Lesson 55 Food and Beverage
Topic Question：“Are there any Japanese food or beverage companies that are popular overseas?”
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about Japanese brands that have transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, becoming household names globally. What makes these brands stand out?
▮ Sample Answer
“Yes, there are several Japanese food and beverage companies that enjoy popularity overseas. For instance, Asahi is known internationally for its beer, offering a taste of Japanese brewing tradition. Matcha and Green Tea from brands like Ito En have found their way into cafes and homes worldwide, celebrated for their health benefits and unique flavor. Additionally, KitKat, under Nestle Japan, has become famous for its innovative flavors unique to Japan, like matcha and sake.”
▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
- Asahi: A Japanese brewery company known for its beer and other alcoholic beverages.
- Matcha: A finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, famous in Japanese tea ceremonies.
- Ito En: A Japanese company specializing in green tea and beverages.
- Innovative: Introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking.
- KitKat: A chocolate-covered wafer bar that has unique flavor variations in Japan, differing significantly from its original form.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s 3 Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- What is Asahi known for globally?
- How have Ito En’s products contributed to the global beverage market?
- What makes KitKat unique in Japan compared to its global version?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar:
I went to the store to…
to… (to get / to see, etc.) tells us why a person does something
● Why are you going our? To get some bread.
● Amy went to the station to meet her friend.
● Sue rurned on the television to watch the news.
● I’d like to go to Mexico to learn Spanish.
money/ time to (do something):
● We need some money to buy food.
● I don’t have time to watch television .
to + verb
(to get / to see, etc.)
● I went to the store to get some fruit.
(not for get )
● They’re going to Brazil to see their friends.
● We need some money to buy food.
for+ noun
(for food / for a newspaper, etc.)
● I went to the store for some fruit.
● They’re going to Brazil for a vacation.
● We need some money for food.
Example Sentences Based on the Grammar Practice and Sample Answer:
- I went to the international market to buy Asahi beer for the party.
- We need some money to purchase Matcha powder from Ito En.
- She’s flying to Japan to experience the wide range of KitKat flavors.
Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself:
