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IELTS VOCAB - FOOD/TRAVEL/HOMETOWN

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

She is a ... eater. She just eats a few foods that she likes

a)

picky

b)

complex

c)

simple

d)

smelly

2.

I don't like food that is done with onion. It's ...

a)

picky

b)

complex

c)

simple

d)

smelly

e)

cuisine

3.

I can just make some ... dish like fried eggs and noodles, as they are easy to make.

a)

picky

b)

complex

c)

simple

d)

smelly

e)

cuisine

4.

Bun bo Hue is one of the most famous dishes of Vietnamese ...

a)

picky

b)

complex

c)

simple

d)

smelly

e)

cuisine

5.

Translate the following phrase into English: Nguyên liệu tươi

(a)  

6.

Translate the following phrase into English: Thực phẩm chế biến sẵn

(a)  

7.

Translate the following phrase into English: hương vị đậm đà

(a)  

8.

Translate the following phrase into English: đồ ăn mang về

(a)  

9.

Translate the following phrase into English: người sành ăn / người nghiện đồ ăn

(a)  

10.

Barry: Hey buddy, I smell something greasy in this box. Is this fried chicken?

 

Linda:   _________ This is for our dinner!

a)

on spot

b)

spot on

c)

sorry

d)

You're welcome

11.

My working schedule is pretty hectic, that’s why I’d rather choose _______than______

 

a)

prepared meals – processed meals

b)

organic food – processed food

c)

takeaway meals – fast food

d)

takeaway meals –    home-cooked meals

12.

  I would say more and more people eating out can be _______to several factors

a)

explained

b)

attributed

c)

  based

d)

answered

13.

Fill in one word that fits both situations below.

This beef steak is quite______ (adj – no flavor). You should add some salt in!

I find his jokes pretty _______ He has no sense of humour.

(a)  

14.

There is a restaurant serving a mouth-watering delight but it’s always full so we have to book_ _

(a)  

15.

I love the old-school vibe of this restaurant. They have a vintage_____design style

a)

interior

b)

inside

c)

inland

d)

remote

16.

Don’t leave any ______ we should adopt a frugal lifestyle from now on. Ask the

waitor to bring some _______ so that we can bring these food home.

a)

waste – container

b)

leftovers - dog bags

c)

  leftovers – doggie bags

d)

waste – plastic containe

17.

Acquiring knowledge should go hand in hand with applying knowledge in reality to serve the public. Otherwise, it is like you have plenty of ______ but you have no idea what dish you’re gonna make or you can’t make any meal out of them.

a)

parts

b)

elements

c)

components

d)

ingredients

18.

Don’t eat too much watermelon or else you will spoil your ________

 

a)

mouth

b)

belly

c)

stomach

d)

appetite

19.

I can’t stand milk flowers because they give off such a strong____(can choose more than one option)

a)

aroma

b)

taste

c)

fragrance

d)

smell

e)

scent

20.

I couldn't afford a meal in a posh restaurant with my current salary. The meal there costs me an arm and a leg.

What does the idiom mean?

a)

high-priced

b)

bargain-priced

c)

extravagant

d)

lavish

21.

I couldn't afford a meal in a posh restaurant with my current salary. The meal there costs me an arm and a leg.

What does the idiom mean?

a)

high-priced

b)

bargain-priced

c)

extravagant

d)

lavish

22.

The cook put a lot of oil in the fries. They would be very.......

a)

juicy

b)

greasy

c)

sour

d)

bland

23.

Black coffee is not my cup of tea, simply because the taste is so...

a)

bland

b)

syrupy

c)

mild

d)

bitter

24.

We can't eat those apples because they are ....

a)

stale

b)

rotten

c)

spicy

d)

nutty

25.

I don't like ....meat, I'd prefer tender meat.

a)

juicy

b)

ripe

c)

chewy

d)

crumbly

26.

Are you a fussy eater?

Yes, I am quite ....

a)

easy-going

b)

picky

c)

ok

d)

comfortable

27.

Meticulous preparation is one of the factors that turn the project into a success.

a)

YES

b)

NO

28.

He is so hungry at the end of the day that he devours all the leftovers in the fridge.

a)

YES

b)

NO

29.

Many young people relish the idea of working from home because of its disadvantages.

a)

YES

b)

NO

30.

It is clear that the worst part of the soup is the flavorful meat broth.

a)

YES

b)

NO

31.

The beef steak was so well cooked that it remained j__ a__ t__ (mọng nước và mềm).

(a)  

32.

Rice is a basic f (a)   (thức ăn) in the everyday meal of most families in Eastern cultures.

33.

The s__ f___ (hương thơm nhẹ nhàng, phảng phất) of foods that his mom was cooking triggered his hunger.

(a)  

34.

Those coconut trees have added ___ t__ o__ (3 words - một chút) green to the garden.

(a)  

35.

They all t__ w___ e___ (ngập tràn sự hào hứng) when football will return in one day.



(a)  

36.

To (a)   an egg is to cook it in water that's bubbling and steaming.

37.

When you (a)   on fruits, you eat them as a light meal between main meals.

38.

(a)   ingredients are those obtained from nearby farms or producers.

39.

If you (a)   a taste for something, you gradually begin to like it.

40.

When you (a)   every bite, you eat slowly and enjoy the taste fully.

41.

To (a)   a reservation means to arrange to have a table at a restaurant.

42.

When you (a)   veganism, you adopt a lifestyle free from animal products.

43.

  • To _____ macronutrients means to keep a record of the proteins, carbs, and fats you consume.

  • To maintain a balanced diet, it's important to ______ macronutrients like protein, carbohydrates, and fats.



(a)  

44.

To (a)   culinary heritage means to maintain traditional cooking methods and recipes.

45.
  • When you _____ back on junk food, you reduce the amount you eat.

a)
  • d) pull

b)
  • c) hold

c)
  • a) cut

d)
  • b) push

46.

If you _____ in sweets, you allow yourself to eat a lot of sugary foods, often more than you should.

a)

a) participate

b)

b) engage

c)

c) indulge

d)

d) involve

47.

I love the ___________ of my hometown; there's always something fun to do after dark.

a)

nightlife

b)

amenity

c)

hospitable

d)

iconic

48.

The ____________ is reasonable although in some places house prices are extremely high.

a)

pace of life

b)

cost of living

c)

amenity

d)

sense of community

49.

As it’s only a small town, there isn’t much ____________ but there are still a few bars where you meet your friends.

a)

cultural center

b)

night life

c)

schools

d)

bus route

50.

The city where I live has a good reputation because of its ____________.

a)

crime rate

b)

traffic congestion

c)

beautiful sceneries

d)

air pollution

51.

My town has many __________ so it attracts many tourists from all over the world.

a)

areas

b)

tourist attractions

c)

traffic congestion

d)

neighbors

52.

Hanoi is ___________ its historical landmarks and rich cultural heritage.

a)

famous for

b)

renowned for

c)

opt for

d)

prefer to

53.

The local cuisine is so ___________ here; you must try the traditional dishes when you visit.

a)

polluted

b)

interesting

c)

delicious

d)

wildlife

54.

Vietnamese cuisine is delicious.

Synonyms of "delicious" = ?

a)

reasonable

b)

tasty

c)

tranquil

d)

hectic

55.

Ha Noi is (a)   in the North side of Vietnam. (ONE WORD ONLY)

56.

My hometown is neither big nor small.

a)

My hometown is relatively big.

b)

My hometown is medium size.

c)

My hometown is relatively small.

d)

My hometown is medium-sized.

57.

What do you dislike about your hometown?

a)

No, I like my hometown a lot.

b)

I can't stand the noise and the polluted air.

c)

The air is fresh and people are nice.

58.

There’s a slow ___________ where I come from

a)

cost of living

b)

pace of life

c)

amenities

d)

pollution

59.

The air quality is terrible because of the _____________

a)

atmosphere

b)

poverty

c)

industrial

d)

pollution

60.

Living in an ___________ area with excellent public transportation makes it easy to commute to work.

a)

urban

b)

convenient

c)

expensive

d)

rainy

61.

The locals are very ___________, always willing to help visitors find their way around the city.

a)

traditional

b)

renowned

c)

welcoming

62.

Poor air quality in cities can ___________ health issues for residents.

a)

Ease

b)

Heal

c)

Exacerbate

d)

Relieve

63.

To ___________, the city council decided to increase public transportation options.

a)

Ignore a problem

b)

Remedy a situation

c)

Create a problem

d)

Delay a decision

64.

My grandmother lives in a __________ part of the city, which has a lot of antique shops and old buildings.

a)

unique

b)

provincial

c)

local cuisine

d)

sprawling

65.

The old theater is one of the most __________ landmarks in our town.

a)

suburban

b)

winding

c)

distinctive

d)

sprawling

66.

The city where I live has a good reputation because of its ____________.

a)

crime rate

b)

traffic congestion

c)

spectacular sceneries

d)

road rage

67.

My town has many historical sites, so it attracts many tourists from all ___________ of life.

a)

areas

b)

levels

c)

walks

d)

races

68.

Most people want to live in a tranquil countryside, because it can make people to reduce stress.

a)

tranquil

b)

peaceful

c)

quiet

d)

All of them are correct.

69.

If _________ a choice, I would like to live in a big city.

a)

given

b)

got

c)

had

d)

made

70.

địa điểm thu hút khách du lịch

a)

places of interest

b)

to embark on an exciting trip

c)

to enjoy each other's company

d)

to make an arduous journey

71.

đi du lịch và nghỉ ngơi

a)

to get away from it all

b)

to embark on an exciting trip

c)

to enjoy each other's company

d)

to make an arduous journey

72.

thích giành thời gian cho nhau

a)

to get away from it all

b)

to embark on an exciting trip

c)

to enjoy each other's company

d)

to make an arduous journey

73.

bắt đầu một chuyến đi thú vị

a)

upgrade the public transport system

b)

to embark on an exciting trip

c)

ease traffic flow

d)

to make an arduous journey

74.

bị kẹt trong giao thông đông đúc

a)

to get held up in heavy traffic

b)

to beat the traffic

c)

carpooling

d)

to take the lead

75.

We want to get around the place easily, so we decide to travel.............

a)

light

b)

heavy

c)

small

d)

simple

76.

We want to avoid places that are s (a)   with tourists. (crowded)

77.

Our city 's public transport system is not very e (a)  

78.

An all- (a)   holiday is a holiday in which the price includes flights, transfers, accommodation, food and drink.

79.

Traveling around America with my family was a --- experience. We managed to visit six states in total and did an amazing road trip down Route 66.

a)

remote

b)

memorable

c)

basic

d)

horrible

80.

Due to the plethora of attractions in Milan’s city center, the Museum of the 20th Century is often overlooked, so it’s a great place to --- the crowds and noise for a few hours.

(a)  

81.

- Do you like travelling?

- Yes, definitely! I think seeing the world, from great historical monuments to white sandy beaches, is what life [.........] . It's a very interesting way to learn about new cultures and explore new places.

a)

are about

b)

is for

c)

are all for

d)

is all about

82.

IDIOM: To escape one's everyday life and problems, typically by taking a vacation

a)

get away from it all

b)

get away from everything

c)

leave away from everyone

d)

leave everything behind

83.

IDIOM:

in a place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns

a)

on the hidden path

b)

off the beaten track

c)

off the hidden track

d)

on the beaten path

84.

Fill in the blank:

(N): a place that people visit for pleasure and interest, usually while they are on holiday

Example: The Grand Canyon is Arizona's biggest tourist [ (a)   ].

85.

FILL IN THE BLANK:

(ADJ) to describe something extremely beautiful, or surprising that could take your breath away

Example: We enjoyed [b (a)   ] views from the top of the Eiffel tower and dined in cozy little restaurants

86.

Fish and Chips

a)

fluctuated

b)

rocketed

c)

plunged

87.

The items you purchased belong in the --- category of our company's products; as a result, we cannot give you back the money.

a)

non-recyclable

b)

non-exchangeable

c)

non-biodegradable

d)

non-refundable

88.

far-off destination

a)

cheap destination

b)

somewhere a long way away

c)

beautiful view

d)

somewhere close from home

89-90.

When I want to eat healthily, I usually (1) __________ a meal from scratch. One of my favorite things to do is (2) __________ vegetables for a salad. Sometimes, I (3) __________ meat overnight to make it more flavorful. It's also important to (4) __________ a recipe carefully to ensure the dish turns out well. Overall, I enjoy (5) __________ simple and quick recipes that are both tasty and nutritious.

89.

(1) - (2)

(a)  

90.

(3) - (4) - (5)

(a)  

91-92.

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to (1) __________ a meal at a new restaurant in town. The food was delicious, and I took my time to (2) __________ every bite. It's always exciting to (3) __________ new flavors and cuisines. The ambiance was perfect for a relaxing evening, and I can't wait to (4) __________ from their menu again. Dining out is such a wonderful way to (5) __________ a memorable experience.

91.

(1) - (2) - (3)

(a)  

92.

(4) - (5)

(a)