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Food Perspectives

 

1. Sam – Train Station Snacks

When I’m travelling, I usually grab something to eat—not because I’m hungry, but just to kill time. It’s like food becomes a kind of entertainment. I’ll confess, I’ve eaten way too many overpriced pastries while waiting for delayed trains. It’s not healthy, but in that moment, it feels comforting. I think food habits like that can have a grip on us without us even realising it. Sometimes, we eat just to fill space—whether it’s time, boredom, or even emotion.

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2. Leila – From Junk Food to Balance

A few years ago, I made a drastic change to my eating habits. I used to live on takeaways and ready meals, but now I cook for myself most nights. It was hard at first, but now it’s actually pretty enjoyable—and much cheaper. I feel more energetic and in control. Cooking gives me structure, and I like knowing exactly what’s in my food. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about feeling better and not letting food choices be automatic anymore.

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3. Joe – Slow Meals, Big Impact

In our house, we’ve slowed down the pace of our meals. We sit down, talk, and actually taste the food instead of rushing. It’s become a daily ritual, and it’s surprisingly rewarding. I used to think cooking was a chore, but now I find it relaxing, even fun. There’s something really satisfying about preparing something with care and seeing other people enjoy it. It’s not just about feeding the body—it’s about connecting. A good meal can change the mood of a whole evening.

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4. Nina – Comfort Food and Confidence

For me, baking is a way to relax. I always say, if you follow the recipe, I guarantee it’ll turn out well. That kind of certainty is rare in life! I like sharing cakes with friends or colleagues—it’s a small thing, but it makes people smile. Food can bring people together in such an easy, honest way. I think we underestimate how powerful it can be. It’s not just about flavour—it’s about feeling like you can create something special with your own hands.

  1. In your own words, explain why Sam eats while waiting at train stations. What does this suggest about how we sometimes use food?

  2. Leila describes her lifestyle change as “drastic.” What does this word mean in the context of her story?

  3. Joe talks about changing the pace of mealtimes. What change did he make, and how did it affect his experience of food?

  4. What does Nina mean when she says she can “guarantee it’ll turn out well” if you follow a recipe? What does this tell us about her attitude to baking?

  5. Across the texts, different people describe how food fits into their daily lives. What similarities or differences do you notice in their relationships with food?

  6. Choose one vocabulary item from the texts (e.g. rewarding, confess, kill time). Use it in a sentence about your own experience with food.

  7. Which person’s opinion do you most relate to—Sam, Leila, Joe, or Nina? Why?

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