General Listening Quiz

“Gourmet Cooking”

Level:	Topic:	Speakers:	Length:
easy	gourmet cooking	man – woman	01:10

Pre-Listening Exercise

What kinds of food do you like to eat and make? What things (ingredients) do you need to prepare these foods?

Speak Up, Take a Stand! Instructions for Getting the Conversation Started

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.

In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.
In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?
For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and self-assess your progress.

1. Cooking at home is better than eating at a restaurant.
2. Gourmet meals are only for special occasions.
3. Anyone can learn to cook fancy food with practice.
4. Cooking together is a fun family activity.
5. Healthy food is harder to prepare at home.
6. Good meals don’t need expensive ingredients.
7. It’s okay to follow recipes exactly every time.
8. Presentation (how food looks) is just as important as taste.
9. Preparing meals at home saves money.
10. People today don’t have time to cook well.

Idioms

“can’t stomach something” = to dislike or hate something
“I can’t stomach his cooking. Every time I eat his soup, I get sick.”

“eat like a horse” = to eat a lot
“My brother eats like a horse. He can eat 10 cheeseburgers in 15 minutes.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Gap-fill Exercise

Post-Listening Exercise

Describe an unusual food that people eat in your country, but people might not eat it in other places.

Online Investigation

Use the Internet to find a good recipe for cooking fried chicken or fish. What ingredients do you need? What are the steps to preparing this meal?

See Listening Script

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