Vegetarianism

B1 – Intermediate

Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, and poultry. People of all ages and backgrounds choose to be vegetarians. Among the many reasons for being vegetarian are health, environment, and animal welfare. The decision to adopt a meat-free diet can be a complex choice.

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Discussion Questions:

  1. Are you a vegetarian? If not, have you ever considered becoming one?
  2. What reasons do people have for becoming vegetarians?
  3. How do people generally react to vegetarians or vegans in your country?
  4. Have you ever visited a vegetarian restaurant? What was the food like?
  5. Would you marry a vegetarian if it meant you could not cook meat at home?
  6. Can you cook any vegetarian dishes? Talk about something you can make.
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4 replies on “Vegetarianism”

people become vegetarians nowadays it is a fad or rather they copy what society does, and many do it for their health.

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Here is a better way to write this response:

people become vegetarians nowadays it is a fad or rather they copy what society does, and many do it for their health.

People become vegetarians nowadays because they want to follow a fad or rather they conform to the societal norms, and for many, they do it for their health.

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1. No, I am omnivorous.I’ve ever considered it but I like eating meat and sushi too much

2. Because it’s better for the environment and animal rights

3.They react well unless the vegetarian person comes with sermons to try to convince you not to eat meat

4. I have been to a Turkish vegetarian restaurant. The food was good and very tasty

5. Yes, because I could sacrifice not eating meat at home and only eating meat when
I went out to eat at a restaurant with my friends

6. Yes, I usually cook vegetarian lasagna. Instead of using meat for the filling, I use vegetables.
I use zucchini, carrot, and homemade tomato sauce. And of course a lot of cheese

Thank you for doing your best in practicing your writing. Keep it up!

Note some minor lapse in this sentence:
I’ve ever considered it but I like eating meat and sushi too much
-> I’ve ever considered it because I like eating meat and sushi too much

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