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Why is fast food so popular?
It is cheap, quick and convenient for busy people. Heavy advertising also makes it attractive, especially to young people who do not have time or skills to cook.
Do you think people eat more healthily than in the past?
In some ways, since people know more about nutrition. But processed food is everywhere, and portions are larger, so many people still eat too much sugar and fat.
Should unhealthy food be taxed?
It might help, because higher prices reduce consumption, as seen with sugary drinks in some countries. But the tax should be combined with education, or people will simply pay more and keep eating the same.
How has the way people cook changed?
People cook less at home now and rely on ready meals or delivery. Technology such as air fryers and recipe videos has made cooking easier, but it has not stopped the trend.
Are traditional dishes disappearing?
Not disappearing, but they are eaten less often in cities. At festivals and family gatherings, though, people still make them, so traditions remain alive.
Useful vocabulary
- processed food — food changed by industrial methods
- convenience food — food that is quick to prepare
- portion size — the amount of food served
- consumption — the amount used or eaten
- nutritious — good for your health
- ready meal — a prepared meal you just heat
- home-cooked — made at home
Tips for this topic
- Link cause and effect with “so”, “because” and “as a result”.
- Use “might” and “could” to avoid over-claiming.
- Mention your culture when it is relevant.
Study guides
How Is IELTS Scored in Speaking and Writing? Criteria, Weighting and Rounding
The short answer first, then the Speaking and Writing criteria tables, how Task 1 and Task 2 combine and how the overall band is rounded.
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Explained in Plain English
The IELTS Speaking test is marked on four criteria. Here is what each one means at bands 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with short examples you can compare with your own answers.
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How Many Minutes to Speak (With a Practice Timer)
How long Part 2 lasts (1 minute to prepare, 1–2 minutes to speak), a practice timer, a four-step structure and a model answer.