WRITING
TASK 1: LETTER
1. You received an email from your English friend Read a part of her email below.
I know that you are having the first summer camp. Please tell me something about it. Who are
you staying with? Which activities are you taking part in? How do you feel about it?
Dear Hana
It is so good to hear from you again. I am sorry for not replying your letter promptly as I am busy
with participating in a lot of activities in my summer camp. I am writing to tell you a little bit
about my trip in a nearby campsite.
This summer vacation, my school organizes a 3-day camp for all students. I am staying in a tent
with some of my class members. Many teachers and counsellors who have lots of experience in
holding camping activities accompany us.
In terms of activities, on the first day, all of us were divided into groups and assigned with
various tasks such as setting up tents, gathering firewood and preparing food for barbecue.
Moreover, today, teachers organize interesting games and outdoor activities for us to socialize
with students from other classes like team games, quizzes and so on. Tomorrow, counsellors will
help us explore some places near the campsite.
I am extremely excited about this trip as it offers me a chance to enjoy a relaxing time with
friends after stressful studying hours. Not only that, it enables me to improve soft skills like
communication skills, teamwork skills, etc.
Hope to see you soon.
All the best,
2. You received an email from your English friend. Read a part of her email below.
I won the second prize in a competition at my school so I decide to travel to your country for 2
weeks. I am wondering what the weather is like in your country, where I should go to visit and
some interesting activities I can take part in there. Can you give me some information?
Dear Jane,
Long time no see! It is so great to hear from you again. I am so delighted to know that you are
going to spend 2 weeks on a trip to my country as a reward for your effort in the competition. I
am writing to give you some information about matters you asked.
In terms of the weather in my country, it is August now so the weather is nice and quite hot with
bright sunshine. In the evening, it becomes cooler, which makes you feel more comfortable.
Occasionally, some moderate showers appear, helping to ease the heat.
Regarding some places to visit, it is a good idea to go sightseeing in tourist attractions like Sword
Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and so on. Moreover, it would be great if you could go on a trip
to Hanoi’s suburb where there are various idyllic landscapes.
About activities of interest, it is suggested that you taste some traditional dishes which are very
delicious in Hanoi. Furthermore, Mid-Autumn festival, which is one of the most popular festivals
in Vietnam, will be held next week, therefore, when coming to my country, you will have a
chance to take part in this special occasion and explore the culture there.
I have to get back to my study now. Write back to me soon.
Best wishes,.
3. This is part of a letter you received from the manager of your university library (Mr Jones).
Our university is considering upgrading the library. Before we do that we would like to receive
your feedback on our services. Are you satisfied with our service? Is there anything you want to
change?
Write an email to the manager to give your feedback on the library service. You do not need to
include your name or addresses. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment,
Organization, Vocabulary and Gramar.
Dear Mr Jones,
I am writing in reply to your request for my feedback on the university library service.
In general I would like to let you know that I am quite satisfied with your service In the first
place, all librarians are very friendly and helpful. Whenever I have any questions or problems
finding information, they are always willing to offer help. Another good point is that all
materials are organized in a way that it is very easy for readers to find the right books. Finally,
reading rooms are well equipped with air conditioners, fans, comfortable seats and so on.
However there are several things which could be improved to make your service better First and
foremost, reference books are insufficient and not very updated. It would be better if more
money was invested in buying reference books, which are helpful to students. Secondly, some
computers have crashed for a long time and I did report the problems but nobody has dealt with
them.
I hope this information is of some assistance Please feel free to contact me if you need further
information.
Your sincerely,
4. You received an email from your English friend Jack.
I’m going to have 6 months in your country to study Vietnamese at Vietnam National University
in Hanoi. I’m very excited about this trip. I’m wondering where I should stay so that I can learn
more Vietnamese besides class time. I’m also thinking about a part-time job I can do to have
more practice of the language. Can you give me some advice?
Write a letter to respond to your friend. You do not need to include your name or addresses.
Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment Organization, Vocabulary and
Grammar.
Dear Jack
Thanks for your email I’m so glad to know that you are coming to Vietnam to study our
language. I’m sure that you will have a great time being here.
You asked me about your accommodation I would say there are two suitable options for you
Firstly, I think it would be a great idea to live in the university hostel because it’s really
comfortable. Besides, living on campus, you can share the rooms with some other friends so the
cost is very affordable. Another benefit is that you have many opportunities to meet local
students with whom you can practice the language. Otherwise, you can stay with my family in
our spare room. I believe not only can you learn lots of Vietnamese but you can also enjoy
traditional dishes as my mother is a great cook.
About a part-time job if I were you, I would apply for being a waiter at a coffee shop In my
opinion, this job will definitely offer you great chances to practice Vietnamese as there are a
number of young people getting around here and those have a lot of free time to chat with you.
What do you think?
I have to get back to my study now Let me know if there’s anything else I could help. Looking
forward to seeing you in Vietnam!
Best wishes,
