IELTS Speaking Part 1: Fruit and vegetables Questions and Answers
Part 1 questions
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- 01How often do you eat fruit and vegetables?
- 02Where do you usually buy fruit and vegetables?
- 03What kind of fruits and vegetables do you dislike?
- 04Were there any kind of fruits and vegetables you disliked as a child?
- 05Do people in your country like planting vegetables?
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Model answers, heard side by side
Start with the simpler answer, switch bands to hear how the same task can be developed, then record a personal response. These are teaching examples, not official answers or score guarantees.
How often do you eat fruit and vegetables?
I eat fruit and vegetables most days, probably every day. I usually have fruit with breakfast and vegetables at dinner. Sometimes I skip them if I'm busy, but generally I try to eat them.
I try to eat fruit and veg every day. Typically I have fruit at breakfast or as a snack, and I include some vegetables with my main meals. On very busy days I might miss a portion, but it's part of my routine.
I aim to include fruit and vegetables in every meal, so I end up eating them daily. Breakfast often has fruit or a smoothie, lunch usually a salad or cooked veg, and dinner always includes a portion of vegetables — it's become a habit for energy and general health.
Where do you usually buy fruit and vegetables?
I usually buy them at the supermarket near my home. Sometimes I go to a small market at the weekend. If I need something quickly I get it from the corner shop.
Mostly I buy fruit and vegetables at the local supermarket because it's convenient, but at the weekend I like visiting the farmers' market for seasonal produce. Occasionally I pick up herbs from a small greengrocer.
I split my shopping: staples come from the supermarket for convenience, while I buy seasonal or speciality items at the farmers' market or from a greengrocer. That way I get reliable supplies and better-tasting produce when it's in season.
What kind of fruits and vegetables do you dislike?
I don't really like very bitter vegetables like brussels sprouts and raw kale. I also don't like papaya — the taste and smell put me off.
I'm not fond of very bitter greens such as brussels sprouts unless they're well cooked. I'm also not keen on papaya because of its soft texture and unusual flavour when it's ripe.
I tend to avoid intensely bitter brassicas, especially if they're overcooked and soggy — that bitterness is off-putting. I'm also not a fan of papaya, mainly because of its mushy texture and the way it can taste overly sweet and perfumed.
Were there any kind of fruits and vegetables you disliked as a child?
Yes. As a child I hated broccoli and peas. My mum would hide them in my food. Now I can eat peas but I still don't like broccoli much.
When I was a child I refused to eat broccoli and peas — I remember hiding peas under my napkin. Over time my tastes changed and now I eat peas without problems, though broccoli took longer to like.
Definitely — I used to detest broccoli and Brussels sprouts and would push them around my plate. Gradually, as I tried them in different ways (roasted or with a sauce), I came to appreciate them. Childhood aversions do often soften with exposure.
Do people in your country like planting vegetables?
Some people like planting vegetables, especially in villages or gardens. But many people live in flats, so they buy vegetables from shops. A few grow herbs on their windowsill.
There is growing interest in growing veg — allotments and community gardens are quite popular, and many urban residents grow herbs or salad leaves in balcony boxes. Still, a lot of people buy their veg from supermarkets.
Yes, vegetable growing is increasingly popular: traditional allotments remain common, while community gardens and container gardening on balconies have grown among city dwellers keen on sustainability and fresh produce. Limited space, however, means many still rely on shops.
How to answer Fruit and vegetables IELTS Speaking questions
This Fruit and vegetables set contains 5 short interview questions. Start each answer with the information the examiner asked for, then extend it with one reason, example or contrast. The goal is spontaneous, connected speech—not a mini-essay.
- Answer the exact question in the first sentence.
- Add one reason or specific personal detail.
- Use an example or contrast only when it adds new information.
- Finish naturally and let the examiner ask the next question.
Question-by-question approach
| Practice question | Useful answer move |
|---|---|
| How often do you eat fruit and vegetables? | Describe the process or difference in a clear order and add a result. |
| Where do you usually buy fruit and vegetables? | Give a direct answer, one reason and a short example without memorising a script. |
| What kind of fruits and vegetables do you dislike? | Name the thing first, then describe a specific feature or example. |
| Were there any kind of fruits and vegetables you disliked as a child? | Give a direct answer, one reason and a short example without memorising a script. |
Vocabulary focus
Useful language already demonstrated in the model answers includes include, portion, routine, seasonal, farmers' market, greengrocer, bitter, overripe. Learn each meaning and a natural word partnership, then use the item in a fresh answer instead of copying a complete script.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Giving a memorised response that only partly answers the question.
- Adding difficult vocabulary without checking meaning or collocation.
- Restarting after every error instead of correcting briefly and continuing.
- Reading the model answer before recording your own first attempt.
Fruit and vegetables practice FAQ
How long should my answer be for Fruit and vegetables in Part 1?
Aim for a direct answer plus a reason or detail, usually two to four sentences. Stop when the idea is complete rather than forcing a fixed word count.
Should I memorise the Fruit and vegetables model answers?
No. Use them to notice structure and language, then answer from your own experience. Memorised wording can fail when the examiner changes the question.
What if I have no experience of the topic?
Say that honestly, then explain a related preference, observation or hypothetical example. You are assessed on language, not specialist knowledge.
