Describe a dinner you really enjoyed

Describe a dinner you really enjoyed is a question asked in part 2 of the IELTS speaking section. In this article, you will find model answers for this question to get familiar with the IELTS cue card.

IELTS Speaking Part 2: Cue Card

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The Cue card (IELTS Speaking) is an important section of the test and also a part where you can score easily. After 1 minute of preparation time, you should speak about the topic given by the examiner. For example, the examiner will ask you to Describe a dinner you really enjoyed. Below you can see how to answer this question easily.

How should I talk about my topic?

Arrange the ideas in a logical manner and frame your answers accordingly. There are certain marking criteria for the cue card which you must be aware of. Use the questions below to easily Describe a dinner you really enjoyed.  

Talk about these topics:
When was it?
What did you eat?
Who you were with?
Why did you enjoy it?

There are 4 marking criteria used to evaluate your IELTS speaking test. You will be marked depending on Fluency and Coherence (FC) Lexical Resources (LR) Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA) and Pronunciation (P). So when you do your preparation keep these in mind.

Sample Answers for the topic - Describe a dinner you really enjoyed

Given below are two sample answers based on the cue card topic Describe a dinner you really enjoyed. 

Sample 1 - Describe a dinner you really enjoyed

Introduction

We have attended many functions and celebrations in our life and food is the main part of any function. I once attended a function that I can still remember.

When was it?

This was during a party I attended hosted by my friends who got a job. They invited me to this party as they were giving a treat to their friends because they got a high-paying job. The party started at 8 pm.

What did you eat?

There were a lot of counters for different types of foods. They also served drinks before we started eating. I had pizzas, burgers, pasta, noodles and also some drinks. I saw many varieties of fried Indian food. But I was not able to take it because I was full already.

Who you were with?

I was with my school friends as it was the party held by my friends from school. I arrived there with 3 of my friends who stayed near my house and met the rest of my friends at the party hall.

Why do you enjoy it?

I never had seen such a variety of foods all at once and everything I had was delicious. I also enjoyed the drinks and felt that it was the best dinner I have ever had. 

Conclusion

It is common for all of us to attend parties and celebrations. But there are some celebrations that we really enjoy and stay in our minds later on.

Sample 2 - Describe a dinner you really enjoyed

Introduction:

The best food that we eat is always the food that we get from our homes that our mom cooks for us with love. I want to talk about the dinner I had long back before I shifted to a new city for work.

When was it?

This was when I got a job in a different place and I had to stay far away from my home. It was a very sad time for me and my family as I didn't have any experience of staying away from my home during my studies. So my mom wanted to cook me a special dinner before the day I left home. 

What did you eat?

I had my favourite chicken curry with rice along with a side of fried gobi and mushrooms. After that, I had a small bowl of carrot halwa which is a dessert that I like very much. I never had a tastier chicken curry anywhere else in the world.
 
Who you were with?

I was with my dad, mom and brother and some of my cousins had also come to see me off. It was an emotional moment for me as I didn't know when I would be seeing them next time.

Why did you enjoy it?

I enjoyed the dinner even though it was my last dinner at home for at least a few months after that. I didn't know when I could eat this tasty food again as I was leaving for a faraway city and didn't know when I would return back home. I was sad to leave but I made sure I enjoyed my food to the maximum before I left. 

Conclusion

So many people face this situation. We have the opportunity to eat homemade food every day when we are at our homes. But when we leave our homes behind, we actually value the food cooked there.

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Follow Up Questions

Given below are some samples of follow up questions that can be asked based on the Describe a dinner you really enjoyed question in part 3 of IELTS speaking.

1. Why do people like to have special food on special occasions?
Many special occasions have special foods that are related to it. For example, Christmas cake. This makes their day special and memorable and is a time when everyone unites to have food together.

2. What is the difference between eating at home and eating out on special occasions?
At home, we have to be involved in cooking food and cleaning vessels which is difficult as special occasions are days when we take rest and enjoy time with our family and friends. When we go out we don't have to worry about anything. We can order whatever we want and can spend time with our dear ones.

3. What national identity can be seen in a nation’s cuisine?
We can see the culture and traditions of that country and the main type of crops cultivated there.

4. Why do global leaders like to gather around for dinner?
Global leaders focus on nation-building and maintaining good international relationships is a part of it. So they gather with leaders of other nations for dinner to strengthen their relationships. 

5. What is the staple food of your region?
In our place, we mostly eat rice. It is the most cultivated crop in our state and people consume rice 2-3 times every day.

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Conclusion

The links above take you to more model answers to other cue card questions. The “describe a dinner you really enjoyed” article will guide you to answer the IELTS speaking part 2 and part 3.