Opinion Response Structure
| Template part | How this sample does it |
|---|---|
| Opinion | done "most of them have a few of the same staple foods that they eat almost every day" — frames the answer around shared eating habits |
| Reason | done "The two most important things are hot soup and rice. People need to eat soup and rice with almost every meal to feel satisfied" — identifies the two staples and explains their cultural necessity |
| Example | done "meat, noodles and vegetables usually appear on the table at almost every meal. And for dessert, fruit is very popular" — expands with additional common foods |
| Extension | done "Overall, I think people have a well-balanced diet" — brief evaluative close |
General Template
[Opinion] Even though people have different preferences, I think most of them have a few of the same [staple items] that they [consume] almost every day.
[Reason] The [number] most important things are [item 1] and [item 2]. People need to [consume] them with almost every meal to feel [satisfied].
[Example] Along with those, [item 3], [item 4] and [item 5] usually appear on the table. And for [category], [item 6] is very popular.
[Extension] Overall, I think people have a [positive quality] diet.
Vocabulary
| Word / Phrase | Synonyms |
|---|---|
| a few of the same staple foods | a few of the same basic foods a few of the same essential dishes |
| people need to eat them to feel satisfied | people need to eat them to feel full people need to eat them to feel content |
| usually appear on the table | usually feature on the table usually are served at the table |
| people have a well-balanced diet | people have a nutritious diet people have a healthy diet |
| people have different things they prefer | people have varying tastes people have individual preferences |
| fruit is very popular | fruit is very common fruit is widely enjoyed |
Opinion Response Structure
| Template part | How this sample does it |
|---|---|
| Opinion | done "people eat a wide variety of foods" — opens with a broad observation about diversity |
| Reason | done "rice is a staple for most meals and is often eaten with different types of curries or vegetables" — identifies the core food and how it is combined |
| Example | done "We also enjoy bread, noodles, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Meat and fish are popular as well… meals can be quite spicy, thanks to all the different herbs and spices" — rich list of examples with a cultural detail about spices |
| Extension | done "our food is very diverse and reflects both our local ingredients and traditional cooking methods… you'll find everything from simple home-cooked dishes to more elaborate feasts" — wraps up with a broad cultural observation |
General Template
[Opinion] In my country, people eat a wide variety of foods.
[Reason] For instance, [staple] is a staple for most meals and is often eaten with [accompaniment 1] or [accompaniment 2].
[Example] We also enjoy [item 1], [item 2], and lots of [item 3]. [Category] is popular as well. Basically, meals can be quite [flavour quality], thanks to all the different [ingredients].
[Extension] Overall, our food is very diverse and reflects both our local ingredients and traditional cooking methods. You will find everything from [simple type] to more [elaborate type], depending on the occasion or the region.
Vocabulary
| Word / Phrase | Synonyms |
|---|---|
| people eat a wide variety of foods | people eat a broad range of foods people eat a diverse selection of foods |
| rice is a staple for most meals | rice is a basic food for most meals rice is a dietary foundation for most meals |
| meals can be quite spicy | meals can be quite flavourful meals can be quite seasoned |
| reflects our traditional cooking methods | reflects our time-honoured culinary techniques reflects our customary ways of preparing food |
| from simple home-cooked dishes | from simple homemade meals from simple family-style dishes |
| more elaborate feasts | more extravagant banquets more lavish meals |