Word List:
- Chops
- Sausage
- Brisket
- Ribs
- Tenderloin
- Shank
- Ham
- Bacon
- Roast
- Steak
Story:
It was a warm summer day in the small town of Smithfield, where the finest cuts of meat were produced. Mr. Davis, the local butcher, was well known for his high-quality chops, sausage, and brisket.
However, one day Mr. Davis was faced with a dilemma. A new grocery store had opened up in the town and was offering meat at a much lower price than his own store. People were flocking to the new store, leaving Mr. Davis’ business struggling to stay afloat.
He was determined to save his store, so he decided to bring in a new product that no other store in town carried. He sourced the finest cuts of ribs, tenderloin, and shank. These cuts were so unique and flavorful that they quickly became the talk of the town.
As a result, people started coming back to Mr. Davis’ store, and his business was booming once again. He even started offering ham, bacon, and roast for special occasions.
The new grocery store was no match for Mr. Davis, as his meat was always fresh and of the highest quality. People were willing to pay a premium for the perfect steak.
In the end, Mr. Davis’ hard work and dedication to his craft paid off, and he was once again the proud owner of the finest meat shop in Smithfield.
Vocabulary:
| Word | Meaning | Collocations |
|---|---|---|
| Chops | A cut of meat from the rib section of a pig or sheep | Pork chops, lamb chops, grilled chops |
| Sausage | A cylindrical shaped food product made of ground meat, spices, and other ingredients | Breakfast sausage, Italian sausage, spicy sausage |
| Brisket | A cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal | Smoked brisket, corned beef brisket, BBQ brisket |
| Ribs | A cut of meat from the rib section of a pig or beef, often served with barbecue sauce | Pork ribs, beef ribs, baby back ribs |
| Tenderloin | A cut of meat from the muscle along the backbone of beef, pork, or veal, known for its tenderness | Beef tenderloin, pork tenderloin, roasted tenderloin |
| Shank | A cut of meat from the leg of a cow, lamb, or pig, often used for stews or soups | Beef shank, lamb shank, pork shank |
| Ham | A cut of meat from the hind leg of a pig, often cured and used in sandwiches or as a main dish | Smoked ham, honey ham, spiral ham |
| Bacon | A type of cured meat made from the belly of a pig | Bacon bits, crispy bacon, turkey bacon |
| Roast | A cut of meat that is cooked by roasting, typically in an oven | Beef roast, pork roast, prime rib roast |
| Steak | A thin slice of meat, usually beef, that is grilled or fried | Rib-eye steak, sirloin steak, filet mignon steak |