雅思口语中，如何聊好food and cooking？-科普教育网

雅思口语中 "Food and Cooking" 是一个超级高频且重要的话题，它几乎每年都会出现，并且可以延伸出无数子话题，非常适合考察你的词汇量、语法流利度和个人经历描述能力。

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下面我将为你提供一个全面的备考指南，包括核心词汇、高分思路、Part 1/2/3 高频题及示范回答，以及备考建议。

核心词汇与短语

想在口语中拿高分，词汇是基础，这里为你分类整理了“食物与烹饪”相关的词汇。

食物种类

主食: Staple food (e.g., rice, noodles, bread)
肉类: Meat (pork, beef, lamb, chicken), Seafood (fish, shrimp, crab)
蔬菜: Vegetables (leafy greens like spinach, root vegetables like carrots)
水果: Fruits (tropical fruits like mango and durian, seasonal fruits)
零食: Snacks (chips, cookies, chocolate)
健康食品: Healthy food / Nutritious food
垃圾食品: Junk food
有机食品: Organic food
素食: Vegetarian food / Vegan food (strictly no animal products)

烹饪相关

动词:
- 煮/炖: Boil, simmer, stew
- 炒/煎/炸: Stir-fry, sauté, deep-fry, pan-fry
- 烤/烘焙: Bake, roast, grill
- 蒸: Steam
- 切: Chop, dice, slice
- 腌/调味: Marinate, season, spice up
- 拌: Mix, toss (e.g., in a salad)
名词:
- 食谱: Recipe
- 食材/配料: Ingredients
- 厨具: Utensils, cookware (pots, pans, knives)
- 烤箱: Oven
- 炉灶: Stove / Hob
- 味道: Flavor, taste
- 口感: Texture (e.g., crispy, tender, smooth)

描述食物与烹饪体验

味道:
- 甜的: Sweet
- 咸的: Salty
- 酸的: Sour
- 苦的: Bitter
- 辣的: Spicy / Hot
- 鲜美的: Umami (a great word to use!)
- 油腻的: Greasy/Oily
- 清淡的: Light
口感:
- 脆的: Crispy
- 嫩的: Tender
- 多汁的: Juicy
- 嚼劲的: Chewy
烹饪体验:
- 有趣的/好玩的: Fun, enjoyable
- 放松的: Relaxing
- 有创意的: Creative
- 有成就感的: Rewarding / Fulfilling
- 忙乱的: Chaotic / Hectic

高分思路与技巧

展示词汇多样性: 不要总是用 "delicious" 或 "like"，尝试用 "mouth-watering", "scrumptious", "appetizing", "flavorful", "tasty" 等词。
使用具体例子: 不要只说 "I like cooking." 要说 "I really enjoy making pasta from scratch, especially when I can experiment with different sauces like a creamy carbonara or a fresh pesto." 具体的例子能让你的回答更生动、更有说服力。
连接过去与现在: "When I was a kid, my mom used to cook... but now I prefer to..." 这种对比能展示你的语言能力。
分享个人感受和故事: 雅思口语是关于你个人的，分享一个关于食物的温馨回忆，比如一次家庭聚餐，或者一道菜背后的故事,能极大地提升你的回答质量。
在 Part 3 展现思辨能力: 当考官问更深层次的问题时（如 "Why do people like fast food?"），不要只给一个简单答案，可以从便利性、价格、营销、现代生活方式等多个角度进行分析。

各部分高频题及示范回答

Part 1: Introduction and Interview

这部分问题比较简单，目的是让你放松，关键是流利、自然地回答。

Q1: What’s your favorite food?

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A good answer: "That's a tough question because I love so many different foods! But if I had to pick just one, it would probably be sushi. I'm a big fan of its light and fresh flavor. I particularly enjoy the contrast between the tender raw fish and the crispy texture of the vegetables, all held together by the flavorful rice seasoned with vinegar. It's not just a meal; it's a very artistic and enjoyable experience for me."

Q2: Do you like cooking? Why/Why not?

A good answer: "Yes, I absolutely love cooking. For me, it's not just about preparing food; it's a very creative and relaxing process. After a long day at work or university, I find it really therapeutic to put on some music and just focus on chopping vegetables and mixing spices. It feels like a form of meditation, and the best part is getting to savor the delicious meal I've created at the end. It's incredibly rewarding."

Q3: What food did you dislike as a child, but now you like?

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A good answer: "Oh, definitely mushrooms. When I was a kid, I thought they looked strange and had a weird, slimy texture. I would always pick them out of any dish. However, as I got older, I started to appreciate their unique, earthy flavor. Now, I love adding them to pasta, stir-fries, and even on pizza. I guess my taste buds just matured over time!"

Part 2: Long Turn (Cue Card)

你有1分钟准备时间，可以说1-2分钟。利用好准备时间，快速写下关键词。

Cue Card:

Describe a traditional dish from your country. You should say:

What the dish is

What ingredients are used to make it

How it is cooked

And explain how people in your country feel about this dish.

示范回答:

"I'd like to talk about a very famous and beloved traditional dish in my country called Dumplings, or 'Jiaozi' in Chinese.

This dish is essentially a type of dough wrapper filled with various ingredients and then boiled, steamed, or pan-fried. It's most commonly associated with family reunions, especially during the Chinese New Year, because its shape resembles ancient Chinese gold and silver ingots, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.

The ingredients can vary a lot depending on personal preference. The dough wrapper is typically made from just flour and water. As for the filling, the most classic one is a mixture of minced pork, chopped cabbage, chives, and ginger, seasoned with a bit of soy sauce and sesame oil. However, nowadays, you can find all kinds of creative fillings, from shrimp and pork to vegetarian versions with mushrooms and tofu.

The cooking process is quite interesting. First, you prepare the wrappers and the filling. Then, you carefully place a small amount of filling in the center of a wrapper and pleat the edges to seal it into a half-moon shape. This is a skill that takes a lot of practice! Once all the dumplings are made, you can cook them. My family's favorite way is to boil them in a large pot of water until they float to the surface, which means they're cooked through. Sometimes, we also pan-fry them after boiling to create a golden, crispy bottom.

In China, dumplings are much more than just food; they are a symbol of family and togetherness. It's very common for family members to gather in the kitchen to make dumplings together, chatting and laughing while they work. It's a cherished tradition that brings people closer. So, I'd say it's a dish that holds a very special place in the hearts of Chinese people, representing not just delicious flavors, but also warmth, love, and the spirit of family."