Questions and Answers
What is the synonym of 'tasty' in the context of food?
What flavor is associated with black pepper?
What is the opposite of 'sweet' in terms of flavor?
Which word is used to describe meat that is juicy and tender?
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What is a common theme related to food in special occasions?
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What is the term for eating in response to emotional states?
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What is the term for phrases that use food to convey meaning beyond the literal sense?
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What type of food is typically eaten on special occasions?
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What is a 'Signature dish'?
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What preposition can be used for all occasions?
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What does the phrase 'forked out' mean?
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What type of food is often eaten at weddings, birthdays and other celebratory events?
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What is a dish that you are particularly known for making called?
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What phrase can be used to talk about a favourite or popular dish on a special occasion?
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Why should you explain a dish if it's not an English word or not commonly known?
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What type of food is 'fish 'n' chips' in the UK?
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What is the purpose of the phrase 'We tend to eat...' on special occasions?
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Study Notes
Food Vocabulary
- Common flavors and tastes:
- Sour (e.g., plums)
- Sweet (e.g., carrots, mandarins)
- Juicy (e.g., oranges)
- Salty (e.g., anchovies)
- Savory (not sweet)
- Peppery (flavor of black pepper)
- Pungent (e.g., cardamom)
- Spicy (e.g., Thai red curry)
- Adjectives to describe food:
- Delicious
- Tasty
- Luscious (rich and sweet)
- Mouth-watering
- Tempting
- Appetizing
- Scrummy
- Succulent (for meat, meaning juicy, tasty, and tender)
- Tip: Avoid using "yummy" in IELTS, as it's a word typically used by children.
Food and Special Occasions
- Special occasions may include:
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- National holidays
- Religious festivals
- Types of food often eaten on special occasions:
- Party food (e.g., sausage rolls, pizza, cakes)
- Finger food (e.g., open sandwiches, tapas, vol au vents, crisps)
- National dish (e.g., fish 'n' chips in the UK)
- Signature dish (a dish you like to make and are "famous" for)
Phrases for Food on Special Occasions
- Templates for talking about food on special occasions:
- On birthdays, anniversaries...
- We tend to eat...
- We often eat...
- We typically eat...
- At weddings, Christmas, Easter...
- We usually eat...
- We will often eat...
- We like to eat...
- On birthdays, anniversaries...
- Tip: Use "for" as a preposition with special occasions, as it works universally.
- Tip: If describing a non-English dish, provide a brief explanation of the dish.
Idioms
- Useful idioms related to food and money on special occasions:
- Forked out more than we should
- Forked out a fortune (on something)
Food Vocabulary
- Common flavors and tastes:
- Sour (e.g., plums)
- Sweet (e.g., carrots, mandarins)
- Juicy (e.g., oranges)
- Salty (e.g., anchovies)
- Savory (not sweet)
- Peppery (flavor of black pepper)
- Pungent (e.g., cardamom)
- Spicy (e.g., Thai red curry)
- Adjectives to describe food:
- Delicious
- Tasty
- Luscious (rich and sweet)
- Mouth-watering
- Tempting
- Appetizing
- Scrummy
- Succulent (for meat, meaning juicy, tasty, and tender)
- Tip: Avoid using "yummy" in IELTS, as it's a word typically used by children.
Food and Special Occasions
- Special occasions may include:
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- National holidays
- Religious festivals
- Types of food often eaten on special occasions:
- Party food (e.g., sausage rolls, pizza, cakes)
- Finger food (e.g., open sandwiches, tapas, vol au vents, crisps)
- National dish (e.g., fish 'n' chips in the UK)
- Signature dish (a dish you like to make and are "famous" for)
Phrases for Food on Special Occasions
- Templates for talking about food on special occasions:
- On birthdays, anniversaries...
- We tend to eat...
- We often eat...
- We typically eat...
- At weddings, Christmas, Easter...
- We usually eat...
- We will often eat...
- We like to eat...
- On birthdays, anniversaries...
- Tip: Use "for" as a preposition with special occasions, as it works universally.
- Tip: If describing a non-English dish, provide a brief explanation of the dish.
Idioms
- Useful idioms related to food and money on special occasions:
- Forked out more than we should
- Forked out a fortune (on something)
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Explore common flavors and tastes, as well as adjectives to describe food, including sour, sweet, savory, and more.
