This is a discussion topic for everyone. We all need to eat vegetables and have our own preferences on which ones and how they are cooked. These vegetables conversation questions go further in-depth and make for an interesting speaking activity.
The most difficult words and expressions in this exercise and worksheet are – crops, in order to (do something), genetically modified, rotten, strange, certain, in season, canned, farmers’ market, vegetarian, and vegan.
The vegetables conversation questions are –
1 – Which vegetable most resembles you and why? How about your best friend?
2 – Which vegetable do you eat the most? How often do you eat it?
3 – Are there any vegetables that you really dislike? What do they taste like?
4 – Where do you usually buy your vegetables? Have prices gone up in recent times?
5 – What kinds of vegetables are grown in your local area? Are any imported?
6 – Do you ever drink vegetable juices or smoothies? Do you ever make them at home?
7 – Are there any pests or animals that eat farmer’s crops in your hometown?
8 – Have you ever tried farming your own vegetables? Were you successful?
9 – What things do you need to grow your own vegetables?
10 – Which vegetables do you think are the easiest and most difficult to grow?
11 – Can you think of any fruits that are commonly called vegetables but are not?
12 – What do you think is the best way to cook a potato? How about spinach?
13 – How do you feel about genetically modified vegetables? Would you eat them?
14 – How long can you keep vegetables in a refrigerator before they go rotten?
15 – Which vegetable do you think has the strangest appearance? What does it look like?
16 – Can you name 5 different animals that eat a lot of vegetables? What do they eat?
17 – Why are some places better for growing certain vegetables than others?
18 – Which vegetables are in season in your area right now? How much do they cost?
19 – Do you ever buy any canned vegetables? Why don’t you buy them fresh?
20 – Have you ever been to a farmers’ market? How are they different from supermarkets?
21 – Are there any vegetables that you like to eat raw? What do you eat them with?
22 – Do you ever worry about which fertilizers are used to grow your vegetables?
23 – What vegetables did you eat yesterday? What do you plan on eating tonight?
24 – Do you think that you could become a vegetarian or vegan? Why or why not?
25 – How do you prefer vegetables to be cooked, steamed, boiled, roasted, or fried?
