TRANSCRIPT
Host
Brian: Hi everyone, and welcome back to the podcast. I’m your
host, Brian.
Host
Brian: Sometimes when life gets busy, grabbing fast food
feels like the easiest choice. But is it really bad for us? People have
different opinions — some say yes, others say it’s okay in moderation.
Host
Brian: Today, we’ll explore the question: Can Fast Food Be
A Healthy Habit?
Host
Brian: You’ll improve your English and learn useful words
about food and health.
But first, let’s start with a few questions to get you thinking.
Host
Brian: Think about these questions before we dive into the
conversation:
Host
Brian: How often do you eat fast food, and why? Maybe once a
week when I’m busy or craving something quick.
Host
Brian: Do you believe fast food can be healthy? Sure,
if you choose options like salads or grilled items.
Host
Brian: What’s your go-to fast food order? Probably a chicken
wrap or a burger with fries.
Host
Brian: Take a moment to reflect — these will help you connect
more deeply with today’s topic.
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Host
Brian: Wow, this weather is perfect. I'm so glad we decided
to meet up here instead of another noisy café.
Mia: Yeah,
it’s so peaceful. I feel like I can finally breathe. So, what did you two do
for lunch today?
Kevin: (Grinning)
Don’t judge me—but I had a triple cheeseburger, large fries, and a milkshake.
Mia: Kevin!
Again?
Kevin: What
can I say? Fast food is my guilty pleasure. Cheap, quick, and makes me happy.
What about you guys?
Host
Brian: I made a salad at home—spinach, grilled chicken, a bit
of feta cheese. Took me ten minutes. Not bad, right?
Mia: Wow, I
wish I had your motivation. I grabbed a wrap from that sandwich place near my
office. Not the worst, but not the healthiest either.
Kevin: See?
That’s the thing. We all eat fast food in some way. People just picture burgers
and fries, but it’s more than that now.
Host
Brian: That’s true. Fast food has changed a lot. Some places
offer salads, bowls, grilled options, even vegan stuff. It’s not all deep-fried
doom anymore.
Mia: Yeah,
but it’s hard to know what’s actually healthy. Some “salads” have more calories
than a burger!
Kevin: Right?
I once ordered a “light” smoothie and later found out it had more sugar than a
soda!
Host
Brian: That’s where nutrition labels can help. I used to
ignore them, but now I glance at calories and sugar content, just to be aware.
Mia: I try
to look, but honestly, sometimes I just don’t want to know. (laughs)
Kevin: Exactly!
If I look, I’ll feel guilty. I’d rather enjoy my fries in peace.
Host
Brian: I get that. But it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
You can still enjoy fast food and make smarter choices—like getting water
instead of soda or skipping extra sauces.
Mia: True.
I’ve started doing that. Also, when I cook even once or twice a week, I feel
better. Not just physically—but mentally too.
Kevin: Okay,
I’ll admit... after eating fast food for three days straight last week, I felt
kinda gross.
Host
Brian: See? Your body’s telling you something. It’s not about
giving it up forever. Just listening to what your body needs.
Kevin: So,
what you're saying is—I can still have my burgers, but maybe just not five
times a week?
Host
Brian: Exactly. Enjoy it, but mix things up. Balance is key.
Mia: I think
that’s the biggest takeaway. We don’t have to go from fries to kale smoothies
overnight. Small steps.
Kevin: Alright,
alright. Maybe next week I’ll swap one fast food meal for something homemade.
Like… cereal. That counts, right?
Brian
& Mia: (Laughing) Not really!
Host
Brian: But hey, it’s a start. Baby steps, Kevin.
Kevin: Okay,
okay. I’ll dust off my rice cooker. You happy now?
Mia: Very!
Maybe we should all share easy meal ideas. Keep each other accountable.
Host
Brian: I love that idea. Healthy or not, food’s better when
it brings people together.
Kevin: And if
we slip up, no guilt trips?
Mia: Deal.
Just good food and good company.
Host
Brian: That’s the spirit!
Host
Brian: Before we replay the conversation, let’s test how much
you remember!
Host
Brian: I’ve got a quick 3-question quiz for you. Don’t worry
— it’s all based on what you just heard.
Host
Brian: Take a moment to go through the questions, then listen
again and see if you catch anything you missed the first time.
Host
Brian: Question 1. Why does Kevin like fast food so much?
A. He thinks it’s healthy
B. It’s cheap, fast, and tasty
C. He’s a professional chef
Host
Brian: Question 2. What is Brian's attitude toward fast food?
A. He avoids it completely
B. He says it’s okay in moderation
C. He never cooks at home
Host
Brian: Question 3. What do the friends agree on in the end?
A. Fast food should be banned
B. Cooking is a waste of time
C. Balance and small steps are important
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Host Brian: Here’s
a quick summary of what we covered today
1. Fast
food is convenient and enjoyable, but often
unhealthy if consumed too frequently.
2. Healthy
options exist at many fast food places now (salads, grilled items,
vegan choices).
3. Nutrition labels help make informed choices, though not everyone always checks them.
4. Balance is important—it's okay to enjoy fast food in moderation without guilt.
5. Small changes matter, like cooking at home once a week or choosing water over soda.
6. Support and accountability from friends can make healthy habits easier to maintain.
7. Mindful eating leads to feeling better both physically and mentally.
#
Host Brian: That’s
all for today’s episode of English on the Go. I hope you enjoyed the
conversation and picked up some new vocabulary and insights along the way.
Host Brian: Let’s
quickly check your quiz answers — how did you do?
Host Brian: Question 1. Why does Kevin like fast food so much?
The correct B.
It’s cheap, fast, and tasty
Host Brian: Question
2. What is Brian's attitude toward fast food?
The correct B.
He says it’s okay in moderation
Host Brian: Question
3. What do the friends agree on in the end?
The correct C. Balance and small steps are important
Host Brian: Remember,
you can download today’s vocabulary list as a free PDF to review everything we
covered. And don’t forget — the more you listen, the more confident you’ll
become in real conversations.
Host Brian: If you
found this episode helpful, make sure to follow the podcast, share it
with a friend, and tune in next time for more real-life English practice.
Host Brian: Until then, keep learning everywhere and speaking everywhere. Talk to you soon!
POST-LISTENING QUESTIONS
1. What
kind of fast food do you usually eat? Do you think it’s healthy?
💡 You
could mention meals like fried chicken, pizza, or wraps.
2. How
often do you cook at home? Would you like to do it more often?
💡 Try
sharing one easy dish you know how to make.
3. What
small change could you make to eat more balanced meals?
💡 For
example: drink water instead of soda, or skip fries sometimes.
EXERCISES
EXERCISE 1: Fill in the Blanks
Instruction: Listen to
the conversation and fill in the blanks with the appropriate word
Brian: Wow, this weather is
perfect. I'm so glad we decided to meet up here instead of (1)________________.
Mia: Yeah, it’s so peaceful. I
feel like I can (2)________________. So, what did you two do for lunch today?
Kevin: (Grinning) Don’t judge
me—but I had a triple cheeseburger, large fries, and (3)________________.
Mia: Kevin! Again?
Kevin: What can I say? Fast food
is my guilty pleasure. Cheap, quick, and (4)________________. What about you
guys?
Brian: I made a salad at
home—spinach, grilled chicken, a bit of feta cheese. Took me ten minutes.
(5)________________?
Mia: Wow, I wish I had your
motivation. I grabbed a wrap from that sandwich place near my office. Not the
worst, but (6)________________.
Kevin: See? That’s the thing. We
all eat fast food in some way. People just picture burgers and fries, but
(7)________________.
Brian: That’s true. Fast food
has changed a lot. Some places offer salads, bowls, grilled options, even vegan
stuff. It’s not all (8)________________ anymore.
Mia: Yeah, but it’s hard to
know what’s actually healthy. Some “salads” have more calories
(9)________________!
Kevin: Right? I once ordered a
“light” smoothie and later found out it had more sugar (10)________________!
Brian: That’s where nutrition
labels can help. I used to ignore them, but now I glance at calories and sugar
content, (11)________________.
Mia: I try to look, but
honestly, sometimes (12)________________. (laughs)
Kevin: Exactly! If I look, I’ll
feel guilty. I’d rather (13)________________.
Brian: I get that. But it
doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You can still enjoy fast food and make
smarter choices—like getting water instead of soda or (14)________________.
Mia: True. I’ve started doing
that. Also, when I cook even once or twice a week, I feel better. Not just
physically—but (15)________________.
Kevin: Okay, I’ll admit... after
eating fast food for three days straight last week, (16)________________.
Brian: See? Your body’s telling
you something. It’s not about giving it up forever. Just (17)________________.
Kevin: So, what you're saying
is—I can still have my burgers, but maybe (18)________________?
Brian: Exactly. Enjoy it, but
mix things up. (19)________________.
Mia: I think that’s the
biggest takeaway. We don’t have to go from fries to kale smoothies overnight.
(20)________________.
Kevin: Alright, alright. Maybe
next week I’ll swap one fast food meal for something homemade. Like… cereal.
That counts, right?
Brian & Mia: (Laughing) Not really!
Brian: But hey, it’s a start.
(21)________________, Kevin.
Kevin: Okay, okay. I’ll dust off
my rice cooker. You happy now?
Mia: Very! Maybe we should all
share easy meal ideas. (22)________________.
Brian: I love that idea. Healthy
or not, food’s better when (23)________________.
Kevin: And if we slip up,
(24)________________?
Mia: Deal. Just good food and
good company.
Brian: That’s the spirit!
Answer Key
1. another noisy café
2. finally breathe
3. a milkshake
4. makes me happy
5. Not bad, right
6. not the healthiest either
7. it’s more than that now
8. deep-fried doom
9. than a burger
10. than a soda
11. just to be aware
12. I just don’t want to know
13. enjoy my fries in peace
14. skipping extra sauces
15. mentally too
16. I felt kinda gross
17. listening to what your body needs
18. just not five times a week
19. Balance is key
20. Small steps
21. Baby steps
22. Keep each other accountable
23. it brings people together
24. no guilt trips
EXERCISE 2: True, False,
Not Given
Instruction: Read each statement
carefully and mark it as True, False, or Not Given based
on the conversation.
1.
Brian suggested meeting at the park
instead of a café.
2.
Mia had a burger for lunch.
3.
Kevin thinks fast food makes him feel
energized and healthy.
4.
Brian believes fast food can include
healthy options.
5.
Mia never reads nutrition labels.
6.
Kevin plans to stop eating fast food
completely.
7.
Brian encourages balance rather than
strict dieting.
8.
Mia feels better mentally when she
cooks at home.
9.
Brian uses his rice cooker every day.
10. The group agrees to
support each other with healthy meal ideas.
Answer Key
Exercise 2: True, False, Not Given
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. False
7. True
8. True
9. Not Given
10. True
