Exploring 'Food' and 'Weather': A Journey into Daily Life | IELTS Exam Transcript

Introduction

Welcome to our comprehensive speaking skills mock exam! Today, we're venturing into exciting conversations around 'Food' and 'Weather' - two integral aspects of our daily lives that often come up in speaking tests. We'll cover everything from exploring various food habits and preferences to discussing diverse weather conditions! Let's get started!

Exam

Examiner: Do you have a healthy diet?
Student: Yes, I do adhere to a healthy eating plan. Actually, I follow the keto diet to maintain my health and energy levels. I prefer preparing nutritious meals at home, and playing with different foods associated with my diet plan. Cooking allows me to control the ingredients and portions. It also becomes a wonderful therapeutic practice for me.

Examiner: Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?
Student: I prefer eating at home most of the time. I find it more convenient, cost-effective, and healthier. I enjoy experimenting with traditional Korean recipes, and cheesy pasta is a big hit with my kids. Besides, there's nothing like a homemade meal shared with my family. While I'm not against eating out occasionally, I don't find it as satisfying or comforting.

Examiner: Do you like ordering food to be delivered?
Student: We don't often get food delivered. I like to cook at home, as I said, because it's healthier and, let's say, more authentic. Plus, those delivery apps can be pretty expensive! But on lazy Sundays, we sometimes get our favorite food delivered.

Examiner: Who do you get food delivered with?
Student: When we do order food, it's a family thing, typically. My husband usually browses through the app to pick out our meal. We like to get a variety of dishes so everyone has something they crave. And believe it or not, sometimes BTS songs keep us company while we wait for our food.

Examiner: Do you eat meals differently now compared to when you were little?
Student: Oh, definitely! Growing up in Korea, we always had traditional dishes, prepared by my loving mom. There was plenty of rice, kimchi, and soup every meal. Now, living in London, my culinary horizons have broadened. I've learned to appreciate a more diverse range of cuisines and flavors, incorporating them into our family meals.

Examiner: What sort of weather do you like the most?
Student: I favor summer weather the most. Back in Korea, we loved going hiking when the weather was warm, and I enjoy doing the same here in the UK. However, I'm not greatly enamored with London's rainy and cloudy weather.

Examiner: Would you say the weather in your hometown is suitable for working?
Student: Back home in South Korea, we have four distinct seasons, which I believe helps to maintain a balanced working environment. The winters can be chilly, but that's when indoor activities like painting and reading captivate me, while the summers are good for outdoor excursions and photography trips.

Examiner: Would you like to move to a place with different weather?
Student: At times, I do contemplate relocating to a sunny locale, especially during the perennially grey London winters. But I love the cultural richness of London and the bountiful opportunities here. Plus, the weather offers an interesting excuse to explore a wider range of activities, like photography in different light conditions.

Examiner: What season is most suitable for work and study?
Student: Honestly, I find all seasons conducive for working and studying in their own unique ways. I'm a primary school teacher, and the crispness of fall invigorates the educational process. Winter's cold invites indoor study sessions with hot coffee and good books. Spring rejuvenates our hearts, while summer pulls us out for practical field learning. Every season has its charm!

Vocabulary

• adhere (verb): believe in and follow the practices of.
• therapeutic (adj): having a good effect on the body or mind; contributing to a sense of well-being.
• culinary (adj): related to cooking.
• enamored (verb, past participle): be filled with a feeling of love for.
• perennially (adverb): in a way that continues for a long or apparently infinite time; constantly.
• conducive (adj): making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
• invigorate (verb): give strength or energy to.
• authentic (adj): representing facts or descriptions truthfully; genuine.
• horizons (noun): the limit of a person's knowledge, experience, or interest.

Highlights

• Present Simple tense: "I do adhere to a healthy eating plan."
• Present Continuous tense: "My husband usually browses through the app to pick out our meal."
• Past Simple tense: "Growing up in Korea, we always had traditional dishes, prepared by my loving mom."
• Present Perfect tense: "I've learned to appreciate a more diverse range of cuisines and flavors."
• Future Simple tense: "I favor summer weather the most."