Question: Were there any kind of fruits and vegetables you disliked as a child?

Analysis

You can talk about any fruits or vegetables you didn't like when you were a child. You can also mention if your tastes have changed as you've grown older, and give reasons for your dislikes, such as taste, texture, or smell.

Synonyms

Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. disliked→couldn’t stand; wasn’t a fan of; didn’t enjoy
  2. as a child→when I was little; in my childhood; growing up
Question: Were there any kind of fruits and vegetables you disliked as a child?

Idea 1

Yes
  1. I really disliked bitter melon because of its strong, bitter taste.
  2. I used to hate tomatoes because of their texture and seeds.
  3. I didn't like eggplant because it looked strange to me.
  4. I avoided durian because of its strong smell.
  5. I wasn't a fan of broccoli or spinach as a child.

Idea 2

No
  1. I actually liked most fruits and vegetables as a child.
  2. My parents encouraged me to try everything, so I got used to different tastes early on.
  3. I was never a picky eater, so I enjoyed eating fruits and veggies.
Question: Were there any kind of fruits and vegetables you disliked as a child?

Related Vocabulary

  1. Picky eater
  2. Texture
  3. Bitterness
  4. Sour
  5. Aftertaste
  6. Crunchy
  7. Slimy
  8. Nutritious
  9. Developed a taste
  10. Childhood memories

Authentic Idioms

Try these idioms to get 7+ in IELTS Speaking:
  1. Not my cup of tea: Something you don't like or enjoy.
  2. Turned my nose up at: Refused to accept or eat something because you didn't like it.
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