Intro
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2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Most people agree about one thing. Dessert is delicious! Some people love a soft and satisfying baked good, like a cookie or a cinnamon roll. Other people prefer cold and creamy desserts, like ice cream and gelato. All of these desserts satisfy a craving for something sweet.
People typically eat dessert after a meal, but some people have a sweet tooth and love to eat sweets at any time. Baked goods can be wonderful at breakfast, and ice cream is a great snack on a hot day.
Gary and Marni both love sweets. Find out about their favorite treats in today’s lesson about desserts.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
Gary: Most people I know would say that I have a sweet tooth.
Marni: Yes. I, too, understand the desire for something sweet.
Gary: Do you enjoy dessert?
Marni: I love dessert. I often have to satisfy a craving with something sweet after a meal.
Gary: I think my favorite dessert is a baked good.
Marni: Pastries, cookies…
Gary: … cinnamon rolls.
Marni: Yeah.
Gary: The cinnamon and icing going together. It’s so satisfying.
Marni: It is satisfying.
Gary: Tastes so good.
Marni: So, what do you think about frozen desserts? Ice cream, gelato…?
Gary: I like it, and I especially like it with a warm pie.
Marni: Yeah… a la mode. Yeah, I’m with you. Well, Gary, you’ve definitely made me want a sugar high, so I think we need to go get a dessert. What do you want to get?
Gary: There’s a great place just around the corner.
Marni: Yeah? A little bakery?
Gary: Let’s go.
Marni: Let’s do it.
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Discussion
Gary and Marni both desire sweet foods, especially after a meal. They agree that dessert is a wonderful thing because it satisfies their cravings. Gary’s favorite sweet treat is a baked good. He really loves cinnamon rolls because of the mix of sugar and spice.
Marni asks Gary if he enjoys frozen desserts, like ice cream. Gary’s favorite way to eat ice cream is with a warm piece of pie. Marni agrees that this is delicious. She becomes hungry for a sweet treat and invites Gary to get dessert with her. They agree to go to the bakery around the corner.
When do you crave sweets? What are your favorite desserts to eat after a meal?
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