Nói về đồ ăn vặt là cả một thế giới cảm xúc, đúng không? Từ gói bim bim giòn tan trong giờ ra chơi đến ly chè mát lạnh chiều hè, ai mà không có một kỷ niệm nào đó với snacks!

Tiếp tục trong chuyên mục chứa đề IELTS Speaking part 1 hôm nay, VNUK Education sẽ cùng các bạn trả lời những câu hỏi thú vị liên quan đến topic "Snacks" này nhé.
Câu hỏi thường gặp

Trước hết, chúng ta hãy cùng điểm qua những câu hỏi mà giám khảo sẽ "làm khó" bạn với topic này:

• What kind of snacks do you like to eat?
• What kind of snacks do children in your country like to eat now?
• What was the most popular snack when you were young?
• What is your opinion on snacks between meals?
• Is it healthy to eat snacks?
• When do you usually eat them?
• When did you eat snacks when you were young?
• Do your parents allow you to eat snacks?
   

Từ vựng IELTS topic Snacks

Nạp thêm chút từ vựng trước khi bước vào trả lời các câu hỏi trên nhé:

• crispy chips /'krɪspi tʃɪps/: khoai tây chiên giòn
• munch on /mʌntʃ ɒn/: nhâm nhi
• savory treat /'seɪvəri tri:t/: món ăn mặn hấp dẫn
• sugar rush /'ʃʊgər rʌʃ/: cảm giác phấn khích từ đường
• street food vibe /stri:t fu:d vaɪb/: phong cách đồ ăn đường phố
• guilty pleasure /'gɪlti 'pleʒər/: thú vui tội lỗi
• grab a bite /græb ə baɪt/: ăn nhanh một miếng
• sweet tooth /swi:t tu:θ/: sở thích đồ 
• tasty nibble /'teɪsti 'nɪbl/: món ăn vặt ngon
• portion control /'pɔ:rʃən kən'troʊl/: kiểm soát khẩu phần
• junk food /dʒʌŋk fu:d/: đồ ăn không lành mạnh
• pop a snack /pɒp ə snæk/: ăn vội một món vặt
• nostalgic flavor /nɒ'stældʒɪk 'fleɪvər/: hương vị hoài niệm
• binge on /bɪndʒ ɒn/: ăn ngấu nghiến
• wholesome option /'hoʊlsəm 'ɒpʃn/: lựa chọn lành mạnh
• quick fix /kwɪk fɪks/: giải pháp nhanh
• spicy kick /'spaɪsi kɪk/: vị cay nồng
• satisfy a craving /'sætɪsfaɪ ə 'kreɪvɪŋ/: thỏa mãn cơn thèm
   

Sample Answers 

Một số sample answers để tham khảo ý tưởng khi trả lời các câu hỏi IELTS Speaking part 1 về snacks nhé:

1. What kind of snacks do you like to eat? 

Band 6.0-6.5

Sample Answer 1 
I like eating chips and candies. Chips are crispy and taste good, especially shrimp flavor. I also enjoy candies because they're sweet and cheap. I buy them at the store near my house.

Band 7.0-7.5

Sample Answer 2 
I'm all about savory treats like bánh tráng trộn—it's got that spicy kick that hits just right! Sometimes I munch on crispy chips with chili flavor when I'm chilling with friends. My go-to spot is the street vendorv outside school—total street food vibe!

• Useful vocabulary:
  • savory treat /'seɪvəri tri:t/: món ăn mặn hấp dẫn
  • spicy kick /'spaɪsi kɪk/: vị cay nồng
  • street food vibe /stri:t fu:d vaɪb/: phong cách đồ ăn đường phố

Band 8.0-8.5

Sample Answer 3

I've got a soft spot for snacks that marry bold flavors with nostalgia, like bánh tráng trộn with its chaotic mix of tangy, spicy goodness. On quieter days, I'll indulge in a wholesome option like roasted nuts to satisfy a craving without the guilt. It's all about balancing my sweet tooth with a nod to health.

• Useful vocabulary:
  soft spot /sɒft spɒt/: yêu thích đặc biệt
• wholesome option /'hoʊlsəm 'ɒpʃn/: lựa chọn lành mạnh
• satisfy a craving /'sætɪsfaɪ ə 'kreɪvɪŋ/: thỏa mãn cơn thèm

2. What kind of snacks do children in your country like to eat now? Band 6.0-6.5

Sample Answer 1

Kids now love chips and candies. They like colorful candies because they're sweet. Chips are popular too, especially spicy ones. You see kids buying them after school.

• Useful vocabulary:
  • colorful candies /ˈkʌlərfl̩ ˈkændiz/: kẹo nhiều màu
  • spicy ones /ˈspaɪsi wʌnz/: loại cay
  • after school /'æftər sku:l/: sau giờ học

Band 7.0-7.5

Sample Answer 2

Kids these days are obsessed with snacks like Poca chips and those super spicy instant noodle snacks—total sugar rush material! You'll spot them grabbing a bite at the school canteen, munching on anything with a street food vibe, like mini bánh bao too.

• Useful vocabulary:
  • sugar rush /ˈʃʊɡər rʌʃ/: cảm giác phấn khích từ đường
  • grab a bite /ɡræb ə baɪt/: ăn nhanh một miếng
  • street food vibe /stri:t fu:d vaɪb/: phong cách đồ ăn đường phố

Band 8.0-8.5

Sample Answer 3

Children today gravitate towards snacks that pack a punch, like fiery instant noodle snacks or vibrant gummy candies that promise a fleeting sugar rush. The street food vibe also reigns supreme, with mini skewers and bánh tráng trộn being staples at school gates, blending affordability with irresistible flavors.

• Useful vocabulary:
  • pack a punch /pæk ə pʌntʃ/: mạnh mẽ, ấn tượng
  • fleeting sugar rush /fli:tɪŋ ˈʃʊgər rʌʃ/: cảm giác phấn khích ngắn ngủi
  • reign supreme /reɪn səˈpri:m/: thống trị tuyệt đối

3. What was the most popular snack when you were young? Band 6.0-6.5

Sample Answer 1
Yêu cầu thành công

When I was young, bim bim was the most popular snack. Everyone loved it because it was cheap and tasty. We also ate candies a lot after school.

• Useful vocabulary: 
• cheap and tasty /tʃi:p ænd 'teɪsti/: rẻ và ngon

Band 7.0-7.5

Sample Answer 2

Back in the day, Oishi chips were the king of snacks—every kid at school was munching on them during break! We also went nuts for those tamarind candies, their tangy flavor giving us a nostalgic vibe that still makes me smile.

• Useful vocabulary:
  • back in the day /bæk ɪn ðə deɪ/: ngày xưa
  • munch on /mʌntʃ ɒn/: nhâm nhi
  • nostalgic vibe /nɒˈstældʒɪk vaɪb/: cảm giác hoài niệm

Band 8.0-8.5

Sample Answer 3

In my childhood, the undisputed star of snacks was those crinkly packets of shrimp-flavored bim bim, a staple at every school kiosk. Tamarind candies also held sway, their tart, nostalgic flavor sparking joy and endless trading sessions among friends—a guilty pleasure etched in memory.

• Useful vocabulary:
  • undisputed star /ˌʌndɪˈspju:tɪd stɑ:r/: ngôi sao không thể tranh cãi
  • hold sway /hoʊld sweɪ/: chiếm ưu thế
  • etched in memory /etʃt ɪn 'meməri/: khắc sâu trong ký ức

4. What is your opinion on snacks between meals?

Band 6.0-6.5

Sample Answer 1

I think snacks between meals are okay. They help when I'm hungry before lunch. But eating too much is not good because it's not healthy. I like snacks anyway.

Band 7.0-7.5

Sample Answer 2

Snacks between meals are a lifesaver when my stomach's growling mid-morning! They're like a quick fix to keep me going, but I try not to binge on junk food like chips. A tasty nibble like fruit or yogurt is my go-to to avoid feeling sluggish.

• Useful vocabulary:
  • lifesaver /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvər/: cứu tinh
  • quick fix /kwɪk fɪks/: giải pháp nhanh
  • tasty nibble /'teɪsti 'nɪbl/: món ăn vặt ngon

Band 8.0-8.5

Sample Answer 3

Snacks between meals are a double-edged sword. They're a godsend for staving off hunger pangs during a hectic day, but
 mindless binging on junk food can derail health goals. I advocate for portion control—savoring a wholesome option like nuts or a piece of fruit strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and restraint.

• Useful vocabulary:
  • double-edged sword /ˈdʌbl edʒd sɔ:rd/: con dao hai lưỡi
  • stave off hunger pangs /steɪv ɒf 'hʌŋɡər pæŋz/: đẩy lùi cơn đói
     

5. Is it healthy to eat snacks? 

Band 6.0-6.5

Sample Answer 1

Well, eating snacks is not always healthy. Chips and candies have a lot of sugar, so they're bad if you eat too much. But some snacks like fruits are good for us.

Band 7.0-7.5

Sample Answer 2

Snacks can be a mixed bag—chips and soda are my guilty pleasure, but I know they're junk food central! I try to lean towards wholesome options like yogurt or dried fruit to keep things balanced, especially since binging on sugar gives me a crash afterward.