Describe a person you really want to enjoy dinner with

Describe a person you really want to enjoy dinner with.
You should say:
– When it was?
– What you ate?
– Who you were with?
– And explain why you enjoyed it?
I’m going to talk about, my big daughter, who I really would like to have a nice
dinner with.
Her name is Quynh Anh. Actually, everyone in my family calls her Misa. And I know
she likes it. She is seventeen years old. She is not only my daughter but my best
friend because we always share our feelings whenever we stay together.
Last week, it was her birthday party so my family intended to hold a small party for
her at home. However, we changed our mind at the last few minutes. We had dinner
at a restaurant near our house because the food was very delicious and suitable for
our taste. While two of my children chose a big cheese pizza, the rest of family
enjoyed beef spaghetti and tuna salad. During the meal, my big daughter shared
her plans for the future. She also talked about her major she would be going to
study in university because next year will be the last year at her high school. There’s
no doubt that it could be quite a long time until we can all gather like that again, so
that the dinner was very memorable to me.
Model Answer:
Introduction:
I attend many parties where I had dinner, but I have had a special dinner which I
enjoyed a lot. My family arranged it on my birthday. I enjoyed not only the food was
very delicious, but I spend a good time with my friends and family also.
When it was? and Who you were with?
Last month on my birthday my family arrange dinner for me. Whole food was
prepared at home by my mother and some friends also help her in cooking. They
made all my favourite dishes. The dinner arranged on the terrace in the open air.
What you ate?
My friends decorate the terrace with flowers, balloons and lights. Dinner starts with

paneer tikkas and cheese balls which is one of my favourite snacks. Everyone
knows I love south Indian food, that’s why they cooked it for me. I ate Rava idli and
lemon rice after Starter. In the end, I ate chocolate cake which my best friend
cooked for me.
Explain why you enjoyed it?


Everyone gives me a special gift and wishes me a happy birthday. So that was the
dinner I enjoyed.


IELTS Speaking Part 3: Follow up Questions
Here some examples of follow up questions that you may asked during your
speaking part 3 by examiner related to cue card “describe a dinner you really
enjoyed”.
1. Why do people like to have special food on special occasions?

People like to have exceptional food on special days because they want to make
those occasions memorable, and they also enjoy that particular time with family
and friends.
2. What is the difference between eating at home and eating out on special

occasions?
There is much difference. When we are eating at home, the hosts spend their
whole time in the kitchen and has less time to spend with friends and relatives,
but it will not happen if we eat out on special occasion because people will
arrange some organizers who organize the event and there is no pressure on the
host. So he/she can easily spend time with friends and family.
3. What national identity can be seen in a nation’s cuisine?

The food reflects its cultural traditions. For example, Vietnam is a diverse country,
and culture varies from region to region. Every region follows a different tradition
and makes food according to it.
4. Why do global leaders like to gather around for dinner?

When leaders want to discuss the critical matters informally, they get together for
dinner because it reflects relations between countries
5. Do you think the family meal is important?

Definitely, especially during this modern age. You know, family meals are the
time when everyone puts away their phones, gathers around the table and
reconnects with each other. This short yet valuable period is like a reward after a
hectic day and is a chance for family members to spend quality time together.
Therefore, having a family meal should be a common practice everywhere.
6. What do you think when many people don’t spend sufficient time for family

dinners?
It’s hard to tell because each person has their own reasons. But I think it’s mostly
because we are now having fast-paced lifestyles and the convenience of fast
food has affected out family dinnertime. What we can do and should do is to


spare some time for a cozy family dinner occasionally because like I have said, it
would strengthen family bonds.
1. Do you often buy takeaway snacks to bring home and share with your
parents?
It really depends on how far away I am from home. If I am close, I will take them
home and invite my parents to take a bite. If I’m not, it would be a no because
the food would lose its freshness and taste terrible. However, my parents aren’t
really big fans of snacks so most of the time, I wouldn’t bring them home.

- strengthen family bonds: thắt chặt tình cảm gia đình
- practice: tập tục