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veg. vs non veg.

Unit 25 :
Vegetarian vs. Non Vegetarian

 Intermediate

Summary

To learn  the difference between vegetarian and non vegetarian.

veg vs non veg

What is a better reason for becoming a vegetarian; health reasons or animal rights?

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Vocabulary

Read the following words or phrases with your tutor and use it in a sentence.

  • enthusiasts (n)
  • special (adj)
  • fault (n)
  • aid (v)
  • debate (n)
  • adopt (v)
  • approach (n)

 

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Dialogue 1

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Kate

K

I love their grilled chicken, but today I think I’ll order the special hamburger with french fries, and you?

Mm…I’ll have only a salad. 

You look too serious. I’d like to know if everything is ok. A few minutes ago you said you were really hungry, but now you only want a salad. 

Don’t you like this restaurant?

It’s only that when you asked to come here I forgot to tell you I’m vegetarian, and I’m upset because almost all the dishes are including some meat.

I’m sorry you don’t have many different options; If I knew you were vegetarian I’d have asked you to go to another place.

I’ll remember this next time we eat together.

Don’t worry, it hasn’t been your fault, don’t feel bad about it. I should have told you.

Have you looked at the desserts? They have many different cakes, a big variety of fruits, … 

 As you are only having a salad you can really enjoy two desserts, isn’t it great?

Well, I hadn’t seen it this way.

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Let’s Practice

Answer the following questions.

1. What types of desserts are available?

2. What does K order?

3. Why is Kate upset?

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Article

Read the article aloud with your teacher.

Nowadays, we hear a lot of people  moving towards vegetarianism – from celebrities to models and to a lot of health enthusiasts.

For years there has been an on-going debate on whether or not a vegetarian diet is healthy and aids weight loss.

A vegetarian diet can be divided into three parts that is – total vegetarian. A pure vegetarian diet includes fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains and legumes.

The lacto vegetarian  diet contains dairy products like milk, butter, cheese and plant food. According  to the Delhi based nutritionist, Pooja Malhorta, “ the lacto vegetarian diets…certainly help in losing weight without compromising on nutrients. These are recommended for both adults and kids.

“ On the other hand, lacto-ovo vegetarian food includes eggs and dairy products  like milk, butter, cheese and so on. Such a diet protects us from various diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, controls blood pressure, and prevents us from cancer and lower cholesterol levels.

A non vegetarian diet includes chicken, meat, eggs, and fish. A non vegetarian diet  also has several health benefits because this type of food is rich in protein and vitamin B; it strengthens our muscles and helps them grow faster.

It also helps to maintain body stamina and hemoglobin.

She concluded by saying that “ Many people nowadays are adopting the flexitarian approach (which) is primarily a vegetarian diet with the occasional intake of meat. It’s a realistic way to cut down meat intake and improve health. The choice of meat and the cooking method both are important.”

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Let’s Practice

Answer the following questions.

  1. How many parts can a vegetarian diet be divided into? Describe each of them
  2. Can you give other examples of dairy products  that are not listed in the article
  3. According to Malhorta, which diet is recommended for losing weight? Which one is recommended for both adults and kids?
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Discussion:

Share your ideas with your teacher.

  1. Have you ever considered becoming a vegetarian?
  2. What is the difference between a vegan and a vegetarian?
  3. What three adjectives would you use to describe vegetarianism?
  4. Do you think vegetarians lead better lives than non-vegetarians?