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TOPIC 4: FOOD & COOKING
Chủ điểm Food & Cooking thường khá phổ biến trong phần Speaking Part 1. Các câu hỏi
thuộc chủ điểm này thường xoay quanh việc hỏi bạn thích món gì, những món ăn như thế
nào, hoặc hỏi sâu xa hơn về nền ẩm thực của một quốc gia nào đó …

TỪ VỰNG CẦN GHI NHỚ

Chúng ta cùng xem Sample Answers dưới đây về một số câu hỏi thuộc chủ điểm Food &
Cooking và rút ra những từ vựng cần nhớ.

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.

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Vocabulary Phonetic Meaning

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

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

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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.

Vocabulary Phonetic Meaning

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

BÀI TẬP
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1. Who does cooking at your home? Why?
My grandma does cooking at my home. I guess I am blessed for having such a talented
grandmother, who happens to be a retired cook. I have always had some sort of a fitness plan,
but my grandma’s .................................... somehow has stood in the way, so I suppose I just
have to live with that.
A. ready meals C. sweet tooth
B. home-cooked meals D. foodie

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2. 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
nealy impossible for them. When I was small, my meals usually rotated around fast food,
frozen food and ........................
A. home-cooked meals C. sweet tooth
B. take-aways D. desserts
3. 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 ……………………… for lunch, which is
usually not healthy.
A. home-cooked meals C. sweet tooth
B. a bite D. junk food
4. 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 tomyum I tried
when I was in Bangkok last summer. Let just say that it is the type of food that can ............
me for life.
A. make my mouth water C. haunt
B. have a sweet tooth D. grab a bite
5. Do you think it is important to cook at home? Why?
Yes, I do. Because of our hectic schedules, family mealtime is probably the only time of the
day when parents and children can gather around to talk and share their feelings. For the
cook, say, mom, it is definitely satisfying for her, watching the entire family .......................
her food.
A. making their mouth water C. daydreaming
B. tucking into D. putting them off
6. What food did you like to eat when you were a child?
Well, I used to be obssessed with KFC Chicken when the fast food chain first entered
Vietnam. The dish that I loved the most was its traditional deep fried chicken, and my parents

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always ordered at least 2 pieces for me, plus smashed potato. Just thinking of that already ....
…………………………………..
A. puts me off C. makes my mouth water
B. haunts me for life D. feasts on
7. On what occasions do you eat special foods?
I eat special foods on several occasions like birthday parties, weddings, New Year and etc.
Even on small and simple gatherings, my family and I enjoy something new, a chocolatey
.......................... for example.
A. home-cooked meal C. sweet tooth
B. take-away D. dessert
8. Which foods from your country do most foreign people enjoy?
I think foreign people are always eager to try local and exotic foods, especially tourists. But
for those who plan to stay for a long time, expats, for example, I believe they would love to
try other .................................. from Korea or Japan, since it is much cheaper in Vietnam.
A. imported food and beverages C. take-aways
B. home-cooked meals D. junk food
9. What kinds of food do you particularly like?
I’d have to say Asian cuisine is my favorite. I am a huge fan of the bold flavors and spices
used in Korean and Vietnamese dishes. Something I often ………………... about eating is
Banh Da Cua, which is a lip-smacking noodle soup dish served with a crab broth. It’s every
bit as delicious as it sounds.
A. tuck into C. daydream
B. feast on D. put me off
10. Which meal of the day do you think is the most important?
I would definitely say breakfast, since it’s always been called the “most important meal of
the day”. We should eat nutritious, high-calorie foods in the morning to boost our energy and
metabolism for the rest of the day. I do notice I feel better when I have a balanced and
.......................breakfast.
A. dessert C. munchies
B. readily made D. scumptious
11. Is there any special food that you particularly like?

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Well, I’m a cheese addict. I just adore the rich, fatness of it. I sometimes make my own cream
cheese to add some flavors to my milk tea, since I have such …………………..
A. a dessert C. the munchies
B. a sweeth tooth D. a daydream
12. What kinds of food do you like to eat?
I mostly like ........................................ food. They are hygienic, made from organic sources
and have less chemicals or adhesive. However, my preference in homemade foods does not
discourage me from dining outside. I prefer having dinner in a Chinese or Italian restaurant as
I love their menu. I am also fond of Pizza and Sandwich.
A. imported C. take-aways
B. home-cooked D. junk
13. What was the last meal you cooked?
Well, it must be 3 weeks ago since I last prepared a meal. I was having ................................,
so I decided to make a slap-up meal for my family. It included fried rice with eggs, prawn
and vegetables. I also cooked mutton with curry and as a desert, I made an apple pie.
A. a dessert C. the munchies
B. junk food D. a sweet tooth
14. Do you prefer home-cooked food or food from restaurants? Why?
As I said my preference is home-cooked foods over outside foods. My father does not like the
idea of dining out that often. Apart from that, my mother is an excellent cook and we enjoy
her menu a lot. When I’m .........................................., it is such a joy tucking into her food.
A. starving hungry C. daydreaming
B. grabbing a bite D. putting me off
15. What are some kinds of food you never eat? Why?
Stuffed peppers, pan-fried Scottish scallops served with tomato relish, salmon mollee,
Japanese Sushi, popadums, Sour cream and Chive fries and Shrimp cocktails are some of the
food items I have never eaten. Most of these items are not common in our city and I have
heard about those menus from my friends. Since they are not available in our city and I do
not have an extensive travelling experience, I did not get the chance to take them. Not to
mention, some of these seafood dishes can really ............................. .
A. starving hungry C. daydreaming
B. junky D. put me off

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16. Do you watch cookery programmes on TV?
Cooking is not my passion and I rarely try to cook in real-life. However, watching cookery
programmes on TV is very interesting, at least to me. I often watch cookery TV shows like
Baking With Julia, Daisy Cooks!, MasterChef, and World Class Cuisine and like the way
they present new menus and their excellent ways of cooking. Thinking about that already got
me .................................. those delicious dishes.
A. starving hungry C. daydreaming
B. drooling over D. putting me off
17. What are some traditional food in your country?
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, affordable and
available at all hours. In some places, it costs you like 20.000VND 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 .....................................
A. mouth-watering C. unsweetened
B. haunting D. starving hungry
18. Do you have a healthy diet?
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. I would recommend ............................ milk and cheese as a start for
everybody who wish to have a balanced diet.
A. mouth-watering C. lip-smacking
B. unsweetened D. starving hungry
19. Do you like cooking?
Unfortunately, it’s not my cup of tea, I’m just a food lover. I don’t like the idea of spending
so much time in the messy kitchen – preparing various kinds of ingredients, cutting some
veggies or meat, and right after I have to wash pots or completely tidy up the mess. All I want
is to just .................... and enjoy myself afterwards.
A. be starving hungry C. daydreaming
B. drool over D. grab a bite to eat
20. Is food important to you?

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Sure, I would consider myself as a ............................. My impeccable healthy diet means I
can stay active throughout the whole day, alongside, providing my body with the vital
nutrients. I needs to function at maximum potential.
A. ready meal
B. foodie
C. sweet tooth
D. take-away

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LUYỆN TẬP
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hỏi sau:
1. What kinds of food do you particularly like?
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2. How often do you eat that?
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3. When was the last time you ate that?
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4. If you had children, what food would you recommend?
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5. Do you usually eat the same food every day?
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Đáp án
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. C
10. D
11. D
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. D
16. B
17. A
18. B
19. D
20. B

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