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Foreign Food: IELTS Sample Essay

Posted by David S. Wills | Sep 12, 2020 | Model Essays | 0

Hey folks. Today, I would like to share with you a sample band 9 answer that I have written. It is all about the topic of foreign food vs local food, which is an issue that is sometimes raised during the IELTS exam.

Rather than just give you the question and answer like most teachers, I prefer to show you how I wrote this answer and why this answer would score band 9.

For more discussion on the IELTS topic of food, see here . Alternatively, you might like this YouTube video:

The Question: Foreign (or Imported) Food

Here is the question that we will answer today:

In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced locally. Why do people buy imported food? What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?

This is a two-part question , meaning that you should try to answer both parts clearly. For this type of question, I almost always recommend the following structure:

So what is the main issue here and how can we analyse it properly?

The broad topic is imported food vs locally-sourced food. Another way to say this is foreign food vs local food, but please note the difference between “foreign” and “imported.”

Basically, these words can mean the same thing but “foreign food” could be a foreign style of dish that is made with local ingredients. For example, pizza is an Italian food but I could make it with all local ingredients. It is therefore both foreign and local.

On the other hand, “imported food” must have been shipped in from another country.

Essentially, this question asks us two things: Why this happens and what we can do to change people’s mind.

Note: It does not ask you whether it is a good or bad thing, so please do not give an opinion! You should not say “I think we should eat more imported food!” This is not a valid answer here.

Thinking of Answers

Sometimes it can be difficult to brainstorm answers for IELTS writing. Questions like this might inspire some people… but others might draw a blank . (This phrase means “unable to think of something.”)

You can start by noting down various ideas but remember this one really important point:

It is better to fully develop one strong idea than to list many weak ones.

For my essays, I usually try to pick just one big idea and then use that for a whole paragraph. I might add another in the final sentence just to emphasise the fact that there are more ideas supporting mine, but IELTS examiners want to see that you can develop your paragraphs fully.

The Introduction

Your IELTS introduction should have 2-4 sentences. The first sentence should be very general and will introduce the topic:

In the twentieth century, it became common for people to consume food and buy goods that were produced in other countries, rather than being locally sourced.

Here, I have provided a brief history of the issue to introduce it. This is often a good idea. Just remember to pay attention to the introductory phrase and how that affects your verb tenses. Many IELTS candidates write things like “In recent years, people are going…” However, “In recent years” would require the use of the present perfect tense.

Next, I will focus my introduction on the specific issue:

Nowadays, even a single product may contain ingredients that come from dozens of different places around the world.

I have set up the main argument: imported food vs local food.

Notice that I have not given an opinion. This is because none was required. I have also not given an essay overview. I usually do, but today I wanted to show you something different. 🤪

Body Paragraph #1

The first body paragraph should answer the first question:

Why do people buy imported food?

You should begin with a topic sentence that tells your reader what this paragraph is about:

There are a few reasons why people buy imported food, but the main factor is cost.

Next, you need to make sure that each sentence further develops this idea by explaining it or giving an example of it. My next sentence would further explain what I mean by “the main factor is cost”:

While it may seem counterintuitive, food from far away can actually cost less than food grown locally.

I have written this because many people would think of imported food as expensive, so I need to make it abundantly clear to my reader that this is not always the case. I will offer another sentence to further clarify my idea:

This is because certain areas specialise in certain kinds of product, and trade networks allow it to be shipped quickly and cheaply to other countries.

Now that my idea is fully developed, I will give an example to make it even more obvious to the reader:

Take bananas, for example. To grow bananas in the UK would be incredibly expensive because they require heat and humidity, which would mean constructing a special type of greenhouse. However, they grow easily in the tropics and can be shipped to the UK, where they are sold in supermarkets for very low prices.

These three sentences build up my example and tie it very specifically to the question. I have introduced the example (bananas) and then explained why and how they are grown, and what this means for places like the UK. The final sentence acts like a sort of summary of the paragraph, bringing it back to my main idea of cost .

Body Paragraph #2

Next, we should answer the second question:

What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?

Again, we need a topic sentence to introduce our paragraph and make it clear to the reader what they will find out.

Some people think that we ought to use more local products because even though it may be cheap to ship things around the world, it is bad for the environment.

Is this really a good topic sentence? It doesn’t really answer the question…

Actually, I am setting up the main idea by leading the reader from my first paragraph into the second. This sentence functions as a link between the two paragraphs. I will then introduce my suggestion:

By educating people about this problem, many of them would switch to using locally-sourced products.

Here we have the topic sentence. It suggests my answer to the question, which is: EDUCATION!

I will develop this further with an example:

In fact, in many western countries, people are willing to pay more for such things.

This example shows that the idea is not completely ridiculous. It has already worked in some places.

I will give more detail:

Supermarkets usually promote meat and vegetables from local farms, and restaurants proudly use local ingredients.

This extends my example with more specific ideas.

Of course, this isn’t really talking that much about education, so why did I mention it? Well, it leads into the final sentence that ties these issues together:

However, the average person needs to want these goods in his life, so education is important in making a bigger changer.

It’s important not to provide a very long conclusion. Just summarise your main idea and then refer back to a couple of supporting points.

My first concluding sentence would summarise body paragraph #1:

In conclusion, the vast trade networks created during the twentieth century have brought the world to the point where most people can get food that has been imported from another country.

Then the second sentence would deal with body paragraph #2:

If this is to be changed, people will need to appreciate local suppliers.

The Full Sample Answer

In the twentieth century, it became common for people to consume food and buy goods that were produced in other countries, rather than being locally sourced. Nowadays, even a single product may contain ingredients that come from dozens of different places around the world.

There are a few reasons why people buy imported food, but the main factor is cost. While it may seem counterintuitive, food from far away can actually cost less than food grown locally. This is because certain areas specialise in certain kinds of product, and trade networks allow it to be shipped quickly and cheaply to other countries. Take bananas, for example. To grow bananas in the UK would be incredibly expensive because they require heat and humidity, which would mean constructing a special type of greenhouse. However, they grow easily in the tropics and can be shipped to the UK, where they are sold in supermarkets for very low prices.

Some people think that we ought to use more local products because even though it may be cheap to ship things around the world, it is bad for the environment. By educating people about this problem, many of them would switch to using locally-sourced products. In fact, in many western countries, people are willing to pay more for such things. Supermarkets usually promote meat and vegetables from local farms, and restaurants proudly use local ingredients. However, the average person needs to want these goods in his life, so education is important in making a bigger changer.

In conclusion, the vast trade networks created during the twentieth century have brought the world to the point where most people can get food that has been imported from another country. If this is to be changed, people will need to appreciate local suppliers.

This answer was perhaps slightly advanced because I used some unusual techniques, but it nonetheless follows a simple structure and uses pretty simple language. Remember: Accuracy is more important than so-called advanced vocabulary.

My body paragraphs each presented one idea. These were developed in different ways but I did not fall into the trap of just adding lots of ideas. That is not really supporting your topic sentence and would make it less likely for you to score highly in Coherence and Cohesion.

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IELTS TOPIC: Food

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Things to consider:

• You don't need to think too much about what to talk about here. It could be something simple like a burger, pizza, pasta, cheesecake or something else very popular and normal. Every country has these fast food chains like McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Burger King, KFC and so on.
• A good idea would be to talk about a type of "country food" like Indian food, Italian food, Japanese food, and so on. This way you can say more and give more examples of what they had to offer.
• Focus on giving more food examples and taste examples.

Describing Food

In general when we describe food, we talk about the taste and what it has inside (the ingredients). That's all the necessary vocabulary for food. You can take a look here for some words and phrases.

Part 2: Sample Answer

Ok so, I have to say that I never thought of myself to be a foodie … and that was until I arrived in Asia. As I’m European , our food is very similar between the countries. At least for me it is. Even further , much of the food has spread around Europe and mixed up , and so I can’t really say what is authentic French or German taste . However, once I arrived in Asia, there were so many things to try out , I was shocked and surprised from the amount of food available . I will tell you when I ate Indian cuisine for the first time.

A short introduction about what do I think about food in Europe.

Ironically, I was in China when that happened. There are a few Indian restaurants in the city where I live, and I got invited to try out one of them called Indian Kitchen. This was about 4 years ago. If I have to summarize the experience, I’d say that Indian food shot up to my top 3 list . It was fantastic .

Saying when and where I tried this food exactly.

So, about the food then . We went to the restaurant which was staffed with a mix of Chinese and Indian waiters , but only Indian chefs . At first , my friend introduced the menu to me, and as it was in English, I started to recognize some of the ingredients . There were many types of beef curries – from hot, spicy red ones to very mild and veggie green . To my surprise, there were many types of bread called “ Naan ”, covered with nuts , cheese and garlic – very similar to our European garlic bread . There were multiple dishes with chicken and most importantly there was the red-marinated “Tandoori chicken” . This one instantly became my favorite as it was spicy-sour and smoked at the same time. It was simply out of this world . Moreover, they had many drinks called “ Lassi ” which was basically a yogurt drink mixed with some fruits (mango, strawberry, peach) – just as we have milkshakes or fruit yogurts in Europe.

Talking about Indian food and giving many examples of what they had in their menu.

As you can see , the food reminded me heavily of my home and some European dishes . There were many other similarities but the bread, the drinks and the stew-like curries hit home . I highly recommend you to try Indian food. Yes, it’s a bit heavy , but the rich flavorful taste is overwhelming . It is one of the best foods that I’ve ever tried.

Final thoughts about the food and a recommendation.

Sentence starters and Linking words

Vocabulary related to the topic, part 3 questions.

Here we will continue to talk about the topic of Food. We will discuss some questions about new food, food habits and food culture. 

Examiner: What kind of foreign food are popular in your country?

Think about fast food.

• Fast food chains are very popular among young people and I bet you have all of them in your country. This means that you can talk about McDonalds , Pizza Hut , KFC , Burger King and more. 

Think about international food

• Think about big international restaurants . Do you have Indian restaurants ? Italian ? French ? Japanese ? Spanish ? American ? and so on. These exist in almost every country and you can talk a little about them.

Answer for China because I live here at the moment.

Here in China, we love eating all sorts of food. There are many international fast food chains that all the people enjoy like McDonalds , KFC , Burger King or Pizza Hut . These are well-known internationally and are always packed with people. Apart from that , our neighbors' food is extremely popular . There are Japanese restaurants at every big public place . There are many Korean barbecues , and these days young people seems to be crazy about eating that because of the popular Korean dramas they watch. And further, there are quite a few Thai , Indian , Vietnamese or even Singaporean restaurants. As you can see, we like to eat all sorts of international food here.

Examiner: What are young people’s opinions on new food? How about old people?

What about the young.

• Young people love trying out new and even weird new tastes and trends . When it comes to food, they enjoy to eat food from all around the world like Chinese, Indian, Spanish, Italian and so on until they find their perfect match or matches.

What about the old?

• Old people are usually more rigid and don't like to try new stuff if you don't force them to do it . No matter the country, the older generation has already found what it loves to eat and doesn't like to change it too much. At least that is what I've seen.

For young people… they can’t wait to try everything new. I think we live in a society that always wants more and more, newer and newer and young people in China flock to every new place. It’s actually hilarious to see new restaurants opening and people jam-packing them from day one . After a while they get tired of that restaurant and move on to the next big new thing . As for old people… I believe they are the opposite . As with hobbies , music and everything else, they have gotten used to some tastes, and they prefer to eat at those more traditional or established places. I don’t think older people like to try too many new activities actually .

Examiner: Should teachers and parents teach children how to cook?

Should parents teach cooking.

• Cooking is a great way to a family to bond and build a stronger relationship. What's more cooking is an important life skill and therefore parents should teach it to their kids, as much as possible. 

Should teachers teach cooking?

• Some schools provide cooking lessons, especially in the first grades of primary school. However, later these classes disappear. School should focus on academic classes that help a child build up technical skills for his future. It is not necessary to teach cooking at school.

Well , parents definitely need to. I think, no matter if their kids are boys or girls, they should try to teach them at least the basics of cooking, like preparing some rice, noodles, eggs, and basic meat cooking . Personally, I used to spend time with my mom and look at her cooking and I absorbed quite a lot of cooking methods and information, while young. As for teachers… I will have to disagree . Cooking is a life skill and I think it doesn’t have place in school. School should be for academic skills and not for basic life skills. Perhaps there could be some extra-curricular activities after the main classes , and with that I’d be fine .

Examiner: Why do people like their local food?

People grow up with it.

• Many of us love our mom's food. This is food that is local and traditional for the place where she grew up in. Eating this for many years builds a habit in us to love it.

It brings precious memories

• Eating our local food, especially after some time when we grow up, can remind us of our childhood and how we used to have those lovely memories. Maybe we shared it with long lost friends or maybe we had a big family dinner eating it. Regardless , the food's shape, smell, taste or arrangement can bring those memories back in our mind.

That’s obvious . They grew up with that food. Although many like to try new types of food, and it is possible to change your whole taste in eating , most people would like to eat something from their childhood from time to time. It’s not only about the food . I believe that lo cal food holds some memories of the past. Time when people shared it with old friends or moments spent around the dining table with their family. These memories remain forever and the food with its smell , taste , shape or even arrangement can remind us of our past. And not to mention that, obviously , eating something for years and years shapes our taste, creates a habit and therefore we keep up with it for our whole life .

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IELTS essay, topic: Nowadays many people choose ready-made food and refuse to cook at home, why and what are the advantages/disadvantages?

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Nowadays many people choose ready-made food and refuse to cook at home. Why do you think it happens? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a choice?

It is a very popular practice in the modern society to order ready-made food from restaurants, rather than cooking at home. The main reasons for such a tendency may be cheap prices in some restaurants and people’s desire to save some time . Even though ordering food some obvious advantages, its disadvantages should not be underestimated.

On the one hand, ordering prepared food may be the best choice for a busy person, who does not have time for cooking and cleaning. Cooking food at home requires a considerable amount of time, moreover the cleaning process may take even more time and resources than cooking itself. For example, cooking a simple dish such as chicken with rice home requires significant amounts of water and electricity for electrical appliances such as the oven and dishwasher. Hence, having an opportunity to order food from a restaurant will save a lot of time, electricity and water.

On the other hand, delegating the process of cooking to some restaurant a dramatic disadvantage of not having the information about the ingredients used in the meals. With high demand, grow the volumes of required products, which sometimes can affect the quality of purchased produce. For example, it is a very common practice in some restaurants to make salads from products that are about to go bad and mask the rotten scent by adding some chemicals and spices. Hence, some restaurants may use poor quality products or chemicals for boosting taste and preservatives, which may have a negative effect on the customer’s health in the long run.

In conclusion, ordering food from restaurants may be a tempting choice for people who have no time for cooking at home, but this approach has a critical disadvantage of being not informed about the ingredients used in the meal, which can have destructive consequences.

This response covers the task requirements by giving a reason why people would choose to buy ready-made food and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of this trend. The ideas are conveyed quite clearly and supported by examples, paragraphing helps to present the information in a neat and easy to follow way, and the level of coherence is adequate in this essay. A range of complex sentence forms and advanced vocabulary is used and there are very few instances of erroneous grammar or inaccurate expressions (see corrections underlined in blue). Overall, this essay is likely to score Band 8 in IELTS.

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Essay for IELTS # Food And Diet

Food and diet is one of the major concerns of any human being and also a common topic in the IELTS essay writing task. Given below are some of the recently asked question in IELTS writing task.

• The ever increasing world population has grown a concern for feeding the large number of people. Some advise that genetically modified foods are a solution to the problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• With the growing population, some people believe that we should focus on growing more genetically modified foods. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
• Obesity is a growing concern among children. It poses health issues in children that not only affects their present but also future. It also leads to increased health care cost. What according to you are the reasons for growing obesity? What can be done to solve the issue?
• There is a lot of rush among people in this globalized world. This has resulted in people eating fast food over their main meal. What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
• There has been a growing concern among people regarding their health. This has resulted in people adopting vegetarian diet. What according to you are the benefits of a vegetarian diet over the non-vegetarian?
• Processed food like pickles and jams contain preservatives and chemicals. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of eating such food? How do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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IELTS Essay: Restaurants & Food Waste

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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of restaurants from the real IELTS exam.

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IELTS Essay: Restaurants & Food Waste

In many countries, people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and shops.

Why do you think people waste food in this way?

What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away?

Food waste is a growing global problem. It happens because people often buy more than they need and the best countermeasure would be to cut down on portion sizes.

Food waste is mainly a result of individuals ordering or purchasing too much food. Many people order extra when dining out to ensure they are not hungry at the end of the meal. Humans are a planning and predicting animal and this is a natural instinct. The same drive partly explains purchasing too much food at the supermarket but there are other possible sources. For example, ambitious shoppers intending to cook a variety of dishes during the week, may buy a lot of healthy fruits and vegetables. If they are busy or cannot summon the initiative, the produce will spoil within a few days and they will have to throw it out and make other plans.

The solution is to reduce the amount of food people eat. A reinforcing cycle of over-eating by obese consumers can lead to greater food waste. People order or buy more than they need and stuff themselves at every meal. Over time, this becomes an ingrained habit and they purchase increasingly greater quantities of food, some of which will naturally go bad or be thrown out if they cannot finish it. A good counter-example to this practice would be in France, which is famed for smaller portion sizes. Food waste is dramatically lower in France simply because people eat modest meals and are therefore more likely to eat all their food. This could be replicated in other nations if governments reformed school meals and took other key steps.

In conclusion, food waste has deep psychological roots and the best solution is for individuals to reduce the size of their average meal. A shift like this will require a concerted effort from both ordinary citizens and health officials.

1. Food waste is a growing global problem. 2. It happens because people often buy more than they need and the best countermeasure would be to cut down on portion sizes.

• Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
• Answer both of the questions directly. Read more about introductions here .

1. Food waste is mainly a result of individuals ordering or purchasing too much food. 2. Many people order extra when dining out to ensure they are not hungry at the end of the meal. 3. Humans are a planning and predicting animal and this is a natural instinct. 4. The same drive partly explains purchasing too much food at the supermarket but there are other possible sources. 5. For example, ambitious shoppers intending to cook a variety of dishes during the week, may buy a lot of healthy fruits and vegetables. 6. If they are busy or cannot summon the initiative, the produce will spoil within a few days and they will have to throw it out and make other plans.

• Write a clear topic sentence with the main idea at the end.
• Explain or develop your main idea.
• Continue to explain and vary your long and short sentences.
• Keep developing it more deeply.
• Use examples to support your ideas.
• Conclude with the fully results of the example.

1. The solution is to reduce the amount of food people eat. 2. A reinforcing cycle of over-eating by obese consumers can lead to greater food waste. 3. People order or buy more than they need and stuff themselves at every meal. 4. Over time, this becomes an ingrained habit and they purchase increasingly greater quantities of food, some of which will naturally go bad or be thrown out if they cannot finish it. 5. A good counter-example to this practice would be in France, which is famed for smaller portion sizes. 6. Food waste is dramatically lower in France simply because people eat modest meals and are therefore more likely to eat all their food. 7. This could be replicated in other nations if governments reformed school meals and took other key steps.

• Answer the other question directly with a new main idea .
• Begin your solution.
• Here I give background for my solution.
• I give further background here.
• Here I use an example to show a possible solution.
• Develop the example.
• Conclude with a strong statement.

1. In conclusion, food waste has deep psychological roots and the best solution is for individuals to reduce the size of their average meal. 2. A shift like this will require a concerted effort from both ordinary citizens and health officials.

• Repeat your answers to both questions.
• Add a final thought – read more about conclusions here .

What do the words in bold below mean?

Food waste is a growing global problem . It happens because people often buy more than they need and the best countermeasure would be to cut down on portion sizes .

Food waste is mainly a result of individuals ordering or purchasing too much food. Many people order extra when dining out to ensure they are not hungry at the end of the meal. Humans are a planning and predicting animal and this is a natural instinct . The same drive partly explains purchasing too much food at the supermarket but there are other possible sources. For example, ambitious shoppers intending to cook a variety of dishes during the week, may buy a lot of healthy fruits and vegetables. If they are busy or cannot summon the initiative , the produce will spoil within a few days and they will have to throw it out and make other plans .

The solution is to reduce the amount of food people eat. A reinforcing cycle of over-eating by obese consumers can lead to greater food waste. People order or buy more than they need and stuff themselves at every meal. Over time , this becomes an ingrained habit and they purchase increasingly greater quantities of food , some of which will naturally go bad or be thrown out if they cannot finish it. A good counter-example to this practice would be in France, which is famed for smaller portion sizes . Food waste is dramatically lower in France simply because people eat modest meals and are therefore more likely to eat all their food. This could be replicated in other nations if governments reformed school meals and took other key steps .

In conclusion, food waste has deep psychological roots and the best solution is for individuals to reduce the size of their average meal . A shift like this will require a concerted effort from both ordinary citizens and health officials .

growing global problem increasing issue around the world

countermeasure solution

cut down on portion sizes eat less food

mainly mostly

ensure make sure

natural instinct predisposed towards

drive partly explains desire somewhat illustrates

ambitious shoppers intending people buying more than they can eat/prepare wanting to

summon the initiative work up the effort to

produce fruit and veggies

spoil go bad

throw it out put in the trash

make other plans do something else

reinforcing cycle feedback loop

over-eating eating too much

obese consumers fat people

stuff themselves eat too much

over time gradually

ingrained habit accustomed to it

increasingly greater quantities of food larger and larger portion sizes

naturally go bad inevitably spoil

thrown out put in the trash

finish eat all

counter-example example of the opposite case

practice behaviour

smaller portion sizes less food per meal

dramatically lower much less

modest smaller

replicated repeated

reformed school meals changed what kids eat at school

took other key steps did other things

deep psychological roots part of being human

average meal normal meal

shift change

concerted effort dedicated attempt

ordinary citizens normal people

health officials those in charge of public health

Pronunciation

ˈgrəʊɪŋ ˈgləʊbəl ˈprɒbləm ˈkaʊntəˌmɛʒə   kʌt daʊn ɒn ˈpɔːʃən ˈsaɪzɪz ˈmeɪnli   ɪnˈʃʊə   ˈnæʧrəl ˈɪnstɪŋkt draɪv ˈpɑːtli ɪksˈpleɪnz   æmˈbɪʃəs ˈʃɒpəz ɪnˈtɛndɪŋ   ˈsʌmən ði ɪˈnɪʃɪətɪv ˈprɒdjuːs   spɔːɪl   θrəʊ ɪt aʊt   meɪk ˈʌðə plænz ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsɪŋ ˈsaɪkl   ˈəʊvər-ˈiːtɪŋ   əʊˈbiːs kənˈsjuːməz   stʌf ðəmˈsɛlvz   ˈəʊvə taɪm ɪnˈgreɪnd ˈhæbɪt   ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli ˈgreɪtə ˈkwɒntɪtiz ɒv fuːd   ˈnæʧrəli gəʊ bæd   θrəʊn aʊt   ˈfɪnɪʃ   ˈkaʊntər-ɪgˈzɑːmpl   ˈpræktɪs   ˈsmɔːlə ˈpɔːʃən ˈsaɪzɪz drəˈmætɪk(ə)li ˈləʊə   ˈmɒdɪst   ˈrɛplɪkeɪtɪd   rɪˈfɔːmd skuːl miːlz   tʊk ˈʌðə kiː stɛps diːp ˌsaɪkəˈlɒʤɪkəl ruːts   ˈævərɪʤ miːl ʃɪft   kənˈsɜːtɪd ˈɛfət   ˈɔːdnri ˈsɪtɪznz   hɛlθ əˈfɪʃəlz

Vocabulary Practice

Remember and fill in the blanks:

Food waste is a g______________________m . It happens because people often buy more than they need and the best c____________________e would be to c____________________________s .

Food waste is m__________y a result of individuals ordering or purchasing too much food. Many people order extra when dining out to e_______e they are not hungry at the end of the meal. Humans are a planning and predicting animal and this is a n____________________t . The same d_________________________s purchasing too much food at the supermarket but there are other possible sources. For example, a______________________________g to cook a variety of dishes during the week, may buy a lot of healthy fruits and vegetables. If they are busy or cannot s_________________________e , the p____________e will s______l within a few days and they will have to t_______________t and m_________________s .

The solution is to reduce the amount of food people eat. A r_________________e of o______________g by o_________________s can lead to greater food waste. People order or buy more than they need and s_______________________s at every meal. O___________e , this becomes an i____________________t and they purchase i__________________________________d , some of which will n________________d or be t______________t if they cannot f_________h it. A good c__________________e to this p___________e would be in France, which is famed for s__________________________s . Food waste is d______________________r in France simply because people eat m_________t meals and are therefore more likely to eat all their food. This could be r____________d in other nations if governments r____________________s and t______________________s .

In conclusion, food waste has d_________________________s and the best solution is for individuals to reduce the size of their a_________________l . A s______t like this will require a c_________________t from both o__________________s and h__________________s .

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Reading Practice

Learn about what your city can do below:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/11/climate/nyt-climate-newsletter-food-waste.html

Speaking Practice

Answer the following questions from the real IELTS speaking exam :

• Do people in your country often eat together?
• Why are family meals less common today?
• Is this a positive or negative development?
• Are there any holidays in your country centred around food?
• Are international foods a threat to the traditional culture of your country?

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Some believe that people will purchase a product based on their needs and advertising is not needed.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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in the question it asked what do you think? are we not supposed to give an opinion about the first question?

Yes, but you don’t always have to phrase it with ‘In my opinion’ – just answering the question directly is enough, Kazi.

Hi, please provide a band for below essay:

Visiting restaurants and ordering food online have become quite prevalent these days. This trend, however, has resulted in significant wastage of food. This essay will explore the possible reasons and provide solutions to combat this problem.

There is a plethora of reasons for significant amounts of food wastage. The primary cause is the availability of food items from food joints, at lowered prices. In other words, customers order more food that they can consume, simply because it is available at cheaper rates. Consequently, they end up disposing of excessive, leftover food. Secondly, with the availability of online food delivery websites and applications, like Swiggy and Zomato, people order food items without being mindful of their needs. As a result, more food is available, simply to be thrown away the next day.

To counter the issue of restaurant food wastage, a multitude of steps can be taken. Various online initiatives are available; whereby, people can ask volunteers from organizations that take away leftover food, at no cost to the consumer, and provide it to the needy people. This strategy has proven to be immensely effective in reducing food wastage in the past few years. Furthermore, customers should be mindful and attentive while ordering food. In other words, ordering food should be based on the appetite of a person, and not merely on food prices. For instance, if food delivery applications or physical restaurants, have awareness sections that ask a person to order mindfully, it will serve as a reminder to the person, to only order food that they are likely to fully consume. Optimal application of these measures can subsequently alleviate food wastage problem.

To conclude, low food prices and ordering food online or otherwise, in a non-attentive manner are the two main causes of food wastage. Few steps can be taken to curb this issue, including effective usage of websites to allow people to take away leftover food items, and websites can be customized to prompt a person to only order as much as they really need.

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• censorship of art and artists
• art at school
• the benefits of art for individuals and society
• small vs large business
• international business
• family run business
• management and leadership
• success in business
• business and technology
• skills vs knowledge for business
• materialism and consumerism
• technology and communication
• family and communication
• face to face vs long distance communication
• types of communication
• the development of character and personality
• innate or developed personalities
• female / male characters
• prisons vs rehabilitation
• capital punishment vs other types of punishment
• criminals – what makes a criminal
• major vs minor crime
• crime and technology
• teenagers and crime
• role of policemen
• men and women in law enforcement
• cash vs credit cards
• saving vs spending
• globalisation and economy
• world economic issues
• economic progress and success
• children and education
• relevant subjects
• education and technology
• role of teachers
• discipline and rules in school
• single-sex schools
• educational aid to poorer countries
• protection of endangered species
• environmental problems
• saving the environment & solving problems
• government vs individual roles
• family roles
• family size
• the generation gap
• role models
• family and education
• health diets
• education of diet
• traditional vs modern diets
• children and diet
• prevention vs cure
• health and education
• poor countries and rich countries
• dealing with global epidemics
• hospitals and treatment
• exercise and health
• having only one language in the world
• methods of language learning
• travel and language
• the disappearance of languages
• language and culture
• censorship, control and freedom of speech
• advertising methods
• children and advertising
• media and technology
• news & reporting
• Space Exploration
• Water and Oceans
• Change or Moving vs Stability and Constancy
• paper books vs ebooks
• children and reading
• books in education
• reading and leisure
• controlling the internet
• socialising online
• children and technology (safety)
• the change in society
• letter vs email
• storing data
• safety of personal information
• development of infrastructure
• comparing forms of transport
• problems with modern forms of transport
• environmental issues
• culture and travel
• understanding people and travel
• living in a global world
• overpopulation
• homeless people
• crime on the streets
• modern life styles
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• sport and learning
• sport as a school subject
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• types of sport
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• types of jobs (blue collar / white collar)
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Hi Liz.. I really appreciate your good work here and pray that God will give you more strength to continue this your great work to humanity..

My question is on writing task 2 about the way they use to ask their questions.. For example,In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone is becoming increasing common. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? My question now, should I just choose one and give my reasons or should I elaborate on both the advantages and disadvantages and conclude with the one that has more advantage?..

Secondly,some will ask you to what extent do you agree or disagree?

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This is due to a serious health problem that has prevented me from making videos for many years.

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Just need your opinion about increasing overal writing from 6 to 7 or above. Even though how hard i tried my writing score is not increasing beyond 6. Would be happy if you could give your overal opinion on how to increase it. Thanks in advance

This is not a simple task to explain in just a short message on my website. For this reason, I created advanced writing task 2 lessons and e-books in my online store: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/ . You can buy them individually so you can see if one of them helps you. If they do help, you can consider getting more.

I need your help in understanding this question in Task 2- writing. Some people think educated people are more valuable than people who learned skills through experience. Do you think educated people are the most valuable to society? What kinds of skills can people through experience that can benefit society? In this question, does education mean Hard Skills or formal education such a degree/ certification and skills through experience means soft skills? Thanks for your support.

Education refers to formal educational. This is about education or skills – not about different types of skills.

I’m new to this website, although reading the few comments here makes me feel secured. I hope to get the best from here. Thanks

Hello Liz You have some great content. It is extremely helpful when preparing for IELTS. Recently I came across an essay topic for GT that seemed quite vague. ‘In some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?’ This is from a credible practice material. What is a good response to this?

Which sources did you get this from? IELTS essay questions do not relate to only one country. However, the topic of curfew is possible. With such a topic, you would write about freedom of movement, learning independence and learning about safety, against protecting children for various reasons.

I love the way you answered a question. Thank you Liz for your tutoring. Tan from Vietnam

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Hi Liz, Is there any difference in essay topics that can appear for general and academic writing task 2? If yes, can you categorize them accordingly? Is there any difference in writing essay for academic and general ielts?

The topics are basically the same although it is unlikely GT candidates will get Space Exploration as a topic (but they could easily get this topic in the Speaking test part 3). For this reason, all candidates should prepare all topics. As for differences in the writing test, see this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-gt-academic-writing-differences/

Your trainings are very useful. For those writing the general ielts test (Not Academic), are the essay topics limited to specific areas ? Would the topics be selected from the different essay types such as opinion essay, discussion essay, solution essay, direct questions etc ?

See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-gt-academic-writing-differences/ . If you use the RED MENU BAR at the top of the website, you’ll find links to all key pages on this site.

Hi liz, I am a trainer of IELTS. Your lessons are much beneficial for me. But I have a question that while getting training I heard from trainers that we are not allowed to use personal words like we, us, he, she, him, her, our as well as words like etc. and too, too much as it effect our writing bands. So can you tell me that is it put any effect on our band of writing or not? Thank you

“etc” is an abbreviation of “et cetera”. When you give examples, choose the number of examples to give rather than use “etc”. When you explain something, be specific rather than using “etc”. It is completely fine to use pronouns, but some pronouns are used more than others. For example, the pronouns “we” and “us” are not commonly used. Also the pronouns “he/him” or she/her” are also not used a lot because we are mostly writing about people in general rather than specific people. The word “too” is used whenever it is needed. So, you see, there are no IELTS rules about this. It is just about what the likely to be used based on the aims of the essay. I have a chapter on Pronouns in the Grammar E-book which covers this.

Task 2 academic topic: Date: August 6, 2020 Some people believe that old customs and traditions should be given up, as people do not use them now. To what extent you agree and disagree?

Hi Liz,, I would like to thank you for the great effort put in this website,, really useful. Regarding writing task 2,, what should I do if I did not get the meaning of the essay topic?!!

If you can’t understand the meaning fully, hopefully you can understand the meaning partially. Of course, it will affect your score for Task Response, but not for the other marking criteria. However, most essay questions are written quite simply so you can understand. Also, your preparation should involve reviewing all common topics and over 100 essay questions.

Hi Liz, I hope you’re doing well. I have encountered some problems in giving correct points in writing task 2. Here is the question of the task which I selected for your website. Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. May I know ‘strict about their school uniforms’ simply means having the same dress codes/school uniforms? Looking forward to your reply. Thank you so much

Strict implies that they follow the dress code precisely and have very specific dress codes. For example, they have very precise rules for the length of a girls skirt and they make sure these rules are followed. In South Korea, they are even strict about the length of a girls hair and if a teacher thinks the girls hair is longer than permitted, they get a pair of scissors and cut it. That is a very strict rule about appearance. However, in the school I went to, girls had to wear ties, but the ties could be tied in any way the girl wanted. There were also rules about how short a skirt could be. But, in fact, the girls often looked very sloppy with ties in a mess and skirt very short. So, my school had rules but didn’t enforce them properly. So, struct dress codes applies to both the rules and the enforcing of those rules.

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I’m pleased you are improving 🙂

Hello Liz, I have been reluctant to send you a comment since I don’t know if you would be free to reply. I am planning to take the GT exam whenever the quarantine is over but until then, I have been practicing the writing task. my questions is: Can you have a glance at my essays and just let me know if what I am doing is right or not? I just need to know if my answering steps are in place, if I am starting my essay in the correct way and how much will I approximately score if I continued practicing in this manner. Thank you in advance and stay safe!

Unfortunately I don’t offer a marking service at present. However, I suggest you get my Advanced Writing Task 2 Lessons which take you step by step through each paragraph and will ensure you use the right techniques. I’m running a discount from about May 5th on those lessons as well as for my new Grammar E-book which will released then. Wait for that time to purchase.

Is there any important topics for GT essay? Could you please assume frequently asked essay?

There is no difference between GT essays and Academic essays except that the GT essays are easier with slightly easier essay questions, So, ALL the lessons and tips for writing task 2 on this site are for both GT and Academic Writing Task 2. If you want ideas for topics, get my Ideas for Topics E-book which you can find in my online store. Click here: Liz’s Online Store

I just started ielts preparation so please share ielts materials.

This whole website contains hundreds of page of lessons, tips etc. Go to the HOME page and read how to access them.

Hello Liz, I have a question to ask about agree or disagree essay. “In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planets to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?” My essay goes like this: 1. Intro: disagree, money should be spent on saving the Earth rather than doing researches on other planets 2. Body 1: no certainty about life on other planets => could waste money 3. Body 2: saving the Earth is more important => reasons 4. Conclusion Is it ok if I write like that? Thank you in advance!

You have the right approach. However, your third body paragraph is not needed. That forms part of body paragraph 1 = Earth is more important which is why more money should be spent on research.

Dear Liz, do we have to practice all the subtopics to get a good band in writing? Or working on only one subtopic will be enough?

The more you prepare, the better your chances of getting a specific question you have prepared. You can use this page for questions: https://ieltsliz.com/100-ielts-essay-questions/ and this page is a link to my Ideas for Essay Topics E-book in my online store: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/

Hi Liz, Thank you for your effort in providing excellent resources. I have a strange question. If I get a question which I dont know at all in task 2, can I write something general related to that.For instance, if they asked about the importance of preserving historic places, can i just talk about history and can still get good bands for the other three criteria except for task achievement. Secondly, If I dont talk about anything about history,and I completely write offtopic, do they still consider my answer by giving 0 for task achievement,but giving appropriate band scores for the other three criteria.Thank u

1. If you don’t write about history at all, you might get band 0 for a memorised answer. Don’t change the topic because you prefer a different one. 2. If your topic is obviously off topic because you chose that – the above might apply. 3. You should always stick as close to the topic as possible. Yes, being on or off topic, only affects Task Response score – unless the above applies. 4. If you got my e-book “Ideas for Essay Topics” this is an unlikely situation: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/ . In fact, preserving old buildings and also the importance of history are both given in my e-book which actually covers over 150 common essay topics. I hope this helps 🙂

Hey Liz, Greetings. Can I agree on the first half and express my disapproval on the second half for the same essay?

For the same point? You would say “I agree in free education” and then in the next paragraph you would say “I don’t agree with free education”? This means you have confused the reader. In an opinion essay, the requirement of a high score is that you maintain a clear position throughout – this means one position from start to finish. This is clearly stated in the band score descriptors that IELTS have published to the public.

I think what you are talking about it actually a partial agreement (a balanced approach) to an opinion essay. You should only try this if you have been trained. See my Advanced Writing Task 2 Lessons which you can purchase on this page: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/ . Otherwise, stick to a one sided approach – it’s easier.

it depends on the plan followed in an essay as well as question asked. for illustration, if you are asked to give only your views then you can,,or if you are asked to discuss both pros and cons of notion.In the case,you are discuss give only one side so you have to go on one side either in favour or not. MAY YOU FIND THIS HELPFUL

Dear Liz Thanks a million for all the unconditional help and support you have given us during these years to improve our English. I have a question regarding Agree/Disagree essays. In the following essay question are we supposed to write about both positive and negative effects if we think there are more positive aspects? I mean in these types of questions we must explain both sides even if we think there are more advantages? Below is the question. In the last 20 years there have been significant development in the field of IT. However, these developments are likely to have more negative effects than positive in future. To what extent do you agree with this view? Best regards Mona

You need to look at how it is phrased: more X than Y. If you think there is more X, you will also think there is less Y. This means you will explain both from your point of view. Do you see what I mean?

MAM A Huge Thanks for providing theses topics! I have almost gone through every topic in detail and now when i check latest questions from your website, i feel like i can write ay of those tasks easily.

I have just one doubt. While studying about poverty i found that every cause of it is totally related to other one, and in this situation it becomes difficult to write two separate reasons or body paragraphs about poverty. Overpopulation, for instance, is the reason of lack of resources or services that include education, but education can be a different reason. In the similar way unemployment is another cause of pooverty, and unemploymet is also due to overpopulation.

You have plenty of ideas and that’s great. Now it is your task to select and organise. You can’t put all your ideas in your essay – you need to decide which ones to use. If the essay is about poverty (lack of money), then resource depletion isn’t really relevant. However your point about limited education is a good point. You do not need to link lack of good education to overpopulation – that isn’t necessarily connected. So, one cause is – lack of good education which helps create professionals who will pull a country out of poverty. Your second point is lack of employment – this is a clearly connected to poverty and that is a another good cause. You can add as a supporting point that overpopulation leads to too much competition for jobs that are scarce in the first place. So, you see, you need to filter your ideas and cut out any point that isn’t directly related. IELTS essays are short – only 280 words on average – you can’t list everything. So, we have cut out “resource depletion” and we have decided that “overpopulation” is a supporting point which adds problems to the lack of employment. The two main causes will be: limited education and lack of jobs, which together cause poverty both for the country, for families and for individuals. Do you see how you need to plan more after you have brainstormed. Once you have ideas, sift through them to choose only two causes that you will use. This of course is advice for a cause/solution essay where you shouldn’t have more than two causes. I hope this helps.

Thanks for clearing my doubts mam You are so generous and humble. I can’t express my gratitude towards you in words.

I wish you healthy and happy life!!!

Dear Lucia, Thank you so much. It took me about 2 month to improve my skills and to be honest, I spent most of my time reading different topics. Based on Topic’s complexity and range of questions, each topic took me between 1 to 4 days to study at first.

Hi Dear Liz, I didn’t know where to say my words so i Chose this page. I just wanted to extremely express my appreciation for your great website and your efforts to help people pass the IELTS exam. I have centered around my study time on your website and I went through all the 100 essay topics and latest speaking questions in all three parts. I have succeeded in the exam with L:8.5, R:8, S:7.5, W:7.5 while my previous scores were: L:8.5, R:8.5, S:6.5 W:6 and your website was the one main way that made my dream come through. I again want to thank you a lot and I am referring your website and your courses to all the people who ask about my success path here in Iran. I hope all people understand and appreciate your hard work and thanks for all the positive energies. Regards, Danial

I’m really pleased for you, Danial. It’s great to see your scores improving so much – well done 🙂

hi liz there is no written topic about globalisation…. can u please provide

See the topic of society on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/100-ielts-essay-questions/

Hi Danial, I am also happy for you that you got that such a brilliant score.. Could you please share how you make it? I also following Liz’s website which is very helpful fo me.. But i wondering about how long did you prepare to get that much improvement?and how many topics of writing did you do everyday?

Thank you in advance

Hi Danial, What exactly you did to improve your skill by this website?

Dear Liz, I just want to know that in agree or disagree type of essay, the body paragraph should be based on one side either agree or disagree or it should be 80:20 ratio? Please guide me, I will be very thankful to you.

There are no such rules. No rules at all like that in IELTS. You decide your own personal opinion when you read the essay question.

Are calculators allowed in the IELTS exam? Thanks!

IELTS requires no calculations and, therefore, you need no calculator.

Hlo mam can u please provide last 3 months essay topics

See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/

Hello Liz, I had this question, I saw several times in videos that while question asks about “advantages and disadvantages”, tutors write one example of for each advantage and disadvantage. I was wondering, is it OK to do so on test day? thanks in advance!

It is your choice how you expand and explain your ideas. You can use or not use examples – it’s your choice.

I had a question and would appreciate if you could kindly clarify. The below essay statement falls under which category? and Why? To me it looks like an opinion essay where we need to choose a side either positive or negative and then give points to support the view in 2 paragraphs. Is that right?

Essay Question: Some universities offer online courses for students. Do you think it is a positive or negative development for students?

The question is listed under sample essay questions on this website.

Thank you, Soumen

This is listed under the category of direct questions. It requires you to answer one question only and present your opinion. You can find a model for this on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/

Please give me last six months essay topics which came in a ielts exam..

http://www.ieltsliz.com/recent-ielts-questions-and-topics

I’m Ali , from iran and I have to say THANK YOU ! May God bless you

Advertisement reflects the power of renowned consumer products in which celebrities are act as a crowd puller by doing advertises on television screen. Youngsters attract easily due to their favourite film stars , singers advertisevent. However, it is true argument that reduces the substancial real needs of the society in which they sold their goods.

Throughout the years, the scenario has been changed due to development of technology worldwide that helps the advertise companies to launch their products efficiently. Although, there is no actual need of that goods but individual purchase it through online website for instance, http://www.amazon.com /www.eBay.com etcetera that leads to wastage of currency and also grown-ups foster their guardians for that unworthy things. Besides this, companies provide lot of benefit and offer on goods to influence the public but it might have palpable effect that create skin infection , elergy problems due to the usage of cosmetica, medicines or protein powders that are consumed to gain or lpose weight . So , generally unhealthy for people.

On the other hand, there are various aspects against this argument. It is a people’s choice to take decision to buy goods . Advertising may be not a cause of consumer’s buying habits .individuals have their own spending habits . If they have got enough disposable income then they have right to purchase that product . Before buying consumer goods they should evidently aware about it positives and negatives.

To conclude , it is quit inconvenient to say everyone is swayed by advertising. Compared with other product companies , the sensitive areas of business such as toys industries that should be curtail to advertise because children have not enough mature to judge about good or bad.

Sory I don’t comment on writing.

Hi Liz, your website is very helpful,no doubt :). My ielts test day is 15th dec and i am really confused… i wanted to ask that what i ought to do if i have no knowledge about the question in writing task 2. waiting for your response.. Thanks.

You will have a problem if you have not prepared ideas for common topics in writing task 2. See this page for a list of more topics: https://ieltsliz.com/100-ielts-essay-questions/ . You can find ideas from model essays online and debate websites.

hi Liz, today I have elaborately studied marking criteria of writing task 2. Could you please explain me these three things- 1)coherence 2)cohesion 3)referencing

looking forward to your reply thanks in advance 🙂

You can find detailed information about the writing task 2 band scores on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2-band-scores-5-to-8/ . Coherence is about your language being easy to understand with a logical flow of ideas. Cohesion is about how ideas connect to each other (ie linking). Referencing is about referring back in grammar by using “it” or “they”.

thank you : )

I have been looking for site to know writing task 2 topics with sub-topics,thanks to ieltsliz because its made my task easy.

You can find more here: https://ieltsliz.com/100-ielts-essay-questions/

You might have no idea how MANY DOCTORS around the world are thankful for your help in learning English! On behalf of all white coat wearing people, THANK YOU!.

I read many FB med group chat’s comments and other social networks, where many who want to come to the UK to practice medicine get together , and many of them recommend watching your videos.

Thousands of them, mostly from developing countries, show their gratitude to you.

we need above 7.5 in total and above 7 in each.

Personally, I have given IELTS 5 times, in 6 years. Unfortunately, I have not received the required score yet. BUT, I have received in Speaking 8, reading 7, Listening 7.5, and most horrible part-writing 6.5

Those numbers were different in each time, I just compiled them in the best shape, to show the greatest achievement I could get in those hardest ever my exams. I never got any bad marks during my 8 years of medical exams. I graduated from medical school with Honors yet ENGLISH- is my weak point.

I am proactive and will try for the 6th time, I believe it will be my last time of giving IELTS, I will achieve the required and even more band.

I have never really practice writing exactly at it is given in your explanation. But this time I WILL.

from Central Asia.

Thanks so much for your comment. I’m aware of the issues doctors face hitting their required score and am glad my site helps 🙂 I have actually replied to you at length via email using the email address you have used to post this message. Take a look as I’ve given you some extra tips and a gift. Good luck 🙂

Thank you . You are not wise only, generous and have real concerns for your students.

Heavenly rewards for your tremendous work.

Advance Merry Christmas!

Many new adventures in coming year 2017!

Thank you!!!

Merry Xmas 🙂

Thank you Liz for your help so much! I know you have probably heard it many times before but I really do appreciate your great work. In my case especially, your study materials are priceless. I am a mother of a 9 months old baby girl so you can only imagine how challenging for me is studying and taking care of her at the same time. Actually, now at the moment I am burning the midnight oil to study for my IELTS exam (Academic) which is coming in the beginning of December 2016. My English is far from being perfect and my dream is to get band 8+. I am full of doubts and totally bushed, worried about my final results but I know that I just simply cannot give up. I think many people are having the same thoughts and worries as I do. But you are here, for us and that’s amazing. I am sending my warmest greetings from Finland.

Coming soon 🙂

Thank you very much for your stunning site and I really like and benifited from it.I am a student of IELTS. My asking to you, how can I guess Argumentative written or narrative written. Some time I make mistake it . May you give me any easy way to identify it. Thank you

See the free information video on this page which explain the five types of IELTS essays: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore

4 in reading

really love your website. It’s very interactive.

In my speaking test had to speak about the last story I had watched on TV, with whom I watched and what did I liked about it and why.

Thanks for sharing 🙂 I’m glad my site is useful.

Hi, In most of the GT writing test part II in the introduction paragraph, its mentioned that “In this essay I will be describing or I explained about…..bla bla

Similarly, In conclusion part,”I/we discussed and explained so and so…….”

My question is that is it right to use I and We the way I used in the above example or generalised statement will be given more weightage.

None of the phrases you have listed are advisable to use. I suggest you see my advanced writing task 2 lessons: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore

Hi Liz Thank you for your great and wonderful lessons and tips that is really valuable to us. i bought your Advanced IELTS Writing task2 for different types of essay questions and its amazing,v.thanks. “people should work a fixed number of hours per week,and employers should not ask anybody to work more than this” give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples. what is this type of essay?and how to deal with it?and if any advices you can give it to me regarding my question. thank you.

That question is not complete. Where did you find it?

Cambridge 10 general training test2

Sorry..test1

That’s so badly written for an IELTS question. It’s an opinion essay. You need to comment on the opinion given by giving your own opinion. You need to explain what you think of people working a fixed number of hours in a week.

Hello mam, i done my best in ielts exam …i follow format similar trend which should be followed but unfortunately i overall got 5.5 band in writing ..Can u suggest me something ..now I’m going for it again.

See my advanced lessons: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore

I am going to give general ielts test and I need your advice before giving the test please give me some tips for general ielts test and which lessons is are good for general test from your lessons

All writing task 2 lessons are also for GT. On the writing task 1 page, you will find tips for letter writing.

I am preparing for Ilets Academic exam, It is on 31st March, I have started my preparation on 19th March 🙁 My goal is to achieve 6.5 band in writing, i am doing quite well in other sections. But i am not feeling confident in writing, kindly give me some tips on writing

Hey Liz, I know you are taking some time off. However, I have a question for you in regard to Task 1. When the question is asking you to write a letter to your friends and in your letter, thank them for the photos and for the holiday you spent overseas. Since, no names were given, how would you suggest addressing this letter ? Would you suggest simply using imaginary names? Thanks

https://ieltsliz.com/liz-notice-2015-2016/

Thank you for sharing valuable information for IELTS exam.

After going through your tips, I am a bit confused about how to write an essay for the question ‘To what extent do you agree’?

For example, “Most artists receive low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue their work. To what extent do you agree?” – – Can I disagree with the statement or I have to agree only? As I can say here that government has other priorities as well. – In addition to funding, can I write something like additional unemployment benefits for artists etc to further help artists. – Furthermore, If I agree (partially or fully) or disagree, two body paragraphs which I make, I have to justify my statement given in introduction only or can I discuss other side as well (may be in second para)? – I am getting confused over this type of question (To what extent) so please provide me with some resources on it as I have my exam on 23rd Jan.

Hi, Do you have any solve essay so that I can see all the method.

What is your opinion on giving a Title to the Essay before we begin writing it. Will that have a positive or negative impact? Please advice.

Thanks, Vijay

You should not write a title. Liz

hi madam I bit confuse about what I write in this topic some sports make use of steroids in order to boost their performance as it easy to obtain legal drugs through a medical prescription . suggest some possible measures to check such unethical practices ielts task 2 …Please reply me as soon as possible because my exam is on 7 November. .Thanks

This can be checked by regular urine and blood tests. It can also be dealt with by having harsher penalties for people using drugs to enhance their performance. This issue has been in the news a lot so you can read up on google. Good luck Liz

I can’t remember where I found an essay question that really stressed me out. It was something along the lines of “Some people believe the government should spend more money on defense while others believe social benefits should be favored. Discuss both sides.” I really can’t remember what it was exactly, but it concerned defense and social benefits and I honestly had no idea what I could write about on that topic. Would you have tips?

Thank you so much,

This is a current issue in many countries. Should a country aim to protect itself or should it spend money on providing benefits for its citizens. Defense is essential in order to ensure the security of a country and its citizens. Without defense, a country would be open to attack from terrorists or other countries. It is in the interest of the citizens to provide strong defenses. However, if many of a country’s citizens are in poverty or sick, the government has a responsibility to provide benefits and extra money to support them. Without these benefits, they might end up living below the poverty line. I hope some of these ideas help. Feel free to share your views. Liz

Thank you so much for your answer !

Also, I read that each paragraph should have one controlling idea. However, on subjects such as “Some believe a good salary is more important, others believe an enjoyable job is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion” (something along those lines, I shortened it of course). I’m struggling on two things :

1. Is it ok if I write two paragraphs, one about good salary and the other about enjoying the job but with more than one idea for both? (ie. I wouldn’t have one single controlling idea). 2. Do I have to give my opinion in the intro or can I give it in the conclusion?

Thank you for your time!

You must put your opinion in the introduction, body and conclusion. You could have two body paragraphs and join your opinion with one of them or you could put your opinion separately. Have a think about getting one of my advanced training lessons for essay writing – they are very detailed and will help a lot: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore All the best Liz

i think you are right this will help us and our country and their would not be any problem.

The writing task 2. I came across in my IELTS general exam was

Some people thinks that radio is much more interesting and entertaining than Tv. To what extent do you agree? Or disagree?. Discuss with relevent examples.

Thanks for sharing 🙂

Hello there ! Liz, I tried writing this topic and I’m trying the For-and-Against approach, and my opinion stated at the last paragraph. However, I can’t come up with any ideas as to how is radio more entertaining? How is it more entertaining than TV? Could you please help me out?

I am not clear what topic you are referring to – you need to write it in full in your message. Also I don’t know what you mean about the “for-and-against” approach. Are you talking about the discussion essay? Liz

Oh, I’m sorry, I completely forgot to mention which essay I was talking about. I was referring to “Some people think that radio is much more interesting and entertaining than TV. To what extent do you agree/disagree?” And what I meant by “for-and-against” was that I handle those type of questions like a discussion essay. I would first write the reasons why some people think it IS better than TV, and in the next paragraph I would list the reasons why others think it IS NOT. At the end I give my own opinion. However, I couldn’t think of any ways in which radio is more interesting, so I thought I would ask you for some ideas.

Thank you for the fast reply!

It is ESSENTIAL that you follow the instructions. The instructions do not say “discuss both sides”. This is an opinion essay, you decide your opinion in the introduction and explain it in the body paragraph. Never add any information which is not your opinion. If you fail to follow instructions 100%, you will get a low mark. See my opinion essay lesson from my online course for detailed training: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore All the best Liz

Do you teach online ?

At the moment, these are the only extra lessons I offer: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore All the best Liz

Hi Liz, I found your blog very useful, I have my exam in a week time, I m looking to improve my scores in Reading and Writing Section of ielts, I m good enough in English I would say, What tips you would help me on this.

Listening: As I m from Asian, And you mentioned that on your video that most of the foreigners have issues when it comes to listening to Plurals. with S. any way i can differential or improve on identify it. if so

Reading for General: Ii have experienced issue with matching question type and matching of heading or where you have lists of headings to choice or pick from like for example ( i, ii, iv) or the case of matching with the paragraph ( A, B, D,H). one where of the problem i fixed was with use of Synonyms in passage vs question., with the crunch of time . Are the Any Traps.. to look out for or tips that can help me to do well with this kind of questions apart from skimming the text and identifying the main idea of the paragraph…

Writing: I have issue with sentence construction or paragraph building i have ideas or points in mind when i end up reading up a task question.

Speaking: I plan on using diverse vocabulary words. towards my topic, but how would be able to know when should i use , Could be/ Should be / Would be any differences on those, I m sure i m likely loose points on misuse of words in context or when it comes to pronounciation of words. is that the case

I don’t have time to give you all tips but here are some. For speaking, the issue you are talking about is not vocabulary, it is grammar. The use of the correct modals (should, could etc) and the use of conditional sentences all relates to your grammar accuracy and range. You will find a grammar website recommended on my useful website page in the IELTS Extra section. For writing, the key is preparing ideas for all common topics and also planning your essay so that each paragraph has a central point. If you mix your ideas up in paragraphs, you will not get a good mark for coherence and cohesion – so plan your ideas and then plan how to put them into paragraphs. After that, plan how to support them. All that should be done before you start writing. All the best Liz

Would you recommend to have a balanced view? Or single sided view? If I will choose a balanced view, I think I still need to state clearly which side I preferred. Is that correct? Thanks

You can get a good score with either approach. A one sided approach choose one side (either agree or disagree). The balanced approach is a specific opinion which doesn’t fully agree or fully disagree. I’ll soon be releasing a video to buy which explains in detail how to do both approaches for the opinion essay. I’ll post a link when it’s ready. Liz

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Some People Prefer to Eat at Restaurants While Others Prefer to Prepare and Eat at Home – IELTS Writing Task 2

Updated On Apr 22, 2024

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Since Writing Task 2 can be challenging for many IELTS candidates, practicing topics like, ‘Some people prefer to eat at restaurants while others prefer to prepare and eat at home’ will help you acquaint yourself with the format of structuring an IELTS Opinion essay. Also, if you want to practice regularly, check out the   Writing Task 2 Practice Tests .

Let’s have a look at the Opinion essay – ‘Some people prefer to eat at restaurants while others prefer to prepare and eat at home.’ – with three expert-curated sample answers for different IELTS band scores.

Here are some  Go-to strategies  to solve questions like ‘Some people prefer to eat at restaurants while others prefer to prepare and eat at home’ with proper explanations!

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Some people prefer to eat at restaurants while others prefer to prepare and eat at home. Which one do you prefer? Give reasons for your answer. 

You should write at least 250 words.

Structural Breakdown

Type:  Opinion Essay

Band 7 Sample Answer For Writing Task 2 Question – Some People Prefer to Eat at Restaurants While Others Prefer to Prepare and Eat at Home

Eating habits vary greatly among individuals, with some favoring dining out at restaurants while others prefer the comfort of home-cooked meals. Personally, I lean towards the latter option for several reasons.

Firstly, cooking at home allows for greater control over ingredients and portion sizes. When preparing meals in my own kitchen, I can select fresh, high-quality ingredients, ensuring both the flavor and nutritional value of the dishes. Moreover, I can tailor recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences, such as reducing salt or incorporating more vegetables. This level of customization is often lacking in restaurant fare, where menu options may be limited or ingredients less transparent.

Additionally, cooking at home fosters a sense of creativity and experimentation. Rather than being confined to a predetermined menu, I have the freedom to explore new recipes, flavors, and cooking techniques. This not only enhances my culinary skills but also adds excitement and variety to mealtimes. Whether I’m attempting a complex dish from a cookbook or improvising with whatever ingredients are on hand, the process of cooking becomes an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Furthermore, eating at home promotes a greater sense of connection and intimacy with loved ones. Sharing a home-cooked meal with family or friends creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, fostering meaningful conversations and bonding moments. It’s a time to slow down, savor the food, and appreciate each other’s company without the distractions often present in public dining spaces.

Despite these advantages, dining out at restaurants can offer convenience and a break from kitchen duties. However, the cost and potential health implications of frequent restaurant meals outweigh these benefits for me. Ultimately, the satisfaction and fulfillment derived from cooking and eating at home make it my preferred choice.

Vocabulary for Band 7

• Fosters:  Encourages the development of something.

Example:  Regular exercise fosters a healthy lifestyle.

• Customization:  The act of making something to suit particular individual requirements.

Example:  The company offers customization options for its products to cater to diverse customer needs.

• Transparency:  Clarity or openness in actions or operations.

Example:  The government promised greater transparency in its decision-making process.

• Culinary:  Relating to cooking or the kitchen.

Example:  The culinary school offers a wide range of courses on international cuisine.

• Intimacy:  Close familiarity or friendship; closeness.

Example:  The couple cherished the intimacy of quiet evenings spent together at home.

• Predetermined:  Established or decided in advance.

Example: The itinerary included predetermined stops at various tourist attractions.

• Implications:  Consequences or effects of an action or decision.

Example:  The new policy had far-reaching implications for the company’s future.

• Distractions:  Things that divert one’s attention from the matter at hand.

Example:  The loud noises outside were constant distractions during the meeting.

• Satisfaction:  The fulfillment of one’s wishes, expectations, or needs.

Example:  Completing the project on time gave me a great sense of satisfaction.

• Fulfillment:  The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

Example:  Pursuing his passion for painting brought him a deep sense of fulfillment.

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Band 8 Sample Answer For Writing Task 2 Question – Some People Prefer to Eat at Restaurants While Others Prefer to Prepare and Eat at Home

The debate between dining out at restaurants and preparing meals at home is a nuanced one, with compelling arguments on both sides. While I acknowledge the convenience and social aspects of restaurant dining, my preference lies firmly with the experience of cooking and eating at home.

One of the primary reasons for my inclination towards home cooking is the emphasis it places on health and well-being. By controlling the ingredients and cooking methods, I can ensure that the meals I prepare are not only delicious but also nutritious. This proactive approach to health is particularly important in an era where processed foods and hidden additives are prevalent in many restaurant dishes. By cooking at home, I can prioritize fresh, whole foods and limit the use of unhealthy fats, sugars, and preservatives.

Furthermore, home cooking offers a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency. Developing proficiency in the kitchen allows me to take charge of my diet and culinary choices, rather than relying on external sources for nourishment. Whether it’s mastering basic cooking techniques or tackling more elaborate recipes, the skills acquired through home cooking are invaluable and empowering.

In addition to health and empowerment, home-cooked meals also promote financial savings and sustainability. Dining out regularly can quickly add up in terms of expenses, whereas cooking at home is often more cost-effective. By buying ingredients in bulk, minimizing food waste, and utilizing leftovers creatively, I can stretch my food budget further without compromising on quality or flavor. Moreover, home cooking reduces reliance on single-use packaging and transportation, thereby lessening one’s carbon footprint and contributing to environmental sustainability.

Beyond the practical benefits, there’s a profound sense of satisfaction that comes from preparing a meal from scratch and sharing it with loved ones. The act of cooking becomes a labor of love, infused with care and attention to detail. Whether it’s a simple weekday dinner or an elaborate feast for a special occasion, the communal aspect of sharing homemade food fosters a sense of connection and belonging that is unparalleled.

While dining out certainly has its allure, with its convenience and social ambiance, the joys and rewards of home cooking far outweigh them for me. From prioritizing health and sustainability to fostering empowerment and connection, the kitchen has become a sanctuary where I can express myself and nourish both body and soul.

Vocabulary for Band 8

• Nuanced:  Characterized by subtle distinctions or variations.

Example:  The author’s nuanced portrayal of the characters added depth to the story.

• Proactive:  Taking action to control or prevent a situation rather than just responding to it.

Example:  The company implemented proactive measures to address customer complaints before they escalated.

• Proficiency:  Competence or skill in a particular area.

Example:  The candidate demonstrated proficiency in multiple programming languages during the interview.

• Empowerment:  The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.

Example:  The organization’s mission is to promote the empowerment of marginalized communities.

• Invaluable:  Extremely useful or indispensable.

Example:  Her mentor’s guidance proved to be invaluable in navigating the challenges of starting a new business.

• Nourishment:  The food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

Example:  The restaurant focused on providing nourishing meals made from locally sourced ingredients.

• Elaborate:  Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated.

Example:  The chef prepared an elaborate seven-course tasting menu for the special occasion.

• Communal:  Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

Example:  The village had a communal garden where residents could grow fruits and vegetables together.

• Unparalleled:  Having no equal; unmatched or unrivaled.

Example:  The artist’s talent was unparalleled in the contemporary art scene.

• Sanctuary:  A place of refuge or safety.

Example:  The library became her sanctuary, where she could escape into the world of books.

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Band 9 Sample Answer For Writing Task 2 Question – Some People Prefer to Eat at Restaurants While Others Prefer to Prepare and Eat at Home

In the ongoing debate between dining out at restaurants and preparing meals at home, I staunchly advocate for the latter, finding profound fulfillment and multifaceted benefits in the act of home cooking.

At the heart of my preference for home cooking lies a deep appreciation for the holistic approach it affords towards health and well-being. By meticulously selecting fresh, unprocessed ingredients and employing cooking techniques that preserve nutritional integrity, I am able to craft meals that not only tantalize the taste buds but also nourish the body. This conscientious approach to nutrition transcends mere sustenance, serving as a cornerstone of preventive healthcare and holistic wellness.

Moreover, home cooking cultivates a profound sense of connection—to oneself, to loved ones, and to the wider community. The act of preparing meals from scratch is imbued with mindfulness and intentionality, fostering a deeper understanding of ingredients, flavors, and cultural culinary traditions. Beyond the confines of the kitchen, sharing home-cooked meals becomes a ritual of communion, fostering bonds of kinship and solidarity that transcend the transient pleasures of restaurant dining.

In addition to its intrinsic value in promoting physical and emotional well-being, home cooking also confers practical advantages in terms of financial prudence and environmental sustainability. By eschewing the often exorbitant costs and environmental toll associated with dining out, home cooks can exercise greater fiscal responsibility while minimizing their carbon footprint. Furthermore, the practice of meal planning, batch cooking, and resourceful utilization of leftovers not only reduces food waste but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the intrinsic value of sustenance.

While I recognize the allure of dining out—its convenience, its social cachet—my allegiance remains steadfast with home cooking, a practice that embodies the ethos of mindfulness, creativity, and interconnectedness. In a world increasingly characterized by haste and transience, the kitchen emerges as a sanctum of sustenance and serenity, where the alchemy of home cooking transmutes the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Vocabulary for Band 9

• Staunchly:  Firmly committed or loyal to a particular cause or belief.

Example:  She remained staunchly devoted to her principles even in the face of criticism.

• Holistic:  Characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease.

Example:  The holistic approach to healthcare emphasizes the importance of addressing both physical and psychological well-being.

• Tantalize:  Tease or torment with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable or forbidden.

Example:  The aroma of freshly baked bread tantalized her senses as she passed the bakery.

• Imbued:  Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.

Example:  The novel is imbued with a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.

• Communion:  The sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a spiritual level.

Example:  The retreat provided a space for deep communion with nature and self-reflection.

• Eschewing:  Deliberately avoiding or abstaining from.

Example:  He eschewed material possessions in favor of a minimalist lifestyle.

• Exorbitant:  Unreasonably high; excessive.

Example:  The hotel’s room rates were exorbitant during the peak tourist season.

• Solace:  Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

Example:  Music provided her with solace during difficult times.

• Alchemy:  A seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination.

Example:  The artist’s paintings were described as a visual alchemy of light and color.

• Sanctum:  A private place where one is free from intrusion; a sacred or holy place.

Example:  The library was her sanctum, a quiet refuge from the chaos of daily life.

Connectors Used in the Above Sample Answers of Some People Prefer to Eat at Restaurants While Others Prefer to Prepare and Eat at Home

Connectors ,  also known as connectives or transition words, are words or phrases that link ideas or parts of a sentence or paragraph together. Here are some of the connectors used in the above sample answers:

• Furthermore
• In addition
• In addition to

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“Most of the food outside is served for the sake of getting profit, and they are also prepared in the unhygienic conditions and many chemicals are used to make it tastier.” >food outside is……. >they are also prepared…………… >to make it tastier……….. does verb agree with the subjects here?

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Early this year, I went for my first physical in longer than I’d care to admit. At the time, I was about halfway through a list of 140 or so restaurants I planned to visit before I wrote the 2024 edition of “The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City.” It was a fair bet that I wasn’t in the best shape of my life.

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My scores were bad across the board; my cholesterol, blood sugar and hypertension were worse than I’d expected even in my doomiest moments. The terms pre-diabetes, fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome were thrown around. I was technically obese.

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I knew I needed to change my life. I promised I’d start just as soon as I’d eaten in the other 70 restaurants on my spreadsheet.

But a funny thing happened when I got to the end of all that eating: I realized I wasn’t hungry. And I’m still not, at least not the way I used to be. And so, after 12 years as restaurant critic for The New York Times, I’ve decided to bow out as gracefully as my state of technical obesity will allow.

Not that I’m leaving the newsroom. I have a couple more restaurant reviews in my back pocket that will appear over the next few weeks, and I plan to stick around at The Times long after that. But I can’t hack the week-to-week reviewing life anymore.

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