Band 7 Example
Topic: Describe an unusual meal you had
Example
An unusual meal When you had it I'm going to talk about a particularly unusual meal I had about two years ago during the summer. Where you had it It took place in a small, quirky restaurant located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, known for its experimental cuisine. Whom you had it with I was with a group of close friends from university. We were all traveling together as part of a graduation trip and decided to explore some unconventional dining experiences. And explain why it was unusual The reason this meal stands out as unusual was primarily due to the menu, which featured dishes that were a fusion of traditional Japanese ingredients with modern molecular gastronomy techniques. One of the most memorable dishes was a transparent ravioli that burst in your mouth, releasing a savory umami flavor that was both unexpected and delightful. Additionally, the setting of the restaurant contributed to the meal's uniqueness; it was decorated like a science laboratory, complete with test tubes and beakers. This unusual dining experience was not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making it a meal to remember.
Grammar Analysis
The response effectively utilizes past tense to describe an event that happened in the past, maintaining consistency throughout the answer. It employs complex sentence structures to provide detailed information, such as "One of the most memorable dishes was a transparent ravioli that burst in your mouth, releasing a savory umami flavor that was both unexpected and delightful." This enhances the descriptive quality of the narrative. The use of conditional and modal verbs adds to the speculative and reflective tone, as seen in "making it a meal to remember."
Vocabulary
  • - **unusual meal**: Sets the theme of the narrative, indicating that the meal was out of the ordinary.
  • - **quirky restaurant**: Suggests a unique and unconventional dining place.
  • - **experimental cuisine**: Indicates innovative and avant-garde cooking styles.
  • - **fusion**: Implies the combination of different culinary traditions.
  • - **molecular gastronomy techniques**: Refers to the application of scientific methods to cooking.
  • - **transparent ravioli**: Describes a specific dish that is clear, adding to the uniqueness.
  • - **umami flavor**: Refers to one of the five basic tastes, enhancing the description of the food.
  • - **science laboratory**: Creates a vivid image of the restaurant’s decor, aligning with the theme of experimental cuisine.
  • - **feast for the eyes**: A phrase that emphasizes the visual appeal of the experience.
  • This vocabulary not only describes the meal and setting vividly but also conveys the uniqueness and memorability of the experience, effectively answering the prompt about why the meal was unusual.