Electric Salt Spoon

B1 – Intermediate 

According to the World Health Organization, a person should only consume less than 5 grams of salt per day. Very high amounts of salts can cause health issues like heart problems, high blood pressure, and stroke.

Now, if you are trying to be healthy, salt is probably one thing that you need to cut down on. How can we do it if food taste like nothing without it?

A new invention in Japan could be the solution. 

Read this article to know more about the Electric Salt Spoon.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2406/240613-electric-salt-spoon-1.html

Vocabulary Questions:

1. What does “to cut down on something” mean? “They hope their spoon will help people to cut down on the amount of salt they eat.” Use this expression in a sentence.
2. What does “to tend to favour someone/something” mean? “Japan has a food culture that tends to favour salty tastes.” Use this phrase in a sentence.
3. What does “intake” mean? “The World Health Organization recommends a daily salt intake of less than 5 grams.” Use this word in a sentence.

Discussion Questions:

1. What could be the good and bad things about the Electric Salt Spoon?
2. Would you be interested to buy and use it? Why or why not?
3. This electric salt spoon costs about $99. What do you think of this price? 
4. Do you think this electric spoon will sell well in the future? Why or why not?
5. How can we reduce our salt intake?