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Examiner: Do you like to cook?

No! I am quite busy, so most of the time I eat (1) and takeaways. If I want to eat lovely (2) , I will visit my grandma.

Examiner: What time do you usually eat dinner?

Most of the time we have our (3) at around 7.00 because we have to wait for my dad to get off work, but  I’m usually starving hungry by then. So I often (4) before the dinner.. something like a chocolate bar that will not (5) .

Examiner: Are there any types of food you don’t like?

Lionel: I can eat almost anything really. I’m the complete opposite of my sister, who really is (6) . Actually I (7) . I do a lot of sport and (8) .

Examiner: Do you have a healthy diet?

Answer 1: Yes, I would say that I do. I like to (9)  what I eat. I try to eat a hoard of different foods every day, and avoid (10) . They are usually high in sodium and (11) .

Answer 2: I’m like a lot of young people I think. I like getting (12) when I’m tired or sick, but the food usually isn’t very healthy. I know I should eat a (13) diet but I probably don’t always do it.

Examiner: Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?

Avery: Definitely eating at home! One of my interests is cooking. I love food from other countries and I always (14) recipes very carefully to try to make the food as (15) as possible.

Examiner: What do you usually eat at home?

Mia: In my house we always try to (16) -range meat and eggs. It’s more expensive but at least you know the animals have been treated well. Also, my parents always make sure we get enough vegetables and fresh fruits into every meal.

Examiner: What is your favourite food?

Answer 1: I’ve always had a sweet (17) . I can’t resist buying a bar of chocolate after a long day of hard work or as a celebration. I usually get them at a patisserie (18) my home. It (19) just to think about it.

Answer 2: My favourite type of food is Chinese cuisine. I like it because of its bold and savory flavours and greasy taste. One dish I particularly like is spicy fried chicken.

Examiner: is there a restaurant that you like to visit?

Yes! There’s an Italian restaurant just around the corner from where I live. I usually go there with my family for (20) . It serves various meals of Italian cuisine that I enjoy, so if I want to  (21) someone, I will go there as well.

Examiner: Do you think our diet is important?

Yes, I think what we eat has a big effect on our lives as a whole. Simply put, (1) . Although eating junk food occasionally will probably not make much of a difference in overall health, a steady diet of foods low in nutrition is sure to lead to health problems down the road, such as diabetes, anemia, or even cancer. A healthy diet with (2) foods will give you more energy, and provide both physical and mental (3) .

Examiner: How can we encourage people to eat more healthily?

I think the best approach is to (4) . (5) won’t kill you if you only eat it occasionally and manage to eat (6) the majority of the time. People should also be encouraged to choose their ingredients wisely and try to cook at home a few times a week.

Examiner: Do you think people enjoy their food as much as they should?

I’m not quite sure. I suppose it depends on a person's lifestyle and where they live. Nowadays, I think most people eat (7) because they are in a hurry, not because they are (8) . They usually (9) , too, and don't savour it. I believe we eat with our eyes first, yet we rarely take the time to truly experience this. What a shame!

Examiner: How might eating habits change in coming decades?

That’s an interesting question. I think in the future, it’s likely that we will have better technology for farming to produce more food for people. So, it’s possible there will be less hungry people and more food to go around. People have also become more aware of what they eat. More and more restaurants are offering healthier options, too.  Also, people are more open to (10) . We have so many (11) and home delivery services. So I think my country is developing some new and healthier eating habits and (12) .

Examiner: Do you think cooking is a pleasure or a burden for people who have busy lives?

Julie: I can’t speak for everyone. Some of my friends think that cooking is (13) . Well...for me, I think cooking is a very creative process, whether you (14) or make something up as you go along.  Also, cooking for other people is a particular pleasure. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing people you love (15) something you’ve cooked yourself.