Scorify.uzThe cue card
Describe a person who cooks very well.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what kind of food they cook
- how you know about their cooking
- and explain why you think they cook so well
Band 7 sample answer
The person I would like to describe is my grandmother, who is, in my opinion, the best cook in our family. She has been cooking for her family for more than fifty years.
She makes traditional dishes such as plov, samsa and manti, and everything she prepares smells amazing. I know about her cooking because I have eaten her food at every family gathering since I was a child.
I think she cooks so well because she uses fresh ingredients from her garden and never rushes. She also adjusts the taste by feeling and experience instead of measuring everything.
I remember one winter evening when I was ill, and she made a simple chicken soup with noodles for me. I do not know exactly what she added, but after a few spoons I felt much better. Since then, I have always connected her cooking with care and comfort.
Another reason is that she cooks with love. Even a simple soup tastes special when she makes it, and I always ask her to teach me the recipes, although I can never copy them exactly.
About 183 words, roughly 1 minutes of natural speech.
Key vocabulary
- fresh ingredients — newly produced food items
- traditional dishes — meals typical of a culture
- by feel — without exact measurements
- flavour — taste of food
- recipe — instructions for cooking
- family gathering — a meeting of relatives
- delicious — very tasty
Tips for this cue card
- Name specific dishes.
- Use present perfect for her long experience.
- Explain what makes her skilled.
Part 3 follow-up questions
Do young people cook less than before?
Idea: Yes, because of convenience food and busy lives.
Is cooking an important life skill?
Idea: Yes, it saves money and supports a healthy diet.
Should cooking be taught at school?
Idea: Yes, basic cooking and nutrition would help children live healthily.
More discussion questions with full answers: IELTS Speaking Part 3 topics.
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