Describe an occasion when you ate a kind of food for the first time. You should say: - where you ate - what food you ate - how you felt about it

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Vocabulary

  • occasion
  • delicacy
  • experience
  • culinary
  • dish
  • savor
  • exquisite
  • flavor
  • texture
  • preparation
  • presentation
  • culinary journey
  • satisfaction
  • tasting
  • impression

Sample Answer

I’d like to share an experience I had when I tried sushi for the first time, which was quite memorable. It was back when I was visiting Tokyo, Japan, during a cultural exchange program. One evening, my host family took me to a traditional sushi restaurant, a place where the sushi was prepared right in front of the customers, which added to the overall excitement of the meal. As for what I ate, I had a variety of sushi, but the standout was definitely the fresh tuna nigiri, which is a slice of raw tuna served on a small mound of rice. I also tried some maki rolls filled with avocado and crab. The presentation was exquisite, with each piece of sushi elegantly arranged on a plate, almost like a work of art. Initially, I felt a bit apprehensive since I had never eaten raw fish before, but as I took my first bite, all my worries vanished. The flavors were incredibly fresh and unique, with the combination of the tender fish and the seasoned rice creating an explosion of tastes in my mouth. It was an eye-opening experience that not only expanded my culinary horizons but also made me appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into sushi preparation. Ultimately, that evening turned into one of my favorite dining experiences, making me a fan of sushi ever since.

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