Part 1 — Food and Cooking (Ẩm thực và nấu ăn)
Chủ đề Food and Cooking rất gần gũi với thí sinh Việt Nam. Hãy tận dụng kiến thức về ẩm thực Việt để tạo câu trả lời sinh động.
Câu hỏi 1: What is your favorite food?
Trả lời mẫu: "My favorite food is definitely 'phở' — Vietnamese beef noodle soup. I love the rich, aromatic broth that's been simmered for hours with star anise and cinnamon. What makes it special is the combination of fresh herbs, tender beef slices, and soft rice noodles. I have it for breakfast at least twice a week at a small stall near my office."
Câu hỏi 2: Do you enjoy cooking?
Trả lời mẫu: "I'd say I have a love-hate relationship with cooking. On one hand, I enjoy preparing meals on weekends when I have plenty of time — it's quite therapeutic and creative. On the other hand, cooking after a long day at work feels more like a chore. So I usually cook elaborate meals on Saturdays and rely on simple dishes or takeaway during the week."
Câu hỏi 3: Do you think eating habits in Vietnam have changed?
Trả lời mẫu: "Absolutely. There's been a significant shift in Vietnamese eating habits over the past decade. Fast food chains like KFC and McDonald's have become very popular, especially among young people. More people are also eating out rather than cooking at home. However, I've noticed a growing trend toward healthy eating recently — many of my friends now choose organic food and avoid processed products."
Từ vựng hữu ích — Food and Cooking
| Cụm từ | Nghĩa | Ví dụ |
|---|---|---|
| aromatic broth | nước dùng thơm | "The aromatic broth is simmered for hours." |
| love-hate relationship | vừa yêu vừa ghét | "I have a love-hate relationship with cooking." |
| therapeutic | mang tính trị liệu | "Cooking on weekends is therapeutic." |
| elaborate meals | bữa ăn cầu kỳ | "I cook elaborate meals on Saturdays." |
| growing trend | xu hướng phát triển | "There's a growing trend toward healthy eating." |