Speaking Part 3 - Topic: Puzzles

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PrI8yXy_iU

Question:

1. Why do some people enjoy solving puzzles?

Off the top of my head / The first thing that springs to mind is some do it purely out of passion. I mean, they get kick out of solving a challenging problem or overcoming a tricky situation. That makes them enjoy brain-teasing games (tro choi yeu cau dong nao) such as Sudoku or Rubik's cube / crosswords.

2. Do you think it's good for children to play puzzles? Why?

Absolutely, it's really beneficial for their cognitive development, since these games require children to rack their brains (van dung het tri oc) to find a solution. => he qua: This help to grow their brains and enhance their problem-solving skills, which is crucial for their future success.

3. Do you think puzzles are just for children, or do adults enjoy them too?

I do believe that a large number of adults enjoy solving puzzles too. First of all, it's a wonderful way for them to relax after working so hard during the day. It's be nice to enjoy some light-hearted (nhe nhang) puzzles such as crossword or simple Sudoku levels -> Actually, that's the only reason why I think adults enjoy solving puzzles. I though I've got more, but my mind just went blank all of a sudden.

4. How have puzzle games changed compared to the past?

 Cau truc: Ngay xua thi => trien khai. By contrast, ngay nay thi => trien khai

I'd say that they've been digitalized/ digitized. Back in the day (=In the past), puzzles were mostly physical,  for example, Rubik's cubes or jigsaws . By contrast / By stark contrast / In contrast, now / currently, you've got all kinds of interactive applications and online platforms that let you solve puzzles with just a phone or a tablet.

Part 3: 

1. What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?

Off the top my head / The first dish the springs to mind is pizza, which is all the rage (rat duoc yeu thich) here in Viet Nam. -> Cu the: People love to eat this Italian delicacy (mon an ngon) on special occasions or dinner dates with their special someone. On top of that/ Plus / Let's not forget about sushi, which is also really popular since us Vietnamese enjoy foods that are fresh and healthy/wholesome - salubrious (tot cho suc khoe)

2. Why are some foreign foods more popular in one place than others?

Thought-provoking :

First, it's all about suiting local people's taste. / taste buds (vi giac / khau vi). Some cuisines just happen to fit better with how people in a region are used to when it comes to eating. For example, as I've just mentioned sushi is really popular in my country since we're used to eating fresh foods the are healthy as well. Another reason might has something to do with (expression) what people watch on TV in their country. For example, Korean dramas are super popular here in Vietnam, so it's natural that we also crave (cuc ky yeu thich) their delicacies, like kimchi or gimbab.

3. Do you think people love the food they grew up eating?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PrI8yXy_iU