The sample answers below give you enough ideas on how to talk about fruits and vegetables in case you get this topic in your actual IELTS Speaking test. These answers are equipped with topic vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and a range of grammar. These are part of the set of criteria that your examiner uses to evaluate your oral communication skills.
Understand how I developed the answers conversationally, as that is what the examiner wants test-takers to do when answering questions in Part 1. After reading all the sample answers, you will be able to strategize your answers when talking about fruits and vegetables.
PART 1
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
ANSWERS
Do people in your country like planting vegetables?
Answer 1
I’m not entirely sure about this, but if we talk about people in rural areas, I bet they do. Most of them have a backyard garden where they can grow vegetables, such as tomatoes, eggplants, and some leafy vegetables. Well, if only I had space at home, I wouldn’t hesitate to plant some to save money on groceries.
Answer 2
I’d say it varies. In the cities, space is at a premium (scarce and valuable), so not everyone has the luxury of planting. Unfortunately, I’m one of those people who can’t plant vegetables since I’m living in the city. Lucky are those people who live in the countryside, as they have spaces where they can grow any kind of plant.
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How often do you eat fruit and vegetables?
Answer 1
Pretty much every day, to be honest. When I was a kid, my mom always made sure that I could eat fruits and vegetables, as she believed that the way to keep ourselves fit is to have a balanced diet. And now that I’m living on my own, I’m doing what my mom taught me.
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Answer 2
Not as often as I should, unfortunately. I have a bit of a sweet tooth (a strong liking for sugary food), so I tend to reach for snacks over fruits. I know it’s not a good practice, and I’m aware of that. I think I should start improving my diet before it’s too late.
Where do you usually buy fruit and vegetables?
Answer 1
I usually go to the wet market (an open-air or public marketplace) since the produce there is fresher and cheaper compared to the supermarket. Also, it’s nice to interact with local people, especially the farmers, because I can learn a thing or two (some matters, facts, or information) from them.
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Answer 2
Nowadays, I just order online through a grocery app. It’s more convenient, and I don’t have to deal with the hustle and bustle (busy, chaotic activity) of the market. I’ve been doing this lately since I’ve been preoccupied with work and personal stuff.
What kind of fruits and vegetables do you dislike?
Answer 1
There are quite a few, but if I have to pick one of each, it’ll be durian for fruits and okra for vegetables. I can’t stand (strong dislike) the smell of durian as well as its taste. The taste is indescribable. As for veggies, okra is not for me; its texture is slimy, and it’s not delicious at all.
Answer 2
Bitter gourd would be the ultimate answer to that question. No matter how it’s cooked, I just can’t get past the bitterness. I was traumatized by that vegetable the first time I ate it when I was a child. I puked (vomited) and lost my appetite (lost the desire to eat), and that memory is still vivid.
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Were there any kinds of fruits and vegetables you disliked as a child?
Answer 1
Oh, definitely, I used to hate broccoli. I just couldn’t understand the taste of it. It’s bland (lacking flavor), and I felt like eating plain grass. My parents had to practically force-feed me (make me eat something against my will) just to get a few bites down.
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Answer 2
Yes, and it’s bitter melon. I wouldn’t eat that vegetable even if it were the last surviving vegetable on Earth. I just couldn’t stomach (tolerate or accept) the taste.
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