Warm-up
Answer a few quick questions before today's lesson about fast food and essay writing.
Reading
Read the model essay carefully, then answer the questions. For each question, choose the correct answer — A, B, or C.
Fast Food — Reading Quiz: Model Essay
Read the model essay at least twice before answering the questions. Pay attention to how the essay is structured and how the writer expresses and supports their opinion.
Read the model essay carefully, then answer the questions on the right.
Should teenagers eat fast food?
Fast food has become part of our modern lives, especially among teenagers. In this essay, I will share my opinion on whether or not teenagers should consume fast food by weighing the benefits and drawbacks.
Fast food has the benefit of being convenient, allowing teenagers with hectic schedules access to quick and simple meals. Additionally, its affordability appeals to those on a tight budget, as the experience is enjoyable and tasty at a reasonable price.
The drawback of fast food is that it can cause health problems because of its high calorie, unhealthy fat, and sugar content. In addition, eating regularly may also result in bad eating habits that affect a teen's physical and mental health.
In conclusion, despite its convenience and affordability, teenagers should consume fast food in moderation. By making informed decisions, they must strike a balance between eating fast food occasionally and maintaining a healthy diet that promotes proper growth and well-being.
Vocabulary Practice
Three exercises using 12 key words from the model essay and the fast food topic.
Fast Food — Vocabulary Practice
Work through all three parts. All 10 words come from the model essay or the fast food topic.
Essay Task
Read the task carefully. Use the comments to give you ideas, but also include your own. Plan your essay before you begin writing.
Fast Food — Essay Writing Task
Read the task and the four comments carefully. Spend 3-5 minutes planning your essay before you start writing. Aim for 120-160 words.
Teacher Guide
Practise with
- affordabilitynoun
the quality of being cheap enough for most people to buy or afford
- contentadjective
satisfied and happy with your life or situation; not wanting anything more
- drawbacknoun
the downside of something
- hecticadjective
very busy and stressful
- moderationnoun
The practice of not doing or consuming too much of something.
- nutritionnoun
the food you eat and how it affects health
- occasionallyadverb
sometimes but not often
- promoteverb
to advance someone to a higher position or rank; to encourage or publicize something
- well-beingnoun
a state of physical health, mental happiness, and social satisfaction