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

21. Street Markets

21.1. Do you like going to street markets?
I love it! I love the whole experience of seeing people selling their products, as well as I believe that the freshest produce comes from there. I would much rather go to a street market than a large name brand supermarket, where the produce is treated with pesticides and other chemicals to keep it from perishing.
21.2. Are there many street markets in your country?
Not really. There a few farmer’s market, but they aren’t very common. People usually do their grocery shopping at large supermarkets.
21.3. What do people usually buy at street markets?
I’d say the most common items are fresh fruits and vegetables, maybe even meats or fish as well. However, the farmer’s markets in my town tend to only sell fruits, vegetables, and local products such as honey from their bee farming.
21.4. What is the difference between street markets and supermarkets? Street markets have fresher products and usually involve local people or farmers coming to sell their products, whereas supermarkets sell more commercialized products. Although street market food may be tasty and fresh, supermarket food can be safer since they have tighter restrictions from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).