Candidate task carda special meal someone made for you

Describe a time when a person made a special meal for you.

You should say:

  1. 1who the person was~30s
  2. 2when it happened~30s
  3. 3what the meal was~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt about it~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in December 2024 Food & Cooking

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1Who the person wasSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2When it happenedOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3What the meal wasSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain how you felt about itThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

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Describe a time when a person made a special meal for you.

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

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