PART 1

TOPIC 29 – FAST FOOD

TOPIC 29 – FAST FOOD

Christopher (English US)

Jenny (English US)

  1. Do you often have breakfast?

Yeah, every day. Normally, I eat a bowl of cereal with milk/ most often because it is easy to digest. Sometimes I eat banh mi or pho to make something new for the day.

My brain can’t function properly without breakfast. I can’t focus on my work when I’m hungry. In fact, I usually have a light breakfast when I wake up. I don’t know how people live without breakfast.

  1. What kinds of fast food have you tried? [Why/Why not?]

When I was a child, fast foods were not really prevalent, but now there are a variety of fast-food restaurants, so I had many chances to try things like pizza, sandwiches, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, pancakes, muffins, noodles, milkshakes, However, I don’t like eating all of them because they’re not good for my health because they can cause a higher risk of obesity, depression, digestive issues, heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and early death.

  1. Do you ever use a microwave to cook food quickly? [Why/Why not?]

No, but I’m considering buying one because it’s really convenient. It saves a lot of time and energy to cook or reheat food.

  1. How popular are fast food restaurants where you live? [Why/Why not?]

As I live in the center of HCM city, fast food restaurants are really common, especially among children and teenagers. They are everywhere,  just within walking distance.

Especially in the evenings, I see that a variety of fast food restaurants are crowded with many customers.

  1. Why do so many people love eating fast food?

Fast food is popular because the food is inexpensive, convenient, and tastes good.

I believe they are popular among children and the young generation because they are very fond of sugary and /ˈkæləri/ calorie-packed food items that usually satisfy their taste buds. /ˈteɪst bʌd/Vị giác

  1. When would you go to a fast-food restaurant? [Why/Why not?]

Answer: I am the kind of person who prefers homemade food these days, but that does not deter or stop me from visiting a nice fast food restaurant once in a while.

I believe I eat at a fast-food restaurant around every 6 months.

So I only go to a fast food restaurant on special occasions, like a birthday party or just a normal gathering with my friends.

  1. What did you do on the weekend?

As usual, I and my husband enjoy seafood, or Thai Tom Yum, at my home because we are big fans of seafood, so we have it every week. We had a really great time.

Sometimes we go to seafood restaurants to enjoy ourselves.

VOCAB

  1. A bowl of cereal:
    • Nghĩa: Một tô ngũ cốc.
    • Phiên âm: /ə boʊl ʌv ˈsɪriəl/
    • Ví dụ: I usually start my day with a bowl of cereal topped with fresh fruits and milk.
  2. My brain can’t function:
    • Nghĩa: Não tôi không hoạt động được, tôi không thể tập trung hoặc suy nghĩ.
    • Phiên âm: /maɪ breɪn kænt ˈfʌŋkʃən/
    • Ví dụ: After a sleepless night, my brain can’t function properly, and I find it hard to concentrate.
  3. Have a light breakfast:
    • Nghĩa: Ăn một bữa sáng nhẹ nhàng, không nặng nề.
    • Phiên âm: /hæv ə laɪt ˈbrɛkfəst/
    • Ví dụ: I prefer to have a light breakfast consisting of yogurt and fruit to start my day.
  4. Prevalent: (adj)
    • Nghĩa: Phổ biến, thông thường, tồn tại rộng rãi.
    • Phiên âm: /ˈprɛvələnt/
    • Ví dụ: In many countries, fast food consumption is prevalent due to its convenience and affordability.
  5. A higher risk of obesity:
    • Nghĩa: Nguy cơ béo phì cao hơn.
    • Phiên âm: /ə ˈhaɪər rɪsk ʌv oʊˈbisɪti/
    • Ví dụ: People who consume calorie-dense foods on a regular basis are at a higher risk of obesity.
  6. Digestive issues:
    • Nghĩa: Vấn đề về tiêu hóa.
    • Phiên âm: /daɪˈʤɛstɪv ˈɪʃuz/
    • Ví dụ: Spicy foods can sometimes cause digestive issues such as indigestion or heartburn.
  7. Diabetes: (n)
    • Nghĩa: Bệnh tiểu đường.
    • Phiên âm: /ˌdaɪəˈbitiz/
    • Ví dụ: Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help manage diabetes effectively.
  8. Within walking distance:
    • Nghĩa: Trong khoảng cách đi bộ.
    • Phiên âm: /wɪˈðɪn ˈwɔkɪŋ ˈdɪstəns/
    • Ví dụ: The grocery store is conveniently located within walking distance from my apartment.
  9. Calorie-packed food items:
    • Nghĩa: Những món ăn chứa nhiều calo.
    • Phiên âm: /ˈkæliː ˌpækt ˈfuːd ˈaɪtəmz/
    • Ví dụ: Fried chicken and french fries are calorie-packed food items that should be consumed in moderation.
  10. Satisfy someone’s taste buds:
    • Nghĩa: Làm thoả mãn vị giác của ai đó.
    • Phiên âm: /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪ ˈsʌmwʌnz teɪst bʌdz/
    • Ví dụ: The delicious homemade cake satisfied everyone’s taste buds at the party.
  11. Homemade food:
    • Nghĩa: Đồ ăn tự làm, tự nấu.
    • Phiên âm: /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪd fuːd/
    • Ví dụ: I prefer to eat homemade food because it’s healthier and I can control the ingredients.
  12. Deter … from (v)
    • Nghĩa: Ngăn chặn, cản trở, làm nản lòng.
    • Phiên âm: /dɪˈtɜr/
    • Ví dụ: The high cost of living in the city may deter some people from moving there.

 

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