Mom: “What do you want to eat for dinner tonight?”
Child: “I’m not sure. What do you think we should have?”
Mom: “How about pasta? I can make spaghetti with tomato sauce and meatballs.”
Child: “Yum! But I think I want something with cheese. Can we have pizza instead?”
Mom: “Pizza sounds good! Do you want it with just cheese, or should we add some veggies like mushrooms and bell peppers?”
Child: “I like cheese pizza, but I’ll try mushrooms.”
Mom: “Great choice! I’ll get the ingredients for a cheese pizza with mushrooms.”
Child: “Can we also have some garlic bread on the side?”
Mom: “Sure, garlic bread will go really well with the pizza.”
Child: “Yay! I can’t wait to eat!”
Mom: “Me too! It will be ready in a little while.”
Child: “Next time, can we have spaghetti?”
Mom: “Definitely! Next time, we’ll have spaghetti with meatballs.”
Vocabulary List
- Pasta [ˈpɑːstə] (noun) – A type of Italian food made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, shaped into various forms (e.g., spaghetti, penne).
- Example: “Pasta is a quick and easy meal.”
- Spaghetti [spəˈɡɛti] (noun) – A type of long, thin pasta that is commonly served with sauce.
- Example: “Spaghetti with tomato sauce is my favorite.”
- Tomato sauce [təˈmeɪtəʊ sɔːs] (noun) – A sauce made from tomatoes, often used in pasta dishes.
- Example: “Tomato sauce adds flavor to the pasta.”
- Meatballs [ˈmiːtbɔːlz] (noun) – Small, round pieces of ground meat, usually served with pasta or in sandwiches.
- Example: “I love meatballs with my spaghetti.”
- Pizza [ˈpiːtsə] (noun) – A flat, round bread topped with cheese, sauce, and various toppings like vegetables or meats.
- Example: “Pizza is great for sharing with family.”
- Cheese [ʧiːz] (noun) – A food made from milk that is often used as a topping for pizza or pasta.
- Example: “I like cheese on my pizza.”
- Mushrooms [ˈmʌʃruːmz] (noun) – A type of vegetable that grows underground and is often used as a topping in various dishes.
- Example: “Mushrooms add a nice flavor to pizza.”
- Bell peppers [bɛl ˈpɛpəz] (noun) – A type of vegetable that comes in various colors, such as red, yellow, and green, often used in pizza or salads.
- Example: “Bell peppers are crunchy and colorful.”
- Garlic bread [ˈɡɑːlɪk brɛd] (noun) – Bread topped with garlic butter, often served as a side dish with pasta or pizza.
- Example: “Garlic bread is a delicious side dish.”
- Try [traɪ] (verb) – To attempt or taste something new.
- Example: “I want to try mushrooms on my pizza.”
Grammar Tip: Use “How about” or “What do you think we should have” to suggest food options: “How about pizza?” “What do you think we should have for dinner?”
When agreeing to try something new, use “I’ll try”: “I’ll try mushrooms.”
For expressing future intentions or plans, use “Next time”: “Next time, we’ll have spaghetti.”
When adding extra items, use “Can we have”: “Can we have garlic bread?”
To make a suggestion, use “Do you want”: “Do you want it with just cheese?”- Pasta [ˈpɑːstə] (noun) – A type of Italian food made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, shaped into various forms (e.g., spaghetti, penne).
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Mom: "What do you want to eat for dinner tonight?"
Child: "I’m not . What do you think we should have?"
Mom: "How about ? I can make spaghetti with tomato sauce and meatballs."
Child: "Yum! But I think I want something with . Can we have pizza instead?"
Mom: "Pizza sounds good! Do you want it with just , or should we add some veggies like mushrooms and bell peppers?"
Child: "I like cheese pizza, but I’ll try ."
Mom: "Great choice! I’ll get the ingredients for a cheese pizza with mushrooms."
Child: "Can we also have some bread on the side?"
Mom: "Sure, garlic bread will go really well with the pizza."
Child: "Yay! I can’t wait to eat!"
Mom: "Me too! It will be ready in a little while."
Child: "Next time, can we have ?"
Mom: "Definitely! Next time, we’ll have spaghetti with meatballs."