APTIS WRITING

Aptis Writing
Part I
5 questions – 3 minutes
< 1words each
What is your favorite sport?

1. What’s your favorite time of the year?/ What’s your favorite season?

2. What’s your job? What do you do?

3. What do you usually do in the evening?

4. What’s the weather like today?

5. How do you go to school?

6. What did you do last night?

7. What’s your favorite kind of books/films?

8. What’s your hobby?

9. What’s your favorite color

Writing Part 2
4 minutes <40 words
 CHỦ ĐỀ 1 COOKING CLUB
Part 2: Tell me about day and time you can join in the club and which dish/food you want to cook

I have a full-time job from Monday to Friday so I only have weekends to join in the club’s activities. Next
time when I’m there, I’ll share the spring rolls recipes I learned from my mother for everyone.

PART 3
1. Why did you join in the cooking course?

First, I want to enhance my cooking skills to prepare the best meals for my family. Joining the club, I
also learn life skills like eating healthy, selecting fresh food and some shopping tips. Besides, I
would like to try dishes made by other club members.
 2.What do you think about the club’s price/ membership fee ?

At the beginning, the club charged $ 50 a month for each member and I thought it was quite expensive for
students like me. However, I registered in a group of 5, I got a 40% discount. Therefore, the fee after
being reduced is quite reasonable.
3. How many times a week you can join in the club?

Thanks for asking. After reviewing my schedule, I think I can come at least 3 times a week, mainly on
weekend.
This Sunday the club has organized a picnic in the Thong nhat Park, hope to see you there and we can
share our special recipes to each other.

Part 4
Tình huống:

=> Tất cả các lớp học trong tuần tới đều bị hủy, và vì lý do người hướng dẫn đi nghỉ lễ, các lớp học
bù sẽ được thông báo thời gian sau, người tham gia sẽ không được hoàn lại (refund) học phí.
 Email 1
Hi Jenny,

Where have you been this week? Have you got the news that our cooking club decided to cancel all the
classes next week because our instructor - Mr David is going to have a holiday. How awful! Not to
mention that they won’t refund the money that we paid. This is ridiculous. I’m frustrated/outraged with the
service here. I have plans for the next week and I don’t think I can attend make-up classes. Anyway, let
me know what you think about it

B,
●Dear Mr.Peter,
●My name is Khanh and I’m currently a senior member of
Cuisine club. I’m writing this email to express my great dissatisfaction regarding the cancellation of
classes next week and ……………..
●Thanks to your amazing support and interesting activities, I have been given rewarding opportunities to
enhance my cooking skill, which definitely broadens my cooking experience. Unfortunately, according to the
new announcement, all the cooking instruction classes next week have been canceled due to Mr David’s
absence. ●Apart from that, the notice said that members will not get back the paid tuition. Many of us are
students with restricted budget so we are all displeased and upset about this change. Personally, I can’t change
my private schedule to attend the make-up classes.
●(Apart from that, because of the covid-19 epidemic, we are all in a difficult financial situation and
according to the announcement, members won’t get a refund for the canceled classes. I find this decision
absolutely unreasonable/inconsequential. Not everyone can arrange their time to attend the make-up
classes)

● I suggest that you should arrange another teacher to

guide the next week’s classes. Therefore, club members can continue to learn new recipes
and
experience in preparing new dishes. If it’s impossible, at least the club must pay back 50% of
the tuition that we paid initially.

● I would appreciate your assistance in this matter.

Please respond to me as soon as possible.

● Best regards,
 Email 2
● Tên
Chủ đề 2. Health club
Part 2: Tell me the classes you want to take and what days and times are suitable for you?

• I’m keen on doing yoga to improve my health and be more flexible. Besides, I have a hectic schedule
so I can only attend classes
● I’m interested in doing boxing. It boosts my physical health and helps me reduce stress. I can join in
the classes on weekend afternoon.
Health club – Part 3
1. How did you hear about the club?
I was recommended by my uncle, who has already been a club member. I heard people talking a lot about
the benefits of attending the club so I extremely want to give it a try and see if it works for me.

● I accidentally read the club information on a local newspaper last month. I also had pain in my back
so I wanted to attend yoga or boxing classes to improve my health. The club is only

2. What do you hope to achieve by joining the club?

 Firstly I want to gain necessary health knowledge to find out the most suitable practice schedule
for myself.
• More importantly, my main goal is to lose weight and be stronger/ more flexible/energetic.
Therefore, I can feel confident about my body/appearance.
* Secondly, I want to learn a new sport and be strong enough to attend some marathon
competitions. I also want to lose a few pounds.

3. What do you think of the health club facilities?

• I am very satisfied/ impressed with all the latest and modern gym machines equipped in the club. There are
also 5 studios for different exercise classes such as yoga, boxing, cycling, dancing,… Besides, the vivid /
lively sound and light effects are absolutely useful for members.
● There is also a 4-season swimming pool so that I can swim in any weather condition. The music playing in
the club gives me a lot of emotions

Part 4

Tình huống: Huấn luyện viên của câu lạc bộ sẽ vắng mặt trong 2 tuần tới, các thành viên có thể sử dụng
các thiết bị tùy ý. Viết mail nêu cảm xúc và ý kiến
Health club mail 1

• Hi Jane,
• Have you got the news that Mr. Josh is going to be absent for a couple of weeks? How can we practice
new dance lessons without his instruction? I’m a bit worried and displeased. Though they allow us to
use any equipment that we need, I’ll still need somebody to help me. I hope Mr.Josh will be back
soon. Anyway, see you tomorrow!

• Love
Health club mail 2

• Dear Mr David,
• My name is Minh and I am a member of Keepingfit club. I am writing this email to express my anxiety
and dissatisfaction regarding the absence of Mr.Josh – my personal trainer in the next 2 weeks and I
also would like to make a suggestion.

• Firstly, I want to say that your permission/ allowance to use any club device is so kind and generous. We
all feel grateful and excited about this policy. Apart from that, initially, my main purpose was to lose
weight and improve my dancing skill. But until now other learners and I have only learned 3 basic
exercises under Mr Josh’s instruction. As a result, his absence for a couple of weeks will absolutely
slow my progress

• Therefore, it would be fantastic if you could arrange another trainer to instruct the dancing class during
these 2 weeks and I hope he could give me some advice on my diet.

• I look forward to receiving your response at your earliest convenience.

• Your sincerely,
• Minh
CHỦ ĐỀ COOK
PART 3

A: Bữa tối qua bạn ăn với ai, ở đâu? Yesterday was Halloween and I had a small party with my friends/co-
workers. We had dinner at a seafood restaurant located on Tonducthang Street. The food was
delicious/scrumptious and rich in flavour, the staff was also very polite, I was extremely satisfied. Maybe
next time our club should have a party at this restaurant.

B: Nếu đi ăn với bạn thì nên chọn đi ăn ở ngoài hay ăn ở nhà?

Well, personally, I think it’s healthier to eat at home and it is usually much more comfortable. Secondly,
eating at home is much better for our health and cheaper than dining outside. At home, when cooking for
ourselves, we can ensure that what goes into our meals is not bad for us.

C: có nên áp thuế cho các thực phẩm có hại cho sức khỏe không?

I definitely support this view/Of course

A tax on unhealthy foods would encourage people to choose healthier foods which lead to improved health
and would help reduce related disease. A fat tax would also encourage producers to supply foods lower in
fat and sugar. For a higher prices, I'm sure consumers will take a closer look before buying fast food or
alcoholic beverages.

PART 4
Tình huống: Câu lạc bộ “FOOD club” sẽ mời một đầu bếp về tham gia một cuộc gặp gỡ (meeting) về chủ đề
nấu ăn, hãy đưa ra gợi ý hoặc mong muốn đầu bếp sẽ hướng dẫn nấu món ăn gì.
Cuộc gặp gỡ sẽ có cả người già và người trẻ.

Mail 1

• Hi James,

• You are preparing the badminton city contest/competition/tournament, aren’t you? Good luck bro! I
guess you have received the latest notice from the club, the manager is consulting members about
choosing a dish for guest chefs to cook at next week's meeting. I’m thinking of roast lamb. You should
invite your grandparents because children and the elderly are allowed to join. Tell me what’s you going
to do?
• See ya,

• Tên

• Dear Mrs Janet,

• My name is … and currently I’m a member of ......for 2 months. This morning I received an email
notification about an upcoming club event. I’m very excited to meet the famous chef – Mr David and see
how he display his cooking skills. I would also like to make some recommendations on which dishes he
is going to cook.

• Since the guest is British so obviously he’s good at cooking European dishes. Moreover, according to
your notice/announcement, to attract the most participants, the event will allow both the elderly and
 children to participate. I’m not a huge fan of Western culture and cuisines so I did a little research and
came up with some options.

• The first dish - the appetizer I suggest he prepare a mushroom and shrimp pizza. Surely the kids will
love this dish. Secondly, other members and I watched a lot of Mr. David's cooking videos on youtube
and we think the main dish should be grilled lamb or beefsteak. Finally for dessert, strawberry waffle will
be a good idea that will attract the interest of the elderly.

• I would be grateful if you could consider my suggestions and hopefully one of them will be
selected/chosen and cooked/performed by Mr. David at the next event. Another problem is that I intend
to invite my grandparents and 2 nephews to join me, I wonder if I need to register their name and
information in advance

• I look forward to hearing from you soon. Should you require further questions, please don’t hesitate to
contact me.

• Best regards,
CHỦ ĐỀ OUTDOOR CLUB

A: Kể về 1 lần hoạt động thời tiết xấu (50 chữ)

It was 2 years ago when my family went on a picnic in a park on a sunny Sunday afternoon. While we were
having lunch on the grass, dark clouds suddenly gathered around and the rain started pouring down. Luckily,
we found a shelter nearby, brought everything to dry ground and waited for 30 minutes until the rain stopped.
The sky became bright again and we enjoyed the picnic in a fresh atmosphere.
B: Đưa ra lời khuyên cho 1 người mới bắt đầu tham gia hoạt động đi bộ dài (50 chữ)
Hiking is one of the favourite outdoor activities for active and nature-loving people but also could be a very
terrifying experience for beginners. On the first attempts, you should start with a short distance and choose the
right trail for your fitness level. It’s also recommended to always pack the essential items to help you stay safe
outdoors, check the weather and tell someone where you will be. Hopefully, this advice is useful for you.
C: Kể một số hoạt động ngoài trời bạn thích làm
(50 chữ)
Apart from going to swim, relax, or sunbathe, I have huge enthusiasm for many exciting activities on the
beach, ranging from volleyball, building sandcastle or collecting seashells. These ones make my trip become
more interesting and memorable. I also enjoy surfing and diving, which are fantastic ways to explore the
beauty of marine life.

Part 4
• Câu lạc bộ gửi email thông báo tổ chức 1 chuyến đi cho các thành viên vào mùa hè, cần các thành viên
đưa ra gợi ý là chọn địa điểm trên núi (mountain) hay là (coast) Yêu cầu là địa điểm phù hợp cho
nhiều người, cả trẻ em và người già. nêu rõ địa điểm và ưu điểm của nơi đến

• Mail 1: viết cho bạn ~ 70 chữ

 • Mail 2 : viết cho người quản lý ~ 180 chữ
Mail 1

• Hi John,

• “Greeting….”I just received an email from our club about choosing the destination/place for the next
summer trip. The place I immediately thought about/ The first one came to my mind is Nha Trang, a
famous coastal city with many beautiful/gorgeous/stunning/breathtaking large beaches. We can easily
go around and see/visit famous/well-known attractions by public transportation, which are very cheap
and convenient. Swimming on the summer days and eating fresh seafood would be an amazing
experience for everyone, including children and the elderly. How about you? Do you have any
suggestions, tell me and we can discuss it.

• Cheers, Andy

Mail 2

* Dear Mrs Janet,

• My name is … and currently I’m a member of

......for 2 months. Last night, I received an email notification about an upcoming club event. I am
very eager/excited that our club’s next summer trip is coming and I would like to share some
suggestions about the destinations.

• The trip will take place in the hot season so I think everyone expects to go somewhere having beaches

and outdoor activities. As our club has members from all different ages including children and the
elderly, a trip with a convenient and easy route would be more suitable/appropriate. Therefore, after
careful consideration and a little research, I strongly recommend going to Nha Trang, a famous coastal
city with many magnificent beaches. It has many stunning amusements here such as seaside activities,
parks, museums, … which are suitable for everyone. We can easily go around and see famous
attractions by public transportation, which are pretty cheap and convenient. Nha Trang (is also famous
for/has a reputation for) its specialties thanks to its large and fresh seafood sources. Swimming on the
summer days and eating
delicious/scrumptious seafood would be an amazing experience for everyone. We can also prepare some
team-building activities to play on the beach and try some water sports like surfing or diving.
Mail 2

• I believe that we will have many great moments if we come here on the summer trip. I am willing to
hear opinions from other members as well. I look forward to hearing from you soon

• Yours Faithfully,
• Tên
 CHỦ ĐỀ: BOOK CLUB
A. Thời gian, địa điểm đọc sách yêu thích của bạn là gì? (I prefer reading books in the evening in my
bedroom, right before going to sleep / I extremely enjoy reading books in a small café on the weekends) as the
atmosphere is quiet and I can totally immerse myself in the book. This habit helps my mind relax and calm
after a bustling working day and inspires me with many great ideas and messages. Reading book frequently
also brings me useful knowledge and boost my imagination.
B: Tôi đang muốn tặng 1 cuốn sách cho người bạn, theo bạn là tôi nên mua sách gì?

One of the famous motivational books that I highly recommend is “Coffee with Tony”, which is a collection of
Tony's writings from big stories like how to determine themselves among international friends to small things
like what good manners are. I think this book can bring young readers a great inspiration to improve
themselves to be a good person, which could be suitable to your friend
C: Ngày nay, xu hướng online-books sẽ thay thế sách truyền thống, quan điểm của bạn như thế nào?
Although online books are becoming increasingly popular to readers, I strongly believe the values traditional
books bring in is irreplaceable. The feeling of holding a book in hand, the smell of the paper are important
factors for many readers. Moreover, the ability to skim quickly and read without electric power makes
traditional books more attractive. However/Nevertheless, we cannot deny the amazing benefits of online books
such as easy access, less price or free samples.

Part 4
Câu lạc bộ sách đang lên kế hoạch tổ chức một buổi talkshow, hãy viết suggestion của bạn về việc nên
mời ai, nội dung của buổi nói chuyện về chủ đề gì. lưu ý clb đang hướng đến đối tượng tham gia từ trẻ
đến già, để có nhiều người tham gia (chú ý tới việc đưa ra gợi ý).

• Mail 1: viết cho bạn ~ 70 chữ

• Mail 2 : viết cho người quản lý ~ 180 chữ

Mail 1

• Hi Tony,
• “Greeting….” You must already receive the email from our club’s call for suggestions for the guest and
content of the upcoming talk show. Do you remember the book “How worthwhile is your youth” by
Rosie Nguyen that we bought and read together last month. The meaningful lessons gained through her
experiences of traveling around the world has inspired me a lot to realize how beautiful my life is. Maybe
it’s a bit impossible but our club could try to invite her to attend the talk show to share with us about her
journey and sign books for everyone. I don't know if the other members are excited about the idea. Please
tell me your thoughts

• Tên

Mail 2

* Dear Mrs Janet,

• My name is … and currently I’m a member of ......for 2 months. Last night, I received an email

notification about an upcoming club event. I am very eager/excited that our club’s is going to invite a
well-known author/writer/speaker for the next upcoming event and I would like to share with you my
recommendations.
• Firstly I have to say I feel grateful to gain many useful experiences when participate in the club

activities. It has been a long time since our last event so I am so excited for the upcoming talk show this
month.

• Although we have members from all different ages and backgrounds, I suppose the issues that many

of us are dealing with today is the pressure from education, work or family responsibilities. Therefore,
Vietnamese readers are becoming hugely interested in self-help books, which share inspiring stories
and motivate people in building careers. One of the most impressive books about this topic that I have
read is
“How worthwhile is your youth” by Rosie Nguyen. It was ranked as the
Top 1 best seller during 2017 - 2018, and several awards, including the Top 10 Most Influential Books
for Young Readers 2019. Many members must have read this book and still want to know more about
the author’s incredible and inspiring journey. Her new book will also be published this month so it
would be great if we could invite her to the talk show to promote her new book and share with the
audiences more about her own journey. I believe her appearance in the next talk show will attract the
attention of many participants
• Other members and I are such a huge fan of Mrs Rosie so hopefully you will consider my

suggestions. I am willing to hear opinions from other members as well. Please respond to me as
soon as possible

• Best regards,

• Tên
CHỦ ĐỀ SOCIAL CLUB
PART 4: Club chuẩn bị tổ chức buổi gặp gỡ giao lưu.Buổi giao lưu có cả người già và trẻ. Hãy viết mail cho
bạn của bạn nói về cảm xúc khi nhận đc thông báo này
Mail 2: viết cho manager nêu cảm xúc và nêu vài ý tưởng, ý kiến
CHỦ ĐỀ PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Nói về bức ảnh yêu thích của gia đình mình
2. – Bạn thường thích chụp người hay chụp cảnh
- Tại sao mọi người thích chụp ảnh?
- Chúng ta thường chụp ảnh vào những dịp nào
Part 4: Club tổ chức một cuộc thi đề tài về “one single category”. Sau đó có thông báo đổi đề tài thành “three
or four people” hoặc “people under 16 years old”.
a. Viết mail cho một người bạn nói về cảm xúc của mình khi nhận được thông báo
b. Viêt mail cho manager nói về cảm xúc của mình và đề xuất một vài ý kiến
CHỦ ĐỀ NATURE
1. Bạn thích đi thăm thú nơi nào nhất?
2.
- Tại sao bạn tham gia câu lạc bộ?
- Con người có tác động như thế nào đến môi trường
- Câu lạc bộ càng lớn càng nhiều người có ý thức bảo vệ môi trường. bạn có đồng ý với ý kiến
này không? Vì sao?
Part 4: câu lạc bộ chuẩn bị tổ chứ một buổi dã ngoại.
a. Viết mail cho một người bạn nói về cảm xúc của mình
b. Viết mail cho manager nói về cảm xúc và đề xuất ý kiến, ý tưởng