TOPIC: FRUIT

 FRUIT
Vocabulary Pronunciation PO Meaning Example/Usage
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1. avocado /ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ n bơ The avocado is a valuable food.

2. apricot /ˈeɪprɪkɒt/ n mơ Brush with some of the apricot glaze.

3. ambarella /’æmbə’rælə/ n cóc When the ambarella fruits are ripe,

tourists can admire the alluring yellow
colour of this fruit.

4. blackberries /´blækbəri/ n mâm xôi We picked some blackberries to eat

đen on the way.

5. custard - /’kʌstəd,æpl/ n na The soft white pulpy flesh of ripe

apple custard apple is intensely sweet.

6. cherry /´tʃeri/ n anh đào The cherry tree was covered in

blossom.
7. dragon fruit /’drægənfru:t/ n thanh I nutritious, can be an appetizer. eating
long dragon fruit that's all.

8. grapefruit /’greipfru:t/ n bưởi Oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit

are types of citrus fruit.

9. fig /fig/ n sung Figs are one of the oldest fruits in the
world and are regarded as one of the
earliest plants.

10. jackfruit /’dʒæk,fru:t/ n mít Many people like the taste of

jackfruit, but it smells terrible.

11. lychee /’li:tʃi:/ n vải Lychee is a tropical fruit from

southeast China.
12. longan /lɔɳgən/ n nhãn We use fresh fruits to produce longan
& date tea , fruit tea, goldorange tea,
etc.
13. mandarin /’mændərin n quýt Originated from China, mandarin
orange ˈɒrɪndʒ/ orange looks similarly to orange but
not as round as orange and has a
stronger flavor.

14. plum /plʌm/ n mận The plum tree is now in full blossom.

15. /´pɔm¸grænit/ n lựu The pomegranate trees in the yard

pomegranate have borne fruit.

 FLAVOR
Vocabulary Pronunciation POS Meaning Example/Usage
1. ripe /raɪp/ adj chín Those tomatoes aren't ripe yet.
2. unripe /ʌnˈraɪp/ adj chưa chín Half of the apples are unripe.
3. fresh /freʃ/ adj tươi ngon Try to eat plenty of fresh fruit.
4. tasty /ˈteɪsti/ adj ngon Freshly baked apple pie makes a tasty
dessert.
5. juicy /ˈdʒuː.si/ adj mọng nước The pineapple was sweet and juicy.

6. sweet /swiːt/ adj ngọt Work has a bitter root but sweet fruit.

7. sour /saʊər/ adj chua This apple is really sour!

8. bitter /ˈbɪt.ər/ adj đắng Work has a bitter root but sweet fruit.

9. fragrant /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/ adj thơm The air was fragrant with lavender.

10. soft /sɒft/ adj mềm These potato chips are soft.
11. acrid /ˈækrɪd/ adj chát
12. /ˈbɪtəswiːt/ adj vừa ngọt The feel of a feather would smell like
bittersweet vừa đắng my mother's bittersweet smell of
coffee.

13. highly- /ˈhaɪli-ˈsiːznd/ adj đậm vị The sausage was very highly
seasoned seasoned.
 14. bland /blænd/ adj nhạt nhẽo The wine tastes as bland as water.

15. rotten /ˈrɒt.ən/ adj ngọt thanh The rotten apple injures its
neighbours.

IELTS Speaking Sample Answers

(using the given words)
Part 1
1. What is your favorite fruit?
The fruit I love more than any other is blueberries, not only do they have a unique sweet and sour
flavor that’s to die for, but they also contain a lot of antioxidants that help to prevent cancer. I eat
them at least four times a week with yogurt and oatmeal in the morning. In fact, I just had a bowl
before this exam.
2. How often do you eat fruits? (…as an apple a day keeps the doctor away.)
Oh, I eat fruits all the time, I would say that I eat at least two servings of fruit each day as this
keeps me fit and energized. As I had just said, I already ate a portion this morning, and I’m
planning to have a pineapple fruit salad for lunch.
3. How about vegetables?
Just as with fruits, I consume a lot of veggies, maybe not as much as fruits, since I’m a bit a
sweet tooth, but I certainly get at least one serving a day into my system. This evening, I’m
planning to have roasted veggies with my steak.
4. Where do you buy the most delicious fruits and vegetables?
I most often buy the best organic produce from a farmers market about half a kilometer from my
home, called Lehel Market, not only do they have a great selection which is grown at local farms
but they also have very good prices.
 Part 2
Describe your favourite fruit.
You should say:
 What it is
 Where it is grown
 How often you can eat it
 Explain why this is your favourite fruit.
I just love to eat various kinds of fruits during different seasons because of their diverse
but necessary nutritional values. However, if there was one particular fruit, which I would just
love to eat for the rest of my life every day, then it would be “peaches”.

Yes, it is absolutely obvious by now that “peaches” by far is my favourite fruit, which
stimulates my taste bud unlike any other fruits in this world. And, as I have already mentioned
that I would never get tired of eating this fruit except, of course, this soft and juicy fruit, with a
lot of flesh, can be expensive, depending on where you live. However, where I live, this
beautiful and tempting fruit, with pinky-orange skin, is rather expensive because, unfortunately,
my country doesn’t grow them, and as such, we have to import them from other countries for
our consumption. If this fruit would have been a bit more affordable for me, I wouldn’t mind
eating them one every single day.

Anyway, this soft, round, slightly furry fruit, with sweet yellow flesh and pinky-
orange skin, usually grow best in warm countries. But, if you want to be more specific about
which countries grow this wonderful and healthy fruit, the list would include China (by far the
world’s leading producer), followed by Spain, Greece, Italy and the United States. But, as far as
the environment is concerned, the peace tree grows best in lands that receive full sun for at least
6 hours a day and has good airflow. Besides, a site with a well-drainage system and moderately
fertile soil is also very suitable for growing peaches.

Anyway, this is my favourite fruit because of the sweet taste of the juice, the firm
tenderness of the flesh and the soft textured feel of the skin of this “Prunus persica” (meaning
“Persian plum”, as it is closely related to the “plum”) makes it the perfect fruit of all seasons and
for everybody to enjoy. I like peaches also because they are high in fibre, vitamins, and
minerals, and they contain beneficial plant compounds like antioxidants.
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1. Describe what you think is a healthy diet.
Developing a healthy eating habit isn’t as confusing or as restrictive as many people imagine.
Personally, a healthy diet is the one which combines enough nutrients for one’s life. Therefore,
consuming a rich variety of food is very important because eating a wide assortment of foods
helps ensure that you get all of the nutrients, especially the disease-fighting potential that foods
offer.
2. What fruit and vegetables do you eat?
The pineapple is a tropical fruit known for its distinctive appearance and sweet flavor.
Encased in a rough, spiky golden-brown skin, the pineapple's vibrant yellow flesh is juicy and
succulent. Its taste is a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it a favorite
among fruit lovers.

When you slice open a pineapple, you'll find a fibrous core at the center that is best removed
before consumption. The remaining fruit can be enjoyed fresh or used in a variety of culinary
creations. Its versatility allows it to be featured in both savory and sweet dishes.

3. Does your country have many fruit and vegetables from other countries?
Yes, my country has a lot of fruit and vegetables from other countries. We have food from all
over the world in our supermarkets.
I'm from the UK and we don't grow bananas or oranges there because it's too cold, but we can
buy them easily. We also eat a lot of pasta and rice, but these aren't British foods.
We import a lot of meat, too. We get lamb from New Zealand and beef from Argentina and
Australia. But we also have our own traditional dishes. For example, we eat roast beef and
Yorkshire pudding on Sundays. And we often have fish and chips for dinner.
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1. Match the words with sentences having appropriate meanings

1. avocado a. is small, round fruits. They're usually red,

but they can be yellow or black too. You can
eat them fresh or use them in desserts like pies
and cakes.

2. blackberries b. is a fruit. It's green and it's very healthy. You

can eat it in salads or you can make guacamole
with it. Guacamole is a Mexican sauce.

3. cherry c. is a tropical fruit. It's very nice to eat and it

looks beautiful. The inside is white or red and it
has green leaves. Dragon fruit has lots of small
black seeds. It's sweet and juicy. People eat it in
many different ways. They put it in salads,
smoothies, and ice cream.

4. dragon fruit d. are small, black fruits. They have a lot of

vitamins C and K. You can eat them fresh or
use them in cooking. They are great in pies,
jams, and jellies. And you can also put them on
your cereal or in your yogurt.

5. lychee e. The fruit is small and round. It has white

flesh and one black seed in the middle. It's
similar to lychee.

6. longan f. originated from China, it looks similarly to

orange but not as round as orange and has a
stronger flavor.

7. mandarin orange g. is a fruit. It's red and round. Inside, there are
small red balls called seeds. You can eat the
seeds. They're sweet and juicy.

8. pomegranate h. comes from China. They are small and

round, and they have a hard red shell. Inside the
 shell is a white fruit. The fruit tastes sweet and
juicy. It's very refreshing on a hot day.

2. speaking test

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Describe your favorite fruit.
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Describe a fruit that you would recommend to Vietnamese tourists.
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1. Do you like the same fruits today as you did when you were a child?
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KEY

1. b 2. d 3. a 4. c

5. h 6. 7. f 8. g