Describe a kind of food people eat on special occasions.
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Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Work or study
- Do you work, or are you a student? (Why?)
- Why did you choose that job or that subject? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you enjoy most about it? (Why?)
- Is there anything you would like to change about it? (Why?)
Rubbish and recycling
- Do you recycle at home? (Why is that?)
- Is recycling common where you live? (Why is that?)
- What do people do with their rubbish in your area? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you learn about recycling at school? (Why is that?)
Teachers
- Do you remember your first teacher? (Why is that?)
- What makes a good teacher, in your opinion? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever wanted to be a teacher? (Why is that?)
- Do you still keep in touch with any of your teachers? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a kind of food people eat on special occasions.
You should say:
- what the food is
- how it is made
- when people eat it
and explain why people eat it on those occasions.
Follow-up question after your talk: Can you make it yourself? / When do people usually eat it?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
food and special occasions
- Can you explain why certain dishes are linked to particular festivals?
- In general, what does a traditional meal tell visitors about a country?
- How would you contrast food cooked at home for a festival with food bought ready-made?
changing eating habits
- Can you explain why young people cook traditional dishes less often?
- What could be done about children who leave school unable to cook?
- Can you speculate on how everyday meals will change over the next thirty years?
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