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Describe A Chocolate You Didnt Like: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Introduction
  • What was it?
  • What did it taste like?
  • And explain why you didn’t like it.
  • Conclusion
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Cue 1:Introduction

  • Begin by introducing the chocolate you didn't like, mentioning its name and brand.
  • Provide a brief context about when and where you tried it.

Example

I want to talk about a chocolate bar called 'Bitter Delight' that I tried last year at a local store. I was curious about it because it was marketed as a premium dark chocolate, and I had heard mixed reviews from friends.


Cue 2:What was it?

  • Describe the appearance and packaging of the chocolate to give a visual context.
  • Mention any specific ingredients that stood out to you.

Example

The chocolate came in a sleek black wrapper with gold lettering, which made it look very appealing. It was made with 85% cocoa, and I was excited to try it because I usually enjoy dark chocolate.


Cue 3:What did it taste like?

  • Share your first impressions of the taste when you took a bite.
  • Include details about the texture and any flavors that were prominent.

Example

When I took a bite, the texture was quite smooth, but the taste was overwhelmingly bitter. It had a strong cocoa flavor that was almost too intense for my palate, and there were no hints of sweetness to balance it out.


Cue 4:And explain why you didn’t like it.

  • Discuss your personal preferences regarding chocolate and how this one did not meet them.
  • Mention any specific reasons, such as the bitterness or lack of flavor variety.

Example

I didn't like it mainly because I prefer chocolates that have a balance of sweetness and richness. The bitterness was just too much for me, and I felt it lacked the creamy texture that I enjoy in chocolates. It left a dry aftertaste that I found unpleasant.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, while 'Bitter Delight' may appeal to some dark chocolate lovers, it certainly wasn't for me. I learned that not all chocolates are created equal, and I will stick to brands that offer a more balanced flavor profile in the future.


    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.


    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Lack of Detail in Description

    Failing to provide specific details about the chocolate can make your answer seem vague and uninteresting. It's important to engage the listener with vivid descriptions.

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    Tip

    Use sensory language to describe the chocolate's appearance, texture, and aroma. This will help create a more engaging and memorable response.


    2: Overly Negative Tone

    Expressing too much negativity can make your answer sound unbalanced. It's important to explain your dislike without being overly harsh or dismissive.

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    Tip

    Frame your explanation positively by focusing on personal preferences rather than criticizing the chocolate itself. This keeps your answer constructive.


    Rushed Conclusion

    Ending your response too quickly can leave the listener unsatisfied. A well-rounded conclusion helps reinforce your main points and provides closure.

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    Tip

    Summarize your thoughts clearly in the conclusion, reiterating your main reasons for disliking the chocolate and leaving a lasting impression.


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    I have a sweet tooth so I love to eat chocolate however today grabbing this golden opportunity I would like to talk about a chocolate I didn't like is a milk chocolate and a coconut chocolate because it tastes like a coconut and I hate it I hate coconut on chocolates but

    Band 5-6

    First of all I would like to tell that I don't like dark chocolate because it is too much bitter in eating and I don't like that bitter chocolate, that chocolate is too much bitter I am not able to eat. Light chocolate is ok but dark chocolate I am not able to eat and sweet, light sweet is ok, light chocolate is ok I don't like dark chocolate and these all things there are so many chocolates but I want only light chocolate, dark chocolate and seeing their presentation not so much good but in eating they are bitter so that's why I don't like that dark chocolate and mostly children are also not liking dark chocolate so I would tell everyone to eat light chocolate not dark chocolate and actually it is also not good for health, that chocolate is not good for health so everyone should eat light chocolate not dark chocolate.

    Band <5

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    Band 6.5

    Cadbury Dairy Milk is one of the chocolate I don't like these days. I used to love this chocolate when I was kid and I used to buy it all the time. Whenever I go to a store, this was my first choice of chocolate to buy. But in recent times I have had this chocolate and observed quite a difference in its taste. Now it's more of a sweeter side than the cocoa. I don't get to taste the cocoa taste in the chocolate which was the prominent thing I used to like in this. Because of that I have stopped eating Cadbury Dairy Milk now completely. Now my favourite chocolate is Kit Kat which still maintains the chocolate taste in it. So that is. And why I didn't like it recently was because of the, I don't know whether the ingredients or the way they make it, it's quite off.
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