IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS speaking New Cue card 

Note: you have to talk for 1 to 2 minutes. You have 1 minute to take a look at the main points and prepare some notes which you can use while speaking.

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Sample answers (1)

An unusual pizza meal that I had was during a trip to Chicago, Illinois. I was visiting the city with a group of friends and we stumbled upon a small pizzeria that specialized in unconventional pizza toppings.

We decided to give it a try and ordered a pizza with a combination of toppings that included figs, prosciutto, and gorgonzola cheese. The pizza also had a drizzle of honey on top which added a unique sweetness to the pizza.

The pizzeria was located in a trendy neighborhood and had a casual atmosphere. We were seated at a large communal table and shared the pizza with our group of friends.

What made this pizza unusual was the combination of toppings, which was unlike any pizza that I had ever tried before. The sweetness of the figs and honey, paired with the saltiness of the prosciutto and the pungent taste of the gorgonzola cheese, created a unique and complex flavor profile. The crust was also crispy and had a perfect chewiness.

Overall, the pizza was a delicious and unexpected experience that I enjoyed with my friends, and it was certainly a memorable meal that stood out among the many pizzas that I have had throughout my life.

Follow-Ups

1. Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?
Whether having dinner at home is a good idea depends on the individual’s preferences and circumstances.
2. Do young people like to spend time with their families or friends?
Both young people and old people may enjoy spending time with their families or friends, it depends on the person.
3. What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?
Having dinner together can promote communication and bonding among family members and friends, and can also help to establish a routine for eating healthy meals.
4. Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days, compared to the
past?

Some people may be less willing to cook meals by themselves these days, due to busy schedules or the availability of convenient meal options. However, others may enjoy the process of cooking and prefer to prepare their own meals.

Sample answers (2)

As we know that food is the most basic necessity for the survival of human beings. Moreover, I like to taste various new meals whenever I get a chance. However, today I am going to talk about a time when I ate unusual meal. I vividly remember, it was around 2 years before, when I went to Shimla. I visited there to enjoy summer vacations with my friend, Aman.

It was around 8 hours long journey, and we were hungry since morning. So, we went to restaurant for taking lunch. Moving further, when I checked Menu, I found many new traditional meals of Shimla. Hence, out of all these, I and Aman ordered ‘carrot pudding’. Honestly speaking, we had eaten ‘Rice pudding’ many times, but ‘carrot pudding’ was new experience for both of us.

After waiting for few minutes, we got our meal. It was decorated with saffron and dry fruits on the top. Furthermore, It was light red in colour and looking delicious. When I took first bite/spoon, I got amazed with the taste. It was far beyond tastier than my expectations. In addition, it was full of nutrients as it was prepared with crushed carrots, milk, jaggery and dry fruits.

Also, I appreciated the waiter for serving delicious meal. Besides this, I learnt about this special dish from YouTube tutorials. These days, I prepare ‘Carrot pudding’ at home whenever I want to eat dessert. So, that was a time when I had unusual/unforgettable meal.

Sample answers (3)

Well to be honest I usually eat home cooked food and the food I was eating in my childhood I am having approximately the same these days too. Today, however, I would like to talk about a time when I had an unusual meal. I remember vividly exactly 4 months ago I visited my maternal home when it was my cousin’s birthday. During my childhood I spent approximately three years

at my maternal home. That’s why that cousin of mine named Inder is Really very close to me. On his birthday he didn’t throw a grand party, instead he just had a small get-together. So at that time We cut cake and danced for some time to different songs.

various delicious delicacies To all of us which were prepared by her. To be honest, she loves cooking and she loves to experiment with food. So on the day out of all those finger licking dishes there was a dish which was completely new to me because in my entire life I have never seen or heard about that food item. I was trying to figure out what was that and what kind of Ingredients were used in the preparation of that dish. After thinking and analysing a lot I failed to identify what that was and what was that made of. As on that day there were some other Relatives also present. That’s why I was feeling reluctant to ask my maternal aunt or my cousin about that unusual dish And at the end I ate that cuisine with my cousin. At first I just took a small bite of that because I was thinking that food would not taste good but after having a bite I found out that unique food item was very delicious and I ended up eating all of that. Thereafter we all family members returned home at night and after returning I messaged my cousin to ask about that dish so he told me about all the ingredients that his mother uses to prepare that food item and then I got to know about that unique meal. Frankly speaking next weekend I am visiting my maternal home again because I am missing my cousin and missing that finger licking dish too, so I would request my aunt to prepare that again for me and I would love to have that. Hence this was the time when Iwould love to have that. Hence, this was the time when I had an unusual meal.

Follow-Ups

1-Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?

Answer-yes obviously having dinner at home is really very good idea because home cooked food is really very delicious and full of nutrients which are necessary for our body to function properly. These days many youngsters think that eating fast food is cool and classy but according to me they need to do some research about fast food and home

2- What do you think are the benefits of having dinner with family?

Answer- Having dinner at home has a lot of advantages because by doing this we can spend more and more time with our family members and on a dinner table when family members share their views and thoughts to each other, even their problems, then it helps to strengthen their bonding.

3-Do young people like to spend time with their family or friends?

Answer- well in my opinion, youth of today give priority to their friends over family because they think that their parents Are old-fashioned and they do not understand them just because they are not well versed with technology. I guess the main reason for this is that parents love unconditionally to their children and parents are permanent in their life and whatever mistake their kids make parents just ignore that and don’t break up with their offsprings. Consequently, they think if they do not give much time to their friends then they will lose them. So just because of this mentality young people prefer spending time with their peers, I suppose.

Sample answers (4)

As a food enthusiast, I love trying various mouth-watering delicacies to pamper my appetite.

Recently I tried an unusual meal that is worth mentioning. Last year there was a lockdown in my nation due to the corona pandemic. During that time, I stayed indoors for a few months and felt upset. Finally, when the administration lifted the lockdown, I was in a state of euphoria. And to celebrate my freedom, I went to the village of my bosom friend Vivek. The primary aim of my trip was to spend quality time with Vivek.

At Vivek’s residence, I had an unusual meal that was mouth-watering. I had the meal on the rooftop of Vivek’s house. While having the meal, I had Vivek’s whole family with me. The meal was unusual because Vivek’s mother cooked it in the solar cooker. As I went in summer, there was scorching heat, and Vivek’s house had a massive rooftop. The taste was divine because the cooking process was not harsh on the food. Moreover, all the spices were in the correct quantity. The aroma of the meal was fantastic.

Although I ate large quantities, I felt lighter because the food got digested easily. Having an organic meal cooked using an alternative energy source was unforgettable. After returning from Vivek’s place, I purchased a solar cooker, and I often cook on that.

Follow-Ups

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.

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.

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.

Sample answers (5)

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• I asked my mom but she said it was 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.
• 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.

Part 3 Follow-Up Questions 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 an easy way out and eat out.