B1 – Intermediate
Undoubtedly, one of McDonald’s most important products is their french fries. But nowadays, they are having problems getting enough supply of potatoes in Japan.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about McDonald’s Japan’s potato shortage and how they managed.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/mcdonalds-does-not-have-enough-potatoes-level-2
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on McDonald’s solution to their problem?
- What do you think would happen if you had the same potato shortage problem in your country?
- Have you ever gone to a restaurant and they unfortunately do not have the dish you wanted? How was your experience then?
- Has there ever been a shortage of any produce or product in your city/country? What product was it and how long did it last? What did you do at the moment?
- How much do you like potatoes? How important are potatoes in your country’s cuisine?