Page 208 - BACKUP ENGLISH | PREPARATORY CLASS

THEME 17 FOOD AND DRINKS

Reading

a) Answer the following questions.
1. What is your favourite type of cuisine or dish? Why do you like it?
2. Have you ever created a digital story about food or drinks before? If so, what was the theme? If not, would you be interested in trying?
3. Think about a special celebration or festival that you have participated in. What kinds of food and drinks were served during that event?
How did they contribute to the overall experience?

b) Read the text below. Match the highlighted foods and drinks with the photos. One photo is extra.

1 3

2

4 8
.......................... ..........................

5 7
..........................

6
.......................... ..........................

.......................... ..........................

..........................

Designing a Digital Story about Food and Drinks

In today’s digital age, sharing stories about food and drinks has Choose a theme
become increasingly popular. Whether you’re an aspiring food Decide what type of story you want to tell. Will it be a recipe? A
blogger, a passionate cook, or simply looking to share your love review of a restaurant or a particular cuisine? Or a travelogue
for cuisine with the world, creating a digital story can be a fun and highlighting local dishes? Whatever the theme, make sure it’s
rewarding experience. Here are some tips to help you get started. clear and engaging for your viewers.
Explore world cuisines Pay attention to drinks
The world is full of unique and delicious cuisines. From Italian Drinks are an important aspect of any digital story about food and
pasta dishes to Japanese sushi rolls, there’s always something drinks. Whether it’s a classic mocktail or a locally brewed tea, the
new to discover. Research and experiment with different recipes right drink can enhance the overall dining experience.
to find the ones that best fit your story.
Don’t forget the visuals
Highlight traditional dishes for celebrations
Visuals are key to any digital story. Make sure to take high-quality
Particular kinds of food and drinks are often chosen to celebrate photos or videos of your dishes and drinks. You can even include
special occasions or festivals. For example, in the United States, shots of the ingredients or the cooking process to add depth and
turkey is a staple of Thanksgiving dinner, while hot chocolate is context to your story.
commonly served during Christmas time. In other cultures, such
In conclusion, creating a digital story about food and drinks can
as Mexico, the Day of the Dead is celebrated with traditional
be a fun and rewarding experience. By exploring different world
dishes like tamales, a dish made from ‘masa’ (a dough made from
cuisines, highlighting traditional dishes for celebrations, and
corn) that is filled with various ingredients such as meats, cheese,
paying attention to drinks, you can create a story that not only
or vegetables, and pan de muerto, a sweet and decorative bread.
satisfies the taste buds but also engages the imagination.
Include these traditional dishes in your digital story to give it more
context and relevance.

206 English for Preparatory Class