VSTEP WRITING SKILLS

PART 1: LETTER

1. Formal letters

Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs.(người đã có gia đình) ….., Dear Sir/ Madam,

I would like to express my appreciation to your response ( regarding...). I am writing to draw

your attention to my reply/ explanations ( my…….).
Firstly, with regard to……..,……….
Secondly, with reference to……..,………..
Thirdly/ Lastly, in response to……..,………
(Lời xin lỗi)
Should you need any information, please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to
hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully,

2. Informal

Dear tên,

It is great to hear from you again. How are your parents? I hope they are doing well. I am
sorry I have not been in touch for such a long time. Recently, I have been really busy with
my work and new projects.
Phần body (43 từ)
Anyway, I must go and get on with my work. I cannot wait for your reply. Hope to hear from
you soon. One again, give my best regards to your parents.

Best wishes,
1. Advantages and disadvantages essay

Pros Good points

Benefit Cons
Positive Drawbacks
Positive points Negative
Positive aspects Negative points
Negative aspects Bad points

Introduce ( 1 đoạn)
Over the past decade, ……(chủ đề) has never ceased to draw public attention and provoke
debates. Althought ……... the issue as to whether……….. remains controversial.
Oppion: To the best of my knowledge, I strongly agree/disagree with this idea. This essay
will discuss the reasons why I hold this view.

Discuss However, there are both pros and cons associated with it. This essay will discuss the
benefits as well as drawbacks of this matter and draw a conclusion.

Body (xuống hàng, cách dòng)

Discuss Let’s look at the positive aspects of the idea above./
there are some negative points of a matter.
(There are many serious problems of this issue)

Firstly/ On the one hand, it is important to recognize (that)………………(thuận lợi 1).

This means that………….…(giải thích 1).
For example,………………………(ví dụ 1).

Another point I would like to mention is (that)…….(thuận lợi 2).

This would mean (that)………(giải thích 2).
For instance,…….(ví dụ 2).

Secondly/ On the other hand, many may argue that………………….,(bất lợi 1) This
argument could be true to some extent.
For example,…..(ví dụ)
This example indicates that……(giải thích)
Conclusion (xuống hàng, cách dòng)
In conclusion, there are two sides to everything, and this situation is not an exception.
However, from my point of view, I believe that………….
(the benefits of this matter still eclipse the drawbacks).
Therefore, this essay is obviously worth considering to improve the current situation.
2. Causes (reasons) / Effects (problems, consequences) and solution essay

Introduction (1 đoạn)

In recent years,…… (chủ đề) has become more popular to the general public. There is an
increasing number of people concerning that…….(câu trích dẫn). This essay will explain the
reasons, present the main problems and then propose some solutions to this situation.

Body (xuống hàng cách dòng)

Đoạn viết về Reasons

First and foremost, many related causes can be anticipated.

Firstly, one of the most remarkable things is (that)…………(lí do 1).

This means (that)……… (giải thích 1).

For example, …………(ví dụ 1).

Secondly, one of the main points is (that)…………(lí do 2).

This is because of the fact that……..(giả thích 2).

A good example is that………..( ví dụ 2).

Lastly, another point I would like to mention is (that)……..(í do 3).

This would mean (that)…………(giải thích 3). For instance…….( ví dụ 3).

Đoạn viết về problems (xuống dòng, không cách dòng)

There are many serious problems of this issue.

Firstly, ma (that)…………(hậu quả 1).

This means (that)……… (giải thích 1).

For example, …………(ví dụ 1).

Secondly, one of the main points is (that)…………(hậu quả 2).

This is because of the fact that……..(giả thích 2).

A good example is that………..( ví dụ 2).

Lastly, another point I would like to mention is (that)……..(hậu quả 3).

This would mean (that)…………(giải thích 3).

For instance…….( ví dụ 3).

Đoạn viết về solution (xuống dòng, không cách dòng)

It is high time for some actions to be taken to reduce the negative impacts.

Firstly, a simple solution is (that)…(giải pháp 1). ......(giải thích 1)…………………

Secondly, it is true that what can save a nation is education, which is also a main way to
tackle this issue.

Thirdly, it is obvious that we can start an online campaign and encourage people to sign a
petition, which may minimize the bad effects. Lastly, it is clear that we can let comminities
around us know about this issue by telling our family members, friends, classmates and
trying to increase their awareness.

Conclusion (xuống hàng, cách dòng)

In conclusion, we cannot deny that ……….( câu trích dẫn). The problem could be solved by
various measures presented above. Therefore, this essay is obviously worth considering to
improve the current situation.
3. Argumentative essay
Introduction (1 đoạn)
Dạng 1 ý kiến:

In recent years,…(chủ đề) has become more popular to the general public. There is an
increasing number of people concerning that…(câu trích dẫn). From my point of view, I
strongly agree/ disagree with this idea. This essay will discuss the reasons why I hold this
view.

Dạng 2 ý kiến:

In recent years,…… (chủ đề) has become more popular to the general public. There is an
increasing number of people concerning that…(ý kiến 1). However, some people are in favor
of the idea that…..( ý kiến 2). From my point of view, I strongly agree with the former/ latter
opinion. This essay will discuss the reasons why I hold this view.

Body (xuống hàng cách dòng)

Đoạn viết về Reasons

First and foremost, many related causes can be anticipated. Firstly, one of the most
remarkable things is (that)….(lí do 1). This means (that)……(giải thích 1). For example,
……(ví dụ 1). Secondly, one of the main points is (that)……(lí do 2). This is because of the
fact that……(giả thích 2). A good example is that…..( ví dụ 2). Lastly, another point I would
like to mention is (that)….(lí do 3). This would mean (that)……(giải thích 3). For instance…
( ví dụ 3).

Đoạn viết về “lật vấn đề”

Last but not least, it is true that acknowledging the one – sided impacts of a matter would be
short-sighted. Therefore, we should not ignore arguments against the approved idea. ………
(ủng hộ ý đối lập). However, such effects are few and rare (ý lật vấn đề).

Conclusion (xuống hàng, cách dòng)

In conclusion, both sides of this issue have been taken into consideration in the debate above,
and it is still controversial.
Dạng 1 ý kiến:

From my point of view, I have still agreed/ disagreed that ……. (ý kiến). Therefore, this
essay is obviously worth considering to improve the current situation.
Dạng 2 ý kiến:

As far as I concerned, I have still put more highlight on the idea that …….( ý đồng tình).
Therefore, this essay is obviously worth considering to improve the current situation.