In Japan, there is a new kind of noodle. These noodles are special because they use cold water. Usually, noodles use hot water, but not these! People in Japan like trying new and different foods. These noodles are great to eat on a hot day and feel very refreshing! The BBC wanted to find out about these noodles. A reporter from Tokyo decided to taste them. Many people thought this new snack was tasty and fun. It became well-loved after people put pictures on the internet. Now, many shops have run out of these special noodles!
Original news source: Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack – BBC News (BBC)
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📖 Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Talk about your favorite snack and why you like it.
2. Describe something new you tried recently.
3. Share a time you saw something interesting on the internet.
4. Discuss what you like to eat on a hot day.
5. Imagine a new type of food you'd like to invent.
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
These noodles use cold water.
People in Japan enjoy trying new foods.
They are refreshing and use cold water.
The BBC wanted to taste these noodles.
The reporter was from Tokyo.
People shared pictures of the noodles online.
Many shops ran out of noodles.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
In Japan, there is a new of noodle. These noodles are special because they use cold . Usually, noodles use hot water, but not these! People in trying new and different foods. These noodles are great to eat on a hot day and feel very refreshing! The BBC wanted to find out about these . A reporter from Tokyo to taste them. Many people thought this new snack was tasty and fun. It became after put pictures on the internet. Now, many shops have run out of these special noodles!
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. Do you like trying new foods? Why or why not?
2. What is your favorite type of noodle dish?
3. Have you ever shared a picture of your food online?
4. Why do you think these noodles became popular?
5. Would you try food that's not hot, like this cold noodle? Why?
6. What do you think makes a food special?
7. Why is food important to people?
8. How do you feel about food trends?
9. Where do you usually see new or interesting foods?
10. Have you ever been to a shop that ran out of something you wanted?
11. Do you know anyone who makes delicious noodles?
12. What would you do if you were a food reporter?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
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