Mr.Mou @ ShiShi AP Center

新托福口语 Food and Nutrition 答题思路

Q1. Thank you for agreeing to participate. I’d like to ask you some questions about your food and nutrition habits. First, do you follow any specific diet or eating plan?

答题思路

这道题可以按照 “直接回答 → 饮食类型 → 为什么这样吃 → 一日三餐习惯 → 早餐的重要性” 来回答。
先说明自己基本上遵循 a high-protein diet。
然后具体讲常吃的蛋白质来源，比如 chicken, beef, and lean pork，并解释因为自己经常锻炼，需要蛋白质来帮助 build muscle and recover。
接着补充自己的整体饮食规律：一天三餐，但早餐通常吃得最多。
最后解释早餐为什么重要：帮助自己在上午 stay focused，并为工作提供足够的能量。

Version 1 (Faithful & Natural)

“Yes, I do. I generally follow a high-protein diet. I eat quite a lot of chicken, beef, and lean pork because I exercise regularly, so I feel like I need the extra protein to build muscle and recover.

As for my eating habits, I usually have three meals a day, but breakfast is probably my biggest meal. I tend to eat more in the morning because it helps me stay focused and gives me enough energy for work. I usually have a lot to get done in the morning, so having a good breakfast is a great way to start my day.”

Version 1 核心词汇

Version 2 (TOEFL Interview Optimized)

“Yes. I don’t follow a strict named diet, but I do try to keep my meals high in protein. I eat a lot of chicken, beef, and lean pork because I work out regularly, and protein helps me recover and maintain muscle.

I also eat three meals a day, with breakfast usually being the largest. I tend to eat more in the morning because that’s when I need the most energy and concentration for work. So overall, my eating plan is pretty simple: plenty of protein, regular meals, and a substantial breakfast to help me start the day feeling focused and energized.”

Version 2 核心词汇

Q2. Thank you. Can you describe some foods that you eat on a regular basis?

答题思路

这道题可以按照 “第一种常吃食物 → 描述配料和口感 → 第二种常喝饮品 → 解释它是什么” 来回答。
第一部分讲自己几乎每天都会吃的 salad，说清楚里面有什么，比如蔬菜、少量奶酪和 dressing。
再补充一个简单的口感描述，比如 tasty and crunchy。
第二部分讲自己晚上经常喝的 kefir。
因为 kefir 对很多听众来说可能比较陌生，所以可以用熟悉的东西做比较：它是一种 fermented milk drink，有点像可以喝的酸奶，但更稀、更酸，而且略带气泡感。

Version 1 (Faithful & Natural)

“Well, one dish I eat almost every day is a kind of salad. I don’t remember exactly what it’s called, but it has different vegetables, a little bit of cheese, and some dressing. It’s tasty and crunchy, and it also gives me a lot of vitamins.

Another thing I have regularly is kefir, which I usually drink every night. It’s a kind of slightly fizzy, fermented milk drink. It’s a little like yogurt, but it’s more liquid and has a slightly fizzy taste.”

Version 1 核心词汇

Version 2 (TOEFL Interview Optimized)

“Two things come to mind. First, I eat a mixed salad almost every day. It usually has several kinds of vegetables, a little cheese, and some dressing. I like it because it’s fresh and crunchy, and it’s an easy way for me to include more vegetables in my diet.

I also drink kefir most evenings. It’s a fermented milk drink that’s a little like drinkable yogurt, but it’s thinner, tangier, and slightly fizzy. I really enjoy the taste, so it has become part of my regular evening routine.”

Version 2 核心词汇

Q3. Interesting. Tell me about a time when you or someone you know made a significant change to their diet. What was the change, and what motivated you or the person you know to make it?

答题思路

这道题可以按照 “什么时候改变 → 改了什么 → 带来了什么结果 → 为什么会开始改变” 来回答。
先明确时间：last year。
然后说两个具体改变：cut down on carbs，同时 eat more protein。
接着说明结果，比如帮助自己减重、增加肌肉。
最后回答题目最重要的第二部分——动机：自己受到一个 TED Talk 的启发，演讲者谈到如何在增强力量和肌肉的同时控制体脂。
这样就形成完整的 change → result → motivation 链条。

Version 1 (Faithful & Natural)

“Well, last year I started to cut down on my carb intake, especially foods like rice, bread, and noodles. At the same time, I started to eat more protein, such as pork, chicken, and beef. It really helped me lose weight while building muscle.

I first made this change because I was inspired by a TED Talk by a very famous athlete. He talked about how you can build muscle and get stronger without increasing your body fat percentage too much. That really motivated me, and that’s how I started making this change to my diet.”

Version 1 核心词汇

Version 2 (TOEFL Interview Optimized)

“Last year, I made a pretty significant change to the way I ate. I cut back on foods that were high in carbohydrates, especially large portions of rice, bread, and noodles, and I added more protein from foods like chicken, beef, and pork. I didn’t eliminate carbs completely; I just tried to make the balance of my meals different. Over time, that helped me reduce body fat while still building muscle.

What motivated me was a TED Talk by a well-known athlete. He explained how training and diet can work together to help you become stronger without gaining too much body fat. I found that idea practical and motivating, so I decided to try a similar approach myself.”

Version 2 核心词汇

Q4. Great. Some people say they have difficulty maintaining a healthy diet because they do not like the taste of healthier foods. What do you think about that argument? Why?

答题思路

这道题可以按照 “明确立场 → 解释 taste 为什么重要 → 举食品选择的例子 → 说明对孩子影响更明显 → 补充一个平衡观点” 来回答。
先说明自己认为这个观点 有一定道理。
然后直接回应题目核心：人们选择食物时，味道确实会影响决定；如果一个人觉得健康食品很寡淡，而高糖、高盐或重口味食品更好吃，坚持健康饮食自然会更难。
可以继续用孩子来展开，因为他们往往更容易被眼前的味道吸引。
最后最好不要把观点说得太绝对，可以补一句：healthy food does not have to taste bad，健康饮食也可以通过烹饪和调味变得好吃。

Version 1 (Faithful & Natural)

“Well, I totally agree with that argument. People often choose certain foods because of their flavor and because of how tasty they are. That’s actually why a lot of drinks and snacks come in different flavors, like cherry, fruit, or barbecue. Companies know that taste can really influence what people choose to eat.

The problem is that choosing food mainly based on flavor can be unhealthy, especially for kids, who may have less self-control and whose decision-making skills are still developing. They may be more likely to choose unhealthy foods simply because those foods taste better. So if someone thinks healthy food tastes bland, I can understand why it may be difficult for them to maintain a healthy diet.”

Version 1 核心词汇

Version 2 (TOEFL Interview Optimized)

“Yes, I think there’s some truth to that argument because taste is one of the biggest factors in food choice. If someone thinks healthy food is bland but finds salty, sugary, or highly flavored food much more enjoyable, it’s naturally going to be harder for them to stick to a healthy diet over time.

This can be even more noticeable with children because they may focus more on immediate taste than long-term health. That said, I don’t think healthy food has to taste bad. People can change how they cook or season it and still make it enjoyable. So I agree that taste can be a real challenge, but I see it as something that can be managed rather than a reason to give up on healthy eating.”

Version 2 核心词汇