Candidate task carda meal with friends

Describe a meal you had with your friends.

You should say:

  1. 1when and where you had the meal~30s
  2. 2who you were with~30s
  3. 3what food you ate~30s
  4. 4and explain why this meal was memorable for you~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in August 2026 Food & Cooking

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1When and where you had the mealSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2Who you were withSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3What food you ateSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain why this meal was memorable for youThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a meal you had with your friends.

Talk for one to two minutes, one point at a time. Nothing is uploaded.

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