Part 1
Part 1 Questions
- Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
- How often do you eat chocolate?
- Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
- Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
- What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?
- Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Sample Response
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
Oh yeah, I like chocolate, but I'm not obsessed with it or anything. I prefer the good stuff though - dark chocolate especially. There's something about the bitter taste that's quite nice. When I'm having a rough day, a bit of chocolate usually sorts me out.
Essential Vocabulary
Liking Chocolate
- sweet tooth - love for sweet foods
- guilty pleasure - enjoyable but feel bad about
- comfort food - food that makes you feel better
- indulgence - special treat
- chocoholic - person who loves chocolate
- can't resist - unable to say no
- not my cup of tea - don't like it
- acquired taste - learn to like over time
Frequency of Eating
- once in a blue moon - very rarely
- treat myself - reward with chocolate
- in moderation - reasonable amounts
- binge on - eat too much at once
- daily fix - need it every day
- special occasions - birthdays, holidays
- impulse buy - unplanned purchase
- stock up on - buy lots to keep
Childhood Habits
- spoiled with treats - given lots of sweets
- strict parents - limited sweets allowed
- pocket money treats - bought with allowance
- after-school snack - eaten after classes
- reward for good behavior - prize for being good
- Halloween candy - holiday sweets
- saved for later - kept instead of eating
- traded with friends - exchanged different types
Global Popularity
- universal appeal - everyone likes it
- mood booster - improves feelings
- crosses cultural boundaries - popular everywhere
- feel-good factor - makes people happy
- versatile ingredient - used many ways
- instant energy - quick boost
- affordable luxury - expensive but accessible
- comfort in all climates - good anywhere
Natural Spoken Phrases
- "I've got a bit of a weakness for..." admitting you like
- "I'm not really fussed about..." don't care much
- "Nothing beats..." the best thing
- "I used to go mad for..." loved as child
- "Can't go wrong with..." always good choice
- "I'm trying to cut back on..." reducing intake
- "It's hard to say no to..." very tempting
- "Takes me back to..." reminds of past