IELTS Speaking practice: Food

Part 1

What kinds of meals do you like?

Oh, I adore different meat plates… My mouth is watering That is to say you find something very appetizing. People use this expression when they see/smell food that looks very delicious. whenever I see roast beef, grilled chicken or pork chops… However, I don’t like to cook… That's why I often eat ready meals A meal that you buy already cooked. and take-awaysA meal prepared in a café/restaurant and eaten at home..

Do you often dinner with your family or friends?

Well, I try to dinner with my family as often as possible… Unfortunately, I don’t have enough time for such dinners due to my busy scheduleA filled up timetable....

When do you usually eat dinner?

I usually have main mealThe most important meal of the day. at about 4 p.m. … I'm starving hungry by thenTo be extremely hungry. and sometimes overeat myselfEat too much, eat immodestly....

Are there any fruits or vegetables you don’t like? Why?

Yes, there are… I’m not a fussy eaterSomeone who is very picky about the food and doesn't eat everything., but I really hate onions and seafoodFood made from fish, carbs, octopuses and other sea-creatures.… I try to avoid meals that might contain these products…

And what is your favourite cuisine?

Well, I love French cuisine for its versatility and flavorful ingredientsDelicious ingredients..... French cuisine has a variety of dishes, starting from their famous onion soup and ending with cheese fondue... Also, it rarely uses artificial ingredientsNon-natural ingredients. or flavors.

Part 2

Now, have a look at the card and prepare a monologue.

I would like to talk about a nice little restaurant in a walking distance ofVery close. my apartment called "La Pasta"… It is situated on the ancient street in the old city centre... This restaurant serves various meals of Italian cuisineTraditional Italian food. that I enjoy… For example, they serve extremely delicious pasta, pizza and tomato soup... I particularly love their pasta... It is very versatile food, and can be made in many ways... I general, I love Italian food because it is all about fresh, flavorful ingredientsDelicious ingredients.... That's why I eat in that restaurant every now and then with my family and friends… Although it’s not cheap, its quality justifies the billWhen a product is worth buying due its good quality, even if it's expensive.…

Part 3

How can we make people eat healthier food?

The best approach for this problem is to strike a balanceTo find a golden mean and stick with it. between junk food and healthy food… You can eat unhealthy ever so rarely, if you manage to eat nutritious productsProducts rich in calories. the majority of the time… I eat junk foodUnhealthy food, mostly light snacks. myself, by I try not to abuse my health…

Do you think people enjoy what they eat on a regular?

I don’t really know, but I’m leaning towards a negative answer… People are often lazy when chosing their meals… They try to catch a snackTo eat a little portion of food very quickly. to restrain their hungerTo avoid eating when you really want to. Usually practiced during diets.… But it is neither healthy nor enjoyable…

Do you think that cooking is a pleasure a burden for most people?

I can’t speak for everybody, but I think that cooking is more of a chore than a pleasureSomething you do rather unwillingly.… But it really depends on a person… Some people might love cooking... If it is their passion or a beloved jobA job you really like and do with a pleasure., then it's good for them… But I’m not among those people… Personally, I prefer dining outDinning at a restaurant..