Wednesday, May 2, 2012

ESL Discussion Questions about Eating

What images come to mind when you hear the  word "eat"?
Think of verbs associated with eating?  (e.g. Chew, bite,...)
Do you like eating?  Why?
What are some things you shouldn't eat?
Do you prefer eating or cooking?
How to be a good eater?
Cooking is a job?  Can eating be a job?
Is eating a duty or a pleasure?
What happens if we don't eat?  Why do we eat?
How long can you not eat?
Discuss Fasting with the students.  Is there a purpose to it?
Which is better?  To snack all day or to eat at certain times (three meals)?
Do you like to eat quickly or slowly?
Are you careful with what you eat?  When you eat?  How you eat?
How do Westerners eat?
How do the Chinese eat?
What do they with?  Can you eat with your hands?
Do you like to say a prayer before you eat?
It is okay to eat on the bus or train or subway?
Where is your favourite place to eat?
Where is the most unusual place to eat?
What are some places that you wouldn't eat?
What are some things you shouldn't do when you are eating?
When do you eat?  Do you like to eat late at night?


Expressions
Have your cake and eat it too.
A bite to eat.
Eat up!
Eat my full!
Dog eat Dog
Eat humble pie.
Eat out of house and home.
Eat words.
I could eat a horse!
Eat like a pig, a horse, a bird.



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