IELTS Speaking — Practice Test 10
Theme: food, cooking & eating out. Press “Ask” to hear the examiner’s question, record your answer, then compare with three sample answers (Band 9, 7 and 5–6) — each explained in Bangla — and grade yourself. নিজের উত্তর রেকর্ড করে ব্যান্ড ৯/৭/৫ নমুনার সাথে মিলিয়ে দেখো।
How this works — কীভাবে দেবে
- The whole test takes 11–14 minutes: Part 1 (4–5 min), Part 2 (3–4 min), Part 3 (4–5 min). পুরো টেস্ট ১১–১৪ মিনিট।
- Speaking is marked by a human. Record yourself, listen back, compare with the Band 9 / 7 / 5–6 samples, and use the checklist. নিজের রেকর্ডিং শুনে নমুনা ও চেকলিস্ট দিয়ে যাচাই করো।
- The Record button needs microphone permission. Your recording stays in your browser. রেকর্ডিং শুধু ব্রাউজারেই থাকে।
- Answer before reading the samples; don’t memorise. নমুনা দেখার আগে নিজে উত্তর দাও।
Part 1 — Introduction & interview
4–5 minutes · everyday questions about you
Keep answers to 2–3 sentences — give a reason or an example. প্রতিটি উত্তর ২–৩ বাক্য।
Topic: Food
1. What kind of food do you like?
2. Is there any food you don’t like?
3. Has your diet changed since you were a child?
4. Do you think you eat a healthy diet?
✅ Sample answers at 3 levels (Band 9 / 7 / 5–6) + Bangla explanations
Band 9
1. I’m a big fan of spicy food, so a good beef curry or a plate of hilsa cooked in mustard sauce is hard to beat as far as I’m concerned.
2. I’ve never really been able to stomach bitter gourd. My mother insists it’s good for me, but I find the taste far too bitter, no matter how it’s cooked.
3. Quite a lot, actually. As a child I lived on rice, fish and lentils, whereas now I eat a much wider variety, including a fair bit of fast food, I’m sorry to say.
4. Reasonably healthy, I’d say, but there’s definitely room for improvement. I eat plenty of vegetables, but I have a weakness for sweets and fried snacks.
Band 7
1. I really like spicy food, so a good beef curry or hilsa cooked in mustard sauce is one of my favourite meals.
2. I do not like bitter gourd. My mother says it is healthy, but I think the taste is too bitter, however it is cooked.
3. Yes, quite a lot. As a child I mostly ate rice, fish and lentils, but now I eat many different kinds of food, including some fast food.
4. It is quite healthy, but it could be better. I eat a lot of vegetables, but I also like sweets and fried snacks too much.
Band 5–6
1. I like spicy food very much, so beef curry or hilsa in mustard sauce is my favourite.
2. I don’t like bitter gourd. My mother say it is healthy but the taste is too bitter for me.
3. Yes a lot. In childhood i eat mostly rice, fish and lentil but now i eat many kind of food, also fast food.
4. It is quite healthy but not perfect. I eat many vegetable but i also like sweet and fried snack too much.
| Criterion | Band 5–6 | Band 7 | Band 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | very short | reason added | reason + example |
| Grammar | frequent errors | mostly correct | error-free, varied |
| Vocabulary | basic, repeated | adequate | wide, precise |
Topic: Cooking
1. Can you cook?
2. Who does most of the cooking in your family?
3. Would you like to learn to cook better?
4. Do you prefer home-cooked food or food from restaurants?
✅ Sample answers at 3 levels (Band 9 / 7 / 5–6) + Bangla explanations
Band 9
1. I can manage a few basic dishes — rice, dal and a simple egg curry — but I’m certainly no expert. I tend to stick to recipes I know I can’t ruin.
2. Without a doubt, my mother. She’s an incredible cook and she takes real pride in it, although my father has recently started helping out at weekends.
3. Definitely. I’m planning to study abroad next year, so I’ll have to fend for myself, and I don’t want to survive on instant noodles for two years.
4. Home-cooked food, every time. Restaurants are fun for special occasions, but nothing quite compares to the flavour and comfort of a meal made at home.
Band 7
1. I can cook a few simple dishes, like rice, dal and egg curry, but I am not very good. I usually cook only the things I know well.
2. My mother does most of it. She is a very good cook and she is proud of it, but my father has started helping at weekends.
3. Yes, definitely. I want to study abroad next year, so I will need to cook for myself, and I do not want to eat instant noodles every day.
4. I prefer home-cooked food. Restaurants are nice for special days, but home food tastes better and feels more comfortable.
Band 5–6
1. I can cook some simple dish like rice, dal and egg curry but i am not very good.
2. My mother do most of cooking. She is very good cook and my father also help in weekend.
3. Yes definitely. I want to study abroad next year so i need to cook myself, i don’t want eat noodle every day.
4. I prefer home food. Restaurant is nice for special day but home food is more tasty and comfortable.
| Criterion | Band 5–6 | Band 7 | Band 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | very short | reason added | reason + example |
| Grammar | frequent errors | mostly correct | error-free, varied |
| Vocabulary | basic, repeated | adequate | wide, precise |
Topic: Eating out
1. How often do you eat out?
2. What kind of restaurants do you like?
3. Do you like trying food from other countries?
4. Is eating out expensive where you live?
✅ Sample answers at 3 levels (Band 9 / 7 / 5–6) + Bangla explanations
Band 9
1. Not that often — maybe once or twice a month, usually to celebrate something like a birthday or to catch up with old friends.
2. I’m drawn to small, family-run places rather than big chains. The atmosphere is more relaxed, and the food tends to be more authentic.
3. I love it. Recently I tried Thai food for the first time, and I was blown away by the combination of sour, sweet and spicy flavours.
4. It can be, especially in the smarter parts of the city. That said, you can still get a delicious, filling meal at a local restaurant for a very reasonable price.
Band 7
1. Not very often, maybe once or twice a month, usually for a birthday or to meet old friends.
2. I like small, family restaurants more than big chains. They are more relaxed, and the food is more traditional.
3. Yes, I love it. Recently I tried Thai food for the first time, and I really enjoyed the mix of sour, sweet and spicy tastes.
4. It can be, especially in rich areas of the city. But you can still find a good, cheap meal at a local restaurant.
Band 5–6
1. Not very often, maybe one or two time in a month, for birthday or meet friend.
2. I like small family restaurant more than big chain. It is more relax and the food is more traditional.
3. Yes i love. Recently i tried Thai food first time and i enjoy the mix of sour, sweet and spicy taste.
4. It can be, specially in rich area. But you can find good and cheap meal in local restaurant also.
| Criterion | Band 5–6 | Band 7 | Band 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | very short | reason added | reason + example |
| Grammar | frequent errors | mostly correct | error-free, varied |
| Vocabulary | basic, repeated | adequate | wide, precise |
Part 2 — Long turn (cue card)
3–4 minutes · 1 minute to prepare, then talk for 2 minutes
Task card
Describe a meal you enjoyed with other people.
You should say:
- when and where you had the meal
- who you were with
- what you ate
and explain why you enjoyed this meal so much.
Recording starts automatically and stops at 2 minutes (press the button again to stop early). রেকর্ডিং নিজে থেকে শুরু হয় ও ২ মিনিটে থামে।
💡 How to build a strong 2-minute answer · গঠন
Cover all four points and spend most time on why you enjoyed it — the people and the atmosphere, not just the food. Use past tenses throughout.
Useful phrases: The meal I’d like to describe was… · It took place at… · There were about… of us · The highlight was… · What made it so special was…
✅ Long turn at 3 levels (Band 9 / 7 / 5–6) + Bangla explanations try your own first!
Band 9 ~2 minutes
The meal I’d like to describe took place last Eid, at my grandparents’ house in a small village outside Comilla. It was the first time in almost three years that the whole extended family had managed to get together, so it felt like a real occasion.
There must have been around twenty-five of us — grandparents, aunts, uncles and a crowd of noisy cousins — all squeezed around a long row of tables in the courtyard. My grandmother had been cooking since dawn with the help of my aunts, and the smell drifting out of the kitchen was absolutely mouth-watering.
As for the food, it was a proper feast. There was fragrant beef biryani, chicken korma, a huge pot of dal, and fresh fish from the village pond, followed by my grandmother’s famous semai, a sweet vermicelli pudding that she only makes on special days.
What made it so memorable, though, wasn’t really the food, delicious as it was. It was the atmosphere — everyone talking over each other, sharing stories, teasing one another and laughing until our sides hurt. My grandfather even gave a short, rather emotional speech about how proud he was of the family, and by the end there wasn’t a dry eye at the table.
Looking back, I think that meal reminded me how precious those moments are. As we all get busier, getting everyone around one table becomes rarer, so I’ll treasure that afternoon for a long time.
Band 7 ~1.5–2 minutes
The meal I want to describe was last Eid, at my grandparents’ house in a village near Comilla. It was the first time in nearly three years that the whole family was together, so it was a special day.
There were about twenty-five of us — grandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins — sitting around long tables in the courtyard. My grandmother started cooking very early in the morning with my aunts, and the kitchen smelled wonderful.
The food was amazing. There was beef biryani, chicken korma, dal, and fresh fish from the village pond. For dessert, my grandmother made her famous semai, a sweet pudding that she only makes on special days.
But the main reason I enjoyed it was not the food. It was the atmosphere. Everyone was talking, sharing stories and laughing a lot. My grandfather also gave a short speech about how proud he was of our family, and some people cried because they were so happy.
Now I think that meal showed me how important these moments are. Because everyone is busy, it is difficult to bring the whole family together, so I will always remember that day.
Band 5–6 ~1–1.5 minutes
The meal i want to talk is last Eid in my grandparents house in village near Comilla. All family was together after three year so it was special.
There was about twenty-five people, grandparents, aunt, uncle and many cousin, sitting in long table in the courtyard. My grandmother start cooking very early with my aunt.
The food was amazing. There was beef biryani, chicken korma, dal and fresh fish from village pond. For dessert grandmother make semai, it is sweet pudding.
But main reason i enjoy is not food, it is the atmosphere. Everybody was talking, sharing story and laughing. My grandfather give a short speech and he was very proud for our family.
Now i think this moment is very important. Everybody is busy now so it is difficult to bring all family together, so i will always remember this day.
| Criterion | Band 5–6 | Band 7 | Band 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / fluency | hard to reach 2 min | near 2 min | full 2 min, fluent |
| “Why” developed | thin | clear reasons | reasons + reflection |
| Grammar | frequent errors | mostly correct | error-free, varied |
| Vocabulary | simple, repeated | good range | wide, idiomatic |
Follow-up questions: “Do you often eat with your extended family?” · “Who is the best cook in your family?” Try answering these too. এই ফলো-আপ প্রশ্নগুলোরও উত্তর দাও।
Part 3 — Discussion
4–5 minutes · deeper questions about food, culture & health
Answers here should be longer and more developed — opinion, reason, and often the other side too. উত্তর আরও দীর্ঘ।
1. Why is food such an important part of celebrations?
2. How have eating habits changed in your country in recent years?
3. Should the government do more to encourage healthy eating?
4. Do you think fast food is a threat to traditional cuisine?
5. Why do some people prefer to eat alone?
✅ Sample answers at 3 levels (Band 9 / 7 / 5–6) + Bangla explanations
Band 9
1. Sharing food is one of the oldest ways humans show generosity and belonging. Preparing a special meal takes time and effort, so offering it to guests is a way of saying they matter. In Bangladesh, for example, you simply can’t imagine Eid without biryani and sweets.
2. Quite dramatically. In cities especially, busy lifestyles mean people eat out or order food far more than before, and fast food has become a normal part of young people’s diets. At the same time, there’s a growing interest in health, so you see more people talking about calories and organic produce.
3. I think it has a role to play, yes. Clear food labels and limits on advertising junk food to children would help. However, governments can only do so much — ultimately, healthy eating starts with education and with what families cook at home.
4. To some extent. Young people are often more attracted to burgers and pizza than to traditional dishes, which take much longer to prepare. Even so, I don’t think traditional cuisine will disappear, because it’s so closely tied to family occasions and to people’s sense of identity.
5. For some it’s simply practical — they’re busy and eating alone is quicker. Others genuinely enjoy the peace and quiet after a hectic day. That said, I think regularly eating alone can be a little isolating, since mealtimes are one of the main chances we have to connect with others.
Band 7
1. Sharing food is a traditional way to show that you are generous and that people are welcome. Cooking a special meal takes a lot of time, so offering it shows that the guests are important. In Bangladesh, Eid without biryani and sweets is impossible to imagine.
2. They have changed a lot. In cities, people are busy, so they eat out or order food much more than before, and young people eat a lot of fast food. But many people are also more interested in health now, so they think about calories.
3. Yes, I think it should do something. Clear labels on food and limits on junk food adverts for children would help. But the government cannot do everything — healthy eating also depends on families and education.
4. Partly, yes. Young people often prefer burgers and pizza to traditional dishes, which take a long time to cook. However, I do not think traditional food will disappear, because it is an important part of family events and our culture.
5. Some people are just busy, so eating alone is faster. Others enjoy some quiet time after a stressful day. But I think eating alone all the time can be lonely, because meals are a good chance to talk to other people.
Band 5–6
1. Sharing food is traditional way to show you are generous. Cooking special meal take lot of time so it show the guest is important. In Bangladesh Eid without biryani and sweet is impossible.
2. It change a lot. In city people are busy so they eat outside or order food more than before, and young people eat lot of fast food. But many people also think about health now.
3. Yes i think government should do something. Clear label on food and limit the junk food advert for children will help. But government can not do everything, family is also important.
4. Partly yes. Young people like burger and pizza more than traditional food because traditional food take long time to cook. But i think traditional food will not disappear because it is part of our culture.
5. Some people are busy so eating alone is fast. Some people enjoy quiet time after stressful day. But eating alone every time can be lonely because meal is good chance for talk with people.
| Criterion | Band 5–6 | Band 7 | Band 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development | opinion only | opinion + reason | opinion + reason + other side |
| Grammar | frequent errors | mostly correct | error-free, varied |
| Vocabulary | simple, repeated | good range | wide, precise |
Grade yourself — the 4 speaking criteria
Listen back to your recordings and tick each statement that is true. নিজের রেকর্ডিং শুনে প্রতিটি সত্য বাক্যে টিক দাও।