Part 1 · · 18 samples

What is your favorite food?

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Plan your answer

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Ideas to explore

  • Describe a favourite food through its taste and texture, as this answer does with deliciousness and a crispy crust.
  • Explain variety by mentioning how ingredients or toppings can be combined.
  • Add a social reason, such as enjoying a dish with friends and family.

Suggested structure

  1. Name the food directly.
  2. Give a clear reason for liking it.
  3. Add a sensory detail about its texture or ingredients.
  4. Finish with a social or practical reason it appeals to you.
Useful vocabulary & examples
crispy crust
An outside layer of food that is pleasantly crisp.

I especially love the crispy crust.

versatile
Able to suit different uses, preferences, or combinations.

Pizza is delicious and versatile.

a balance of flavours
A pleasing combination in which different tastes work well together.

I like the balance of sauce and cheese.

a dish to share
A meal or food that people can enjoy together.

Pizza is a great dish to share with friends and family.

Sample answers

Band 8 sample

51 words · Source-reported band

My favorite dish, I would say, is risotto. I love to eat and I love to cook, and I think it's very practical because you can make risottos with basically anything. But my favorite one, I would say, is mushroom risotto with parmesan cheese, some cherry tomatoes, and olive oil. Amazing.

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Band 8 sample

171 words · Source-reported band

I would like to share with you my favorite food, manti, which is one of the national dishes of Uzbek cuisine. Although preparing it can be time-consuming, the effort is well worth it due to its incredibly satisfying flavor. Manti is made from a variety of ingredients, but my favorite version is filled with pumpkin. The dough is rolled out thinly and cut into small squares, which are then filled with a mixture of se…

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Band 8 sample

208 words · Source-reported band

I would like to tell you about my favorite dish. This dish is called Manta, one of the most delicious dishes that my mother has been cooking for me since I was a child. This dish is made with a variety of ingredients, but the version I enjoy the most is the one filled with minced lamb and seasoned with a blend of spices. The dough is carefully prepared and rolled out thinly, then filled with the savory mixture before…

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