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Chunks Conversation · Lesson 7

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Themed Conversation: Food & Guilty Pleasures

Expression Chunks

I've always had a soft spot for + noun

Meaning: Means you have a special affection for something or someone.

Sample sentence: I've always had a soft spot for small family-run restaurants.

Use it in your answer:

  • What kind of food, place, or object has always felt special to you?Answer using: I've always had a soft spot for...
  • What type of activity do you especially enjoy when you have free time?Answer using: I've always had a soft spot for...
  • What kinds of people do you naturally enjoy being around?Answer using: I've always had a soft spot for...
  • What kind of place immediately attracts your attention when you travel?Answer using: I've always had a soft spot for...
  • What is something from childhood that you still feel affectionate about?Answer using: I've always had a soft spot for...

I'm particularly fond of + noun / -ing

Meaning: A warm, slightly formal way to say you especially like something.

Sample sentence: I'm particularly fond of dishes that remind me of home.

Use it in your answer:

  • What kind of food, place, or object has always felt special to you?Answer using: I'm particularly fond of...
  • What type of activity do you especially enjoy when you have free time?Answer using: I'm particularly fond of...
  • What kinds of people do you naturally enjoy being around?Answer using: I'm particularly fond of...
  • What kind of place immediately attracts your attention when you travel?Answer using: I'm particularly fond of...
  • What is something from childhood that you still feel affectionate about?Answer using: I'm particularly fond of...

I'm drawn to + noun

Meaning: Means something naturally attracts your interest or attention.

Sample sentence: I'm drawn to cafés with a quiet atmosphere and simple food.

Use it in your answer:

  • What kind of food, place, or object has always felt special to you?Answer using: I'm drawn to...
  • What type of activity do you especially enjoy when you have free time?Answer using: I'm drawn to...
  • What kinds of people do you naturally enjoy being around?Answer using: I'm drawn to...
  • What kind of place immediately attracts your attention when you travel?Answer using: I'm drawn to...
  • What is something from childhood that you still feel affectionate about?Answer using: I'm drawn to...

Question Chunks

What do you like most about + noun?

Sample question: What do you like most about your hometown?

Construct 5 of your own questions using the same format:

  1. ______________________________________________________________
  2. ______________________________________________________________
  3. ______________________________________________________________
  4. ______________________________________________________________
  5. ______________________________________________________________

What appeals to you about + noun/-ing?

Sample question: What appeals to you about traveling alone?

Construct 5 of your own questions using the same format:

  1. ______________________________________________________________
  2. ______________________________________________________________
  3. ______________________________________________________________
  4. ______________________________________________________________
  5. ______________________________________________________________

Topic Phrasal Verbs

Themed Conversation: Food & Guilty Pleasures

eat out

Definition: eat at a restaurant

Sample sentence: I enjoy eating out when I want to try something new.

Practice questions:

  • How often do you eat out?
  • Who do you usually eat out with?
  • What kind of food do you choose when you eat out?
  • Would you rather eat out or cook at home on your birthday?
  • What is the best place you’ve eaten out at recently?

cut down on

Definition: consume less of something

Sample sentence: I'm trying to cut down on sugary drinks.

Practice questions:

  • Is there anything you’re trying to cut down on?
  • Have you ever successfully cut down on sugar, coffee, or screen time?
  • What would be hardest for you to cut down on?
  • Why do people find it difficult to cut down on unhealthy habits?
  • What could you cut down on to save more money?

pig out

Definition: eat a large amount, informally

Sample sentence: We sometimes pig out on snacks during movie nights.

Practice questions:

  • What food are you most likely to pig out on?
  • When was the last time you pigged out?
  • Do you ever pig out while watching movies or TV?
  • What occasion makes it acceptable to pig out a little?
  • Did you ever pig out more when you were younger?

Relaxed Conversation — 10 Questions

  • What food could you happily eat every week?
  • Is there a dish that immediately reminds you of home?
  • How often do you eat out, and what kind of places do you usually choose?
  • Is there any food you disliked as a child but enjoy now?
  • What food do you find hardest to cut down on?
  • Do you enjoy cooking, or would you rather have someone else cook?
  • What is the best meal you’ve had recently?
  • Are there foods you think are overrated?
  • When you want to treat yourself, what do you usually eat or drink?
  • If a visitor came to your country, what three foods would you tell them to try?