IELTS Speaking Part 3: Health, Fast Food and Exercise

We've been talking about a healthy habit you have.

我们刚才聊了你的一个健康习惯。

Now I'd like to ask you some broader questions.

现在我想问你一些更宽泛的问题。

Of course, I'm happy to.

当然，很乐意。

Why do you think fast food is so popular nowadays?

你认为现在快餐为什么这么受欢迎？

Mainly because people's lives have become incredibly busy.

主要是因为人们的生活变得非常忙碌。

After a long day, nobody wants to cook from scratch.

忙了一整天，谁都不想从头开始做饭。

And fast food is everywhere, heavily advertised and cheap!

而且快餐到处都是，广告铺天盖地，价格还便宜！

Sadly, it's often cheaper than fresh fruit and vegetables.

遗憾的是，它常常比新鲜水果和蔬菜还便宜。

Should governments tax unhealthy food?

政府应该对不健康食品征税吗？

I think so, as long as healthy food becomes cheaper too.

我认为应该，前提是健康食品也要变便宜。

Some countries already tax sugary drinks, with good results.

有些国家已经对含糖饮料征税，效果不错。

Manufacturers simply reduced the sugar in their recipes.

厂商干脆减少了配方里的糖。

So you'd happily pay more for your burger?

所以你愿意为汉堡多付钱？

Ha, my wallet wouldn't be happy, but my heart would!

哈，我的钱包不会高兴，但我的心脏会！

Why don't more people exercise regularly?

为什么规律运动的人不多？

Lack of time, mostly, and lack of energy after work.

主要是没时间，下班后也没精力。

Exercise often feels like another task on a long list.

运动常常让人觉得是长长清单上的又一项任务。

But small changes can make a huge difference!

但小小的改变就能带来巨大的不同！

I started cycling to work, and I feel much fitter.

我开始骑车上班，感觉身体好多了。

Cities should build safe cycle lanes to encourage this.

城市应该修建安全的自行车道来鼓励这种做法。

Will people be healthier in the future, do you think?

你觉得将来人们会更健康吗？

In some ways, yes. Medicine is improving rapidly.

在某些方面会的。医学正在快速进步。

But I'm concerned about children spending hours on screens.

但我担心孩子们一连几个小时盯着屏幕。

Schools need to make physical activity a daily priority.

学校需要把体育活动作为每天的重点。

Who should teach healthy eating, parents or schools?

健康饮食应该由谁来教，父母还是学校？

Both, but parents set the example at home.

两者都要，但在家里是父母做榜样。

Thank you. That's the end of the speaking test.

谢谢。口语考试到此结束。

Oh, is that it? The time flew by!

哦，结束了吗？时间过得真快！

It did. Thank you for your thoughtful answers.

是啊。谢谢你深思熟虑的回答。

Thank you very much! Have a nice day.

非常感谢！祝您今天愉快。