Listen and read the conversations. Pay attention to the highlighted sentences.
1. Nam: Can I come over to your house on Sunday?
Tom: Sure. You’re welcome.
2. Alice: Vietnamese cooking uses a lot of vegetables and herbs.
Mai: Yes, certainly.
Work in pairs. Make similar conversations to express certainty in the following situations.
1. You ask your friend to help you with your maths homework.
2. You say that Vietnamese love seafood.
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải1.
A: Can you help me with our maths homework? It's quite difficult.
(Cậu có thể giúp mình bài tập toán không? Nó khá là khó đó.)
B: Sure. I can help you.
(Chắc chắn rồi. Mình có thể giúp bạn.)
2.
A: I relized that Vietnamese love seafood.
(Mình nhận ra là người Việt Nam rất yêu hải sản.)
B: Yes, certainly.
(Vâng, chắc chắn rồi.)
(Trả lời bởi Quoc Tran Anh Le)
QUIZ How much do you know about the cuisines of different countries?
Do the quiz to find out.
1. Which country is famous for pasta and pizza?
A. Thailand. B. Italy. C. Brazil.
2. Which country is famous for kimchi?
A. Korea. B. Portugal. C. Australia.
3. England is well-known for ______.
A. dim sum B. spaghetti C. fish and chips
4. Sushi comes from ______.
A. Japan B. Korea C. Taiwan
5. In which country do you think kangaroo steak is common?
A. China. B. Australia. C. The USA.
Thảo luận (2)Hướng dẫn giải1. B
(Trả lời bởi Nguyễn Việt Dũng)
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. B
Work in groups. Read the two passages and discuss the questions below
Italy: Italy is famous for pizza. Pizza is a dish with a flat round bread base with cheese, meat, and vegetables on top. The country is also known for its spaghetti and pasta. Italy is also famous for its many types of cheese (over 400 types). There is one that allows flies to lay eggs on it, and it has a unique taste.
India: Curry is a common dish in India. It is a dish of meat and vegetables cooked in a sauce and served with rice or bread. In fact, India has a vast range of cuisines.People in some areas of India favour vegetarian food. But chicken, lamb, or goat are common in other areas. Generally, Indians avoid beef.
Do you prefer Italian or Indian food? Why / Why not?
Thảo luận (2)Hướng dẫn giảiTham khảo
(Trả lời bởi Nguyễn Việt Dũng)
I like the Indian cusine because I enjoy the favour of curry. It’s savory and delicious. I hope one day I well have the chance to try Italian cusine.
Work in groups. Talk about the typical food in your area. Discuss the following.
- staple food
- favourite food
- foods eaten on special occasions
Example:
A: What is the staple food in your area?
B: It's rice.
C: Yes. We have rice with most of our meals.
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Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiTham khảo
A: What is the staple food in your country?
(Thực phẩm thiết yếu ở quốc gia bạn là gì?)
B: It’s rice. People eat rice all day. And we cannot live without rice.
(Là cơm. Người ta ăn cơm cả ngày. Và họ cũng không thể sống nếu thiếu cơm.)
A: What’s your favourite food?
(Món ăn ưa thích của bạn là gì?)
B: It’s fried chicken and spring roll. I never getting tired of eating these food.
(Gà chiên và nem rán. Mình chưa bao giờ chán ăn mấy món này.)
A: What do you usually eat on special occasion?
(Bạn thường ăn gì vào dịp đặc biệt?)
B: On special day, my family gathers at our favourite café and enjoy a dish called ‘bun bo’.
(Vào những ngày đặc biệt thì gia đình mình tập trung ở quán quen và thưởng thức một tô bún bò.)
(Trả lời bởi Nguyễn Việt Dũng)