashew pitaya chickpeas eggs pasta

 answers
Look at the pictures of products and read their names. Tick the food that can be found in a vegan's fridge.

kale pork tofu beans shrimps

turkey yoghurt seeds fish honey

cashew pitaya chickpeas eggs pasta

 What is Veganism?
Read the text about veganism and pay attention to the underlined words. Then, answer the questions.
Veganism is a way of living where people do not eat any food that In conclusion, veganism has good and difficult parts. It can be a
comes from animals. This means they do not eat meat, dairy, healthy way to eat, but it also needs careful planning and new
eggs, or honey. Instead, vegans eat foods like fruits, vegetables, habits. Whether veganism is right for you depends on what you
grains, nuts, and seeds. want for your health and the planet.
Many people become vegan because they want to help the
environment. Making food from animals uses a lot of water and 1. What don't vegans eat?
land. Vegans think that by eating only plant foods, they can 2. Why do many people become vegan?
protect the Earth. Some people also become vegan to stay 3. How do vegans believe they can help the environment?
healthy. Eating many fruits and vegetables is good for the heart 4. What can be difficult about being vegan?
and body. 5. What are some plant-based proteins that vegans eat?
But being vegan can be hard. It can be difficult to get enough
protein without eating animal foods. Vegans eat plant-based
proteins like beans and tofu, but they must plan their meals
carefully. Some people also miss foods they love, like cheese or
yoghurt, which are made from milk. Also, vegan food can be more
expensive or hard to find in shops.
On the good side, a vegan diet can be very healthy. It gives your
body vitamins and minerals. Many vegans feel happy because
they are helping animals and the planet.
 answers
Read the text about veganism and pay attention to the underlined words. Then, answer the questions.
Veganism is a way of living where people do not eat any food that In conclusion, veganism has good and difficult parts. It can be a
comes from animals. This means they do not eat meat, dairy, healthy way to eat, but it also needs careful planning and new
eggs, or honey. Instead, vegans eat foods like fruits, vegetables, habits. Whether veganism is right for you depends on what you
grains, nuts, and seeds. want for your health and the planet.
Many people become vegan because they want to help the
environment. Making food from animals uses a lot of water and 1. Vegans do not eat food from animals, like meat, dairy, eggs, and
land. Vegans think that by eating only plant foods, they can honey.
protect the Earth. Some people also become vegan to stay 2. Many people become vegan to help the planet and to be healthy.
healthy. Eating many fruits and vegetables is good for the heart 3. Vegans believe they can help the planet by eating only plant-
and body. based foods, which use less water and land than animal foods.
But being vegan can be hard. It can be difficult to get enough 4. It can be hard to get enough protein without animal foods, and
protein without eating animal foods. Vegans eat plant-based some people miss foods like cheese or yoghurt. Vegan food can also
proteins like beans and tofu, but they must plan their meals be more expensive or hard to find in shops.
carefully. Some people also miss foods they love, like cheese or 5. Vegans eat plant proteins like beans and tofu.
yoghurt, which are made from milk. Also, vegan food can be more
expensive or hard to find in shops.
On the good side, a vegan diet can be very healthy. It gives your
body vitamins and minerals. Many vegans feel happy because
they are helping animals and the planet.
 vocabulary practice
Read the sentences on the left. Then, match the words in bold with their meanings on the right.

1. Vegans do not eat dairy products like milk or cheese. a) a seed/seeds from a plant, especially a plant like rice or wheat ____

2. Whole grains like brown rice are good for health. b) the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group ____

3. Many vegans eat nuts because they are full of protein and healthy fats. c) foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese ____

4. Some people become vegan to help protect the environment. d) the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live ____

5. Vegans eat only plant-based foods, like fruits, vegetables, and grains. e) something that you do often or regularly ____

6. Eggs and chicken are good sources of protein. f) a substance found in food and drink such as meat, eggs, and milk ____

7. A vegan diet can be very healthy if you eat a variety of foods. g) the dry fruit of particular trees that grows in a hard shell ____

8. Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a good habit. h) made completely of plants, or mainly of plants ____

fat - a solid or liquid substance from animals or plants and used especially in cooking.
 answers
1.c 2.a 3.g 4.d 5.h 6.f 7.b 8.e

1. Vegans do not eat dairy products like milk or cheese. 2

a) a seed/seeds from a plant, especially a plant like rice or wheat ____

2. Whole grains like brown rice are good for health. 7

b) the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group ____

3. Many vegans eat nuts because they are full of protein and healthy fats. 1
c) foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese ____

4. Some people become vegan to help protect the environment. 4

d) the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live ____

5. Vegans eat only plant-based foods, like fruits, vegetables, and grains. 8
e) something that you do often or regularly ____

6. Eggs and chicken are good sources of protein. 6

f) a substance found in food and drink such as meat, eggs, and milk ____

7. A vegan diet can be very healthy if you eat a variety of foods. 3

g) the dry fruit of particular trees that grows in a hard shell ____

8. Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a good habit. 5

h) made completely of plants, or mainly of plants ____

fat - a solid or liquid substance from animals or plants and used especially in cooking.
 MOrE vocabulary practice
Complete the dialogue with the given words.

Emma: Hi, James! I want to eat healthier, but I don’t know where to start. Can
a) dairy e) plant-based
you help?
James: Sure! The first thing you need is a balanced 1._____________. This
means eating different types of food every day. b) grains f) protein
Emma: Like what?
James: You should eat more 2._____________ like rice and oats. They give you c) nuts g) diet
lots of energy.
Emma: What about snacks? Are there healthy ones? d) environment h) habit
James: Yes, 3._____________ like almonds or cashews are great! They have
good fats and also give you 4._____________ which is important for your
muscles.
Emma: Should I eat 5._____________ , like milk and cheese?
James: Some people don’t eat dairy. They choose a 6._____________ diet,
which means they eat only food from plants. Many people do this to help the
7._____________ and for their health.
Emma: I’ve heard about that. Is it hard to follow?
James: It can be hard at first, but soon it becomes a good 8._____________. You
just need to make sure you get enough protein from foods like beans and tofu.
Emma: Thanks, James! I’ll try to eat better. I hope it helps me feel good.
James: You’re welcome! Let me know how it goes!
 answers
Complete the dialogue with the given words.

Emma: Hi, James! I want to eat healthier, but I don’t know where to start. Can
a) dairy e) plant-based
you help?
James: Sure! The first thing you need is a balanced 1. g)diet. This means eating
different types of food every day. b) grains f) protein
Emma: Like what?
James: You should eat more 2. b)grains like rice and oats. They give you lots of c) nuts g) diet
energy.
Emma: What about snacks? Are there healthy ones? d) environment h) habit
James: Yes, 3. c)nuts like almonds or cashews are great! They have good fats
and also give you 4. f)protein which is important for your muscles.
Emma: Should I eat 5. a)dairy, like milk and cheese?
James: Some people don’t eat dairy. They choose a 6. e)plant-based diet,
which means they eat only food from plants. Many people do this to help the
7. d)environment and for their health.
Emma: I’ve heard about that. Is it hard to follow?
James: It can be hard at first, but soon it becomes a good 8.habit. You just
need to make sure you get enough protein from foods like beans and tofu.
Emma: Thanks, James! I’ll try to eat better. I hope it helps me feel good.
James: You’re welcome! Let me know how it goes!
 let’s practise
1. Replace the underlined phrases with the correct ones. 2. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

1. Many people choose a habit without meat or fish. 1. A healthy diet includes
2. Whole plant-based like brown rice and quinoa give
you energy. 2. Some examples of grains that I like are
3. Eating diet gives you healthy fats and makes you feel
full. 3. Nuts are good for you because
4. Vegan meals have dairy from beans and tofu.
5. Some people don’t eat environment because they are
4. Protein helps my body to
vegan.
6. A nuts diet is good for health and the planet.
7. Veganism is good for the grains because it creates less 5. Instead of dairy, you can try
pollution.
8. It is a good protein to cook meals at home with fresh 6. When I have a plant-based meal, it usually has
food.
7. I think eating less meat is .................. for the environment.

8. One good eating habit I try to follow is to

 answers
1. Replace the underlined phrases with the correct ones. 2. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

1. Many people choose a diet without meat or fish. 1. A healthy diet includes
2. Whole grains like brown rice and quinoa give you
energy. 2. Some examples of grains that I like are
3. Eating nuts gives you healthy fats and makes you feel
full. 3. Nuts are good for you because
4. Vegan meals have protein from beans and tofu.
5. Some people don’t eat dairy because they are vegan.
4. Protein helps my body to
6. A plant-based diet is good for health and the planet.
7. Veganism is good for the environment because it
creates less pollution. 5. Instead of dairy, you can try
8. It is a good habit to cook meals at home with fresh
food. 6. When I have a plant-based meal, it usually has

7. I think eating less meat is .................. for the environment.

8. One good eating habit I try to follow is to

 let’s discuss
Discuss the questions in pairs or mini-groups.

Do you have any healthy

What is your daily diet Have you eaten any plant-
eating habits? What would
like? Do you think you eat based meals? What do you
you like to change in your
healthy food? think of them?
eating habits?

Do you think eating less meat

How do you get protein in
or dairy is good for the
your meals? Do you eat
environment? Why or why
meat, eggs, or beans?
not?
 let’s watch
Watch the videos and answer the questions.

1. What is happening in each video?

2. What do you think the purpose of each video
is?
3. Would you like to try eating like in the video
on the right?
4. Which video did you like more, and why?
 answers
Watch the videos and answer the questions.

1. Left video: The girl says that her dog is a

vegetarian. Then, she offers her dog two types
of food – the first is a plate of salad, and the
second is a plate of meat. The dog chooses the
meat, and the girl stops the video.
Right video: The woman shows what vegan
meals she cooks for her family throughout the
day.
2. Their answers.
3. Their answers.
4. Their answers.
Let's play!
Students will work individually
or in teams to sort food items
into the correct groups:
Protein, Grains, Dairy, and
Nuts. The goal is to be the
fastest and most accurate in
putting the foods in the right
group. Have fun!
 Let's talk
Work in pairs. Look at two different plates and discuss the questions.

What foods do you see on each plate?

Which plate do you think is
healthier? Why?
Which plate would you prefer to eat?
Why?
Which plate do you think is more
common in your country?
How would you feel after eating each
plate?
Which plate do you think is more
expensive? Why?
Do you think you could eat only
plant-based food for a
day/week/month? Why or why not?
What are the benefits of eating
plant-based food versus eating meat?
 Answers
lettuce

cherry tomato
yellow pepper potato
red cabbage
radish microgreen
red daikon meat

chickpeas
avocado
parsley
sweet potato
Let's play
In this game, you will read
different statements about
veganism and decide if each one
is a myth (not true) or a fact
(true).
 extra task
1. Choose the correct answer. 2. Complete the sentences with the correct word in bold
from the previous task.
1. Which of these is a grain? b) Almonds
a) Cheese c) Bread 1. Some people follow a ________________ diet, which
b) Rice 6. Which food is better for the means they eat only food from plants.
c) Fish environment? 2. Rice is a type of ________________ that many people
2. Which food is a good source of protein? a) Beef eat with meals.
a) Cashews b) Tofu 3. Walnuts are a type of ________________ that is good
b) Lettuce c) Cheese for your health.
c) Butter 7. Which of these is not part of a vegan 4. Eggs, beans, and meat give you a lot of
3. Which of these foods is dairy? diet? ________________ to help your muscles grow.
a) Yoghurt a) Fish 5. ________________ products like milk and cheese are
b) Nuts b) Beans not part of a vegan diet.
c) Tofu c) Rice 6. People try to eat less meat to help the
4. Which food is part of a plant-based diet? 8. Which habit is healthier? ________________.
a) Chicken a) Eating nuts regularly 7. A healthy ________________ has fruits, vegetables, and
b) Potatoes b) Skipping breakfast grains.
c) Eggs c) Eating lots of sugary snacks 8. A good ________________ is to drink water every day.
5. Which of these foods is a nut?
a) Broccoli
 extra task
1. Choose the correct answer. 2. Complete the sentences with the correct word in bold
from the previous task.
1. Which of these is a grain? b) Almonds
a) Cheese c) Bread 1. Some people follow a plant-based diet, which means
b) Rice 6. Which food is better for the they eat only food from plants.
c) Fish environment? 2. Rice is a type of grain that many people eat with meals.
2. Which food is a good source of protein? a) Beef 3. Walnuts are a type of nut that is good for your health.
a) Cashews b) Tofu 4. Eggs, beans, and meat give you a lot of protein to help
b) Lettuce c) Cheese your muscles grow.
c) Butter 7. Which of these is not part of a vegan 5. Dairy products like milk and cheese are not part of a
3. Which of these foods is dairy? diet? vegan diet.
a) Yoghurt a) Fish 6. People try to eat less meat to help the environment.
b) Nuts b) Beans 7. A healthy diet has fruits, vegetables, and grains.
c) Tofu c) Rice 8. A good habit is to drink water every day.
4. Which food is part of a plant-based diet? 8. Which habit is healthier?
a) Chicken a) Eating nuts regularly
b) Potatoes b) Skipping breakfast
c) Eggs c) Eating lots of sugary snacks
5. Which of these foods is a nut?
a) Broccoli
 extra task
Unscramble the sentences.
1. quinoa / in / meals / their / often / eat / vegans / grains / like / rice / and / Many.

2. lentils / vegans / beans / for / protein / of / A / source / good / and / is.

3. plate / on / your / colourful / and / tasty / can / be / Plant-based / foods.

4. plant / milk / drink / Vegans / dairy, / eat / they / don’t / so.

5. animals / fewer / by / using / the / helps / Veganism / environment.

6. snacks / nuts / are / eat / healthy / they / people / because / Some / as.
 answers
Unscramble the sentences.
1. quinoa / in / meals / their / often / eat / vegans / grains / like / rice / and / Many.
1. Many vegans often eat grains like rice and quinoa in their meals.
2. lentils / vegans / beans / for / protein / of / A / source / good / and / is.
2. A good source of protein for vegans is beans and lentils.
3. plate / on / your / colourful / and / tasty / can / be / Plant-based / foods.
3. Plant-based foods can be tasty and colourful on your plate.
4. plant / milk / drink / Vegans / dairy, / eat / they / don’t / so.
4. Vegans don’t eat dairy, so they drink plant milk.
5. animals / fewer / by / using / the / helps / Veganism / environment.
5. Veganism helps the environment by using fewer animals.
6. snacks / nuts / are / eat / healthy / they / people / because / Some / as.
6. Some people eat nuts as snacks because they are healthy.
Quizlet

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thank you!