UNIT 5

Food preferences
By the end of this unit you will be able to:

• Show agreement about food preferences.

• Show disagreement about food preferences.
• Order food in a restaurant.
 Lesson A:
What would you like to eat?
Warm-up:
1. Vocabulary
-Where are these items from? Choose the correct country from the box.

Apple Pie Sushi Pizza Chocolate

Pasta Rice Hamburger French Fries

Europe Japan Italy Mexico Italy China USA Belgium

2. Conversation
Listen and practice.

I’m tired of playing soccer.

John: Hi Ashley, do you want to drink soda?

Ashley: Sure, I’m tired of playing soccer.
John: So am I, what kind of soda would you like? A coke or a Pepsi?
Ashley: I love Pepsi, but I am not in the mood for it right now. I’d prefer a Gatorade,
because it’s a sport drink.
John: Cool, I am not either. Sodas are too sugary for our health.
Ashley: What about a snack?
John: Yeah, I’d love dried fruits.
Ashley: So do I. There is a Snack Bar on the corner.
John: Great. Let’s go get some snacks.

3. Read the conversation, then answer the following questions.

1. What’s the conversation about?

2. Who is playing soccer?

3. Why does Ashley prefer a Gatorade?

4. What does John say about sodas?

5. What snacks does Ashley like?

4. Agreement
Video: so, too, neither, not either
-Watch this video about Agreeing and Disagreeing: So / Too / Either / Neither.

5. Grammar: so, too, neither and not either

To agree with an affirmative statement:

So + Auxiliary + P.Pronoun/Subject So do I.
P.Pronoun/Subject + Auxiliary , + too I do, too.

Statement Agree
I love traveling. So do I. / I do, too.
I hate working on weekends. So do I. / I do, too.
I am good at using a computer. So am I. / I am, too.
I am tired of shopping. So am I. / I am, too.
I can buy you a coffee tomorrow. So can U. / I can, too.
I can play the guitar. So can I. / I can too.

To agree with a negative statement

Neither + Auxiliary + P.Pronoun/Subject Neither do I.

P.Pronoun + Auxiliary + not either. I don't either.
 Statement Agree
I don’t like shopping. Neither do I. / I don’t either.
I don’t enjoy watching sad movies Neither do I. / I don’t either.
I am not good at playing chess. Neither am I. / I’m not either.
I am not feeling well. Neither am I. / I’m not either.
I can’t stand waking up early Neither can I. / I can’t either.
I can’t play the guitar. Neither can I. / I can’t either.
I never eat fast food Neither do I. / I don’t either.

To disagree: use the opposite auxiliary

Statement Disagree
I don’t like shopping. I do.
I don’t enjoy watching sad movies I do.
I am not good at playing chess. I am.
I am tired of shopping. I am not.
I can’t stand waking up early I can.
I can play the guitar. I can´t.
I never eat fast food I do.

6. Exercises: so, too, neither and not either

- Choose the correct forms with so, neither, too, either to complete the
sentences below. Follow the link.

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a2/so-neither/

7. Pronunciation: Stress in responses

Notice how the last word of each response is stressed.

I do, too. So do I. I don’t either. Neither do I.

I am, too. So am I. I’m not either. Neither am I.
I can, too. So can I. I can’t either. Neither can I.
8. Summary

Use so or too after an affirmative statement:

• I’m crazy about sushi. So am I ./I am, too.

Use neither or not either after a negative statement:

• I don’t like fast food. Neither do I ./I don’t either.

With so and neither, the verb comes before the subject:

• So am I. (NOT: So-I-am.) Neither do I. (NOT: Neither-I-do.)

9. Wrap-up

How do you agree to an

affirmative statement?

When do we
use each How do you
response? agree to a
• So am I. negative
• So can I. statement?
• So do I.

How do you How do you

disagree to a disagree to an
negative affirmative
statement? statement?
 Lesson B:
AT A RESTAURANT
Warm-up:
1. Vocabulary
-Favorite food
What’s your favorite food?

My favorite food is
______________________________________
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Fish Rice
-Food Categories

FIVE FOOD GROUPS

Dairy Vegetables Fruits Grains Protein

Milk Broccoli Apple Bread Beans

Cheese Bell Peppers Bananas Cereal Meat

Yogurt Spinach Orange Pasta Nuts

-Vocabulary for eating out

Starter Main course Side dish Dessert

Booking Tip Set menu Today’s special

2. Conversation Practice

At a Restaurant (Ordering Food)

-Watch this video about ordering food at a restaurant.

-Discussion of the video.

Ordering food and drinks

Waiter: May I get you anything to drink?
Customer: Yes, please. May I get a glass of lemonade?
Waiter : Would you like an appetizer?
Customer : May I get an order of barbeque wings?
Waiter : Sure, would you like anything else?
Customer : That’ll be fine for now, thank you.
Waiter : Tell me when you want to order the rest of your food.
Customer : Excuse me. I’m ready to order.
Waiter : What would you like?
Customer : Let me have the baby-back ribs.
Waiter : Sure, will there be anything else that I can get you?
Customer : That will be it for now.
3. Modal verbs would and will for request
We can order in a restaurant with I’d = I would
I’d like… or I’ll = I will
I’ll have…

What would you like? - I’d like the fried chicken.

- I’ll have a tuna salad.
What kind of soup would you like?- I’d like chicken soup, please.
- I’ll have the minestrone soup.
What would you like to drink? - I’d like a soft drink.
- I’ll have a large iced tea.
Would you like anything else? - Yes, please. I’d like some coffee.
- That’s all, thanks.

Structure

The structure for making Wh- and yes/no questions with would:
Wh-word + would + subject + verb? Would + subject + verb?

 What would you like?  Would you like anything else?

 What kind of soup would you like  Would you like a cup of coffee?
 What would you like to drink?  Would you like anything to drink?

Remember:
Yes/No question are questions that can be answered with yes or no.
They normally begin with an auxiliary verb or a modal verb.
Wh- questions are questions that use specific words starting with the letters “wh-,”
like “who,” “when,” and “what.”
These words are often used when we want to request information from
someone.

- How to make offers in English

Here are a few phrases you can use.

Offers often begin with… Would you like…?
• Would you like some coffee?
• Would you like something to drink?
• Would you like more cherries?
• Would you like another cake?
 - How to answer the offers in English
Phrases to accept or reject them

ACCEPT REJECT
 That would be very kind of  No, thank you.
you.  No, thanks.
 Yes, please. I’d like to.  It’s OK. I can do it myself.
 Yes, please. That would be  Don’t worry, I’ll do it
nice/lovely myself.
 Thank you. That would be
great.

- Exercise: In pairs, ask and answer making offers phrases

4. Vocabulary: Useful Expressions

Arriving at a restaurant Ordering Food

 If you have booked a table • Could I see the menu, please?

Hello, I`ve booked a table for… • Could I see the drinks menu, please?
 If you have not booked a table • What’s today’s special?
Hello, do you have a table for….? • Would you like an appetizer?
- Set Menu
- Choosing what to eat
• We’re not ready to order yet.
• Could you give me a few more minutes, please?
• We’re ready to order now.
• I’ll have…
• I’d like…

- Placing your order

 Could I have …? (Say what you want to eat.)

 I would like (Say what you would like to eat.)
 I will have a glass of water, please.

*Don’t confuse like and would like. Would like means “want’’.

- Paying your meal

• Could I have the bill/check, please?
• Can I pay by (credit)card?
• Keep the change.

5. Exercises

1. Buying food at a restaurant.

- Develop a conversation (ordering food) in a restaurant. One person will act as
the waiter and the others as costumers. Each member will participate at least
twice.
- Act out the conversation.
2. Complete this conversation. Then practice with a partner.
Server: What__________you like to order?
Customer: I have the fried chicken.
Server:________ you like salad or potatoes?
Customer: I________ like a Caesar salad, please.
Server: OK. And_________ you like anything to drink?
Customer: I just have a glass of water.
Server: Would you_______ anything else?
Customer: No, that’s all for now, thanks.
Later
Server: Would you___________dessert?
Customer: Yes, I like a cake.
Server: What flavor__________you like?
Customer: Hmm. I have chocolate cake, please.

3. Watch the video, then answer the questions.

4. Answer the questions from the video.

1. The woman orders Soup of the Day for her starter

a. True b. False
 2. The woman orders chicken and rice for her main course.

a. True b. False

3. The man orders a burger with bacon and cheese

a. True b. False

4. The woman orders wine and the man orders beer

a. True b. False

5. The man chooses apple pie and cream for dessert.

a. True b. False

6. The woman chooses white chocolate cake for dessert.

a. True b. False

5. Choose the correct response to show that B agrees with A.

1. A: I’m in the mood for something salty.

B: I am, too./ I do, too.
2. A: I can’t stand fast food.
B: Neither do l. / I can’t either.
3. A: I really like Korean food.
B: So do I. / I am, too.
4. A: I don’t eat French food very often.
B: I do, too. / I don’t either.
5. A: I’m not crazy about chocolate.
B: I am, too. / Neither am l.

6. Write responses to show agreement with these statements.

1. A: I’m not a very good cook.

B:_______________________________________________________
 2. A: I love French fries.

B:________________________________________________________

3. A: I can’t eat very spicy food.

B:________________________________________________________

4. A: I never eat bland food.

B:________________________________________________________

5. A: I can make delicious desserts.

B:________________________________________________________

7. Complete the conversation with would, I’d, or I’ll.

A: Would you like to order now?

B: Yes, please. _______ have the shrimp curry.

A: ________ you like noodles or rice with that?

B: Hmm, ________ have rice.

A: And _______ you like a salad, too?

B: No, thanks.

A: _______ you like anything else?

B: Yes, _______ like a cup of green tea.

6. Wrap-Up
- Tell the class about an interesting dish you have tried. Name the ingredients
and say when, and where you tried it. How often do you eat it? How healthy is
it? Why?
 Lesson C:
A RESTAURANT REVIEW
1. Reading
-Read the article and answer the questions.

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Sarah
I had an amazing time at Sunny Café! The food is always fresh,
and I love the way they prepare their dishes. The pasta I ordered
was cooked just right, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The
portion sizes are perfect, not too much or too little. The staff were
incredibly friendly, and they made sure I had everything I needed.
The restaurant was clean, and I enjoyed the cozy atmosphere. It's
a great place to relax and have a good meal. I would absolutely
recommend Sunny Café to anyone looking for a delicious and
satisfying dining experience.

Tom
I had a terrible experience at Joe’s Diner. The food was really bad.
My burger came out cold, and the fries were soggy and greasy. It
was clear the food had been sitting out for a while. The wait for my
meal was way too long, and the service wasn’t friendly at all. The
staff didn’t seem to care that I wasn’t happy with my meal. The
restaurant was also very noisy and uncomfortable. I left the diner
feeling disappointed and unsatisfied. I don’t recommend Joe’s
Diner to anyone. There are much better places to eat in the area.

Ana
Bella’s Pizza was a mixed experience. I ordered a pizza, and it was
hot, cheesy, and delicious. However, the salad I got was
disappointing. It was very small, and the vegetables didn’t seem
fresh. The service was fine; the staff were nice and helpful, but the
restaurant was very loud, which made it hard to enjoy my meal.
The prices were reasonable, but I expected a little better quality for
the salad. I would probably come back for the pizza, but I wouldn’t
order the salad again. If you want pizza, I would recommend
Bella’s, but not for anything else.
1. Where did Sarah have a good experience?
a) Bella’s Pizza
b) Joe’s Diner
c) Sunny Café
d) Joe’s Pizza
2. What was the best part of Ana’s meal at *Bella’s Pizza*?
a) Salad
b) Soup
c) Pizza
d) Dessert
3. How did Tom feel about the service at *Joe’s Diner*?
a) Fast
b) Friendly
c) Rude
d) Slow
4. What was Sarah’s favorite dish at *Sunny Café*?
a) Pizza
b) Salad
c) Pasta
d) Burger
5. What did Tom say about the fries at *Joe’s Diner*?
a) Crunchy
b) Soggy
c) Hot
d) Sweet
6. What did Ana think about the restaurant’s atmosphere at *Bella’s
Pizza*?
a) Calm
b) Loud
c) Relaxing
d) Fun
7. Who would not recommend their restaurant?
a) Sarah
b) Tom
c) Ana
d) Sarah and Ana
8. What did Sarah like about the staff at *Sunny Café*?
a) They were fast
b) They were friendly
c) They were rude
d) They were loud

2. Writing
- Write a review of a restaurant, café, or food truck that you have visited
recently.

Choose at least five questions from the list.

Answer these questions and add ideas of your
own.

What did you What’s the name

have to drink? of the place?

What did you When did you go

have to eat? there?

Who did you go What time did you

with? go?

Example:
Last week, I went with my friend John to a Chinese restaurant in Quito. We
ordered a Cheese Baked Rice and a Red Braised Pork. We also bought French
Fries and a jar of lemonade. The food was really delicious. The fries were hot
and crispy, but a little salty. For dessert, I had a chocolate cake and John drank
a glass of wine. The waiter was very friendly, even though his Spanish was not
very fluent. We enjoyed eating there.
EMMY.
 REVIEW

✔
• You can write a restaurant review.
• You can make inferences from
context in a reading about tipping
in the United States.