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The document discusses the topic of food, including the interviewee's favorite foods like cheesecake, disliked foods like raw fish, traditional Vietnamese foods like pho, and how their food preferences have changed since childhood. Common meals in Vietnam usually include rice and there is a discussion around healthy and unhealthy diets.

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TOPIC: FOOD

2.1 What is your favorite food?


Well, I would say since I have a sweet tooth, I am a huge fan of desserts. But if I had to choose one, it
would be cheesecakes. I usually follow a recipe I learned from the Internet. It has quite a few
ingredients, but the process is not complicated. On special occasions, I usually make cheesecakes to
serve my family after dinner.
Vocabulary:
have a sweet tooth: hảo ngọt
recipe: công thức nấu ăn
ingredients: thành phần
special occasions: dịp đặc biệt
2.2 Is there any food you dislike?
I’m not a picky person, so I don’t have any problems with food. However, raw fish such as salmon or
tuna sashimi is not my cup of tea. I can’t stand anything stinky or fishy. I would prefer them to be well-
cooked in a hot pot or something like that.
Vocabulary:
Picky: khó tính
Raw: đồ sống
My cup of tea: sở thích
Fishy: tanh
2.3 What are some traditional foods in your country?
Well, Vietnam has a very rich cultural diversity, which means that there are various types of traditional
food. To name some, there are Chung cake, spicy beef noodle soup, or sticky rice. Actually, every region
has its own local speciality, but I do believe that Pho is still the most popular one among other dishes. It’s
very well-seasoned and can be served for any mealtime during the day.
Vocabulary:
Cultural diversity: sự đa dạng văn hoá
Local speciality đặc sản địa phương
Well-seasoned: được nêm đậm vị
Mealtime: giờ ăn
2.4 Have you always liked the same food?
Not really. I mean, the food I liked as a child and the food I like now are totally different. I believe it's a
normal thing though, just as a result of growing up.
Vocabulary:
totally different: hoàn toàn khác nhau
normal thing: điều bình thường
result of growing up: kết quả của việc lớn lên
2.5 What is a common meal in your country?
Well. I’m an Asian so it’s rice for sure! We have it almost every single day, in every single meal. It's
simply because rice is easy to grow in Vietnam; it provides lots of energy and it is cheap as well so
everyone can afford it.
Vocabulary:
for sure: chắc chắn
have it: ăn món đó
provides lots of energy: cung cấp nhiều năng lượng
afford: có khả năng chi trả
2.6 What do you think of fast food?
I think fast food is convenient, for sure, but it's extremely unhealthy. I mean, it's okay to have fast food
like once or twice a week but having it everyday can seriously damage your health! One of my friends,
Daisy, ate fast food for months straight and she's obese now.
Vocabulary:
Convenient: tiện
Unhealthy: không lành mạnh
damage your health: gây hại cho sức khỏe của bạn
obese: béo phì
2.7 Do you have a healthy diet?
I think so. I used to eat very unhealthily, mostly only consuming fast food and no vegetables. However,
I'm learning to eat more healthily now and try to have as diverse a diet as possible!
Vocabulary:
Unhealthily: một cách không lành mạnh
Fast food: thức ăn nhanh
Vegetables: rau củ
As diverse a diet as possible: chế độ ăn uống đa dạng nhất có thể
2.8 What's the difference between picnics and cooking at home?
Well, the most obvious difference is that cooking at home is more comfortable because you have all the
ingredients and tools that you need! In contrast, it’s tough to cook in nature during picnics and you
either have to be really well-prepared, or you have to learn to make do with what you have.
Vocabulary:
Comfortable: thoải mái
ingredients and tools: nguyên liệu và công cụ
In contrast: trái lại
Tough: khó khăn
well-prepared: được chuẩn bị kỹ
2.9 Who does the cooking in your family? Why?
Definitely my mom. She is in charge of all the cooking in my family since she is passionate about
cooking. In fact, she always makes sure that we are served different types of dishes every meal, which is
awesome. Nevertheless, my dad will do the grilling part of barbecue food if my family has a party.
Vocabulary:
in charge of: chịu trách nhiệm về
passionate about: đam mê điều gì
barbecue food: đồ ăn nướng
2.10 Did you learn how to cook when you were younger?
Fortunately, yes. When I was a little boy, I loved going to the kitchen to back up my grandmother with
some side jobs. From that, I can pick up a few recipes and cooking methods. She also taught me how to
decorate a finished dish with vegetables.
Vocabulary:
back up: hỗ trợ
side jobs: công việc phụ ngoài lề
recipe: công thức nấu ăn
cooking methods: phương pháp nấu ăn
decorate: trang trí
2.11 Do you think Vietnamese people's diet is healthy?
Yes, obviously. Vietnamese people always try to ensure their meals have enough necessary nutrients.
That’s the reason it is almost a must to have vegetables and soup in every meal, and that’s quite healthy.
We also use some natural spices and herbs, which are believed to have some medical benefits, to season
the food.
Vocabulary:
Nutrient: chất dinh dưỡng
Spice: gia vị
Herbal: thảo mộc
Medical benefit: lợi ích về y học
Season: nêm nếm
2.12 Do you like tasting new food?
As a foodie, it’s a firm yes for me. I always dream of experiencing all different kinds of food. Every
cuisine has its own special features, and it would be so great if we can try the local food. It’s not only
about the taste, but also the underlying meaning behind such dishes.
Vocabulary:
Foodie: người thích đồ ăn
Experience: trải nghiệm
Special features: đặc điểm đặc biệt
Underlying meaning: ý nghĩa thực sự đằng sau
2.13 Have you ever tried foreign food?
Of course yes. I have a chance to taste lots of food, but my favorite one is Thai food. Even though it is
spicy, most of the dishes are incredibly delicious, especially Tom Yum soup. It’s such a perfect
combination of sour and sweet taste.
Vocabulary:
Spicy: cay
Delicious: ngon
Perfect combination: sự kết hợp hoàn hảo
Sour: chua
2.14 What kinds of new foods have you tried recently?
Recently, I’ve been on a diet. Therefore, I usually look for healthy diets such as vegetables or low-
calorie food. I was introduced to some vegetarian diets. Initially, I found it hard to maintain this habit.
Then, after a while, I am motivated by the fact that I’ve lost 3 kilometers by eating this on a regular
basis.
Vocabulary:
On a diet: theo chế độ ăn, giảm cân
Low-calorie food: thực phẩm ít calo
Vegetarian diet: chế độ ăn chay
Maintain this habit: duy trì thói quen này
On a regular basis: thường xuyên
2.15 What kinds of things do you eat for dinner in your country?
The food that we eat for dinner can be quite diverse. However, for home-cooked meals, we mainly have
rice. We have it with different Vietnamese dishes, among which I believe pork and fried fish are the most
popular ones.
Vocabulary:
Diverse: đa dạng
Home-cooked meals: món ăn được làm tại nhà
Most popular: phổ biến nhất
2.16 Do you like food from other countries near Vietnam?
Certainly, I do. I have a special love for Chinese cuisine. Just like their culture, Chinese people offer a
wide range of food. I’m interested in this food partly because its taste is pretty similar to Vietnamese
food. We have some commons in the way we process and season the food.
Vocabulary:
Cuisine: ẩm thực
Have some commons in: có nhiều điểm giống nhau trong việc gì
Process and season: chế biến và nêm nếm
2.17 Do you like to cook?
I consider myself an excellent cook. But unfortunately, I’m not into cooking. This is because I have a
pretty hectic schedule, which means that I don’t have enough time to prepare a high-quality meal. So,
most of the time, I just choose to eat out and have takeaway food at home. Only on important events
such as birthdays, I will roll my sleeves up and get hands-on with something.
Vocabulary:
Hectic schedule: thời gian biểu bận rộn
Prepare a high-quality meal: chuẩn bị một bữa ăn chất lượng
Eat out: ăn ở ngoài
Takeaway food: đồ ăn mang đi
Roll my sleeves up and get hands-on with something: bắt tay vào làm một việc gì đó
2.18 Do you think cooking is a pleasure or a chore for people who have busy lives?
It depends. For people who are extremely busy. Cooking could be a nightmare as it involves too much
preparation and cleaning. In contrast, people who have plenty of time will think of cooking as a hobby.
For them, cooking for their beloved ones is the definition of happiness.
Vocabulary:
Nightmare: cơn ác mộng
Preparation: sự chuẩn bị
Hobby: sở thích
Beloved ones: những người yêu thương
2.19 What time do you usually eat dinner?
Because my working time is quite flexible, I don’t have a certain time for dinner. I’m only able to say I
often have it after 7 p.m. That is when I mostly finish my job and can have a little time to grab a bite to
eat to fill my empty stomach.
Vocabulary:
Flexible: linh động
Grab a bite to eat: ăn vội
Empty stomach: bao tử rỗng
2.20 Will you change your diet habits?
To be honest I think I should. As I said, I regularly have fast food for lunch and dinner, which is not good
for my state of health. I consider spending more time preparing home-cooked dishes. They can not only
ensure healthy nutrition but also help to keep my body in shape.
Vocabulary:
Fast food: đồ ăn nhanh
State of health: thể trạng
Home-cooked: nấu ăn tại nhà
Keep my body in shape: giữ thân hình cân đối
2.21 What do you enjoy the most about a meal?
It would definitely be desserts. I have a sweet tooth, and I always expect a cup of ice cream at the end of
the meal. Needless to mention that most desserts are beautifully decorated, which makes them much
more mouth-watering.
Vocabulary:
Dessert: món tráng miệng
Have a sweet tooth: hảo ngọt
Beautifully decorated: được trang trí đẹp
Mouth-watering: ngon và hấp dẫn
2.22 What foods from your country do most foreign people enjoy?
I believe foreigners find Pho very fascinating. That’s a thing that still imprints in their mind after they
pay a visit to Vietnam. I guess it is because Pho is well-seasoned with various kinds of spices. Also, the
taste is neutral and friendly to most people.
Vocabulary:
Imprint in one’s mind: khắc sâu vào trong trí nhớ
Well-seasoned: nêm nếm đậm vị
Spice: gia vị
Neutral: trung tính
2.23 What kinds of meals do you like?
Personally, I prefer meals which contain enough essential nutrients. It should include meat, vegetables,
and soup. This is why homemade meals are always the best. I can ensure my body is healthy as well as
have quality time with my family.
Vocabulary:
Essential nutrient: chất dinh dưỡng thiết yếu
Homemade meal: các món ăn nhà làm
Quality time: thời gian chất lượng
2.24 Do you often eat dinner with your family or friend?
I try my best to have dinner with my family as much as possible. It’s always nice and fun to be
surrounded by your beloved ones at dinner. However, I eat out with my friends sometimes. It is great to
try on different kinds of food, I believe there are foods in restaurants that we have never seen at home.
Vocabulary:
Surrounded by: được vây quanh bởi
Eat out: ăn ở ngoài
Try on: thử
2.25 Are there any fruits or vegetables you don’t like?
Yes, there’re a few. Durian is the first thing that pops up in my mind. It has such a strong smell that
makes me dizzy even just being nearby, let alone eating it. Although it is seen as a king of fruit, it’s
always on my black list.
Vocabulary:
Pops up: xuất hiện
Dizzy: choáng váng
Let alone eating it: huống hồ là ăn nó
2.26 Do you like chocolate as a child?
Oh yes for sure. I love the taste of bittersweet. Also, the feeling when a bar of chocolate melts in our
mouth is just amazing. Besides, chocolate is usually served with nuts, which makes it even better. Until
now, chocolate is an indispensable part of my house on Christmas and New year.
Vocabulary:
Bittersweet: vừa ngọt vừa đắng
Melt: tan chảy
Nuts: các loại hạt
Indispensable: không thể thiếu được
2.27 Do you think most people like chocolate? Why?
I don’t think so. Some people can’t stand the sweet taste. Moreover, chocolate is not recommended for
people who have health problems such as diabetes or obesity. Not to mention that there may be people
who are allergic to some ingredients contained in chocolate.
Vocabulary:
Health problems: các vấn đề sức khỏe
\Diabetes: bệnh tiểu đường
\Obesity: bệnh béo phì
Be allergic to: dị ứng với
2.28 What kinds of food are most popular in your country?
In Vietnam, we mainly have rice for mealtime. It is a complement to other main courses, namely pork,
chicken or beef. And since food is often considered a big matter in most families, we usually prepare a
full-course meal with some sort of side dishes and soups as well.
Vocabulary:
Complement: phần bổ sung
main course: món chính
Full-course meal: bữa ăn đầy đủ
Side dishes: món phụ
2.29 What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
From my observation, I think it’s definitely Japanese cuisine. There are so many Japanese restaurants in
HCM city, selling varieties of dishes too, not just sushi. This is just my guess, but I think the reason for
this is that, even though we use different spices and cooking methods, the philosophy behind
Vietnamese cuisine and Japanese food is very much similar: both aims for an elemental balance and
harmony between the ingredients, and both really utilize the healing properties of herbs and vegetables
into cooking. Not to mention that most young people are exposed to Japanese culture from a very young
age, through anime and mangas, so I think that also attributes to why Vietnamese people enjoy Japanese
food so much.
Vocabulary:
Observation: sự quan sát
Spices: gia vị
Cooking methods: phương pháp nấu ăn
Philosophy: triết lý
Elemental balance and harmony: sự cân bằng và hài hoà giữa các nguyên tốt
Healing properties: đặc tính chữa lành
Herbs: thảo mộc
2.30 What are the differences between the way young and old people think about new food?
I think one major difference is in how eager we are to try them. For instance, the first week when
Starbucks first opened in HCM city, thousands of people lined up to try it, and there were mostly young
people and not many old people there. I think this is because in the age of social media, young people
always seem to have this urge to be the first one among their friends to try new things and post it on
Facebook or Instagram and impress their following. Meanwhile, with older people, they’d be less
bothered by it, therefore they would mostly wait for the hype to die down and try later or even not try it
at all.
Vocabulary:
Eager: háo hức
Lined up: xếp hàng
Impress: gây ấn tượng
Bothered: phiền lòng
Hype: cơn sốt
Die down: lặng đi dần
Phân biệt các danh từ Food – Cuisine – Diet
Food – Diet – Cuisine
Định nghĩa
Food
(1) Thức ăn, lương thực, thực phẩm được tiêu thụ bởi người hay động thực vật.
(2) Một loại thực phẩm, đồ ăn nào đó được xác định
Cuisine

(1) Đồ ăn được phục vụ trong nhà hàng (thường là nhà hàng đắt tiền)


(2) Một phong cách ẩm thực

Diet

(1) chế độ ăn uống, bao gồm tất cả đồ ăn và thức uống một người tiêu thụ thường xuyên


(2) một lượng thức ăn bị hạn chế do nguyên nhân sức khỏe hoặc mong muốn giảm cân (ăn kiêng)

Ngữ cảnh sử dụng & Ví dụ
Food

(1) Danh từ chung nhất để chỉ thức ăn của các vật thể sống nhằm duy trì sự sống. Có thể sử dụng
linh hoạt.


(2) Trong trường hợp này, “food” hoặc “foods” đều có thể sử dụng kết hợp với tính từ hoặc danh
từ đứng trước nó để xác định loại thực phẩm.

Ví dụ: organic food (thực phẩm hữu cơ), convenience foods (thực phẩm tiện lợi)
Cuisine

(1) Ví dụ: The cuisines in the restaurant near the city center are absolute must-tries (Thức ăn ở nhà
hàng gần trung tâm thành phố là một thứ nhất định phải thử)


(2) Ví dụ: French cuisine (ẩm thực Pháp)

Diet
Từ “diet” thường được hiểu rộng rãi với nghĩa “chế độ ăn kiêng”, tuy nhiên còn một nét nghĩa khác rộng
hơn đó là “chế độ ăn uống” nói chung bao gồm tất cả thức ăn (food) mà một người nạp vào cơ thể mình.
Ví dụ:

The typical Vietnamese diet consists of white rice, vegetables and pork. (Chế độ ăn uống của
người Việt điển hình bao gồm cơm trắng, rau củ và thịt lợn.)


I’m cutting down on fatty foods because I’m on a diet. (Tôi đang ăn it đồ ăn giàu chất béo hơn vì
tôi đang ăn kiêng.)

Phân biệt cặp tính từ Healthy – healthful
Định nghĩa
Healthy

(1) Có sức khỏe tốt, khả năng mắc bệnh tật không cao


(2) Có lợi cho sức khỏe

Heathful: Có lợi cho sức khỏe
Ngữ cảnh sử dụng & Ví dụ
Có thể thấy, cả 2 tính từ này đều có nét nghĩa “tốt cho sức khỏe” và đều có thể sử dụng trong chủ đề Food
& Diet để miêu tả thực phẩm, chế độ ăn uống.
Ví dụ: The market for healthy/healthful foods has been growing dramatically in recent years. (Thị trường
thực phẩm có lợi cho sức khỏe đã phát triển đáng kể trong những năm gần đây.)
Tuy nhiên, người đọc cần lưu ý một số điểm khác biệt sau:
1. Healthy có thể dùng để miêu tả sự vật sống (người, động vật, thực vật) trong khi healthful chỉ dùng cho
sự vật, hiện tượng.
Ví dụ: Healthy people are usually mindful of their intake of healthful/healthy nutrients such as fibre,
vitamins and minerals. (Những người khỏe mạnh thường lưu tâm về lượng tiêu thụ các chất dinh dưỡng
có ích cho sức khỏe như chất xơ, các loại vitamin và khoáng chất.)
2. Theo từ điển Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, healthful thường đứng trước danh từ, không đứng riêng biệt
với chức năng vị ngữ.
Ví dụ: A great addition to a balanced diet would be healthful vitamin supplements. (Một sự bổ sung tuyệt
vời cho một chế độ ăn cân bằng là những thực phẩm bổ sung vitamin có lợi cho sức khỏe.)
Phân biệt cặp tính từ Obese – Overweight
Định nghĩa
Obese: thừa cân ở mức nguy hiểm cho sức khỏe, béo phì
Overweight: (miêu tả người) nặng cân, có thể gặp những nguy cơ về sức khỏe
Ngữ cảnh sử dụng & Ví dụ
Obese miêu tả hình thể thừa cân đến mức độ gây ra tình trạng bệnh lý.
Tính từ này được dùng trong ngữ cảnh trang trọng hoặc liên quan tới y tế – sức khỏe.
Ví dụ: Obese patients are much more likely to suffer from diabetes and strokes. (Bệnh nhân béo phì có
nguy cơ mắc bệnh tiểu đường và đột quỵ cao hơn rất nhiều.)
Overweight miêu tả một trạng thái hình thể thừa cân, có thể tiềm tàng rủi ro sức khỏe.
Trong văn phong học thuật trang trọng, khi người viết muốn mô tả hình thể nặng cân, overweight là tính
từ mang sắc thái trung lập hơn so với tính từ fat thường gặp.
Ví dụ: Eating a suitable diet can gradually help overweight people lose weight. (Ăn theo một chế độ phù
hợp có thể dần dần giúp người thừa cân giảm cân.)
Lưu ý: Có thể thấy, dù đều miêu tả tình trạng thừa cân nhưng tính từ obesechỉ tình trạng sức khỏe đặc biệt
nghiêm trọng. Khi viết bài IELTS Writing Part 2, người viết cần lưu ý 2 điều sau khi miêu tả hình thể của
đối tượng nào đó:
Lưu ý

(1) xét sự tồn tại của tình trạng bệnh lý


(2) tránh dùng những tính từ miêu tả thẳng thẳn, mang ý chê bai như fat để đảm bảo tính khách
quan.

Phân biệt các danh từ Illnes – Disease – Disorded
Định nghĩa

ILLNESS: Căn bệnh, trạng thái ốm yếu về thể chất hay tinh thần, một giai đoạn lâm bệnh


DISEASE: Căn bệnh ảnh hưởng đến sinh vật sống (người, động vật, thực vật), thường thông qua
lây nhiễm


DISORDER: Chứng rối loạn, căn bệnh khiến cho một bộ phận/cơ chế của cơ thể không hoạt động
hiệu quả như trước

Ngữ cảnh sử dụng & Ví dụ
Có thể thấy, danh từ illness mang nghĩa khái quát cho các căn bệnh.
Illness có thể dùng cho tình trạng bệnh lý về cả thể chất lẫn tâm lý.
Ví dụ: Obese people are also vulnerable to mental illnesses because they are often victims of body
shaming. (Người béo phì cũng dễ mắc phải các căn bệnh tâm lý vì họ thường là nạn nhân của hiện tượng
miệt thị thân thể.)
Theo từ điển Oxford, cần lưu ý rằng danh từ disease thường được dùng khi:
(1) căn bệnh có yếu tố lây nhiễm
(2) hoặc ảnh hưởng tới nội tạng
Ví dụ (1): The consumption of fast foods is linked to increased risks of heart diseases. (Việc tiêu thụ đồ
ăn nhanh có mối liên quan tới nguy cơ mắc bệnh tim mạch cao hơn.)
Ví dụ (2): Genetically modified crops are less likely to die from diseases spread by insects. Therefore, the
food supply is more constant, which prevents food shortage. (Các cây trồng biến đổi gen ít khi chết vì
bệnh do côn trùng lây nhiễm. Vì vậy, nguồn cung lương thực ổn định hơn, từ đó phòng ngừa thiếu hụt
lương thực.)
Theo từ điển Oxford, danh từ disorder thường xuyên được dùng để miêu tả các vấn đề tâm lý hoặc ăn
uống như trong ví dụ sau:
People who suffer from eating disorders can be either overweight or malnourished. (Những người mắc
phải chứng rối loạn ăn uống có thể thừa cân hoặc suy dinh dưỡng.)
Khác với disease, disorder thường không dùng cho các căn bệnh có yếu tố lây nhiễm.
Phân biệt các danh từ Hunger – Starvation – Famine
Đây là những danh từ chỉ sự thiếu thốn về lương thực, thực phẩm ở mức độ nghiêm trọng và quy mô khác
nhau, có thể dùng trong các bài viết về vấn đề an ninh lương thực (food security) và phòng ngừa vấn nạn
thiếu hụt lương thực (food shortage).
Định nghĩa
HUNGER
(1) Cảm giác thèm ăn, cơn đói
(2) Tình trạng không có đủ lương thực, đặc biệt nếu điều này dẫn tới bệnh tật hoặc tử vong
STARVATION: Tình trạng không có lương thực, gây ra cho con người sự chịu đựng hoặc tử vong.
FAMINE : Tình trạng thiếu hụt lương thực kéo dài ở một vùng, gây ra bệnh tật và tử vong trên diện rộng;
nạn đói
Ngữ cảnh sử dụng & Ví dụ
Với nét nghĩa đầu tiên, danh từ hunger được dùng để miêu tả một trạng thái sinh lý bình thường của con
người (cơn đói, cơn thèm ăn), không có sắc thái tiêu cực như nét nghĩa thứ hai.
Ví dụ: Stress can cause constant hunger, which result in binge eating. (Sự căng thẳng tâm lý có thể gây ra
cơn đói liên tục, điều này dẫn tới chứng ăn vô độ.)
Danh từ starvation có sự tương đồng hoàn toàn về ý nghĩa với nét nghĩa thứ hai của hunger, bởi cả hai
đều miêu tả hiện tượng thiếu ăn tới mức độ gây ra hậu quả nghiêm trọng tới sức khỏe: bệnh tặt hoặc cái
chết.
Tuy nhiên, người viết cần lưu ý về những kết hợp từ phù hợp với mỗi danh từ như sau:
– to die of starvation/hunger = chết đói
– world/global hunger = nạn đói trên thế giới
– mass starvation = nạn đói trên diện rộng
Trong khi danh từ hunger và starvation cần các tính từ, danh từ đi kèm như “world”, “mass”, “global” để
thể hiện quy mô ảnh hưởng của hiện tượng, danh từ famine khi đứng riêng lẻ đã mang nghĩa “nạn đói trên
diện rộng”.
Ví dụ: The Great Vietnamese famine of 1945 is an example of the severe consequence of a large-scale
crop failure. (Nạn đói ở Việt Nam năm 1945 là một ví dụ về hậu quả nghiêm trọng của hiện tượng mất
mùa.)
Speaking Task 2 - Describe a meal that you enjoyed
Đề bài: Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal.
Phần trình bày:
The meal I just had on January 1st is no wonder among the most enjoyable ones that I have had recently.
Since my friends and I all stayed in Hanoi on New Year’s Day, we planned to have a small gathering.
After a few hours of scrolling through Tiktok videos to find where to go, we ended up choosing the Hanoi
Social club.
Lying on the quiet Hoi Vu Street, quite near the old quarters, the Hanoi Social Club is based in a century-
old house with classical French architecture in green, white, and yellow tones and lots of abstract arts
inside. We made it there at noon, just in time for lunch and took our seats on the light-filled second floor.
Feasting our eyes on the menu full of mouth-watering dishes, we spotted that this gem not only serves
Vietnamese cuisines like My Quang, but it also features dishes from all around the world, such as Italian
and Malaysian foods, to name but a few.
We eventually opted for sourdough toasts with avocado and ricotta, grilled chicken sandwiches, a dish of
roasted pumpkin salad, and of course, the signature dish of the restaurant, Hanoi Social Club Burger,
with quality beef cooked and seasoned just right, along with fresh vegetables and delicious sauces.
Admittedly, they were all spectacular, creating a flavor explosion in our mouths and leaving us
the aftertaste that was nowhere else to be found.
Aside from the food, we would give the service ten out of ten. The staff were extremely prompt and
attentive, taking orders real quickly and always checking on us if we needed anything. Having finished
the whole meal, we were also asked for feedback, and even given a discount for the next time coming
there.
Overall, it was such a great experience for us on the first day of the New Year. With a relaxed vibe,
wholesome food and fantastic service, the Hanoi Social Club is definitely worth another visit!
Từ vựng ghi điểm:
 Light-filled (a) tràn ngập ánh sáng
 Feast one’s eyes on: nhìn ai/cái gì với đầy sự phấn khích
 To name but a few: chỉ liệt kê một vài cái tên thôi
 Signature dish: món ăn tiêu biểu
 Flavor explosion: sự bùng nổ vị giác
 Aftertaste (n) dư vị
 Nowhere else to be found: không thể tìm được ở đâu khác
 Worth another visit: xứng đáng phải đến lần nữa

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
Speaking Part 2 Food
- 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.
Vegetables and fruits
1. What's your favourite vegetable and fruit?
2. How often do you eat fruits?
3. Are there any special fruits in your hometown?
4.Should we eat vegetables every day?
My top three are broccoli, celery and grape because all of them are both nutritious and delicious. Also, I
want to give mushrooms an honourable mention as they are one of my favourite things to cook with,
although they are a fungus. I think I eat fruits at home on a daily basis. I always buy a lots of different
fruits in the shopping mall in the weekends for my whole family. Oh yes, there are loquat trees
everywhere in my hometown. Loquat is very sweet and has lots of nutrition and can become medicine.
Yes, we do. We really need to eat vegetables everyday because you simply cannot find another food
group that is as perfectly matched to our everyday human needs as vegetables. There are various protein,
fibre and vitamin that cannot be found in other food like meat.
SNACKS
1. Do you like snacks?
No, not really. I generally prefer to eat at meal times rather than graze between meals. - Yes, I do.
Around mid morning I usually have some fruit and then about 3pm I have some biscuits or something
like that.
2. What kinds of snacks are popular in your country?
- Well, I guess that most people eat junk food like crisps, chocolate and biscuits for their snacks. - I
suppose official workers mainly eat junk food like biscuits but other people sometimes eat fruit or
something healthier. 3. Do you think eating snacks is good for your health? -I think that if you’re hungry,
it’s perfectly fine to have some fruit but if people eat junk food between meals, then it’s really unhealthy.
-I think all kind of snacking between main meals is bad for your health. If people avoided snacking, they
would be much healthier and less over weight

Part 1-style questions Examiner: Do you like to cook? Mandy: Not really no … most of the time I eat
ready meals and take-aways … that’s one of the reasons I love visiting my mum … you can always
guarantee lovely home-cooked food … Examiner: What time do you usually eat dinner? Michelle: We
have our main meal at around 7.00 … I’m usually starving hungry by then … in fact I often grab a bite to
eat as soon as I get home from college … a sandwich perhaps … but not too much to spoil my appetite …
Examiner: Are there any types of food you don’t like? Lionel: No not really … I’m not a fussy eater at all
… actually I eat like a horse … I do a lot of sport and work up quite an appetite … Part 2-style task
Describe a restaurant that you like to use. You should say where this restaurant is what kind of food it
serves how often you go there and say why you like eating there so much. Howard: OK … this is a nice
topic to talk about … there’s a restaurant just around the corner from where I live … it’s an Italian
restaurant so as you’d expect you can eat various pasta dishes and pizzas and I usually go there with my
family for a slap-up meal if we have anything to celebrate … it’s quite a posh restaurant … the kind of
place you would take someone if you wanted to wine and dine them … we usually order a 3-course meal
… a light starter then a main dish … and I have quite a sweet tooth so I always look forward to the dessert
… I usually order Tiramisu … it makes my mouth water just to think about it … I’m always totally full
up by the end … why do I enjoy it there … well … it’s not cheap … my parents always foot the bill and
we couldn’t afford to go there regularly so it’s always a nice treat … Part 3-style questions Examiner:
How can we encourage people to eat more healthily? Anna: I think the best approach is to have
everything in moderation … processed food won’t kill you if you only eat it occasionally … but people
should also be encouraged to eat a balanced diet… try to cook fresh ingredients at home a few times a
week … Examiner: Do you think people enjoy their food as much as they should? Florrie: I don’t know
really … I suppose it’s true that people will often eat a quick snack because they’re bored not because
they’re dying of hunger … and often they just bolt it down and don’t savour it … so yes … perhaps we
could take more time over our food … Examiner: Do you think cooking is a pleasure or a chore for
people who have busy lives?
Julie: Well … whether you follow a recipe of make something up as you go along … I think cooking is a
very creative process … and cooking for other people is a particular pleasure … there’s nothing more
satisfying than seeing people you love tucking into something you’ve cooked yourself … Definitions to
be full up: to eat to the point that you can no longer eat any more to be starving hungry: an exaggerated
way of saying you are very hungry to bolt something down: to eat something very quickly to be dying of
hunger: an exaggerated way of saying you are hungry to eat a balanced diet: to eat the correct types and
amounts of food to eat like a horse: to eat a lot to follow a recipe: to cook a meal using instructions to foot
the bill: to pay the bill a fussy eater: somebody who has their own very high standards about what to eat •
to grab a bite to eat: to eat something quickly (when you’re in a rush) to have a sweet tooth: to enjoy
sugary food home-cooked food: food cooked at home from individual ingredients the main meal: the most
important meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening to make your mouth water: to make you feel very
hungry forsomething to play with your food: to push food around the plate to avoid eating it processed
food: commercially prepared food bought for convenience a quick snack: to eat a small amount of food
between meals • a ready meal: see ‘processed food’ a slap up meal: a large meal • to spoil your appetite:
to eat something that will stop you feeling hungry when it’s mealtime. a take away: a cooked meal
prepared in a restaurant and eaten at home to tuck into: to eat something with pleasure to wine and dine:
to entertain someone by treating them to food and drink to work up an appetite: to do physical work that
leads to you becoming hungry
HEALTH Staying healthy involves making certain choices. And many of those choices are in your hands.
Of course, your age, family history, and genetic makeup can influence your health and make you more
prone to certain conditions. There are also many factors that you can control — many of which play a key
role in keeping you healthy and helping you live a long, productive life. Get moving: You don’t need to
run a halfmarathon or sweat it out at the gym for hours every day to reap the rewards. If you’re an adult,
just 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity
a week, can positively impact your health. Eat more whole foods (and less processed food): Whole foods
are foods that haven’t been heavily processed or altered. They don’t contain a lot of added chemicals or
artificial ingredients to help them taste good or give them a long shelf life. Stay hydrated: Drinking
enough water each day is key to good health. Staying hydrated keeps your brain working well. When you
don’t take in enough fluid, you may feel tired, have trouble concentrating or focusing, and experience
headaches and mood changes. Source: healthline.com Giữ sức khỏe bao gồm việc đưa ra những lựa chọn
nhất định. Và nhiều lựa chọn trong số đó nằm trong tầm tay bạn. Tất nhiên, tuổi tác, tiền sử gia đình và
đặc điểm di truyền có thể ảnh hưởng đến sức khỏe của bạn và khiến bạn dễ mắc một số bệnh nhất định.
Có nhiều yếu tố mà bạn có thể kiểm soát được - nhiều yếu tố trong số đó đóng vai trò quan trọng trong
việc giữ cho bạn khỏe mạnh và giúp bạn sống lâu, có cuộc sống năng suất. Hãy vận động: Bạn không cần
phải chạy nửa chặng marathon hoặc đổ mồ hôi tại phòng tập thể dục hàng giờ mỗi ngày để gặt hái những
phần thưởng. Nếu bạn là người trưởng thành, chỉ cần 150 phút hoạt động aerobic cường độ vừa phải mỗi
tuần hoặc 75 phút hoạt động aerobic mạnh mẽ mỗi tuần có thể tác động tích cực đến sức khỏe của bạn.
Ăn nhiều thực phẩm nguyên chất (và ít thực phẩm chế biến sẵn): Thực phẩm nguyên chất là thực phẩm
chưa được chế biến hoặc biến đổi nhiều. Chúng không chứa nhiều hóa chất hoặc thành phần nhân tạo bổ
sung để giúp chúng có hương vị thơm ngon hoặc giúp chúng có thời hạn sử dụng lâu dài. Giữ đủ nước:
Uống đủ nước mỗi ngày là chìa khóa để có sức khỏe tốt. Giữ đủ nước giúp não của bạn hoạt động tốt. Khi
không uống đủ chất lỏng, bạn có thể cảm thấy mệt mỏi, khó tập trung, đồng thời bị đau đầu và thay đổi
tâm trạng. VOCAB • stay healthy: giữ sức khỏe, giữa cho cơ thể khỏe mạnh • prone to … /prəʊn/ (adj) =
likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by something bad: dễ
mắc bệnh, dễ bị ảnh hưởng bởi … • play a key role in … : đóng vai trò quan trọng trong … • moderate-
intensity aerobic activity: hoạt động aerobic cường độ vừa phải • vigorous /ˈvɪɡərəs/ (adj)= very active,
determined or full of energy: mạnh mẽ • whole foods = food that is considered healthy because it is in a
simple form, has not been refined, and does not contain artificial substances: thực phẩm toàn phần •
artificial ingredients: thành phần nhân tạo • shelf life /ˈʃelf laɪf/ = the length of time that food, etc. can be
kept before it is too old to be sold: thời hạn sử dụng • hydrated /ˈhaɪdreɪt/ (adj) = having absorbed enough
water or other liquid: đủ nước • key to = to make somebody/something suitable or appropriate for a
particular purpose: chìa khóa để • fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ (n) = a liquid; a substance that can flow: chất lỏng
opic:
People think that countries should produce foods their population eats and import less food as much as
possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Đoạn thân bài 1: Lý do mỗi nước nên tự sản xuất thức ăn cho người dân.

Việc tự sản xuất thức ăn sẽ tạo ra nhiều công việc hơn cho người dân → giảm tỷ lệ thất nghiệp.


Việc quản lý chất lượng thực phẩm sẽ trở nên dễ dàng hơn → chính phủ có thể giám sát các nhà
máy xử lý thức ăn để đảm bảo an toàn vệ sinh thực phẩm.

Đoạn thân bài 2: Lý do việc nhập khẩu thực phẩm nên được cắt giảm.

Việc cắt giảm thức ăn nhập khẩu sẽ giúp các doanh nghiệp trong nước có nhiều cơ hội phát triển
→ phát triển kinh tế quốc gia.


Việc nhập khẩu thức ăn có hại cho môi trường, do việc vận chuyển thức ăn tạo ra nhiều khi thải
carbon → cắt giảm việc nhập khẩu giúp bảo vệ môi trường.

Bài mẫu IELTS Writing chủ đề Food
Bài mẫu tham khảo
Some people believe that countries should produce their own food for their citizens and reduce the
amount of food that is imported. Personally, I totally agree with this point of view.
There are several reasons why a country should produce its own food for its population, one of which is
the creation of more jobs. When the demand for domestically produced food grows within a country,
there will be more job opportunities available for local people in farming and food processing industries,
leading to a reduction in unemployment rates. Secondly, it may be easier to control food quality when
it is produced domestically, as authorities can easily monitor farms and food processing plants, in order to
maintain safe, hygienic food standards.
Additionally, food imports should be reduced due to a number of reasons. Firstly, putting barriers on
importing food can help to boost a country’s economy by eliminating the competition that local
companies face with foreign products, allowing them to be more profitable and contribute to the national
economy. Furthermore, food importation can have negative environmental impacts due to the large
amounts of carbon emissions released from the transportation of products all around the world via planes,
trucks, and ships. By reducing food imports, countries can play their part in helping to protect the
environment, rather than contributing to environmental issues such as climate change.
In conclusion, I believe that each country should invest in the development of its agricultural industry to
provide food for the population itself, and import as little as possible.
Từ vựng theo chủ đề

the demand for domestically produced food: nhu cầu cho thực phẩm được sản xuất trong nước


a reduction in unemployment rates: sự giảm của tỷ lệ thất nghiệp


safe, hygienic food standards: tiêu chuẩn thức ăn an toàn và sạch


putting barriers on importing food: đặt rào cản cho việc nhập khẩu thức ăn


countries can play their part in: các nước đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc

Phân tích đề bài
Đề bài:
Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically
proven to be bad for people's health. Do you agree or disagree?
Một số người cho rằng các cửa hàng không được phép bán thực phẩm hoặc đồ uống đã được khoa học
chứng minh là có hại cho sức khỏe con người. Bạn đồng ý hay không đồng ý với quan điểm này?
=> Đề bài thuộc dạng Agree or Disagree.
1.2. Dàn ý
Introduction:
 Trong những năm gần đây, vấn đề về tiêu thụ thực phẩm và đồ uống không lành mạnh đã dấy lên.
Một số người đưa ra lập luận rằng các cửa hàng không được phép bán thực phẩm hoặc đồ uống đã
được khoa học chứng minh là có hại cho sức khỏe con người.
=> In recent years, the issue of unhealthy food and drink consumption has gained attention.
Some people argue that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are
scientifically proven to be bad for people's health.
 Đưa ra quan điểm: Mặc dù lập luận này có giá trị của nó, nhưng tôi không đồng ý với quan điểm
này vì tôi tin rằng mọi người nên có quyền đưa ra lựa chọn của riêng mình về những gì họ tiêu
thụ.
=> While this argument has its merits, I disagree as I believe that people should be allowed to
make their own choices about what they consume.
Body 1: Biện chứng số một:
 mỗi cá nhân có quyền đưa ra quyết định về sức khỏe của chính mình => việc cấm bán một số loại
thực phẩm và đồ uống sẽ vi phạm quyền tự do cá nhân của mọi người và hạn chế những lựa chọn
của họ
=> individuals have the right to make decisions about their own health => banning the sale of
certain foods and drinks would infringe upon people's personal freedoms and limit their choices
Body 2: Biện chứng số hai:
 khi lệnh cấm được áp dụng, nguy cơ tạo ra thị trường chợ đen cho các sản phẩm bị cấm sẽ xuất
hiện => dẫn đến việc buôn bán các sản phẩm thậm chí còn có hại hơn và khó có thể kiểm soát
được
=> when bans are imposed, there is a risk of creating a black market for banned products =>
lead to the sale of products that are even more harmful and would be difficult to regulate
Conclusion
 Tóm tắt lại bài làm:
=> In conclusion, while there are valid concerns about the health implications of consuming
certain foods and drinks, I do not agree that banning their sale is the best solution as this
would infringe on the personal freedoms of our democratic society and lead to a proliferation
of seedier enterprises.
2. Bài mẫu Band 8.0+
Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically
proven to be bad for people's health. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, the issue of unhealthy food and drink consumption has gained attention. Some people
argue that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are scientifically proven to be bad for
people's health. While this argument has its merits, I disagree as I believe that people should be allowed
to make their own choices about what they consume.
Firstly, individuals have the right to make decisions about their own health. People should have the
freedom to choose what they eat and drink, even if it is unhealthy. For example, in the past, there were a
few cities proposing a ban on the sale of sugary drinks in certain establishments, including restaurants,
movie theaters, and sports arenas. However, this proposal faced significant backlash from consumers,
businesses, and politicians who argued that it infringed upon people's personal freedoms and was an
example of government overreach. I agree with this as I believe that banning the sale of certain foods and
drinks would infringe upon people's personal freedoms and limit their choices.
Secondly, when bans are imposed, there is a risk of creating a black market for banned products. This
has been seen in the case of illegal drugs, where bans have led to the growth of organized crime and
increased health risks for users. In the case of unhealthy foods and drinks, a black market could lead to
the sale of products that are even more harmful and would be difficult to regulate. For instance, in the
early 20th century, the prohibition of alcohol led to the rise of a black market, with illegal production
and sale of alcohol becoming a significant problem. This led to the consumption of more dangerous and
harmful alcohol products, as they were often produced in unsanitary conditions and with no quality
control. This shows that we should not ban harmful products as it would lead to a greater,
more unmanageable problem.
In conclusion, while there are valid concerns about the health implications of consuming certain foods
and drinks, I do not agree that banning their sale is the best solution as this would infringe on the personal
freedoms of our democratic society and lead to a proliferation of seedier enterprises.
Số từ: 369
 scientifically proven: đã được khoa học chứng minh
 merit (n): ý nghĩa, lợi ích
 consume (v): tiêu thụ
 propose (v): đề xuất, có dự định
 ban (n): lệnh cấm
 sugary drinks: đồ uống có đường
 establishment (n): cơ sở
 backlash (n): phản ứng dữ dội
 infringe (v): xâm phạm
 overreach (n): can thiệp quá mức
 black market: thị trường chợ đen
 illegal (adj): bất hợp pháp
 regulate (v): kiểm soát
 prohibition (n): lệnh cấm
 unsanitary (adj): kém vệ sinh
 unmanageable (adj): không thể kiểm soát
 valid (adj): có hiệu lực
 democratic (adj): dân chủ
 proliferation (n): sự sinh sôi nảy nở
 seedy (adj): phi pháp
Bài dịch:
Trong những năm gần đây, vấn đề về tiêu thụ thực phẩm và đồ uống không lành mạnh đã dấy lên. Một số
người đưa ra lập luận rằng các cửa hàng không được phép bán thực phẩm hoặc đồ uống đã được khoa học
chứng minh là có hại cho sức khỏe con người. Mặc dù lập luận này có giá trị của nó, nhưng tôi không
đồng ý với quan điểm này vì tôi tin rằng mọi người nên có quyền đưa ra lựa chọn của riêng mình về
những gì họ tiêu thụ.
Thứ nhất, mỗi cá nhân có quyền đưa ra quyết định về sức khỏe của chính mình. Mọi người nên có quyền
tự do lựa chọn những gì họ ăn và uống, ngay cả khi nó không lành mạnh. Ví dụ, trước đây đã từng có một
số thành phố đề xuất cấm bán đồ uống có đường tại một số cơ sở, bao gồm nhà hàng, rạp chiếu phim và
nhà thi đấu thể thao. Tuy nhiên, đề xuất này đã vấp phải phản ứng dữ dội từ người tiêu dùng, doanh
nghiệp và các chính trị gia, những người cho rằng nó vi phạm quyền tự do cá nhân của mọi người và là
một ví dụ về hành vi can thiệp quá mức của chính phủ. Tôi đồng ý với điều này vì tôi tin rằng việc cấm
bán một số loại thực phẩm và đồ uống sẽ vi phạm quyền tự do cá nhân của mọi người và hạn chế những
lựa chọn của họ.
Thứ hai, khi lệnh cấm được áp dụng, nguy cơ tạo ra thị trường chợ đen cho các sản phẩm bị cấm sẽ xuất
hiện. Điều này đã được chứng minh trong trường hợp chất gây nghiện bất hợp pháp, khi lệnh cấm đã dẫn
đến sự gia tăng của tội phạm có tổ chức và tăng rủi ro sức khỏe cho người dùng. Trong trường hợp thực
phẩm và đồ uống không lành mạnh, thị trường chợ đen sẽ dẫn đến việc buôn bán các sản phẩm thậm chí
còn có hại hơn và khó có thể kiểm soát được. Ví dụ, vào đầu thế kỷ 20, việc cấm rượu đã dẫn đến sự gia
tăng của thị trường chợ đen, với việc sản xuất và bán rượu bất hợp pháp trở thành một vấn đề nghiêm
trọng. Điều này dẫn đến việc tiêu thụ các sản phẩm rượu nguy hiểm và còn có hại hơn, vì chúng thường
được sản xuất trong điều kiện mất vệ sinh và không được kiểm soát chất lượng. Điều này cho thấy chúng
ta không nên cấm các sản phẩm có hại vì nó sẽ dẫn đến một vấn đề lớn và khó quản lý hơn.
Tóm lại, trong khi có những lo ngại hợp lý về những ảnh hưởng tới sức khỏe của việc tiêu thụ một số loại
thực phẩm và đồ uống, tôi không đồng ý rằng việc cấm bán chúng là giải pháp tốt nhất vì điều này sẽ vi
phạm quyền tự do cá nhân của một xã hội dân chủ và dẫn đến sự gia tăng của các doanh nghiệp phi pháp.
IELTS Writing Task 2: 'food technology' topic
The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of technological and scientific
advances. Some people regard this change as an improvement, while others believe that it is
harmful.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Positives of advances in food technology:
 Farmers can produce crops that grow bigger and faster.
 Genetically modified crops may be more resistant to disease or insects.
 This could be important for food production in developing countries.
 Faster growing cereals, fruit and vegetables will mean more profit.
 Foods can be modified to look perfect and last longer.
 They may be more attractive to customers.
Negatives of advances in food technology:
 Many people distrust foods that have been modified or processed.
 They prefer organic foods which are produced without chemicals.
 Farming without fertilisers or pesticides is more environmentally friendly.
 There may be risks involved in the genetic engineering of foods.
 Genetically modified crops might change whole ecosystems.
 Food chains could be broken if crops are resistant to predators.

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