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ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP KỸ NĂNG VIẾT B1

I. CẤU TRÚC BÀI THI

Phần 1: Viết lại câu - Sentence transformation/ Rewrite the sentences (5 điểm)

Phần 2: Viết thư - Email writing (5 điểm)

Phần 3: Viết đoạn văn - Paragraph writing (15 điểm)

Thời gian: 45 phút

II. HƯỚNG DẪN ÔN TẬP

PHẦN 1: Viết lại câu - Sentence transformation/ Rewrite the sentences –


(5 điểm)
- Một số loại viết lại câu
• Dùng 1 cấu trúc nào đó trong tiếng anh
• Dùng dạng khác của từ
• Chuyển từ chủ động sang bị động
• Chuyển từ câu trực tiếp sang gián tiếp
• Các trường hợp về đảo ngữ…
- Lưu ý:
- Kiểm tra ngữ pháp: Thì của động từ, số ít, số nhiều, sự phù hợp giữa chủ
ngữ và động từ
- Kiểm tra ngữ nghĩa: câu viết lại phải giữ nguyên nghĩa câu gốc.
- Một số cấu trúc thường dùng
1. It takes sb (khoảng thời gian) to do sth/ sb spend (khoảng thời gian) doing
sth
VD: It took her 3 hours to get to the city centre.
= She spent 3 hours getting to the city centre.
2. Understand = to be aware of
VD: Do you understand the grammar structure?
= Are you aware of the grammar structure?
3. Like something/ doing something = to be interested in something/
doing something = enjoy something/ doing something = keen on
something/ doing something
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VD: She likes politics. = She is interested in politics.
She likes reading. = She is interested in reading. = She enjoys reading. = She
is keen on reading.
4. Because + clause = because of + N
VD: He can’t move because his leg was broken.
= He can’t move because of his broken leg.
5. Although + clause = despite + N = in spite of + N
VD: Although she is old, she can compute very fast.
= Despite / In spite of her old age, she can compute very fast.
6. Cấu trúc : …..too + adj (for sb) to do sth : quá để làm gì
VD: My father is too old to drive.
7. so + adj + that Clause = it is such a/ an N that: quá đến nỗi mà
VD: She is so beautiful that everybody loves her.
= It is such a beautiful girl that everybody loves her.
8. Adj/ Adv + enough (for sb) to do sth: đủ để làm gì
VD: This car is enough safe for him to drive.
VD: The policeman ran quickly enough to catch the robber
Một số dạng bài cơ bản
9. Cấu trúc : prefer sb to do sth = would rather sb Vpast sth: thích, muốn
ai làm gì
VD: I’prefer you (not) to smoke here
I’d rather you (not) smoked here
10. Prefer doing sth to doing sth : thích làm gì hơn làm gì = Would rather
do sth than do sth
VD: She prefers staying at home to going out
She’d rather stay at home than go out
11. Can = to be able to = to be possible
VD: He can’t walk on his foot.
He isn’t able to walk on his foot
He is unable to walk on his foot
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He is impossible to walk on his foot
12. This is the first time + S + have + PII = S+be + not used to + Ving/N
VD: This is the first time I have seen so many people crying at the end of
the movie.
=> I was not used to seeing so many people crying at the end of the movie.
13. S + will + V + if + S + V = S + V + unless + S + V
VD: I will go to the beach if it is sunny today.
=> I won’t go to the beach unless it is sunny.
14. Direct speech = indirect speech ( reported speech)
15. Used to, did not use to
16. Passive voice – Active voice: Câu bị động , câu chủ động
17. Comparative – not as … as

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PART II – VIẾT EMAIL
DẠNG 1: Viết email -Informal emails (35 -45 từ)
1. Cấu trúc của một email thông thường
1.1. Lời mở đầu/ chào: Dear Tom, /Hi Tom,/ Hey Tom,
1.2. Đầu bức thư:
• Thanks for your letter. (Cảm ơn bạn đã viết thư)
• Lovely to hear from you. (Rất vui khi nhận được tin tức từ bạn)
• How are you? (Bạn khỏe không?)
• How are things? (Mọi việc thế nào)
• Hope you're well. (Mình hi vọng bạn khỏe.)
• Hope that this email finds you well.
• A quick message to say..
1.3. Nội dung email
+ Viết 3 - 4 ý được gợi ý trong đề bài.
+ Viết ngắn gọn:
- Câu hỏi 1: Trả lời trực tiếp + Mở rộng ý (sử dụng ví dụ, phân tích,
chứng minh, giải thích..). Độ dài: 1-2 câu
- Câu hỏi 2: Trả lời trực tiếp + Mở rộng ý (sử dụng ví dụ, phân tích,
chứng minh, giải thích..). Độ dài: 1-2 câu
- Câu hỏi 3: Trả lời trực tiếp + Mở rộng ý (sử dụng ví dụ, phân tích,
chứng minh, giải thích..). Độ dài: 1-2 câu
+ Sử dụng các cách chuyển ý như sau:
- Anyway, the reason I'm writing ...
- I thought I'd write to tell/ask you
- Anyway, I was wondering ...
1.4. Kết thúc email:
Well, that's all for now. See you soon
Write back soon. Take care,
Looking forward to hearing from you again. Yours,
All the best, Love,
Best wishes, Lots of love,
• (Ký tên – Không ký tên mình mà sử dụng một tên giả nào đó)

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2. Ví dụ: Đề 2 - Part 2

You have a friend whose name is Matt. You have come back from his birthday
party. Write an email to Matt to tell him how you think about the party.
In your email, you should:

• thank him for the party


• say what you liked best
• suggest when you could both meet again.

Don’t write your name or your address.

Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

Dear Sarah,
A quick message to tell you about the plan of birthday party for David. It is on
30th November, 2023 in my house. I want to make him surprised. So, can you
come over the party? I need you to help decorations with colorful balloons,
flowers, candles, and even a game box. By the way, you can bring some fruits
to the party, I will prepare a cake.
We’ll keep in touch.
Best,
Joshua
DẠNG 2. Thư trang trọng - Formal email

1. Cấu trúc email


1.1. Chào hỏi - Greeting:
Dear Sir/ Madam / Dear Mr/Ms + tên họ đầy đủ,
1.2. Mở đầu email: nêu mục đích chính (viết lại yêu cầu của đề bài)
I am writing to ….
I am writing in response to …
I am writing in reply to your email on…
Thank you very much for your information on …
1.3. Nội dung chính:
+ Phát triển nội dung chính của mail.
+ Trả lời các câu hỏi của đề bài
+ Sử dụng các từ chuyển ý linh hoạt.

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1.4. Cuối email:
VD: I am looking forwards to hearing from you soon.
I am looking forwards to your reply.
1.5. Chào kết email
Yours faithfully, (Nếu không biết tên người nhận)
Yours sincerely, (Nếu biết rõ tên người nhận)
(Ký tên– Không ký tên mình mà sử dụng một tên giả nào đó)

2. Ví dụ: Đề 6 – Part 2

You want to inquire about a job opening at a local company. Write an email to
the HR manager of the company expressing your interest and asking for more
information about the position.
In your email,
• Introduce yourself briefly and mention your interest in the company.

• State that you heard about the job opening and would like more details.
• Ask for information regarding job responsibilities, qualifications, and
the application process.

Dear HR Manager,

Thank you for your information on the job opportunity opening posted on
Vietnamworks.com. My name is David Lee from Singapore. I am confident about
my professional knowledge, working experience and communication skills. I
would like to ask more details of the position of a receptionist staff in your
company relating to job description, qualifications and application procedure.

Looking forwards to hearing from you soon.

Your faithfully,

David Lee

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PART 3: VIẾT ĐOẠN VĂN - PARAGRAPH
1. Đề mẫu: Đề 01 – Part 3

Write a paragraph in about 120-150 words about how to stay healthy and keep
fit.

2. Các bước thực hiện

2.1. Phân tích đề bài

+ Chủ đề - Topic: How to stay healthy and keep fit

+ Nhiệm vụ: Thảo luận (Discuss)

Ý 1: Diet

Ý 2: Exercise

Ý 3: Mental Health

+ Thì động từ: Thì hiện tại

+ Từ nối: Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, In conclusion …

+ Viết lại từ khoá:

Diet = eating plan = food, nutriment

Exercise = gymnastics, sports, jogging, running

Mental health = mindfulness, happiness

+ Cấu trúc câu:

- SVO (Chủ ngữ + Động từ + Tân ngữ)

VD1: Fitness plays an important role for good health.


S V O
- There is/ There are

VD2: There are three factors to make a good body such as diet, exercise and
metal health.

- It is + adj + for sb + to V

VD3: It is essential for me to do sports such as jogging, dancing and


swimming if I want to lose weight.
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- Câu so sánh

VD4: It is better to do physical exercise in the morning rather than in the


evening.

- Câu bị động

VD5: A balanced diet is said to be very crucial to weight management.

- Câu điều kiện

VD6: If you want to keep a happy emotion, you should smile a lot.

- Những cấu trúc khác

3. Cấu trúc đoạn:

3.1. Mở đoạn: Introduction sentence, Topic sentence: 1-2 câu


+ Nêu khái quát chủ đề: nêu ý chung nhất (nêu khái niệm, định nghĩa..) 1
câu
+ Nêu ngắn gọn / tóm tắt 2-3 ý sẽ trình bày.
3.2. Thân đoạn: 5-7 câu
- Ý 1

+ Nêu ý chính (nhắc lại ý đã nêu trong phần mở đoan)

+ Phát triển ý (ví dụ, chứng minh, phân tích, giải thích…)

- Ý 2

+ Nêu ý chính (nhắc lại ý đã nêu trong phần mở đoan)

+ Phát triển ý (ví dụ, chứng minh, phân tích, giải thích…)

- Ý 3

+ Nêu ý chính (nhắc lại ý đã nêu trong phần mở đoan)

+ Phát triển ý (ví dụ, chứng minh, phân tích, giải thích…)

3.3. Kết đoạn: - Conclusion sentence: 1-2 câu


– Nhận xét, đánh giá hoặc cảm nghĩ của bản thân, đưa ra thông điệp

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4. Phân tích ví dụ
4.1. Mở đoạn: Introduction sentence, Topic sentence: 1-2 câu
+ Nêu khái quát chủ đề: nêu ý chung nhất (nêu khái niệm, định nghĩa..)
1 câu
The basis of general well-being is keeping a healthy lifestyle

+ Nêu ngắn gọn / tóm tắt 2-3 ý sẽ trình bày.


Diet, exercise, and mental health are all very beneficial for earning a good
living.

4.2. Thân đoạn: 5-7 câu


- Ý 1

+ Nêu ý chính (nhắc lại ý đã nêu trong phần mở đoan)

First of all, a complete diet is important in this situation because it gives


the body the nutrition and calories to work well, maintain good health,
prevent illnesses and control weight.

+ Phát triển ý (ví dụ, chứng minh, phân tích, giải thích…)

A balanced diet consists of a variety of foods such as protein, fruits,


vegetables, grains and oil.

- Ý 2

+ Nêu ý chính (nhắc lại ý đã nêu trong phần mở đoan)

Second, exercise is equally important for maintaining physical as well as


mental health.

+ Phát triển ý (ví dụ, chứng minh, phân tích, giải thích…)

In addition to strengthening bones and muscles, improving heart and brain


health, and increasing endurance, it also releases endorphins, which can
reduce stress.

- Ý 3

+ Nêu ý chính (nhắc lại ý đã nêu trong phần mở đoan)

The third pillar, which is essential but sometimes ignored, is the health
of the mind.
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+ Phát triển ý (ví dụ, chứng minh, phân tích, giải thích…)

Practices like stress reduction, mindfulness and meditation are essential in


developing strong emotions, reducing anxiety, and keeping a cheerful
outlook on life.
4.3. Kết đoạn: - Conclusion sentence: 1-2 câu
– Nhận xét, đánh giá hoặc cảm nghĩ của bản thân, đưa ra thông điệp
In conclusion, while following a healthy lifestyle has several benefits that
go well beyond simply improving one's physical health, it also increases
one's longevity, happiness, and sense of fulfillment, enabling one to fully
enjoy life.
4.4. Bài viết
The basis of general well-being is keeping a healthy lifestyle. Diet,
exercise, and mental health are all very beneficial for earning a good living.
First of all, a complete diet is important in this situation because it gives
the body the nutrition and calories to work well, maintain good health,
prevent illnesses and control weight. A balanced diet consists of a variety
of foods such as protein, fruits, vegetables, grains and oil. Second, exercise
is equally important for maintaining physical as well as mental health. In
addition to strengthening bones and muscles, improving heart and brain
health, and increasing endurance, it also releases endorphins, which can
reduce stress. The third pillar, which is essential but sometimes ignored, is
the health of the mind. Practices like stress reduction, mindfulness and
meditation are essential in developing strong emotions, reducing anxiety,
and keeping a cheerful outlook on life. In conclusion, while following a
healthy lifestyle has several benefits that go well beyond simply improving
one's physical health, it also increases one's longevity, happiness, and sense
of fulfillment, enabling one to fully enjoy life. (180 words)

5. Chủ đề

1. Describe a person ( a child, an idol, a friend, a teacher…)


2. Describe a place ( a city, a famous building, a sight-seeing place, a dream
house, a shop…)
3. Describe an event ( a holiday, a meal, a weekend, a day in your life, a
leisure activity, family experience…).
4. Describe a sport, a film, the most useful machine (smartphone/TV), a TV
show.
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5. Living in cities, Hanoi in the morning at the rush hour.
6. Living in the countryside.
7. A job you like, your healthy lifestyle.
8. Changes in your life in recent years.
9. Environment problem in your city.
10. Advantages of learning a language, using social network, smartphones,
getting up early.
11. Favourite food, favourite way to keep contact with friends.

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PRACTICE TEST 01

Part 1
Questions 1 -5
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Write the missing words on your answer sheet.
Example:
0. There are some advertisements for jobs in the local newspaper.
The local newspaper……………………some advertisements for jobs.
Answer: 0 has
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1. For a healthier life, eating well is more important than anything else.
The ……………………….. thing for a healthy life is eating well.
most important
2. My grandfather was a keen runner, but he stopped when he hurt his back.
My grandfather ………………….. run a lot, but he stopped when he hurt his
back.
used to
3. Terry's diet was worse ten years ago.
Terry's diet …………………….. now than it was ten years ago.
is better
4. In the 1970s, people thought less about what they ate.
In the 1970s, people didn't ……………to think so much about what they ate.
use
5. I've never had such an easy job.
This is …………………………….. job I've ever had.
the easiest
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Part 2

Question 6

You want to buy some clothes in an English city.

Write an email to your English friend, George. In your email, you should

• Ask George where to buy cheap clothes


• Ask George how to get there
• Ask what time the store opens and closes.

Write 35 - 45 words or more on your answer sheet.

Part 3

Question 7

• Write a paragraph about how to stay healthy and keep fit.

• Write in at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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PRACTICE TEST 02

Part 1
Questions 1 -5
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Write the missing words on your answer sheet.
Example:
0. There are some advertisements for jobs in the local newspaper.
The local newspaper……………………some advertisements for jobs.
Answer: 0 has

1. Were gyms popular in the 1980s?


Did many people ………………to the gym in the 1980s?
use to go
2. I'm 1.80 metres tall now, and my older brother is 1.81 metres.
I'm almost …………………… my older brother now.
as tall as
3. Aunt Sarah didn't live in New York before but she does now.
Aunt Sarah ……………………to live in New York.
didn’t use
4. K Rowling wrote seven books about Harry Potter.
The seven Harry Potter books ……………………… JK Rowling.
were written by
5. Someone stole the museum's most famous painting in 1981.
The museum's most famous painting …………………….. in 1981.
was stolen

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Part 2

Question 6

You want to plan a surprise birthday party for your friend.

Write an email to another friend, Sarah, to invite her and ask for her help with the
surprise party. In your email, you should

• Explain your plan to organize a surprise birthday party.


• Invite Sarah to the party.
• Ask if she can help with decorations or food.

Write 35 - 45 words or more on your answer sheet.

Part 3

Question 7

• Write a paragraph about an achievement in your life. It could be in sport,


education, work or your personal life.

• Write in at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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PRACTICE TEST 03

Part 1
Questions 1 -5
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Write the missing words on your answer sheet.
Example:
0. There are some advertisements for jobs in the local newspaper.
The local newspaper……………………some advertisements for jobs.
Answer: 0 has

1. Michelangelo didn't paint the Mona Lisa.


The Mona Lisa ……………………… by Michelangelo.
wasn’t painted/ was not painted
2. Someone broke a window during the night.
A window……………during the night.
was broken
3. When did James become a professional writer?
How …………………………James been a professional writer?
long has
4. Nigel's love of music started when he was a young child.
Nigel ………………………………….. since he was a young child.
has loved music/ has liked music/ has enjoyed music
5. They released their first album in 1995.
Their first album …………………… in 1995.
was released

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Part 2

Question 6

You want to plan a weekend city break with your friends.

Write an email to your friend, Sarah, to invite her and discuss the details of the
trip. In your email, you should

• Explain your plan for the weekend city break.


• Invite Sarah to join you and your friends.
• Discuss possible dates and destination ideas.

Write 35 - 45 words or more on your answer sheet.

Part 3

Question 7

• Write a paragraph about a book you've recently read and enjoyed.

• Write in at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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PRACTICE TEST 04

Part 1
Questions 1 -5
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Write the missing words on your answer sheet.
Example:
0. There are some advertisements for jobs in the local newspaper.
The local newspaper……………………some advertisements for jobs.
Answer: 0 has

1. Peter became a professional musician in 2018.


Peter's been a professional musician ………………………………….. 2018.
since
2. I'm meeting my teacher in the library at ten o'clock.
I've arranged ……………………………. my teacher in the library at
ten o'clock.
a meeting with/ an appointment with/ to meet
3. Louise doesn't want to live at home when she's at university.
Louise wants to avoid ……………………………………….. when she's at
university.
living at home
4. I must revise for my exams, or I might fail them.
If I ……………………………for my exams, I might fail them.
don’t revise
5. Sarah's trying to save enough money to go travelling before she starts
university.
If Sarah has enough money, she …………………………… travelling before
she starts university.
will go/ can go
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Part 2

Question 6

You want to recommend a new book you've recently read to your friend.

Write an email to your friend, John, to share your thoughts about the book. In
your email, you should

• Introduce the book and its author


• Explain why you enjoyed the book
• Recommend that John read it and ask if he'd like to borrow your copy.

Write 35 - 45 words or more on your answer sheet.

Part 3

Question 7

• Write a paragraph about a sport or leisure activity you enjoy.

• Write in at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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PRACTICE TEST 05

Part 1
Questions 1 -5
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Write the missing words on your answer sheet.
Example:
0. There are some advertisements for jobs in the local newspaper.
The local newspaper……………………some advertisements for jobs.
Answer: 0 has

1. Darren wants to get good marks, or he'll be unhappy.


Darren …………………… be happy if he gets bad marks.
won’t be
2. Jill says the library is the best place to study.
Jill recommends ……………….. in the library.
studying
3. Greta's mother said to her: 'If you study law, you'll enjoy it!'
Greta's mother says that if …………………… law, she'll enjoy it.
she studies
4. Clara didn't work hard last year and now she's sorry.
Clara regrets ………………………. hard last year.
not studying/ not working
5. There was no fresh fruit for breakfast at the hotel.
The hotel didn't offer ………… fresh fruit for breakfast.
any

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Part 2

Question 6

You want to ask your neighbor, Mr. Smith, for some gardening tips.

Write an email to Mr. Smith to request his advice on gardening. In your email,
you should

• Mention your interest in gardening.


• Explain that you've heard he's an experienced gardener.
• Ask if he could share some tips or advice to help you with your garden.

Write 35 - 45 words or more on your answer sheet.

Part 3

Question 7

• Write a paragraph about your favourite film.

• Write in at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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PRACTICE TEST 06

Part 1
Questions 1 -5
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Write the missing words on your answer sheet.
Example:
0. There are some advertisements for jobs in the local newspaper.
The local newspaper……………………some advertisements for jobs.
Answer: 0 has

1. I only go to the cinema to see good films.


I wouldn't go to the cinema if there …………………… a good film on.
wasn’t
2. I don't think I would steal paper from work because I would feel bad.
If……………………paper from work, I would feel bad.
I stole
3. When there aren't many shop assistants, managers should serve customers.
When there are only ………………… shop assistants, managers should serve
customers.
a few
4. This dessert is really sugary and I don't like it.
There is ……………………… sugar in this dessert.
too much
5. It wouldn't be right to complain in a restaurant unless the service was bad.
I ………………………………… in a restaurant if the service was good.
wouldn’t complain
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Part 2

Question 6

You want to inquire about a job opening at a local company.

Write an email to the HR manager of the company expressing your interest and
asking for more information about the position. In your email, you should

• Introduce yourself briefly and mention your interest in the company.


• State that you heard about the job opening and would like more details.
• Ask for information regarding job responsibilities, qualifications, and the
application process.

Write 35 - 45 words or more on your answer sheet.

Part 3

Question 7

• Write a paragraph about something you found very interesting on the


Internet.

• Write in at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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PRACTICE TEST 07

Part 1
Questions 1 -5
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Write the missing words on your answer sheet.
Example:
0. There are some advertisements for jobs in the local newspaper.
The local newspaper……………………some advertisements for jobs.
Answer: 0 has

1. The house is very expensive, so I can’t buy it.


If the house………………………so expensive, I could buy it.
were not/weren’t /wasn’t/was not
2. People sometimes drive faster than they should and it is a dangerous thing to
do.
People shouldn’t drive …………………. fast because it is a dangerous thing
to do.
too
3. No other job in the world is as exciting as being a scientist.
Being a scientist is………………… exciting job in the world.
the most
4. I enjoy working outside on my laptop when it’s sunny.
I am …………………..in working outside on my laptop when it’s sunny.
interested
5. By 2008, all the classrooms at my school had computers.
By 2008, there …..…………………a computer in each classroom at my
school.
was
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Part 2

Question 6

You want to thank your English teacher for helping you improve your language
skills.

Write an email to your English teacher expressing your gratitude. In your email,
you should

• Begin by addressing your teacher and mentioning the class you're in.
• Express your appreciation for their teaching and support.
• Share some specific ways in which your English has improved.
• Conclude by thanking them again for their help.

Write 35 - 45 words or more on your answer sheet.

Part 3

Question 7

• Write a paragraph about your favourite subject.

• Write in at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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PRACTICE TEST 08

Part 1
Questions 1 -5
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Write the missing words on your answer sheet.
Example:
0. There are some advertisements for jobs in the local newspaper.
The local newspaper……………………some advertisements for jobs.
Answer: 0 has

1. He invited some people to his party, but they couldn’t come.


Some of the people…………………..….invited to his party couldn’t come.
who/that were
2. Yesterday we had dinner in a restaurant. It is near the city centre.
The restaurant…….……we had dinner yesterday is near the city centre.
where
3. ‘I watched the football match two days ago.’, said my brother
My brother told me that …………. the football match two days before.
he had watched/he’d watched
4. My husband went to work before I got home.
When I got home, my husband had already …………………..work.
gone to
5. My brother hadn’t remembered to invite his friends, so none of them came to
the party.
None of my brother’s friends came to his party because he
……………………….to send invitations to them.
had forgotten

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Part 2

Question 6

You want to invite your friend to a local charity event.

Write an email to your friend, Emma, inviting her to join you at the event. In your
email, you should

• Start by addressing Emma and mentioning your upcoming charity event.


• Explain the purpose of the event and why it's important to you.
• Provide details such as the date, time, and location of the event.
• Express your hope that she can attend and join you in supporting the cause.

Write 35 - 45 words or more on your sheet.

Part 3

Question 7

• Write a paragraph about the importance of smartphones in your life.

• Write in at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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PRACTICE TEST 09

Part 1
Questions 1 -5
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Write the missing words on your answer sheet.
Example:
0. There are some advertisements for jobs in the local newspaper.
The local newspaper……………………some advertisements for jobs.
Answer: 0 has

1. Mum said she could help me with the shopping.


‘I …………………………………….. with the shopping, said my mum.
can help you
2. My grandparents said they weren’t going because it was raining.
‘We …………………………….. going because it is raining,’ said my
grandparents.
are not/ aren’t
3. I asked my cousin Poppy if she’d look after my dog.
‘Poppy, ……………………………….. look after my dog?’ I asked.
can you/ will you
4. Noah was pleased to hear he was the winner of the animal photography
competition.
Noah was pleased to hear that ……………………………………….. won the
animal photography competition.
he had won
5. It was Rosie’s first visit to a zoo, so she was very excited.
Rosie ……………………………. a zoo before, so she was very excited.
had not gone to/hadn’t gone to/ had not visited/ hadn’t visited/ had not been to /
hadn’t been to
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Part 2

Question 6

You want to request time off from your supervisor for a family event.

Write an email to your supervisor, Mr. Johnson, to ask for a few days off. In your
email, you should

• Begin by addressing Mr. Johnson and briefly explaining the family event.
• State the dates you need time off and the reason for your request.
• Mention any steps you will take to ensure work continuity during your
absence.
• Conclude by expressing your gratitude for considering your request.

Write 35 - 45 words or more on your answer sheet.

Part 3

Question 7

• Write a paragraph about the most important invention or discovery to


your life.

• Write in at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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PRACTICE TEST 10

Part 1
Questions 1 -5
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Write the missing words on your answer sheet.
Example:
1. There are some advertisements for jobs in the local newspaper.
The local newspaper……………………some advertisements for jobs.
Answer: 0 has

1. Harper Lee wrote To Kill a Mockingbird in 1957.


To Kill a Mockingbird ……………… Harper Lee in 1957.
was written by
2. It took us more than 3 hours to discover the inner Hanoi.
We spent more than 3 hours ……………… the inner Hanoi.
discovering
3. The pupils said to their teacher “Please give us better marks”.
The pupils asked their teacher ……………. better marks.
to give them
4. “You can’t go out until you finish your homework.”
He told us that we couldn’t go out until ……………… our homework.
we finished / we had finished
5. Mary said “I cannot go to the cinema with you, John”.
Mary said to John that she ……………… to the cinema with him.
couldn’t go

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Part 2

Question 6

You want to ask your landlord for permission to have a small pet in your
apartment.

Write an email to your landlord, Mr. Anderson, to request permission. In your


email, you should

• Begin by addressing Mr. Anderson and mentioning your current living


situation.
• Explain your desire to have a small pet and the type of pet you're
considering.
• Assure your landlord that you will take full responsibility for the pet and
address any concerns he may have.
• Conclude by asking for his approval and expressing your appreciation for
his consideration.

Write 35 - 45 words or more on your answer sheet.

Part 3

Question 7

• Write a paragraph about a memorable family experience

• Write in at least 120 words on your answer sheet.

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