IELTS Speaking Sample Answer topic Food and Cooking

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Speaking Part 1 Sample topic Food

Favorite food

1.  Let’s talk about food? What’s your favorite food?

Answer: Well, I would say that I’m not a picky eater and I can eat like the whole universe. But if i have to choose, I would definitely go for Vietnamese traditional cuisine because although it does not win any points for complexity, it is all about the combination of fresh ingredients, intense flavours, and ease of cooking and preparation, so it wins my heart.

What is your favorite food?

Sample 1 (Example + Advantage): I’m a huge fan of Japanese cuisine, specifically sushi. For instance, I love the combination of fresh fish and vinegared rice. The primary advantage of sushi is that it’s a very nutritious and light meal, making me feel energized rather than lethargic after eating.

Sample 2 (Time + Popularity): I’ve been partial to Italian pasta for a long time. It’s immensely popular worldwide because it’s so versatile. I find the process of cooking a rich bolognese sauce to be quite therapeutic, and the end result is always incredibly hearty and satisfying.

2. Are there any food you dislike?

Answer: Well of course, there is this one particular kind of food which I don’t like, the one that stinks. I can’t eat things that are too smelly, for example, durian, shrimp paste, stinky tofu. I just cannot stand the smells of them

3. What kind of food did you like when you were young?

Sample 1 (Example + Advantage): During my carefree period as a child, I had a massive sweet tooth. Specifically, I was obsessed with chocolate ice cream. The major draw back then was the instant hit of sugar, though my parents had to be quite disciplined about how much I was allowed to eat.

Sample 2 (Time + Popularity): I spent a lot of time eating traditional home-cooked stews. In my hometown, these hearty meals were widely popular because they were budget-friendly and could feed the whole family. I have very vivid memories of the savory aroma filling our kitchen every evening.

4. Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?

Sample 1 (Example + Advantage): Yes, my palate has become much more sophisticated over time. For instance, I used to hate spicy food, but now I absolutely crave it. The advantage of this change is that I can now enjoy a more diverse range of international cuisines, such as Thai or Indian.

Sample 2 (Time + Popularity): It has evolved significantly. While fast food was highly popular with me as a kid, I now find it too greasy. I’ve shifted my focus to more wholesome and organic options, which I find to be a worthwhile investment in my long-term health.

5. What kinds of food do you particularly like?

Sample 1 (Example + Advantage): I’m particularly drawn to seafood. Specifically, I love grilled prawns and steamed fish. The primary draw is that seafood is packed with protein and healthy fats, which is essential for maintaining high productivity levels and general well-being.

Sample 2 (Popularity + Time): Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular, and I’ve taken a liking to vegan cuisine. I spend quite a bit of my leisure time experimenting with tofu and legumes to create savory dishes that are both ethical and delicious.

6. What kinds of food are most popular in your country?

Sample 1 (Popularity + Example): Street food is undoubtedly the most sought-after category here. For example, "Banh mi" or "Pho" are staples of our daily diet. Their popularity stems from being budget-friendly and incredibly flavorful, making them accessible to everyone from students to professionals.

Sample 2 (Time + Cost): Traditional rice-based meals have been the cornerstone of our culture for a long time. Even though dining at high-end restaurants can be costly, most people still prefer a simple, wholesome bowl of rice with various side dishes because it provides a sense of familial bond.

7. Is there any food you don’t like?

Sample 1 (Example + Advantage): I’ve never been able to stomach bitter melon. Specifically, I find the aftertaste to be quite pungent and unpleasant. The only advantage of avoiding it is that I can fill my plate with other verdant vegetables that I actually enjoy eating.

Sample 2 (Time + Popularity): Highly processed canned meats have never been popular with me. I find the texture to be somewhat bizarre and artificial. I’d much rather spend the time cooking fresh ingredients that offer a more authentic and natural flavor profile.

8. What are some traditional food in your country?

Answer: Obviously, there’s a mixed variety of food in my country. But I guess the most popular one would probably be pho, since Vietnam is world-famous for it. It’s tasty, cheap and available at all hours. In some places, it costs you like 20.000dong for a steaming hot bowl of Pho. And also, you might find some other things like bun cha, bun bo hue, banh xeo, etc,. they are all very delicious.

Cooking

1. Who does the cooking in your family? Why?

My mother does all the cooking at my home. I guess I am blessed for having such a talented mother, who happens to be a retired cook. I have always had some sort of a fitness plan, but my mother's home-cooked meals somehow have stood in the way, so I suppose I just have to live with that.

2. Did you learn how to cook when you were younger?

No, actually I didn't learn how to cook when I was a child. I grew up with working parents, and they were always up to their ears, so cooking, let alone teaching me how to cook, was nearly impossible for them. When I was small, my meals usually rotated around fast food, frozen food and takeaways.

3. Do you like to cook?

Not really, to be honest. Most of the time I eat ready meals and take-aways, that’s one of the reasons I love visiting my mum because I can always enjoy lovely home-cooked food.

4. Do you think cooking is a pleasure or a chore for people who have busy lives?

No, I don’t think so. Cooking for other people is a particular pleasure, but for people who have time only. I guess there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing people you love tucking into something you’ve cooked yourself.

Diet/ eating plan

1. Do you have a healthy diet?

Answer: Actually, I don’t. But I try to eat clean and eat green everyday because highly-processed foods or low-quality foods are linked to obesity and an increased risk of heart disease, and in some cases, cancer. So it’s vital for me and for everyone to stay healthy by eating clean in order to not only manage your weight but also help you build a stronger immune system and increase your energy levels.

2. Do you think Vietnamese people's diet is healthy?

Yes, a lot of Vietnamese people pay attention to the food we eat, and many of us like eating soup or vegetables. I think that's pretty healthy. But I have to admit that nowadays because of the fast pace of life, many people have to choose junk food for lunch, which is usually not healthy.

3. What time do you usually eat dinner?

We have our main meal at around 7.00, which I’m usually starving hungry by then. In fact, I often grab a bite to eat as soon as I get home from school.

4. Will you change your diet habit?

Yes, I'd like to make some changes. I actually eat too much junk food, which really makes me fat and unhealthy. In the future, I think I should learn how to cook by myself so that I could make healthy and delicious food at home.

5. What do you enjoy the most about a meal?

Well, it is undoubtedly the dessert. I have a sweet tooth, that’s why I always look forward to a piece of cake or a fruit tart after having my meal. I often spay a big layer of whipping cream on my dessert, as it makes the dish look way more mouth-watering.

6. Do you eat different foods at different times of the year?

Sample 1 (Example + Advantage): Definitely, my diet changes according to the seasons. To give you an example, in the sweltering summer, I opt for refreshing salads and cold noodles. The main benefit is that it helps regulate my body temperature and keeps me hydrated during the hectic heat.

Sample 2 (Popularity + Time): During the winter, "comfort food" becomes all the rage. I spend more time preparing warm soups and hotpots. These meals are not only aesthetically pleasing when served steaming hot, but they also provide a sense of solitude and warmth when it’s chilly outside.
Sweltering summer /ˈsweltərɪŋ ˈsʌmə/ (phrase): Mùa hè oi ả, nóng nực

Foreign food

1. Have you ever tried foreign food?

As a foodie, of course I have tasted different kinds of food, and imported food and beverages are no exception. My top two favorites are Italian pizza and Taiwanese bubble milk tea, which are considered the most popular among Vietnamese youngsters.

2. Do you like to try new food?

I’m all about experiencing new things, but new foods are off limit. I mean, there are a number of foods that can literally haunt me for life. For example, Mam Tom, which is a type of stinky and pungent shrimp paste used in many Vietnamese dishes, is a kind of food that really puts me off.

Do you like tasting new food?

Yes, whenever I travel to a new place, I always try my best to find the famous local food to have a taste. Most of the dishes are incredible, except for some spicy Thai tom yum paste I tried when I was in Bangkok last summer. Let just say that it is the type of food that can haunt me for life.

3. What kinds of new foods have you tried recently?

Recently I’ve been thinking about healthy eating, so I’ve tried my best to find a snack that is both scrumptious and low-carb. And finally I found Sua Chua Nep Cam, which is a mixture of brown glutinous rice and unsweetened yogurt. I have eaten this on a daily basis, and now I’ve lost 2kg.

4. Do you like any food from other countries near Vietnam?

Of course I do. I have a profound passion for Chinese cuisine as I have spent some time in this country. I can spend hours drooling over Beijing roasted duck and Guangzhou homemade noodles. Whenever I’ve got the munchies, I just daydream about feasting on these incredible dishes.

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Speaking Part 2 Food

Cùng tìm hiểu thêm đề Speaking Part 2 theo chủ đề Food nhé.

Talk about your favourite food

You should say:​

• what the food is​
• what it is made of​
• how it tastes​

and explain why it is your favourite food​

Sample:

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To describe my favorite food, I am perhaps partial to my home-baked chocolate truffle cake. To be honest, I've always had a knack for cooking and baking, and this cake comes as the first choice for all special occasions in our family, including my sister's birthday last week. ​

I can still remember the first time I came across a tutorial video on YouTube about how to make chocolate truffle cake, and I found the recipe actually very simple. The main ingredients only consisted of milk, butter, and chocolate, of course, there were other baking ingredients as well like flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Plus, the required techniques for this dish were all basic, not anything out of the world. Therefore, it only took me a few attempts before I reached an acceptable result.​

What took me aback the most was that despite being an easy-to-make cake, it came out to be a wonderful mouth-watering dessert with a delicate bittersweet taste of the chocolate, and I enjoy such a right balance, not too sweet, not too bitter. I'm glad that my family loved it as well because we all have a sweet tooth.​

Besides the lovely taste, the other reason why I cherish this cake to these days is that it represents my true self. It comes from an old maxim, but it's true, to a great extent, that you are what you eat. I want to be considered a sweet and nice person, just like my cake. Moreover, I believe this home-cooked food brings my family together.

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