TASK 1- WRITING A(n) LETTER / EMAIL

Đề 1:

You have received a letter from your friend, Nam.

I have broken my arm and have to stay in the hospital for two weeks. However, the English final
exam is at the end of this month. I’m really worries. Can you give me some advice.
Write a reply to Nam. In your letter, you have to
- ask him about his accident
- give him some advice on how to recover well
- tell him how you will help him review for the exam

Đề 2

You received an email from your colleague asking about an English center.
“ I noticed that your English has improved a lot thesedays. Can you tell me about the language
center you are studying. I want know about its timetable so that I can arrange time to study.
How about the teachers and the program? And the course fee?”

Đề 3

Yesterday, I had a wonderful birthday party with my family and friends. When I came home
from school, I was surprised when I saw a huge birthday cake made by my mother. My house
was decorated for the party and all my close friends and relatives were there. We sang birthday
song and enjoyed delicious food. It was a great party. How about your last birthday party?
What did you do? How did you feel? Did you enjoy it?

Đề 4

You have just received an email from a friend of yours, Sara from London. Read part of her
email below.
This summer vacation, I intend to travel to your country. Can you suggest some places that I can
visit? And where should I stay during the journey? Besides, are there any part-time jobs for a
foreign student? I’m really looking forward to meeting you.
Write a reply to Sara. In your email, you have to
- ask her what she wants to do
- suggest places that she can visit
- give her some advice about the accommodation
- suggest a part-time job
 Đề 5

Thank you very much for using our sports center. As you visit our sports center so often, I am
writing to ask for your opinions so that we can improve the service quality. We would be grateful
if you could tell us the reasons why you chose our center and whether you are satisfied using the
sports facilities. We would also want to know if there is anything you are unhappy with and
thinks you would like to be charged. And is there anything new you would like to see and use?

Đề 6

You have received a letter from your friend, Andy.

I’m going to a live concert this weekend. We have already bought the ticket. I’m curious about the
music in your country. Are there a lot of music genres in your country? Which genre is the most
popular? When is the last time you went to a live concert?
Write a reply to Andy. In your letter you have to
_tell him about the music genres in your country
_which is the most popular
_when and where you listen to music

Đề 7

You have received a letter from a foreign friend, Nick.

I have to write an article for the school newspaper about festivals. Can you give me some
information about a popular festival in your country? When and where is it held? What activities
are there in the festival? And is there any special food?
Write a reply to Nick

Đề 8
You have received a letter from a friend, Nam.
“ I really love the concert and so happy to hear that you have succesfully bought the ticket.
Thank you for that. Can you tell me more about the conert? How can I get the ticket? How
much does it cost?”

Đề 9
You have received a letter from a foreign friend.
“Hi An, can you tell me a bit more about Hoa, your friend who I am going to stay with during
this summer. I would like to know more about her personalities and hobbies. Is she working or
studying now? And if she charge any fee for the accomodation?”
Đề 10
You have received a letter from a foreign friend, who is going to stay with you for a while.
“ I am going to study a short-course in America for two months. Could you give me some
information about this city I would like to know more about the weather so that I can bring
suitable clothes. Do you know the distance between your apartment and the school and how I
can get there? Can you suggest any activities to understand your country better?

Đề 11:
Your museum is planning to organize an exhibiton for highschool students. You received an
email from the teacher "Thank for organizing such a wonderful event. It would be great if you
can provide us with more information. WHat time does the exhibition start and end? What can
the students learn from the exhibition? Is the lunch included in the fee? Do you have any
discount for high school students?

Đề 12
You received an email from your favorite restaurant.
“ Dear our beloved customers, we would like to express our appreciation for choosing our
restaurant. To improve the quality, we would love to hear your reivew about our food quality,
service and the atmostphere? Are there anything you dissatisfy with us? Can you suggest some
ways to improve the service?”

Đề 13:
You received an email from Mai, your friend from university
“ Hi, How have you been? I would love to know more about your wonderful experiences about
the one-month student exchange program. What do you like about the school? Can you tell me
about the schedule because I am planning to sign up for the same program next year? How
about the teachers and the facilities” Looking forward to your email”
Đề 14
You have received an email from Ben, your friend
“ How are you? I’ve heard that you just bought a new house. Can you tell me a bit infomration
about your new house. Where it is? How many rooms are there? What is your favorite rooms?
How about the furniture?

Đề 15
You have received an email from Ben, your friend
“ How are you? I’ve heard that you just changed your job last month. Why did you change your
job? Can you tell me about your new job. What is it? What are your responsibilities? How about
your co-workers?

Đề 16: online shopping

You received an email from a friend asking about experiences in shopping online
_ What products are best to buy online?
_ Is it easy to find good books or CDs online?
_ How I will pay for online purchase? Should I send cash through post?
_ If I buy something I dont want or it get damaged, what should I do?

Đề 17: You received an email from Mark who want to hang out with you on this
weekend: “ I have just bought a mountain bike, do you want to cycle with me? Would
you like to go out on Sunday or Saturday? How about going into the countryside? Should
we take some food? Looking forward to your email.

Đề 16: You have received an email from a pet shop.

“ Dear our beloved customer, we are so delightful to know that you are considering
choosing a pet from our shop. To provide you with the best support possible, could you
kindly give us some information. When can you come to our shop? What kind of pet do
you like? Do you have any special need for a pet?
Đề 17: You have received an email from a co-worker asking about a workshop.
“Can you tell me more information about that interesting worshop. Who are the
presenters, are they lecturers or business people”. How about the audience, how many
people will come? How about the topic of the talk?”
Đề 18: You have received an email from a magazine about “HEALTH & FTINESS”
“ Dear our loved customers, we are doing survey on the most popular hobby or sport. It
would be great if you can give us some information. What is your favorite sport or
hobby? Why do you like it? What eqquipement do you need to play it? Do you have any
difficulties in playing/ doing it?”

Dear Ms/Mr. Nam, the manager

Đề 19: You have received an email from a friend about organizing a birthday party.
“ Hi, I am planning to organize a party for Peter this Saturday. Can you come to help me?
_ I am thinking about buying him a gift. Should we buy him a gift individually or give a
big one for all.
_ About the music, should we hire a DJ or put up some background music by ourselves
_ About food, what do you think we should order? Or we will prepare all the food?
Đề 20: You have received an email from a friend about a plan for weekend
“ Hi, Mark, a friend of mine is having a dance performance this Saturday, so I want to go
to her competition. Would like to come with me? And what do you want to do after that,
do you want to take a boat down the river or to have cafe in a nice coffee shop? We also
need to decide what to do on Sunday? Do you have any ideas?
Đề 21: You have received an email from a speaker who are going to make a talk at
your university.
“ Dear Ms Hoa, it is my honnor to give a talk at your university. For the best
presentation, it would be great if you can give me some information. I would like to know
about the audiences: Are they students or lecturers? How many of them will go to the
talk? What topic should I prepare, I am considering two topics: how to use technology to
learn English or how to motivate students to learn English? Looking forward to you
repsond”