Sample Answer
1. What’s your favourite fruit?
Well, I’d say all kinds of berries are my favourite, such as blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. They’re considered superfoods because they’re packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Plus, they taste amazing when I mix them with yogurt for breakfast.
- berries = small, juicy fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
- superfoods = foods considered very healthy because they contain lots of nutrients
- packed with = full of; containing a large amount of something
2. Are there any kinds of fruit that you don’t like eating?
Yes, I’m not really a fan of fruits that are overly sweet, like certain types of apples or very ripe bananas. I feel that eating too much sugar at once makes my blood sugar spike and then drop, which leaves me feeling tired and unable to focus on work.
- spike = a sudden increase or rise (often in levels, like blood sugar)
- drop = a sudden fall or decrease
3. Do you like eating cooked food that has fruit in it?
Not really. I actually prefer eating fresh fruit because it feels lighter and more refreshing. Cooked fruit, like in pies or jams, often loses its natural texture and freshness. Also, a lot of those dishes have added sugar, which makes them less healthy.
- lighter = easier to digest; not heavy
- natural texture = the original feel or structure of something (e.g., how fruit feels when fresh)
4. Where’s the best place to buy fruit where you live?
Where I live, small local shops are the best places to buy fruit because they usually sell fresh, organic produce from nearby farms. Supermarkets are also convenient, but I always have to check the quality and whether the fruit is organic or not.
- organic = grown without artificial chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers
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Other useful vocabulary
🎯 Talking about Preference
- My go-to fruit = the fruit I usually eat.
Example: My go-to fruit is mango because it’s refreshing and sweet. - All-time favourite = something you always love.
- I have a craving for … = really want to eat.
- Seasonal fruit = fruit that’s best during a certain season.
Example: In summer, I always go for seasonal fruit like lychees and watermelons.
🛒 Buying & Selling Fruit
- Street vendors = people selling goods on the street
- Local market / farmers’ market = a place where local farmers sell fresh food
- Imported fruit = fruit brought in from another country
- Exotic fruit = unusual fruit not common in your country (like dragon fruit)
- Seasonal vs. year-round availability = only available in some seasons vs. available all year
- Ripen quickly = become ready to eat in a short time
- Rot / spoil easily = go bad or become inedible quickly
🌱 Describing Fruit (Taste & Quality) – Meanings
- Juicy = full of liquid
- Refreshing = makes you feel cool and energetic
- Crunchy / Crisp = firm and makes a sharp sound when you bite it
- Creamy = smooth and soft in texture, like cream
- Tangy / Zesty = pleasantly sharp or sour in taste
- Overly sweet / Sickly sweet = too sweet, unpleasant
- Freshly picked = just harvested, very fresh
- Organic produce = fruit or vegetables grown naturally, without artificial chemicals
🍰 Fruit in Cooking
- Fruit-based desserts = sweets mainly made with fruit (like apple pie)
- Dried fruit = fruit with the water removed (like raisins, dates)
- Fruit salad / fruit smoothie = a dish or drink made with mixed fruit
- Fermented fruit = fruit that has been preserved by letting it undergo fermentation (like pickled plums)
- Preserved fruit / jam = fruit stored for a long time using sugar or syrup
- Pair well with = goes well with another food
💪 Health & Benefits
- Packed with vitamins = contains a lot of vitamins
- Rich in fiber = has a lot of fiber, good for digestion
- A source of antioxidants = contains substances that protect the body from damage
- Boosts the immune system = makes the body better at fighting illness
- Good for digestion = helps the stomach and intestines work well
- Superfood = a food considered extremely healthy because of its nutrients
