关于“饮食”的独立口语语料

In the US, many people have a “sweet tooth,” which means they take in lots of sugar and carbohydrates every day. Besides, you can hardly see any vegetables in a meat lover’s recipe. However, many people want a healthy diet. That’s why salad is so important. It has few calories, and it’s full of natural vitamins, so you can feel good about eating and you don’t have to worry about gaining weight.

Salads are popular in supermarkets, at dine-in restaurants and even at fast-food restaurants. In the US, restaurants often have a "salad bar" with different salad-making ingredients. We can make our own salad there.

A Chinese friend of mine asked, “What’s the big deal with salad? Why are Americans so crazy about it?” Well, maybe that’s because salad is an easy DIY food. You can make salad any way you like. Pasta, fruit, yogurt, cheese —— anything can go in a salad. Just be creative!

A salad is simply a mixture of small pieces of food, usually vegetables. It is often served in a salad bowl with tongs and a sauce called “dressing.” It is eaten at room temperature or chilled. A little dressing added to the top can make the salad taste fantastic.

Of all the kind of salads, I love garden salad the best. When I have dinner at home with my family, I might make a big bowl of salad, using the fresh vegetables grown in our own garden. If you have a garden, then you can make a salad, too!

First, chop the lettuce into small pieces, then wash them. Second, cut the tomato into wedges, slice a green pepper and a cucumber, then chop up a carrot. Third, put all the vegetables in a big bowl and toss them together. Finally, add a salad dressing that you like. Olive oil with vinegar is always my favorite salad dressing. It makes the salad more tasty and nutritious. 

以上语料熟读背诵完毕的同学，可以尝试回答以下题目哦：

1. What is the most important habit that parents can teach their children?

2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People today have healthier lifestyles than people did 100 years ago.