IELTS Speaking Questions, Model Answers & Vocabulary

Part 3Topic 8 - Food & DrinkEasy-Intermediate

Any equipment to help cook that previous people did not have?

Có thiết bị hỗ trợ nấu nướng nào mà những người trước đây không có không?

[POINT]Point

Modern kitchens have many appliances that previous generations did not have.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Rice cookers and food processors speed up preparation and can be a game changer for busy households.

[EXAMPLE]Example

A food processor can chop ingredients in seconds, while a rice cooker controls heat automatically.

[EXTEND]Extend

These tools save time and make cooking more consistent, although basic cooking knowledge is still necessary for seasoning, food quality and safe preparation.

Part 3Topic 8 - Food & DrinkEasy-Intermediate

Few people today can't cook, is it true?

Ngày nay, rất ít người không biết nấu ăn, đúng không?

[POINT]Point

Eating at a restaurant offers convenience and variety, but it also has financial and health disadvantages.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People can dine out without cooking and enjoy food they cannot easily make at home.

[EXAMPLE]Example

However, restaurant meals often involve higher expense and give customers less control over ingredients and portion control.

[EXTEND]Extend

Restaurants are useful for social occasions and variety, but regular home cooking is usually cheaper and gives people more control over what they eat.

Part 3Topic 8 - Food & DrinkEasy-Intermediate

Is it a good idea to teach children about food?

Liệu việc dạy trẻ em về thực phẩm có phải là một ý tưởng hay?

[POINT]Point

Yes, teaching children about food is a very good idea.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

Food education can build nutrition knowledge, healthy habits and basic awareness of food safety.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Children can learn why vegetables matter, how to read simple labels and how to store food safely.

[EXTEND]Extend

These lessons are most useful when they are practical, because children remember more when they prepare or compare real foods instead of only reading about them.

Part 3Topic 8 - Food & DrinkEasy-Intermediate

What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating at a restaurant?

Ăn ở nhà hàng có những ưu điểm và nhược điểm gì?

[POINT]Point

Eating at a restaurant offers convenience and variety, but it also has financial and health disadvantages.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

People can dine out without cooking and enjoy food they cannot easily make at home.

[EXAMPLE]Example

However, restaurant meals often involve higher expense and give customers less control over salt, oil or portion size.

[EXTEND]Extend

People can have the best of both worlds by eating mainly at home and choosing restaurants occasionally for variety or social occasions.

Part 3Topic 8 - Food & DrinkEasy-Intermediate

Why do people like to eat out?

Tại sao mọi người thích ăn ngoài?

[POINT]Point

People like to eat out because it combines food, convenience and social experience.

[EXPLAIN]Explain

A good foodservice experience allows customers to relax, try different dishes and avoid cooking or cleaning.

[EXAMPLE]Example

Friends may make a night of it by having dinner and then continuing to another activity nearby.

[EXTEND]Extend

Eating out is especially attractive for celebrations or busy days, although cost means most people still cannot depend on restaurants for every meal.

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Speaking Part 3

Any equipment to help cook that previous people did not have?

Few people today can't cook, is it true?

Is it a good idea to teach children about food?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating at a restaurant?

Why do people like to eat out?