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Study Time

60 Minutes

Lesson #

10

The world's fanciest McDonald's

Level

Intermediate

CNBC International

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CNBC's Uptin Saiidi tests out McDonald's Next, a new concept in Hong Kong.

Vocabulary

Read and memorize the vocabulary. Use the arrows on the side to navigate.

ESL Vocabulary Images

to test (something) out

test an idea

Listening

Discuss the questions with your classmates or teacher. Play the video for a hint. 

1.

Where is McDonald's Next?

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It's in Hong Kong.

2.

What is thrown out the window?

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Everything you know about McDonald's.

3.

Why was the Uptin disappointed with the fries?

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He wishes the fries weren't just standard McDonald's fries but were fancier.

4.

How much did burger, fries and caramel latte cost?

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It added up to just under $9.

5.

What's the problem with the kiosk?

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It's a little difficult to use at first.

6.

What are the benefits of the kiosk?

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They reduce labor costs and customers order more.

7.

What does he get on his salad?

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He gets California blend lettuce, shaved parmesan cheese, quinoa, crispy bacon bits, pineapple and crayfish egg mayonnaise.

8.

What happens after 6pm?

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The restaurant serves the order to the customer at their table.

9.

What was the meal served on?

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It was served on a cutting board.

10.

Where are the cakes made?

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They are made at the store.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the questions with your classmates or teacher.

  • Did you like the video?

  • Would you like to eat at this McDonalds?

  • Did your parents take to fast food places when you were a kid?

  • Which fast food places do you like?

  • Have you ever been to a fancy restaurant?

  • What kind of food or drinks are trendy recently?

  • How have people's eating habits changed in the last 20 years?

  • If you could open a fast food restaurant, what would you sell?

  • Should unhealthy fast food be banned?

  • Do you think this fancy McDonalds will become popular?

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