Fast Food Vocabulary
What is today's lesson about?
Fast food.
What is today’s idiom?
“Someone’s cup of tea.”
In the U.K., is tax included in the price you see?
Yes., it is.
Complete the sentence:
“I ate ______.”
Options: everything / anything
everything
Read today’s quote.
“Fast food is popular because it's convenient, cheap, and tastes good. But the real cost of eating fast food never appears on the menu."
Name 2 fast food items.
Example: fries and hamburger.
What is today’s phrasal verb?
Wolf down.
In the U.S.A. and Canada, is tax added before or after you pay?
Before tax is shown, then tax is added at the register.
Complete the sentence:
“There is ______ in my bag.” affirmative
Something
What new words did you learn today? 4 and translations.
It's up to you.
Why do many people like fast food according to the quote?
Because it is convenient, cheap, and tastes good.
If pizza is not your cup of tea, what does that mean?
It means you do not really like pizza.
Why can shopping in the U.S.A. sometimes be confusing for tourists?
Because the final price changes after tax is added.
What is the difference between “anything” and “nothing”?
“Anything” is usually used with a negative auxiliary like don’t or isn’t, while “nothing” already has a negative meaning and does not need a negative auxiliary.
What did you find interesting about this lesson? Explain.
Student’s own answer with explanation.
What does the quote mean by “the real cost never appears on the menu”?
Fast food can have hidden negative effects like health problems or unhealthy habits.
Why is “wolf down” a good expression for food?
Because people often eat food very quickly.
What is one difference between taxes in North America and the U.K.?
North America usually adds tax later, while the U.K. includes tax in the displayed price.
Why do we use “everything” in positive sentences? Give an example.
Because it refers to all things.
Example: “I ate everything on my plate.”
How can learning English help you when ordering food in another country?
It helps you communicate, understand menus, and order correctly.
Do you think fast food is more positive or negative for society? Explain.
own answer with explanation
Create a sentence using BOTH “cup of tea” and “wolf down.”
Example: “Burgers are my cup of tea, so I wolfed one down after school.”
Which system do you think is easier for customers: prices before tax or after tax? Why?
own answer with explanation.
Create a short dialogue using something, anything, and nothing.
Example:
A: “Do you want anything to eat?”
B: “No, there’s something in my backpack.”
A: “Really? I have nothing!”
What is your reflection on today’s lesson and how can you use it in real life?
Student’s own answer with explanation.