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Speaking Part 1 Sample topic Food
Question 1: Let’s talk about food? What’s your favorite food?
Answer: Well, I would say that I’m not a picky eater and I can eat like the whole universe. But if i have to choose, I would definitely go for Vietnamese traditional cuisine because although it does not win any points for complexity, it is all about the combination of fresh ingredients, intense flavours, and ease of cooking and preparation, so it wins my heart.
Từ vựng hữu ích:
- Picky (adj) /ˈpɪki/: kén chọn
- Cuisine (n) /kwɪˈziːn/: ẩm thực, phong cách nấu nướng
- Complexity (n) /kəmˈpleksəti/: sự phức tạp, tốn nhiều công sức
- Fresh ingredients /freʃ ɪnˈɡriːdiənt//: nguyên liệu tươi mới
- Intense flavours /ɪnˈtens ˈfleɪvər/: hương vị đậm đà
- Ease (n) /iːz/: sự dễ dàng, không phải gặp khó khăn gì
Question 2: Are there any food you dislike?
Answer: Well of course, there is this one particular kind of food which I don’t like, the one that stinks. I can’t eat things that are too smelly, for example, durian, shrimp paste, stinky tofu. I just cannot stand the smells of them
Từ vựng hữu ích
- Stink (v) /stɪŋk/: bốc mùi, có mùi khó chịu
- Smelly (adj) /ˈsmeli/ có mùi khó chịu. Từ đồng nghĩa stinking
Question 3. What are some traditional food in your country?
Answer: Obviously, there’s a mixed variety of food in my country. But I guess the most popular one would probably be pho, since Vietnam is world-famous for it. It’s tasty, cheap and available at all hours. In some places, it costs you like 20.000dong for a steaming hot bowl of Pho. And also, you might find some other things like bun cha, bun bo hue, banh xeo, etc,. they are all very delicious.
Question 4: Do you have a healthy diet?
Answer: Actually, I don’t. But I try to eat clean and eat green everyday because highly-processed foods or low-quality foods are linked to obesity and an increased risk of heart disease, and in some cases, cancer. So it’s vital for me and for everyone to stay healthy by eating clean in order to not only manage your weight but also help you build a stronger immune system and increase your energy levels.
Từ vựng hữu ích
- Pocessed food /prəˈsest fuːd/: đồ ăn chế biến sẵn
- Low-quality food: đồ ăn kém chất lượng
- Obesity (n) /oʊˈbiːsəti/: bệnh béo phì
- Immune system /ɪˈmjuːn sɪstəm/: hệ miễn dịch
- Energy levels: mức năng lượng
5. Who does the cooking in your family? Why?
My mother does all the cooking at my home. I guess I am blessed for having such a talented mother, who happens to be a retired cook. I have always had some sort of a fitness plan, but my mother's home-cooked meals somehow have stood in the way, so I suppose I just have to live with that.
6. Did you learn how to cook when you were younger?
No, actually I didn't learn how to cook when I was a child. I grew up with working parents, and they were always up to their ears, so cooking, let alone teaching me how to cook, was nearly impossible for them. When I was small, my meals usually rotated around fast food, frozen food and takeaways.
7. Do you think Vietnamese people's diet is healthy?
Yes, a lot of Vietnamese people pay attention to the food we eat, and many of us like eating soup or vegetables. I think that's pretty healthy. But I have to admit that nowadays because of the fast pace of life, many people have to choose junk food for lunch, which is usually not healthy.
8. Do you like tasting new food?
Yes, whenever I travel to a new place, I always try my best to find the famous local food to have a taste. Most of the dishes are incredible, except for some spicy Thai tom yum paste I tried when I was in Bangkok last summer. Let just say that it is the type of food that can haunt me for life.
Từ vựng hay:
- Bless(v): phù hộ - be blessed to: may mắn có được điều gì
- Fitness plan: kế hoạch tập thể thao
- Stand in the way: cản đường, cản ai khỏi việc làm gì
- Working parents: bố mẹ là người đi làm
- Be up to their ears: bận ngập đầu
- Rotate around: quay xung quanh
- Takeaways: đồ ăn mang về
- Pay attention to: chú ý đến cái gì
- The fast pace of life: nhịp độ nhanh của cuộc sống
- Have a taste: nếm, thử một món mới
1. Have you ever tried foreign food?
As a foodie, of course I have tasted different kinds of food, and imported beverages are no exception. My top two favorites are Italian pizza and Taiwanese bubble milk tea, which are considered the most popular among Vietnamese youngsters.
2. Do you like to try new food?
I’m all about experiencing new things, but new foods are off limit. I mean, there are a number of foods that can literally haunt me for life. For example, Mam Tom, which is a type of stinky and pungent shrimp paste used in many Vietnamese dishes, is a kind of food that really puts me off.
3. What kinds of new foods have you tried recently?
Recently I’ve been thinking about healthy eating, so I’ve tried my best to find a snack that is both scrumptious and low-carb. And finally I found Sua Chua Nep Cam, which is a mixture of brown glutinous rice and unsweetened yogurt. I have eaten this on a daily basis, and now I’ve lost 2kg.
4. Do you like any food from other countries near Vietnam?
Of course I do. I have a profound passion for Chinese cuisine as I have spent some time in this country. I can spend hours drooling over Beijing roasted duck and Guangzhou homemade noodles. Whenever I’ve got the munchies, I just daydream about feasting on these incredible dishes.
5. Do you like to cook?
Not really, to be honest. Most of the time I eat ready meals and take-aways, that’s one of the reasons I love visiting my mum because I can always enjoy lovely home-cooked food.
6. Do you think cooking is a pleasure or a chore for people who have busy lives?
No, I don’t think so. Cooking for other people is a particular pleasure, but for people who have time only. I guess there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing people you love tucking into something you’ve cooked yourself.
7. What time do you usually eat dinner?
We have our main meal at around 7.00, which I’m usually starving hungry by then. In fact, I often grab a bite to eat as soon as I get home from school.
8. Will you change your diet habit?
Yes, I'd like to make some changes. I actually eat too much junk food, which really makes me fat and unhealthy. In the future, I think I should learn how to cook by myself so that I could make healthy and delicious food at home.
9. What do you enjoy the most about a meal?
Well, it is undoubtedly the dessert. I have a sweet tooth, that’s why I always look forward to a piece of cake or a fruit tart after having my meal. I often spay a big layer of whipping cream on my dessert, as it makes the dish look way more mouth-watering.
Từ vựng hay:
- Foodie /ˈfuːdi/: người sành ăn
- Imported beverages /ɪmˈpɔːtɪd ˈbɛv(ə)rɪdʒ/: thức uống nhập khẩu
- Haunt /hɔːnt/: ám ảnh
- Put off /ˈpʌt ɒf/: làm (ai đó) phát ớn
- Scrumptious /ˈskrʌm(p)ʃəs/: ngon miệng
- Unsweetened /ʌnˈswiːt(ə)nd/: không đường
- Drool over /druːl ˈəʊvə/: chảy dãi
- Get the munchies /ɡɛt ðə mʌntʃɪz/: đói bụng
- Daydream /ˈdeɪdriːm/: mơ màng (giữa ban ngày)
- Feast on /fiːst ɒn/: ăn thoả thích
- Ready meal /ˈrɛdi miːl/: bữa ăn mua sẵn
- Take-away /teɪk əˈweɪ/: thức ăn mua mang về
- Home-cooked food /həʊm kʊkt fuːd/: đồ ăn nấu tại nhà
- Tuck into /tʌk ɪntʊ/: ăn uống ngon lành
- Starving hungry /ˈstɑːvɪŋ hʌŋɡri/: rất đói
- Grab a bite to eat /ɡrab ə bʌɪt tə iːt/: ăn tạm
- Junk food /dʒʌŋk fuːd/: đồ ăn vặt
- Dessert /dɪˈzəːt/: món tráng miệng
- Have a sweet tooth /hav ə swiːt tuːθ/: thích ăn vặt
- Mouth-watering /maʊθ wɔːtərɪŋ/: (món ăn) làm chảy nước miếng
Liên quan đến food, còn có foreign food với các câu hỏi:
1. Have you ever tried foreign food?
As a foodie, of course I have tasted different kinds of food, and imported food and beverages are no exception. My top two favorites are Italian pizza and Taiwanese bubble milk tea, which are considered the most popular among Vietnamese youngsters.
2. Do you like to try new food?
I’m all about experiencing new things, but new foods are off limit. I mean, there are a number of foods that can literally haunt me for life. For example, Mam Tom, which is a type of stinky and pungent shrimp paste used in many Vietnamese dishes, is a kind of food that really puts me off.
3. What kinds of new foods have you tried recently?
Recently I’ve been thinking about healthy eating, so I’ve tried my best to find a snack that is both scrumptious and low-carb. And finally I found Sua Chua Nep Cam, which is a mixture of brown glutinous rice and unsweetened yogurt. I have eaten this on a daily basis, and now I’ve lost 2kg.
4. Do you like any food from other countries near Vietnam?
Of course I do. I have a profound passion for Chinese cuisine as I have spent some time in this country. I can spend hours drooling over Beijing roasted duck and Guangzhou homemade noodles. Whenever I’ve got the munchies, I just daydream about feasting on these incredible dishes.
Các cụm từ cần ghi nhớ
- Foodie(n): người sành ăn
- Off limit: ngoài giới hạn
- Put sb off: làm ai thấy hãi
- Scrumptious(adj): ngon miệng
- Unsweetened(adj): không đường
- Have a profound passion for: có niềm đam mê to lớn với cái gì
- Drool over: chảy dãi, thèm thuồng cái gì
- Got the munchies: đói bụng
- A fussy eater: Một người ăn kiêng
- Adore: thích, hâm mộ
Xem thêm bài mẫu Part 1 theo chủ đề hay khác: Tuyển tập bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Part 1
Speaking Part 2 Food
Cùng tìm hiểu thêm đề Speaking Part 2 theo chủ đề Food nhé.
- Digest (v) /daɪˈdʒest/: tiêu hóa
- Dine in (v) /daɪn ɪn/: ăn tại chỗ
- Dine out (v) /daɪn aʊt/: ăn ngoài
- Nutrient (n) /ˈnuːtriənt/: chất dinh dưỡng
- Nutritious (adj) /nuˈtrɪʃəs/: bổ dưỡng
- Fussy eater (n) /ˈfʌsi ˈiːtər/: người kén ăn
- Home-cooked (adj) /həʊmˈkʊkt/: nấu tại nhà
- Mouth-watering (adj) /ˈmaʊθ wɔːtərɪŋ/: thơm ngon
- Have a sweet tooth (idm) /həv ə swiːt tuːθ/: hảo ngọt
- You are what you eat (idm) /jə ɑːr wʌt jə iːt/: bạn là hiện thân của những gì bạn ăn
Talk about your favourite food
You should say:
what the food is
what it is made of
how it tastes
and explain why it is your favourite food
Sample:
To describe my favorite food, I am perhaps partial to my home-baked chocolate truffle cake. To be honest, I've always had a knack for cooking and baking, and this cake comes as the first choice for all special occasions in our family, including my sister's birthday last week.
I can still remember the first time I came across a tutorial video on YouTube about how to make chocolate truffle cake, and I found the recipe actually very simple. The main ingredients only consisted of milk, butter, and chocolate, of course, there were other baking ingredients as well like flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Plus, the required techniques for this dish were all basic, not anything out of the world. Therefore, it only took me a few attempts before I reached an acceptable result.
What took me aback the most was that despite being an easy-to-make cake, it came out to be a wonderful mouth-watering dessert with a delicate bittersweet taste of the chocolate, and I enjoy such a right balance, not too sweet, not too bitter. I'm glad that my
family loved it as well because we all have a sweet tooth.
Besides the lovely taste, the other reason why I cherish this cake to these days is that it represents my true self. It comes from an old maxim, but it's true, to a great extent, that you are what you eat. I want to be considered a sweet and nice person, just like my cake. Moreover, I believe this home-cooked food brings my family together.
Trên dây là một số câu trả lời IELTS Speaking hay theo topic Food, các bạn tham khảo và thực hành nhé!
Nhớ theo dõi thêm các bài học hay theo link nữa nha:
- Tổng hợp bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Part 2 có video
- Tổng hợp bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Part 3 từ Simon
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