Opinion Response Structure
| Template part | How this sample does it |
|---|---|
| Opinion | done "There are quite a few foreign foods that are popular, especially from other Asian countries" — broad overview with regional focus |
| Reason | done "One example of a foreign food we like is curry, and you can actually find both a sweeter Japanese-style curry or a flavorful Indian-style curry" — specific example showing variety within one dish |
| Example | done "we also have some Western food… American fast food chains and Italian restaurants" — broadens to Western cuisine |
| Extension | done "our local food is more delicious than our foreign food, though, because most of the foreign food is not authentic" — personal evaluative comparison |
General Template
[Opinion] There are quite a few foreign foods that are popular, especially from [region].
[Reason] One example is [dish], and you can actually find both [variation A] or [variation B].
[Example] Other than food from [region], we also have some [other region] food. For example, there are many [chain/restaurant type].
[Extension] I think that our local food is more [quality] than foreign food, though, because most of the foreign food is not [authenticity quality], so it does not taste as good.
Vocabulary
| Word / Phrase | Synonyms |
|---|---|
| quite a few foreign foods are popular | quite a few international cuisines are popular quite a few imported dishes are popular |
| a flavorful Indian-style curry | a richly-seasoned Indian-style curry a spice-filled Indian-style curry |
| American fast food chains | American quick-service restaurants American fast-food franchises |
| most of the foreign food is not authentic | most of the foreign food is not genuine most of the foreign food is not traditionally prepared |
| our local food is more delicious | our native cuisine is more delicious our domestic dishes are more delicious |
| especially from other Asian countries | especially from other neighbouring nations especially from other countries in the region |
Opinion Response Structure
| Template part | How this sample does it |
|---|---|
| Opinion | done "foreign food has really become popular in my country recently" — enthusiastic opening about the trend |
| Reason | done "a lot of people love food from Italy, like pizza and pasta. Fast food from the United States… is also super common, especially among young people" — specific cuisines with target demographics |
| Example | done "Chinese dishes like noodles and dumplings are easily found everywhere, and Japanese food, like sushi and ramen, is really trendy now" — additional Asian cuisine examples |
| Extension | done "people here are quite open to trying new tastes and flavors, so foreign food has become a regular part of our eating habits" — cultural openness as a reason for the trend |
General Template
[Opinion] Oh, foreign food has really become popular in my country recently.
[Reason] For example, a lot of people love food from [country A], like [dish 1] and [dish 2]. [Type] from [country B] is also super common, especially among [group].
[Example] Additionally, [country C] dishes like [dish 3] and [dish 4] are easily found everywhere, and [country D] food, like [dish 5] and [dish 6], is really trendy now. More and more restaurants serve international cuisine.
[Extension] Basically, people here are quite open to trying new tastes, so foreign food has become a regular part of our eating habits. It is exciting to see so many choices available.
Vocabulary
| Word / Phrase | Synonyms |
|---|---|
| foreign food has really become popular | foreign food has really gained popularity foreign food has really taken off |
| is really trendy now | is really fashionable now is really in vogue now |
| people are quite open to trying new tastes | people are quite willing to sample new tastes people are quite eager to explore new tastes |
| a regular part of our eating habits | a normal part of our eating habits an everyday feature of our eating habits |
| restaurants serve international cuisine | restaurants serve global dishes restaurants serve food from around the world |
| especially among young people | especially among the younger generation especially among youth |