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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Food

These are IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions on food, with band 9 sample answers and tips. Part 1 answers should be two or three natural sentences that extend beyond a yes or no.

Questions

  1. What kinds of food do you like to eat?
  2. What kind of new food would you like to try? [Why?]
  3. What are some kinds of food you never eat? Why?
  4. Do you like cooking? [Why?/ Why not?]
  5. What was the last meal you cooked?
  6. Describe a popular food in your country? Why do people like this food?

Sample answers

Sample answer to these questions

I enjoy homemade meals because they are healthier and often made with fresh ingredients. I am keen to try Thai cuisine, as I've heard wonderful things about it from friends. There are several dishes I haven't tasted, like sushi, simply because they aren't available locally. I do enjoy cooking, especially simple recipes, and the last meal I prepared was a vegetable stir-fry. In my country, pizza has become incredibly popular due to its taste and convenience, especially among the younger generation.

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