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Eating bugs – 6 Minute English

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Warm-up Questions

Have you ever tried unusual food, like insects? Why or why not?
What might be the benefits of eating bugs, according to the title?
If you saw “Eating bugs” on a menu, what would you expect to see?

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Eating bugs – 6 Minute English

Introduction, food trends, and the quiz question (00:00 – 01:54)

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1. What kind of food does the speaker say is a mix of different styles?

Fusion food
Organic food
Fast food
Street food

2. What is the topic of the quiz question (“priest chokers”)?

A type of insect
A type of food
A type of restaurant
A type of drink

3. Why do experts say insects could be useful as food?

They are cheaper than vegetables
They can help fight world hunger and reduce pollution
They are only eaten in the Western world
They are the tastiest food in the world

Eating bugs – 6 Minute English

Why many people dislike insects (and how chefs introduce them) (01:54 – 03:38)

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1. What does Andy say Western culture has when trying to get people to eat insects?

An uphill struggle
An easy job
A new tradition
A fun competition

2. What is given as an example of an “easy way” to start getting people to eat insects?

A cricket cookie using cricket powder
A tarantula doughnut
Insect tapas with whole insects
A worm salad

3. Why is using cricket powder helpful for some people?

It makes insects look bigger
You don’t actually see any insects
It removes all protein
It is only used in fusion food

Eating bugs – 6 Minute English

Changing perceptions, sustainability, and the final answers (03:38 – 06:21)

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1. How does the speaker say they respond when people react strongly (“urghh”)?

They force the person to try insects
They respond with understanding and don’t get confrontational
They ignore the person
They become confrontational

2. What does Joseph want to change insects from being seen as?

A luxury import
A type of pasta
A pest that bites you or carries disease
A dessert ingredient

3. What is the correct answer to the quiz question about “priest chokers”?

Pasta
Bread
Cheese
Potato

Eating bugs – 6 Minute English

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1. What is one main reason some people in Western cultures resist eating insects?

They have never heard of protein
Insects are illegal to eat
They have pre-conceived ideas that insects will be disgusting
They believe insects have no nutrients

2. What approach is suggested to help people accept edible insects?

Avoid explaining anything about farming
Start with foods where the insect is hidden (for example, as powder)
Argue with people until they agree
Only serve whole insects first

3. In the programme, what is the word for the practice of eating insects?

Gastronomy
Etymology
Entomophagy
Ecology

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Eating bugs – 6 Minute English

Would you ever try insect-based food if you couldn’t see the insect (for example, in powder form)? Why or why not?
What is an “uphill struggle” when it comes to changing food habits in your country?
Do you think people’s negative reactions to certain foods are mostly cultural or personal? Explain.
If insects can be farmed sustainably, should they be promoted more widely as a protein source? Why/why not?