Microsoft Word ielts speaking Actual Tests (Sep Dec 2019) and Suggested Answers Version

8/ Describe a time that you invited family or friends to have dinner at home or in a restaurant

You should say: who organized this meal where you had it what you talked about during the meal what you ate and drank and explain why you had this meal with your friends.
I’m going to tell you about a time I invited my parents and grandparents over to my house for tortellini soup. I had just moved into my new house, so I was really excited for this housewarming (a party for a new house) event. Actually, I was extra excited because I just moved near my relatives after living across the country for years.
I planned this event myself because I felt confident in my ability of making tortellini soup. Along with the soup, I prepared an Italian style salad and some warm, homemade bread with it. My mom passed the recipe down to me, so I had years of experience preparing it. I know it’s always a hit (popular; successful) at social events! During the meal, we talked about memories of my mother, who had passed away 10 years before. Every time we eat her recipe, it always brings back memories of her. After that, we had small talk about our weekly plans and updates in our lives. Furthermore, my family asks me lots of questions about what home improvement plans I had for my new home, so I showed them the furniture and paint colors I had chosen for the house. We drank Pinot Grigio wine during the meal, which paired well with the Italian flavors. We met to catch up and enjoy my new home together. It was a simple yet very pleasant dinner party!
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