You are learning past descriptions: you will read the scene it happens in, take apart the pattern behind them (past descriptions with was/were), hear them in a conversation, rehearse them, and finish by saying one thing out loud to be graded.
A Queens food court with cuisines from around the world. You're writing a review, describing flavors, atmosphere, and experiences. "Was" and "were" are your most powerful description tools.
Last Friday, I went to a food court in Flushing, Queens. It was in the basement of a mall — the New World Mall food court. It wasn't fancy, but it was incredible.
There were about thirty food stalls. Chinese, Korean, Malaysian, Thai. The smells were amazing. I didn't know what to choose. Everything looked so good.
I ordered hand-pulled noodles from a Chinese stall. The noodles were fresh — the cook made them right in front of me. The broth was rich and flavorful. The portion was huge and it was only eight dollars.
The food court was crowded and loud. Families, students, old men playing cards. The vibe was completely different from Manhattan — more real, more relaxed. It wasn't a tourist spot. It was authentic Queens.
Was it worth the subway ride? Absolutely. It was one of the best meals I had all week.