HA NOI PROCURATORATE UNIVERSITY

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THE ASSIGNMENT

NAME: NGUYEN LAM KHANH

CLASS: English 3 – K8G

Ha Noi - 2022

Catalog
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
HEADING............................................................................................................1
CONTENT...........................................................................................................1
A. LETTER..........................................................................................................2
I. Common Structure of a letter.........................................................................2
II. There are 6 types of letters............................................................................2
1. Letters of request............................................................................2
2. Letters of giving opinion................................................................2
3. Letters of giving information..........................................................2
4. Letters of complaint........................................................................3
5. Letters of apology...........................................................................3
6. Letters of application......................................................................3
III. Write 3 letters of 3 different types of letters...............................................3
B. ESSAY..............................................................................................................5
1. For and against essays....................................................................5
2. Opinion essays................................................................................6
3. Problems – solutions essay.............................................................8
THE END.............................................................................................................9
 HEADING

Objectives of the study: Clarify the subject of letter writing and essay writing.
In which, the letter writing section includes the article structure and types of letters.
Regarding essay writing, there are 3 main types of essays, clarifying the
structure of how to do the essay. Besides, the specific article examples to understand
the problem.

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 CONTENT

A. LETTER

I. Common Structure of a letter

- An appropriate greeting: Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs., etc.
- An introductory paragraph which clearly states your reason for writing
- A main body in which develops the subject
- A conclusion in which you summarize the subject
- An appropriate ending. E.g.: your faithfully/sincerely + full name, Best wishes + first
name
Kinds of letters:

Formal
Formal greetings and endings
Formal language ( complex sentence,
non-colloquial language, advanced
vocabulary )
No abbreviated forms
Informal
Informal greetings and endings
Informal language styles ( idioms, phrasal
verbs, colloquial English and omission of
pronouns
Abbreviated forms

II. There are 6 types of letters

1. Letters of request

A letter of request is written like a business letter as it is a formal letter. The letter
should have your name, position, title, address and contact information. The letter
should address the recipient clearly and properly. Stay polite and to the point

2. Letters of giving opinion

A letter of opinion can refer to any letter written that states an opinion; personal or
professional. This could be sent to the editor of a magazine, disputing the content of an
article (personal), or more formally sent by a professional realtor stating the value of a
property (professional).

3. Letters of giving information

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A letter giving information is a formal piece of writing related to a particular situation.
Its main purpose is to give information, usually when this has been

requested by someone else. It may also provide suggestions, request help, give an
opinion, etc.

4. Letters of complaint

A Complaint Letter is a type of letter written to address any type wrong doing,
offence, grievance, resentment arising out of a product, service etc. Complaint Letters
are used to raise your concerns about unfair things and seek a productive outcome. ...
Anyone can complaint through letter if there is a legitimate reason.

5. Letters of apology

Apology Letter is a letter written simply to apologize to someone for one's mistake. A
letter of apology is also a mean to mend up broken or troubled relationship between
two people or two organizations.

6. Letters of application

The letter of application, also known as a cover letter, explains to the employer why
you are qualified for the position in which you are applying and why you should be
selected for an interview. A letter of application should complement, not duplicate,
your résumé.

III. Write 3 letters of 3 different types of letters

1. Letters of request
You need to fix your vehicles, but when you came to a motorcycle store, you found
that it costs too high. Write a letter to your friends to ask him / her fix your
motorcycle.
Dear Khang,
As you know, my motorcycle has been acting up quite a bit recently. I took it to
the mechanic, and he said that it is in dire need of a tune-up; however, it will cost
almost 10 million VND to get all of the work done. He said that if I had a friend who
was knowledgeable about it, it would probably be worth buying the parts myself and
having them help.
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 So, I’m writing because I know that you are very handy and enjoy tinkering
with motorcycle. Would you be willing to let me borrow your tools and help me get
my motorcycle tuned up? It would really help me out and save me a good amount of
money.
I would be happy to compensate you for your time and I will, of course, buy all
of the necessary parts. Let me know what would be appropriate for compensation. I
really appreciate the fact that I can come to you for this. You are a great friend.
Sincerely,
Khanh
2. Letters of complaint
Write a letter to complain about an online purchase on Tiki
Dear Sir,
My name is Khanh who purchased online a pair of sneakers from a shop on
Tiki and my order number is 193766425. However, against all my expectations, I was
fairly dissatisfied with quality of the product and its delayed arrival
Firstly, placed the order online on 17th July. But not until two weeks had gone
by did I receive this product while you promised to send it to me for around 1 week.
Secondly, the product I got is faulty one and it is far different from what I saw on the
website Tiki. The size of the product is not the same as what I ordered. In addition,
shop gave me a yellow product instead of sending me a red product as I ordered.
I will not demand a refund but please change the same product I ordered at the
earliest. I hope that this problem will be solved promptly.
Yours respectfully,
Khanh
3. Letters of apology
Write a letter of apology to customers about a purchase on Tiki
Dear Mr. Khanh,
Thank you for your letter alerting us to the problem you have been having with
an online purchase on Tiki. We sincerely apologize for the problem you encountered.
As a result of our investigation, we found that there are many deficiencies in the
services of the store where you ordered the product. This led to you was dissatisfied
with quality of the product and its delayed arrival.

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 To prevent re-occurrences we have suspended the operation of the store. We
assure you that this will not happen again. We have dispatched the replaced items by
express courier. They should arrive by Wednesday, 5 August 2020. We would like to
offer you a 25% discount on your next order with us.
We look forward to receiving your further orders, and assure you that they will
be filled correctly.
Sincerely yours,
Tiki.
B. ESSAY
1. For and against essays
a. Common structure in a “for and against” essay

- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages

- Discuss the advantage and disadvantages and give your own
Key question words opinion
- Discuss both views / sides of the argument
- Discuss both views / sides of the argument and then given
your own
Rephrase question
Introduction
This essay discusses (both view + opinion)
Side 1: advantages / disadvantages
Side 2: advantages / disadvantages
Body
Note: Keep your own idea out of the body. This part is only
about what people in general may think
Opinion
Conclusion State that both are important
State with one is more important / better
•Process of doing a “for and against” essay
Step1: analyze the question
- Paraphrase the question: find the synonyms, phrasal verbs, etc. to write words with
the same or related meaning.
- Find 2-3 advantages (+ examples or supporting information ), 2-3 disadvantages
(+examples or supporting information)
- Decide the structure of the essay
Step 2: Write your essay
b. Writing an essay
Technology is being used more and more in education. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages and give your own opinion.
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 It is argued that technology is playing an every increasing role in schools and
universities. This essay will firstly, discuss student freedom as one of the main
advantages of this and secondly, outline decreasing levels of face to face contact as
one of the main disadvantages.
One of the principle advantages of an increase in the use electronic devices in
education is the autonomy it provides students. Students have the freedom to focus on
whatever topic or subject they want and study it in depth through the internet. A prime
example of this is the amount of online university courses available to students,
covering a myriad of subjects, that up until recently were unavailable to most learners.
This has resulted in more people studying third level degrees than ever before,
at a pace and schedule that suits them.
The main disadvantage associated with increasing use of technology in
education is the decrease in face to face interaction between students. Students spend
more time looking at computer screens by themselves than interacting with each other.
For instance, the recent explosion in smart phone use has been at the expense of
genuine human interaction. This results in soft skills, such as verbal communication
and empathy, being effected.
In conclusion, the benefits technology brings to education, such as student
autonomy, must be weighed against the drawbacks, such as negative effects on human
interaction. Overall, the educational benefits outweigh the disadvantages because
human beings will always want human contact and most people will not solely use
technology for education.
2. Opinion essays
a. Common structure in an opinion essay

What is your opinion?

What do you believe?
Key question
To what extent (how much) do you agree or disagree? (not only
worlds
answer your side but also how much do you agree)
Do you agree or disagree?
1. Rephrase the question
Introduction
2. State your opinion
State reason with facts or examples to clarify the reason (2-3
Body
reasons = 2-3 paragraph)
Conclusion Summarize your opinion / give your opinion in different words
•Process of doing an opinion essay
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Step 1: Analyze the question
- Paraphrase the question: find the synonyms, phrasal verbs, etc. to write words with
the same or related meaning.
- List reasons for and against. Choose the side that you have more ideas
- Back up your reason with clear examples
- Decide the structure of the essay
Step 2: Write your essay
b. Writing an essay
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in
their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the
individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
Many young people work on a volunteer basis, and this can only be beneficial
for both the individual and society as a whole. However, I do not agree that we should
therefore force all teenagers to do unpaid work.
Most young people are already under enough pressure with their studies,
without being given the added responsibility of working in their spare time. School is
just as demanding as a full-time job, and teachers expect their students to do
homework and exam revision on top of attending lessons every day. When young
people do have some free time, we should encourage them to enjoy it with their friends
or to spend it doing sports and other leisure activities. They have many years of work
ahead of them when they finish their studies.
At the same time, I do not believe that society has anything to gain from
obliging young people to do unpaid work. In fact, I would argue that it goes against the
values of a free and fair society to force a group of people to do something against
their will. Doing this can only lead to resentment amongst young people, who would
feel that they were being used, and parents, who would not want to be told how to
raise their children. Currently, nobody is forced to volunteer, and this is surely the best
system.
In conclusion, teenagers may choose to work for free and help others, but in my
opinion we should not make this compulsory.
3. Problems – solutions essay
a. Common structure of a “problems – solutions” essay

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 Key question - Problem – solution
worlds - Cause – effect
- Rephrase the question
Introduction
- This essay discusses (problem and solution)
Problem signal words: because/since/as, resulted from, was the
result of, effect of…
Body
- Transition sentences: However, there are still solution to these
above problems
- Summarize of problem and solution
Conclusion
- Give opinion
•Process of doing an opinion essay
Step 1: Analyze the question
- Rephrase the question
- List table of problem + example and solutions
-Decide the structure of the essay
Step 2: Write your essay
b. Writing an essay
Students are becoming more and more reliant on computers. What are some
of the problems associated with reliance on computers, and what are some of the
possible solutions?
Learners are becoming ever more dependent on technology, such as the internet
and mobile devices. This essay will discuss one of the main problems associated with
dependence on computers and suggest a viable solution.
The principal problem with over reliance on technology, such as tablets and
computers, is plagiarism. Students often use search engines to answer a question and
simply copy the text from a website, rather than thinking about the question. This
practice is not only prohibited in schools and universities, but also stunts a student’s
intellectual development. For example, many teachers complain that students copy
web pages straight from Wikipedia word for word rather than giving a reasoned
answer to their questions.
A solution to this worrying problem is asking students to email their answers to
teachers and teachers using anti-plagiarism software to detect copying. Moreover,
students would be made aware of this practice and this would inspire them to answer
questions using their own words, rather than someone else’s. For instance, many
universities already use this kind software to scan course work for plagiarism and it

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could be extended to include all homework, by learners in both secondary and tertiary
education.
In summary, one of the main problems with over-use of technology in
education is plagiarism and this can be solved through the use of plagiarism detection
software. It is predicted that more and more students’ will email their work to their
teacher and this work will be scrutinised for plagiarism.
THE END