Part 1: Fish
SET 1
Examiner: So, tell me, do you enjoy going to the aquarium?
Candidate: Well, actually, I wouldn’t say I go very often… But I do find aquariums fascinating, especially the really big ones like the London Aquarium. The variety of fish you can see there is just incredible!
Examiner: Interesting! What kind of fish do you find most interesting?
Candidate: Hmm, that’s a tough one… I guess, for the more familiar ones, I do love shrimps and salmon. They’re always delicious, no matter how they’re cooked. But, I’m also drawn to the more exotic ones, like king crabs and lobsters. I’ve even tried sea urchin once, though I wouldn’t say it’s everyone’s cup of tea!
Examiner: Wow, you seem quite adventurous when it comes to food! Do you prefer seafood over other types of cuisine?
Candidate: (hesitates) …Well, I wouldn’t say I exclusively eat seafood. I enjoy a good variety of food. But I definitely lean towards it. Some might say I’m a “seafood fanatic” (laughs). I mean, “I can do seafood all day”, especially something like fresh sushi – that’s always a winner!
Cụm hay:
- wouldn’t say I go very often… – Thực ra mình hổng có đi thường xuyên lắm
- the variety of fish – sự đa dạng của các loài cá
- a tough one – Một câu hỏi khó á
- they’re always delicious – chúng luôn ngon
- not everyone’s cup of tea – không phải món khoái khẩu của tất cả mọi người
- quite adventurous – khá mạo hiểm
- lean towards – thiên về
- seafood fanatic – người sành hải sản
- I can do seafood all day – Cả ngày ăn hải sản cũng được (Giống kiểu Captain America nói: “I can do this all day”)
- that’s always a winner – món đó luôn tuyệt vời
SET 2
Examiner: Do you enjoy seafood?
Candidate: Absolutely! I find it to be incredibly versatile and flavorful. There’s such a wide variety of options, from the familiar like shrimps and salmon to the more exotic like king crabs and sea urchins.
Examiner: Interesting! How often do you typically eat seafood?
Candidate: (Hesitates) It depends… Sometimes I can go all week without it, but other times I find myself craving it and might have it multiple times. I guess I’d say I’m a moderate seafood enthusiast.
Examiner: Have you ever tried raw seafood, like sushi?
Candidate: Yes, I have! I actually quite enjoy it, especially sashimi. The freshness and delicate flavors are really something special.
Cụm hay:
- Absolutely! – Hoàn toàn đúng!/ Chuẩn cmnr!
- incredibly versatile and flavorful – cực kỳ đa dạng và đậm đà (cực kỳ = incredibly, đa dạng = versatile, đậm đà = flavorful)
- go all week without it – cả tuần không ăn
- craving it – thèm nó
- moderate seafood enthusiast – người thích hải sản vừa phải (người thích = someone who likes, vừa phải = moderate)
- quite enjoy it – khá thích
- freshness and delicate flavors – độ tươi và hương vị tinh tế
SET 3
Question 1: Are you a big seafood fan?
Answer: You could say that! Fish is what I live for! (Fish is essential to me). I love all kinds of seafood, but fish is definitely my favorite. There’s just something so versatile about it. You can grill it, bake it, fry it… the possibilities are endless!
Question 2: Do you have a favorite way to prepare fish?
Answer: That depends on my mood. Sometimes I crave a simple grilled piece of salmon with some roasted vegetables. But other times, I could kill for some sushi right now! (I really want some sushi!). There’s something so refreshing about fresh sashimi (sliced raw fish) dipped in soy sauce and wasabi.
Question 3: Have you ever been to a place with a strong fishing culture?
Answer: Actually, yes! I spent some time volunteering in some fishing villages in the western parts of Vietnam. It was an amazing experience. Those villagers are incredibly skilled fishermen and women. They always seem to come home with a boatload of fish (a large amount of fish), no matter what the weather throws at them.
Question 4: Do you think fishing is an important activity?
Answer: Absolutely! Fishing has been a way of life for people for centuries. It’s not just about catching food, it’s also a deep part of many cultures and traditions. But it’s important to be mindful of sustainable fishing practices to ensure healthy fish populations for the future.
Cụm hay:
- Fish is what I live for! – Cá là tất cả đối với tôi!
- I could kill for some sushi right now! – Giờ iem chỉ muốn ăn sushi chết đi được! Iem vã lắm luôn rồi!
- a boatload of fish – cả khoang cá
- mindful of sustainable fishing practices – chú ý đến việc đánh bắt cá bền vững
