Describe An Unusual Meal That You Had

IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card

Describe an unusual meal that you had.

You should say:

When did you eat it?
Where did you eat it?
With whom you had the meal?
Why do you think it was unusual?

Note: You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Model Answer 1:

Introduction:
We all have memorable meals that we will never forget. However, some might be more extraordinary than others. It was an unusual meal I had a few years ago that I remember vividly. It was a unique experience that I will never forget.

When did you eat it?
The unusual meal I had was about three years ago. It was a Saturday night, and I was out with some friends. We had already decided to try a new restaurant in the area, which we had yet to go to. We were all feeling adventurous and decided to try something different.

Where did you eat it?
The restaurant was located in a small town about an hour from where I lived. It was a small but popular place that served traditional cuisine. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff was friendly and accommodating.

We were seated near the center of the restaurant, which gave us a great view of the kitchen and the other diners.

With whom you had the meal?
I was with three of my closest friends at the time. We had all been friends since high school and had been looking for an excuse to get together.

This was the perfect opportunity to do so. We all ordered different dishes from the menu, filled with unique and exotic dishes.

Why do you think it was unusual?
The meal itself was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. The flavors were intense, and the presentation was creative and unique.

Everything was cooked to perfection, and the portion sizes were generous. We all left the restaurant feeling satisfied. The meal was truly unique, and I’ll never forget it.

Conclusion:
Overall, this meal was unusual because it combined the perfect flavors, presentation, and atmosphere. It was a truly memorable experience that I will never forget.

It was a great opportunity to get together with my friends and try something new. I’m grateful to have had such an amazing and unusual meal.


Model Answer 2:

Introduction:

  • When I was a child, I used to be a very selective eater.
  • My mother was always worried about my health.
  • I used to drink milk but then I started avoiding it too.
  • I remember, I used to intentionally spill milk or throw it in the washbasin when no one was looking.
  • Once my mother caught me throwing it.
  • My parents scolded me a lot.
  • My dad told my mother that I should not be given milk again.
  • My mom was caught between a rock and a hard place.

When did you eat it? and Where did you eat it?

  • I don’t know how she came up with a fried milk recipe but the next day I was given some cutlets instead of milk.
  • I had no idea what they were but I loved them.
  • From then on, every morning, I ate those fried things.
  • I felt like the luckiest kid.

With whom you had the meal?

  • I also took a few for my friends in school.
  • They all loved them too.
  • Someone in school asked me, what they were made of.

Why do you think it was unusual?

  • I asked my mom but she said it’s a secret.
  • For a few days I forgot about it but then one day, I actually saw my mom making them from the kitchen window.
  • They were made from milk. It was fried milk.
  • My mother had found a way of feeding me milk and at the same time making sure I didn’t throw it.
  • She added many other things to it like eggs, lemon peels, and cornstarch.
  • I don’t think I would have eaten them, if I knew they were made from milk before tasting them.

Conclusion:

  • My mother made a whole meal out of something I hated.
  • It was of course less healthy as it was fried but she used very little oil too.
  • Even now, I sometimes crave them.
  • My mother is always ready to make them.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 : Follow up Questions

Here some examples of follow up questions that you may asked during your speaking part 3 by examiner related to cue card “describe an unusual meal that you had”.

1. Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?
Yes, of course. Home cooked meals are always healthier than meals at restaurants. At home we use the best oils and add spices to our taste. We also wash the vegetables properly before cooking.

2. Do young people like to spend time with their families or friends?
Young people like to spend time with friends more because they have no generation gap with friends. When they spend time with family, there are chances of misunderstandings. Parents have to be friendly, otherwise young people drift away from them.

3. What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?
When families have dinner together, it increases family bonding. They share their day’s happenings with each other. It has also been seen that when families have 3-5 meals a week together, then children do not fall into vices like drugs and alcohol.

4. Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days, compared to the past?
Yes, people have become more career oriented and have started earning more. When spending capacity increases then people find easy way out and eat out.


Important Vocabularies

1. Adventurous

willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Example:
We were all feeling adventurous and decided to try something different.


2. Accommodating

fitting in with someone’s wishes or demands in a helpful way.

Example:
The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff was friendly and accommodating.


3. Exotic

originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.

Example:
We all ordered different dishes from the menu, filled with unique and exotic dishes.


4. Intense

of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Example:
The flavors were intense, and the presentation was creative and unique.


5. Selective eater

a person who is very particular about the foods they eat.

Example:
When I was a child, I used to be a very selective eater.


6. Caught between a rock and a hard place (idiom)

in a difficult situation where there are two equally unpleasant choices.

Example:
My mom was caught between a rock and a hard place.


7. Cornstarch

a fine white powder made from corn used as a thickener in cooking.

Example:
She added many other things to it like eggs, lemon peels, and cornstarch.


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