TOPIC: CHOCOLATE | Từ vựng và ideas IELTS Speaking Part 1

Trong bộ đề IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 trong tháng 5-8/2023 hiện tại đang thi TOPIC: CHOCOLATE. Các bạn học các cụm từ vựng hay và ideas để chuẩn bị cho chủ đề này nhé.

IDEAS & USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

1. A regular chocolate intake can improve mood and feelings of well-being.

a regular chocolate intake: hàm lượng sôcôla đưa vào cơ thể thường xuyên

2. The chocolate cake was so delicious that I dove into it with great gusto.

dive into sth (phrasal verb) = to start eating sth in an eager way without hesitating (ăn thứ gì một cách háo hức, không do dự)
with great gusto: với nhiều sự thích thú

3. A little square of good-quality dark chocolate not only lifts our mood, but could have a range of other medicinal benefits. The flavanols in dark chocolate are also antioxidants that may help prevent cardiovascular disease.

lift our mood: làm tinh thần chúng ta phấn chấn lên
medicinal benefits: các lợi ích chữa bệnh
prevent cardiovascular disease: ngăn ngừa bệnh thuộc tim mạch

4. Even though we all love indulging in dark chocolate, overdoing it can have some less-than-ideal consequences.

indulge in sth: cho phép bản thân có được thứ gì mình yêu thích; tận hưởng; thưởng thức

5. Dark chocolate is high in calories and sugar, so it’s important to keep tabs on your intake.

keep tabs on your intake: theo dõi/giám sát hàm lượng bạn ăn vào thật kỹ

6. When I need a rest, I head to the café, where I can tuck into a wide range of chocolate treats and a number of unique coffees.

tuck into sth (phrasal verb): ăn thứ gì một cách háo hức

7. As a general rule of thumb, three to six squares of dark chocolate is a healthy amount to satisfy your chocolate cravings without going overboard.

satisfy your chocolate cravings: thỏa mãn sự thèm ăn sôcôla
go overboard (idiom) = to do sth too much (làm thứ gì quá nhiều; ăn quá nhiều)

8. I make a conscious effort to limit my chocolate intake and savour each bite rather than mindlessly snacking on it throughout the day.

savour sth (v): thưởng thức, nhấm nháp thứ gì
snack on sth: ăn lót dạ

9. While the cost of chocolate may not be high, the taste of these premium treats is a sumptuous indulgence for anyone who receives it.

premium treats: đồ ăn ngọt chất lượng cao
sumptuous (adj): xa hoa, xa xỉ
indulgence (n) = sth that you have for pleasure, not because you need it (thứ gì đó thích thú (mà bạn có))

10. There is a growing trend towards healthy eating and dark chocolate lends itself to this because it has less sugar than white and milk chocolate.

lend itself to sth (phrasal verb) = to be suitable for sth: phù hợp cho (thứ/điều gì)

11. Whether you need a gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a birthday, a wedding anniversary, or any other special occasion, you can’t go wrong with a custom chocolate box.

you can’t go wrong with sth: thứ gì đó luôn luôn phù hợp

12. You will be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t like chocolate, with its perfect combination of sweetness and creaminess.

be hard-pressed to do sth (idiom) = to find it very difficult to do sth (cảm thấy khó để làm gì)
its perfect combination of sweetness and creaminess: sự kết hợp tuyệt vời giữa chất ngọt và chất kem

13. Whether it’s milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, or more exotic flavours, everyone has a favourite type of chocolate that they just can’t resist.

exotic flavours: các mùi vị khác lạ
resist sth (v): kiềm chế, nhịn được

14. Although chocolate sometimes gets a bad rap, depending on the type you buy, it can actually be really beneficial for your health. High-quality dark chocolate is full of fibre, iron, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants, all of which help to support good health and overall wellbeing.

get a bad rap: mang tiếng xấu
support good health and overall wellbeing: hỗ trợ sức khỏe tốt

15. It goes without saying that giving chocolate as a gift is a great idea for Valentine’s Day. When people think of Valentine’s Day gifts, they automatically think of chocolate. Giving a gift of premium chocolate is the perfect way to spoil someone you love.

It goes without saying that ….. (idiom): rõ ràng là ……
premium (adj): có chất lượng cao
spoil sb (v): khiến cho ai đó hạnh phúc, bằng cách làm một thứ gì đó đặc biệt

16. I believe that chocolate is the perfect gift for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or even just a simple gesture of appreciation.

a gesture of appreciation: một hành động bày tỏ sự cảm kích, một biểu hiện của sự cảm kích

17. Everyone loves chocolate, and it’s hard to resist the temptation of a sweet treat.

resist the temptation: kiềm chế khao khát, kiềm chế thèm muốn

18. Chocolate is versatile. It appeals to every taste with various flavors, textures, and combinations. Whether the receiver has a sweet tooth or a sophisticated palate, there is a chocolate for them.