Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.
- bait: something (such as a piece of food) that is used to attract fish or animals so they can be caught
- cricket: a small black insect that jumps high and makes loud, high-pitched noises
- enhance: to increase or improve something with something else
- a leap: a jump
- faith: strong belief or trust in someone or something
A “leap of faith” means that you are taking a huge step to believe that something is true or possible.
- Repeat the two different ways in which crickets can be regarded.
- Where and how are the crickets raised?
- Explain what Steven Slocum means when he says: “At first, I was a little weirded out.”
- How do the insects taste?
- Listen to the final sentence. Explain it.
Tip: Regarding food and eating, “pièce de résistance” means the the most important dish of a meal. - Would you consider adding some crunchy crickets to your soup or enhancing your morning smoothie with a little cricket powder?
