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  CULINARY VOCABULARY Cooking technique (Kỹ thuật nấu nướng) Al dente : Luộc mỳ/ nuôi,... To cook food until just firm, usually referring to pasta, but can include vegetables. Bake: nướng bánh To cook food in an oven using dry heat. Baste: phết mỡ lên To moisten food while cooking by spooning, brushing, or squirting a liquid, such as meat drippings to stock, to add flavour and prevent it from drying out. Beat: đánh (trứng, hỗn hợp sữa, trứng, đường) To stir rapidly in a circular motion to make a smooth mixture, using a whisk, spoon, or mixer. Braise: om To cook first by browning the food in butter or oil, then gently simmering in a small amount of liquid over low heat for a long period of time in a covered pan until tender. Broil: nướng To expose food to direct heat on a rack or spit, often used for melting food like cheese.

 176 EASILY CONFUSED ENGLISH WORDS 1.HAVE AN APPOINTMENT vs  MEET SOMEONE I have an appointment with my doctor  I'm meeting my friends this weekend 2. FOR vs SINCE For: How long something last               Since: when something began 3. SUCH vs SO Such: such + adj + N   (James is such a nice guy)                          So: So +Adj  (James is so nice)                          4. FUN vs FUNNY Fun: things you enjoy                            Funny: something that makes you laugh    5. NOTIFY vs LET S.O KNOW Notify: thông báo   (Businesses notify their customers)                                 Let so know: thông báo (i...

 WHAT CITY WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT IN THE FUTURE? Actually, I have a myriad of destination on my must-visit list. However, if I have an opportunity to choose one, I'll pick Hanoi- the capital of Vietnam. I think that the reason make my desire to visit this city is my own curiosity. I want to see myself what have made Hanoi the timelessly tourist attraction that enchants thousands of tourists come to this city. I wonder that Hanoi and HCM city are both centers of economy and commerce but ancient towns are still present in Hanoi whereas we only see the modern house architecture and grandeur of buildings in HCM city. I'd like to contemplate the hoary beauty of ancient houses that still retain their beauty in the 19th century. Moreover, I want to taste the flavor of our northern area. Hanoi is renowned for yummy street food vendors. Watching the food reviews on Youtube always make me feel mouthwatering. I've tried some dishes like kebab rice noodles, rolled Pho, rice noodleswit...

 It's my honor to stand here presenting about my choice between living in a city or in a countryside. Although I was grown up in a countryside, I prefer living in an urban area. At the age of 22, like other young people, I'm fascinated with the glory of the magnificent city. I was attracted to the grandeur of building, the fantastic public transport system and the modern infrastructure for the first time I came to HCM city. They're things that I can't find in my hometown.  In addition, one of the most important things that make me choose living in the city is the medical care and service. Living in an urban area allows us to get help in the major medical institute and service. Getting help in the city can occur more quickly and even more specialized. Because of the lack of the high quality health care service, the citizens living in the rural area always spend much time and money on arriving in big city to meet the doctor. It's inconvenient if someone is so sick tha...

 Describe the best present you have received  Well! Over the years, I've received many gifts in different occasions from many people. However, today I' like to talk about the greatest present, a motorbike. My father bought me that bike on my twenty first birthday.  When I was a high school student, my school was far from my house. I still remember how exhausted I was after riding back home by my old bike in the scorching weather. I was jealous of my friends who had their parents bought them a motorbike. I always had to ask for a lift and that bothered me much. It had been more inconvenient since I arrived in HCM city for my study. During three years at the university, I lost a lot of hobbies. I couldn't participate in the clubs or outdoor activities that I liked just because I didn't have personal vehicle. It was nearly impossible to go to everywhere I wanted by public transport.  Thus, owning a motorbike became the my only dream. ( Không thể dùng "the only dream o...

 100 CẤU TRÚC TIẾNG ANH THÔNG DỤNG Source: directenglishsaigon.edu.vn 1.  LOOK FORWARD TO SOMETHING  (Mong chờ, mong đợi làm việc gì đó) We are looking forward to go hiking next week.  (Chúng tôi đang mong chờ chuyến đi leo núi vào tuần tới.) I am looking forward to hear from you.  (Tôi đang chờ tin của bạn.) Câu này thường dùng ở cuối thư hoặc email, để thể hiện rằng bạn đang chờ sự hồi đáp của đối phương về email hoặc thư mà bạn gửi. 2.  PROVIDE SOMEBODY WITH SOMETHING   (Cung cấp cho ai đó cái gì đó) Could you please provide us with some food for our dinner?  (Bạn có thể cung cấp cho chúng tôi một ít thức ăn cho bữa tối không?) Mary can provide you with some potatoes.  (Mary có thể cung cấp cho bạn một ít khoai tây.) 3.   FAIL TO DO SOMETHING   (Thất bại trong việc gì đó) He failed to pass the police test.  (Anh ta đã thất bại trong bài kiểm tra cảnh sát.) John failed to do exercises.   (John đã thất bại trong việc...