Intro
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2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Do you become obsessed with every new fad? Do you become crazed when a new item comes out because it seems better than the old, or are you usually happy with what you have? There are always new things to buy or try, from electronics to clothing to food. To some people that’s not that big a deal, but to others, it’s extremely important.
Gelato is becoming more and more popular in some parts of the US. While it’s not a new dessert… gelato has been made in Italy since the 1920s… it’s still new to many people, which makes it exciting. And for some, new and exciting desserts must be superior to boring, old ice cream. Can you tell the difference?
Jessica and Gary have had very different experiences with gelato. Do they love it as much as their friends do? Find out by reading today’s English lesson about an Italian dessert.
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.
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Jessica: So, Gary.
Gary: Yeah.
Jessica: I was on Facebook.
Gary: OK.
Jessica: And I saw people posting this new type of gelato that’s out locally. And it must be some kind of fad or something…
Gary: Fad?
Jessica: …because everybody’s obsessed with it.
Gary: Are people around here really crazed about gelato, and just need to try all these different flavors?
Jessica: I don’t know. I think a lot of people think it’s superior to ice cream.
Gary: Wow.
Jessica: There are very unique flavors, like salted caramel, and…
Gary: I really enjoy gelato. And where I’m from on the east coast, you can get it in a cup. You can get it in a cone. And it’s not that big a deal, because I think there are so many Italians there, that the restaurants all carry gelato. So, it’s really normal. Personally speaking, I can’t tell the difference.
Jessica: Really?
Gary: Of ice cream and gelato.
Jessica: We’ll have to have an ice cream gelato party.
Gary: Let’s go right now.
Jessica: Sounds good.
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Discussion
Jessica tells Gary that a lot of her friends seem to be crazy for gelato. They’re discussing gelato on Facebook, in particular the unique flavors that are available. Jessica says that some people seem to believe that gelato is better than ice cream. As for her, she doesn’t have an opinion… yet.
Gary explains that gelato was always available where he grew up on the east coast of the United States. He thinks it’s because of the Italians living in that part of the country, as gelato is an Italian dessert. Gary isn’t able to tell the difference between gelato and ice cream. He suggests to Jessica that they have a party and serve both to their guests.
Have you tried gelato? Does it taste different than ice cream? Which is better?
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