Lesson 42 Japanese Sweets and Snacks
Topic Question: “Can you recommend a Japanese sweet or snack I should try?”
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about Japanese sweets or snacks you’re familiar with or have enjoyed. Which one would you recommend to someone who’s eager to try Japanese treats for the first time?
Sample Answer
“I recommend trying mochi. It’s a sweet made from sticky rice and often filled with sweet red bean paste. Mochi is soft, chewy, and comes in various flavors. It’s a must-try!”
▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly
- Recommend (おすすめする): To suggest something as being good or suitable for a particular purpose or person.
- Mochi (もち): A Japanese rice cake made of mochigome, a short-grain japonica glutinous rice.
- Sticky (粘り気がある): Tending to adhere to objects upon contact.
- Chewy (もちもちした): Food that requires a lot of chewing before swallowing.
- Flavors (味): The distinctive taste of food or drink.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- What makes mochi a good recommendation for someone trying Japanese sweets?
- What are some common fillings or flavors found in mochi?
- Can you think of another Japanese snack that is popular both in Japan and abroad?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar:
You have? Have you? You are? Are you?, etc.
You can say you have? / it is? / he can’t?, etc., to show that you are interested or surprised
●“You’re late.” “I am? 1’111 sorry.”
● I was sick last week.” “You were? I didn’t know that.”
● “There’s a letter for you.” “There is? Where is it?”
● “Sue isn’t at work today.” “She isn’t? Is she sick?”
Use do/ does for the simple present and did for the simple past:
●“I speak four languages.” “You do? Which ones?”
●“Tim doesn’t eat meat.” “He doesn’t? Does he eat fish
Tag questions
Positive sentence → Negative tag guestion
It’s a nice day, isn’t it? Yes, it’s perfect.
You closed the window, didn’t you? Yes, I think so
Tom will be here soon, won’t he? Yes, probably.
Negative sentence → Positive tag question
You haven’t met my mother, have you? No, I haven’t
You won’t be late, will you? Mo, I’m never late.
Example Sentences: Based on the Sample Answer
- “Mochi is made from sticky rice?” “It is? I didn’t know that!”
- “Mochi comes in different flavors, doesn’t it?” “Yes, it does. From strawberry to matcha.”
- “You’ve never tried matcha-flavored snacks, have you?”
- “Japanese snacks are unique, aren’t they?”
Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself:
