"Going vegetarian?"
Discuss in pairs or in groups the following questions:
- Would you ever consider becoming a vegetarian? Why/not?
- What is for you a vegetarian diet?
- Have you ever heard the term "vegan"? What does it refer to?
- What are the main reasons for someone to become a vegetarian?
- Do you think it is easy being a vegetarian where you live?
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If you want to practice speaking on your own, talk for 2 minutes about the questions above without interruption. Save the file when you feel happy with the result. Don't be too tough on yourself!
What do vegetarians think?
We asked our friends Ian and Deborah to talk about their experience being vegetarians. Work in pairs. One of you is going to concentrate on the information about Ian and the other one about Deborah.
Listen and consider the following questions according to what you hear in your recording. Exchange and compare information with your partner.
- Why did they decide to become vegetarian?
- How long has each of them been one?
- How difficult is it to follow a vegetarian diet?
- Are there any differences between being a vegetarian in the UK and in other countries?
Now both of you can check your comprehension with this exercise.