1. Do you usually eat fruit and vegetables everyday?

Yes, I do. Actually, I frequently add fruit and vegetables to my daily meals, because they are good for my overall health and body. The role they play in your meals is just as crucial as that of protein and starch. Without the intake of fruit and vegetables, you cannot hope to eat a balanced diet.

2. What kind of fruit do you enjoy the most?

Well, I’m quite into juicy fruits like lemonade, orange or pomegranate. I always make a cup of lemonade in the morning to refresh my body. In fact, almost every kind of fruit suits my taste. Besides, I also like versatile fruits like avocado or pineapple, which can serve both as a kind of fruit and an ingredient in your daily meal.

3. Did you enjoy the same kind of fruits when you were a child?

As I have said, I have no specific favorite kind of fruit at all, so when I was a child, I enjoyed all the fruits provided in my meals. I did not get fed up with any kind of fruit, because my mom always tried her best to change the menu of fruit and vegetables everyday, in order to make sure that I had a diet rich infibre and vitamins and low in fats and sugar.

4. Do you prefer to eat fruit or vegetables?

I think I am more in favor of fruit as compared to vegetables. Fruits seem more appealing in terms of appearance, color and odor. Interestingly, I eat fruits as a way to relieve stress, while most people eat chocolates as their preferred comfort food.

5. Are there any fruits or vegetables you don’t like?

Well, because I am allergic to bell pepper, I never use it. I don’t know the reason why, but I cannot stand the smell of bell peppers, whether they are raw or cooked with food. Even though I am in love with pizza, I cannot eat the pizza garnished with bell pepper. I guess that is the only kind of vegetable that I do not enjoy eating.

6. Do most people eat vegetables in your country?

Yes, they do. Almost every meal has rice or potatoes and also at least one other kind of vegetable as well, such as tomatoes, cabbages, carrots, green beans, etc. Unlike Western countries, Vietnamese even use raw vegetables in their meals. Quite a lot of people prefer chicken or beef to vegetables but at least they always include a small portion for vegetables for a nutritious meal.

7. Are there many vegetarians in your country?

Yes, quite a lot. To be in good shape, many people choose to avoid eating meat and a few even opt for a vegan diet. There are numerous restaurants in my country which cater to vegetarians and offer

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a variety of dishes such as fried aubergine, spinach, tofu, onion cakes, etc. Some parents become vegetarians in order to provide their children with a healthier diet 

Vocabulary

• CÁC TỪ THUỘC CHỦ ĐỀ: S. FOOD AND DIET (sách collocations)

1. to eat a balanced diet

Meaning: to eat the correct types and amounts of food

Example: The health benefits of eating a balanced diet are obvious. 2. a diet rich in

Meaning: a diet which contains a lot of something

Example: A diet rich in fibre, such as dried fruits, helps to keep people healthy and active. 3. a diet low in

Meaning: a diet which contains very little of something

Example: To avoid obesity, people should follow a diet low in fats and sugar. 4. a vegan diet

Meaning: : a diet without any animal products, such as meat, milk or eggs

Example: Many people active in animal rights movements worldwide follow a vegan diet, because they believe that we should not exploit animals.

5. to provide someone with a healthier diet

Meaning: to give somebody a diet which is more healthy than that which they have at present

Example: Eating only fresh fruit and vegetables provides people with a healthier diet. Từ vựng khác 1. (to) suit one’s taste [expression]: be suitable to what sb likes or prefers : theo đuổi

Eg: She loves anything which is made by hand, so this traditional vase should suit her taste. 2. versatile [adjective]: having many different uses: linh hoạt, có nhiều công dụng, đa dụng

Eg: Eggs are easy to cook and are an extremely versatile food. 3. (to) get fed up with sth [expression]: become bored with sth : chán ngấy với cái gi

Eg: Gradually, Helen got fed up with her repetitive routine and decided to look for a new job in Australia. 4. (to be) in favor of sth [expression]: support or like sth : ủng hộ, yêu thích cái gì

Eg: The committee seems not to be in favor of her proposal. 5. odor [noun]: the smell of sth : mùi hương

Eg: As soon as she entered the room, she could still smell the stale odor of cigarette smoke. 6. comfort food [noun]: the type of food that people eat when they are sad or worried – often sweet foods.

Eg: Eating pizza can make people happy – it’s a great comfort food. 7. (to be) allergic to sth [expression]: to react badly to sth or to feel sick after eating sth : dị ứng với cái gì

Eg: She is allergic to eggs, so she cannot eat cakes if these are made with eggs. 8. (to) garnish [verb]: to decorate a dish of food with a small amount of another food: trang trí thức ăn

Eg: The main dish was beautifully garnished with herbs by the chef. 9. nutritious[adjective]: very good for you, containing many of the substances which help the body to grow : bổ dưỡng

Eg: My mother always gives us tasty and nutritioushome-cooked meals. 10. (to be) in good shape [expression]: in good physical condition : có thể trạng, thể lực tốt

Eg: In fact, Nick is in good shape for a man of his age.