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READING EXPLORER FOUNDATIONS UNIT 2 2A THE WORLD OF SPEED EATING

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the phrase “the world of speed eating,” what do you imagine people do?
Why do you think someone would join a speed-eating contest?
What foods do you think are common in eating competitions?

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READING EXPLORER FOUNDATIONS UNIT 2 2A THE WORLD OF SPEED EATING

What competitive eating is (00:00 – 00:24)

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1. What is competitive eating (speed eating)?

Eating as much as possible, usually within a time limit
Eating only healthy food in a contest
Cooking food as fast as possible
Eating slowly to enjoy the taste

2. Which food is mentioned as a possible competition food?

Sushi
Sandwiches
Salad
Ice cream

3. What can competitions offer to winners?

Large prizes
A restaurant job
A cooking certificate
Free travel around the world

READING EXPLORER FOUNDATIONS UNIT 2 2A THE WORLD OF SPEED EATING

Nathan’s hot dog contest: history and champions (00:24 – 01:44)

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1. When and where is Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest held?

Every 4th of July in Brooklyn, New York
Every 4th of July in Chicago
Every Thanksgiving in Boston
Every New Year’s Day in Los Angeles

2. According to the legend, how did the tradition begin?

A famous athlete challenged everyone to a contest
A TV show created the competition
Four immigrants argued about who loved their new country the most
A restaurant owner wanted to advertise hot dogs

3. What world record for hot dog eating is mentioned?

40 in 10 minutes
50 in 12 minutes
100 in 20 minutes
74 in less than 10 minutes

READING EXPLORER FOUNDATIONS UNIT 2 2A THE WORLD OF SPEED EATING

Is it a bad idea or a sport? (01:44 – 02:11)

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1. Why do some people think competitive eating is not a good thing?

It is too expensive to watch
It can be unhealthy, and many people are going hungry
It is illegal in many countries
It makes people dislike hot dogs

2. How do competitive eaters often view eating competitions?

As a way to learn cooking
As a funny joke, not a real activity
As a sport like any other
As a type of art performance

3. What do “food fighters” think of themselves as?

Actors
Chefs
Athletes
Judges

READING EXPLORER FOUNDATIONS UNIT 2 2A THE WORLD OF SPEED EATING

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1. What is the main topic of the video?

How to open a restaurant in New York
The history of American holidays
Competitive (speed) eating and a famous contest
How to cook hot dogs

2. Which idea is included in the video?

Competitive eating is always healthy if you train
Competitive eating has both supporters and critics
Competitive eating contests never give prizes
Competitive eating is only done in the United States

3. What does the video suggest about top competitive eaters?

They are always big and heavy
They can hold world records for different foods
They compete without any time limit
They usually refuse to compete in public

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

READING EXPLORER FOUNDATIONS UNIT 2 2A THE WORLD OF SPEED EATING

Do you think competitive eating should be considered a sport? Why or why not?
What problems (health, social, or environmental) might competitive eating cause?
If a contest offered a large prize, would that make it more acceptable to you? Why?
What kinds of competitions do you think are “in bad taste,” and what makes them that way?