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Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?

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Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?

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Has your favourite food changed since you were a child?

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Yes, my favourite food has changed. As a child I liked plain pasta and chips, but now I prefer healthier things like grilled fish and vegetables. Still, I sometimes eat the foods I loved as a child.

Speaking criteria note: The Band 7 answer contrasts past and present, uses a wider range of vocabulary and structures, and includes a slightly reflective comment.
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