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Group the elements accordingly. Note: the number of elements in each set is not equal.
TRUEFALSE
2. Disgust plays a key role in our survival because it warns us of untasty food.
TRUEFALSE
3. People have the strongest physical reaction to foods that smell good but taste revolting.
TRUEFALSE
4. Despite their off-putting nature, worms are a good dietary choice because they’re rich in protein.
TRUEFALSE
5. Statistically, people love the slimy food texture.
TRUEFALSE
6. The farther away from us the dish originates, the more disgusting we find it.
TRUEFALSE
2. To get its specific taste, the fish is being 1. novelty, 2. delicacy, 3. decomposed, 4. rotten, 5. appetising, 6. preserved, 7. revolting, 8. edible in dark storage for 6 to 12 months.
3. Usually, 1. novelty, 2. delicacy, 3. decomposed, 4. rotten, 5. appetising, 6. preserved, 7. revolting, 8. edible animal flesh is a no-go, but some nations turn it into their specialty.
4. Many people find fermented food disgusting because it reminds them of something 1. novelty, 2. delicacy, 3. decomposed, 4. rotten, 5. appetising, 6. preserved, 7. revolting, 8. edible.
5. The scent of this dish is 1. novelty, 2. delicacy, 3. decomposed, 4. rotten, 5. appetising, 6. preserved, 7. revolting, 8. edible but I promise, it tastes good!
6. Believe it or not, this food is 1. novelty, 2. delicacy, 3. decomposed, 4. rotten, 5. appetising, 6. preserved, 7. revolting, 8. edible and it’d be a shame to not try it out.
In each sentence, choose the word which best fits within the context.
Answer the questions. Write 2‑3 sentences to each question.
In your opinion, why do people see some foods as disgusting?
Which curious food would you like to try? Why?
Is there something you'd never eat? Why?
You have recently visited the Disgusting Food Museum. Write an email to your English‑speaking friend about this experience in which you:
inform him/her what kind of disgusting food you saw;
explain what the most disgusting food that you tried in the museum's cafe was;
write what your preferences when it comes to food are;
ask your friend about the type of food he/she enjoys the most.
Use 100–150 words.