Listening transcript buku Life Today Unit 4 Activity 3 Halaman 152

Summary

In this video, a conversation takes place between two friends, Putra and the speaker, about choosing a restaurant for a birthday celebration. While one suggests a steakhouse known for its meat-heavy menu, the other explains that the birthday girl is vegan, motivated by both health and environmental reasons. The discussion delves into the reasons for adopting a vegan diet, including its positive impact on digestion and its role in reducing global warming. Eventually, the speaker recommends a vegan-friendly restaurant, and they both share thoughts about potentially trying the diet themselves.

Takeaways

• 😀 A student is looking for an affordable restaurant for their sister's birthday.
• 😀 The recommended restaurant, Dinosaur, serves a meat-based menu focused on beef.
• 😀 The Dinosaur restaurant is popular for its large portion sizes and affordable prices.
• 😀 The sister, who is a vegan, prefers vegan steak for her birthday rather than meat-based dishes.
• 😀 The sister became vegan after being inspired by her favorite actress, who promotes a vegan lifestyle on social media.
• 😀 The sister believes that eating meat contributes to global warming, particularly through the farming and production processes.
• 😀 The speaker has adjusted their diet to include more vegetables and fruits, reducing meat consumption.
• 😀 The speaker encourages trying a vegan diet, and the other person is interested in giving it a try.
• 😀 Another recommended vegan restaurant, The Dinner Table, serves both vegan food and is located next to the city’s park.
• 😀 The Dinner Table has a unique sunflower gate, making it easy to identify.
• 😀 The speaker has been considering becoming vegan but is unsure about giving up certain foods, like sautéed or fried chicken.

Q & A

What is Putra looking for in the restaurant?

Putra is looking for an affordable restaurant for his sister's birthday.

What kind of restaurant does Putra consider for his sister's birthday?

Putra considers a restaurant that serves steak, specifically one called 'Dinosaur,' which has a meat-based menu.

Why is Putra hesitant to recommend the 'Dinosaur' restaurant to his sister?

Putra is hesitant because his sister is a vegan and prefers a vegan steak for her birthday.

What made Putra's sister decide to become a vegan?

Putra's sister decided to become a vegan after being inspired by her favorite actress, who looks charming on social media. Additionally, she wants to help combat global warming, as she believes eating meat is a major contributor.

What does the speaker believe contributes to global warming besides eating meat?

The speaker believes that the farming and production processes involved in meat production also contribute to global warming.

How did the speaker change their diet in response to environmental concerns?

The speaker changed their diet by including more vegetables and fruits instead of meat, which they believe helps digestion.

What vegan restaurant does Putra recommend to his friend?

Putra recommends a vegan restaurant called 'The Dinner Table,' which is located next to the city's park and has a sunflower gate.

What is the significance of the sunflower gate mentioned in the script?

The sunflower gate is a distinctive feature of the restaurant 'The Dinner Table' that helps identify its location.

Has Putra considered becoming a vegan?

Yes, Putra has been thinking about becoming a vegan since last year but is unsure if he can avoid eating certain foods like sautéed or fried chicken.

What additional information does Putra provide about vegan steak?

Putra admits that he was initially tempted by the steak at 'Dinosaur' but later remembers to recommend a vegan option, a vegan steak, at 'The Dinner Table.'