LETTER WRITING (Viết thư)

- Chia theo đối tượng người nhận thì có 2 loại thư trang trọng (Formal Letters) và thư
thân mật (Informal Letters)
- Chia theo mục đích viết thư thì có nhiều loại thư
1. Thank you letters (thư cảm ơn)
2. Advice letters (thư khuyên nhủ)
3. Request letters (thư yêu cầu)
4. Application letters (thư xin việc)
5. Complaint letters (thư phàn nàn)
6. Invitation letters (thư mời)
7. Apology letters (thư xin lỗi)
I. Cách viết thư thân mật
Cấu trúc viết: Dear Mr. Smith, / Dear Mary,
1. Lời chào: Dear + tên riêng, (viết cho ai thì phải dear người đó, nếu đề bài ghi rõ yêu
cầu là viết cho ai thì phải Dear người đó, nếu đề bài ko nêu rõ, chỉ nói chung chung
hãy viết thư cho 1 người bạn nước ngoài thì tên nào cũng được)
2. Đoạn mở bài: xin lỗi vì ko viết thư sớm hoặc hỏi han tình hình sức khoẻ, rất vui vì
nhận được thư của cậu
3. Thân bài: viết 1 hoặc 2,3 đoạn thân bài nêu ý chính đề bài yêu cầu, trả lời các câu
hỏi đề bài yêu cầu
4. Kết bài: Nêu lý do dừng bút và hy vọng được gặp lại bạn sớm hoặc nhắn bạn viết lại
cho mình.
Kết thúc: Sử dụng các cụm từ thân mật như Love, All the best, Best Wishes, Best
Regards; (Ký tên: ko được viết tên mình vì thế là đánh dấu bài, chỉ viết tên tiếng anh)
Một số mẫu viết thư
Template for writing part 1 (Version 1)
Dear……..,

I was very pleased/happy/glad to receive your letter and know that you are in good health.
I am sorry I haven’t written to you for so long because I have been really busy with my
work/with my study.

Firstly, in your letter you mentioned that S + V (mentioned có thể đi cùng với cả danh từ mà
ko có that ví dụ you mentioned + danh từ) (nhắc lại nội dung bức thư)……………Also, you
wanted to know about + Danh từ……… In my opinion, you should………..(lời khuyên)

Secondly, as your second question about + danh từ……, I really think that…..
Next, related to the next question about + danh từ……….it is my understanding that………
Finally, coming now to the last question about + danh từ....., I suppose that……

Please do write to me again if you need more information. I am always happy to hear from
you, so please write again soon!/ = (I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. )

Best Wishes,
Ký tên nước ngoài

Template for writing part 1 (Version 2)

Dear……..,

I was so delighted when receiving your letter and know that you are doing well.
I am sorry I haven’t written to you for so long because I have been really busy with my
work/with my study.

Firstly, in your letter, you said that S + V ( nhac lai nd buc thu )…………..Also, you asked
me about…….. To be honest, I think that you should………..

Secondly, As your question about + danh từ……, I must say that ……

Next, Related to your question about + danh từ……., I think that………

Finally, Coming to the last question about + danh từ....., I suppose that………

Do not hesitate to write to me if you want further information. I am looking forward to

hearing from you.

Best Regards, (trân trọng)

Ký tên nước ngoài
Template for writing part 1 (Version 3) Lá thư có Câu hỏi về feedback (nhận xét)
Dear Mr./Mrs. … , / Dear Sir,/ Dear Madam,

I received your letter last week, requesting my feedback regarding the service/the product
you (your company, your restaurant , your centre) provided. Unfortunately I was too busy
with my job at that time so I couldn’t answer until now/= so I had to delay responding until
this week.

Firstly, for your first question about what I feel satisfied about your product/ service ……, I
think that…….. (khen cái gì tốt)

Secondly, about what I am not happy with your service/product……., I believe/suppose

that……….. (chê)

Finally, coming to the last question about what I want to change in your service, I believe
that……. (muốn thay đổi gì, đề xuất gì để sản phẩm, dịch vụ tốt lên)

I hope that what I have noted down is useful for you. Don’t hesitate to contact me in person
or via email if you need further information.

Best Regards,

Ký tên nước ngoài

Một số lưu ý khi làm bài:

- Trước khi viết dành 3-5 phút đọc kỹ đề bài, xác định xem thư thuộc loại nào,
trang trọng hay thân mật, mục đích viết thư để làm gì (cảm ơn, cung cấp thông
tin, yêu cầu, ….) Xác định câu hỏi trong đề bài/ yêu cầu của đề bài để biết những
ý chính cần trả lời. Vạch ra dàn ý để bài viết bố cục rõ ràng và đủ ý.
- Trong khi viết dựa vào dàn ý để viết thành 1 lá thư hoàn chỉnh, lưu ý chia đoạn,
sử dụng từ nối liên kết ý (Firstly, Secondly, Finally), viết câu phức, sử dụng nhiều
từ vựng hay.
- Sau khi viết thì nên dành 1 chút thời gian đọc lại kiểm tra các lỗi về chính tả và
ngữ pháp nếu có.
Đề bài mẫu: This is part of the letter you received from your English speaking friend.
“I am planning to visit you in September with my parents. Can you suggest some activities
in your area? What kinds of clothes should I pack?”.
Write a letter to your friend answer his questions.

Bài viết:
Dear Tom,
I am sorry for not writing to you for so long because I have been really busy recently for
my exams. It was great to get your letter and hear all your news, especially the part about
you and your parents coming to visit me in September.

Firstly, I will tell you about some activities you can do in my city. The weather is still fairly
warm then so we should be able to spend quite a bit of time at the beach. I think your parents
will really enjoy the city, particularly the old town. The music festival will be on then so we
shall take full advantage of that as well.

Next, you asked what clothes you should bring, you will be fine with light summer dresses,
skirts and trousers and a sweater or jacket for the evenings, which can be rather cool. Don’t
forget to pack your swimming costumes! It will still be warm enough to swim.

I’d better go and get on with my exam preparation. I hope your exams go well too and that
you have a lovely summer. I am really looking forward to seeing you in September.

All the best,

Mary

II. Thư cảm ơn

- Thư viết với mục đích cảm ơn
- Thư có thể thuộc loại formal hoặc informal
Một số cấu trúc dùng trong thư cảm ơn
- I am writing this letter to thank you for V-ing/ cụm danh từ …………….
- I am grateful to you for your help.
- I am writing this letter to express my sincere thanks to somebody for …….
- This letter is to express my thanks and appreciation for …………..
- This is to thank you for ……
- Please accept my thanks for …….
- Again with my thanks for your hospitality ……
- Please have no hesitation in writing to me should you want me to do something
for you in Vietnam.
- If you need anything in your study, please let me know
- I hope you will give me the chance to return your kindness
Sample letter
Question: You are a bus commuter. One morning on your way to work you suddenly fell
ill and lost of your consciousness. One gentleman on the same bus sent you to the
hospital.
Write a letter to the company where the man works to express your gratefullness.

Dir Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Johny, the cashier of your
company.

I am the commuter and everyday I take bus Route 120 to work. Last Wednesday morning
when the bus almost reached the stop where I had to got off, I suddenly felt dizzy and
then I lost my consciousness. When I came to, I found myself in the hospital, attended by
my wife. The doctor told me it was Mr. Johny who had sent me to the hospital and
informed my wife of condition. Mr. Johny happened to be on the same bus but I have
never met him.
My wife and I were very much grateful to him for his kindness. Please forward my
sincere thanks to him. We feel very much proud of your company for having such a good
employee.

I do hope that your company would reward Mr. Johny for his noble deeds.
Yours faithfully,
Peter

III. Thư yêu cầu

- Thư viết với mục đích yêu cầu, đề nghị một vấn đề gì đó
- Thuộc loại thư formal
Cấu trúc:
1. Greeting (lời chào)
2. Introduction (giới thiệu mục đích viết thư)
3. Body (lý do yêu cầu)
4. Conclusion (nêu yêu cầu và cảm ơn về việc xử lý yêu cầu)
5. Closing and signature ( kết thúc và ký tên)
Một số cấu trúc thường dùng:
- I would like to suggest that you should …….
- May I suggest that …………..
- Considering ……., I propose that ………………….
- Concerning this matter, my proposal is that ……….
- On behalf of …., I suggest ………
- My suggestion is that …………………
- In my opinion, I would say that ……………….
- I propose they should …………………..
Nêu lý do yêu cầu: Lý do tôi đề nghị như thế là bởi vì:
- The reason for this request is that ………..
- The reason why I am asking for this is that ………..

Sample letter
Question: The English department has decided to hold a speech contest in late December
but your classmates find that it is too near the final examination.
Write to the Dean of the department to suggest a change of the time.
Sample:
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are students of class 33. We are glad that the department is to hold an English speech
contest. We are sure it is of great help to your oral English and all of us want to take part
in it.
We have noticed that the time of contest is on the 27th of December. What troubles us is
the time of the contest. As you know, according to the school schedule of this term, the
final examination is to begin on January, 10th. We all wish to do excellently in both, we
are afraid that it will be difficult for us to prepare for the examination and the contest at
the same time. As a result, we should spend less time on the preparation of the contest.
Considering the outcome of the contest, we suggest that/our suggestion is that it be
postponed to the next term, preferably in the first few weeks. We suggest so because
generally speaking, we have more free time in that period of time.
Thank you for your attention.
Yours faithfully,

All of class 33

IV. Thư phàn nàn

Cấu trúc bài thư phàn nàn
1. Miêu tả tình huống phàn nàn
2. Miêu tả vấn đề và kết quả mong muốn, nêu rõ ngày tháng: ví dụ ngày mua sản
phẩm, dịch vụ
3. Nêu hướng giải quyết
4. Cảnh báo (phần này tuỳ chọn) yêu cầu trả lời khoảng thời gian thích hợp và đính
kèm tài liệu, hoá đơn chứng từ liên quan)
Một số cấu trúc:
- I am sorry to inform you that …… (tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo là …)
- I am writing to make a complaint against …… (tôi viết thư này để phàn nàn về
…)
- I have to say that ….
- I suggest that ….. tôi đề nghị
- I request that ……….. tôi yêu cầu
- I would much appreciate it if you …….
- I hope you will look into the matter and give me an immediate reply
- I look forward to …….
- I request that you refund the money in full (trả lại tiền)
- I think the best way to solve the problem is (to replace it with a better one). (Đổi
cho 1 cái tốt hơn)
- If our demand is not accepted and put in practice, we would resort to other
measures.
Sample letter 1
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You
phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your
letter:
- Describe the problem with the equipment
- Explain what happened when you phoned the shop
- Say what you would like the manager to do
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing with regard to an appliance that I recently bought from your shop.
On the 10th of May I bought a new washing machine, and it was installed the following
day. However, when I tried to wash some clothes, I noticed that the machine failed to
spin during the washing cycle. Consequently, it leaves clothes wet but not clean.
When I phoned your shop to report the problem, I spoke to an assistant who did not know
the procedure for repairs or returns. He assured me that he would report this issue to the
store manager and that I would be contacted the same day. That was two days ago and I
am still waiting for your call.
As the appliance is under warranty, I am entitled to ask for it to be repaired or replaced. I
have decided that I would like a replacement washing machine. I would also like you to
phone me personally when you receive this letter.

I await your prompt response.

Yours faithfully,
Peter

Sample letter 2
 There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently. Write a
letter to the manager of the transport company. In your letter:
- Describe the problems
- Explain how these problems are affecting the public
- Suggest some changes that could be made

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to bring to your attention some issues with my local bus service.
I take the bus Route 22 from Thanh Xuan to Gia Lam every morning. This week, my bus
has arrived at least 10 minutes late each day and I have been unable to find a seat due to
overcrowding.
Passengers are becoming increasingly frustrated. I have seen several people complain to
members of your staff that the delays are making them late for work and the
overcrowding means that many of us are forced to stand in the central aisle of the train for
the duration of the journey. This is extremely uncomfortable.
I would like to suggest that you run a more regular service on this bus route.

I hope you will address these concerns as soon as possible.

Yours faithfully,

Peter
V. Thư xin lỗi
Cấu trúc
1. Xin lỗi ngay từ đầu thư
2. Giải thích lý do
3. Nêu hành động bù đắp hoặc hứa hẹn không tái phạm lỗi
Một số cấu trúc hữu ích cho bài viết thư xin lỗi:
Cách nói lời xin lỗi
- I apologise for N Danh từ/ Ving
- Please accept my apologies
- I terribly regret that + S + V
 - I am sorry that I shall not be able to …..
- I am sorry that S + V
- I am sorry for not -Ving
Giải thích lý do
- This is the reason why I ………..
- I could not ………. because
- This is one of the reasons I could not make it
- The only reason for the delay is that ……..
Nêu hành động bù đắp
- I really hope that you’ll forgive me for being so thoughtless
- I hope you will let me make it up to you.
- By way of an apology, I …………..
- To make up for …………..
Sample letter 1
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend’s wedding ceremony but you
will be in America on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to friend to
apologize for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony.
Dear ………….,
Thank you very much for inviting me to take part in your wedding ceremony on August, the
8th.
First of all, please accept my warmest and most sincere congratulations to you and Mary. But
I have to ask for your forgiveness of not being able to turn up at the ceremony because on
that day I will be in America with my boss on business. You know I have just come to this
company and I am the only secretary whose English is good enough to interpret for the boss.
Therefore, I just can not tell the boss that I will not go with him to America. What a pity it is
to miss your wedding ceremony! What makes me even uneasier is that you came to my
wedding last year! Well, to make up for the disappointment, I will visit you before I leave for
America to present my greetings to you. I will give you a call beforehand.
Say hello to Mary.
With love,

Peter
Sample letter 2
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration but you missed it and you forgot to
tell your friend that you couldn’t attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Apologize for missing the birthday celebration
- Explain why you missed and you did not tell your friend
- Say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry
Dear ……………,

I hope you are well and that you had a fantastic time on your birthday.
I am so sorry that I wasn’t there with you and for not letting you know beforehand that I
wouldn’t come. I feel terrible that I haven’t found the time to contact you until now.
The truth is that I have been under a lot of stress at work recently. I was in danger of losing
my job if I did not meet a sales target so I haven’t been able to think about anything else over
the last few weeks. This is why I couldn’t be at your party, and why I did not call to tell you
I wouldn’t be there.
I really hope that you will forgive me for being so thoughtless and I hope you’ll let me make
it up to you. By way of an apology, I have bought tickets for us both go to the football next
Saturday.
I hope you will come.
Speak to you soon.

Peter

VI. Thư mời

Một số cấu trúc
- I would like to ask you to come ….
- I wonder if you would like to come …..
- I would like to invite you to …………….a dinner/ to V
- We are planning to …..
- We would be happy if you could come.
- I cordially/ sincerely invite you to join us
 - Please accept my invitation
Sample letter
Your English friend who you met while you studied in the UK is coming to Hanoi for an
International conference. You want to invite him to Ho Chi Minh for a short visit.
Write a letter to him to invite him to Ho Chi Minh city.
Dear …………..,

I am very glad to know that you are going to take part in an international conference in
Hanoi. I sincerely invite you to come to HCM city to see us after the conference.
I have talked about you to me parents and they also want to see you. We have moved into a
big flat with 4 bedrooms. You can stay with us when you are in HCM city. I and my parents
are willing to be your guides. I will take you to visit famous places of interests in HCM city
such as the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market.
Before you come, please give us a call. My telephone number is …….. I will welcome you at
the airport.
Please do come, we look forward to your arrival.
All the best,

Peter

Một số đề viết (150 words)

1. You received an email from your English friend.

“I am going to have 6 months in your country to study Vietnamese at Hanoi
University in Hanoi. I am very excited about this trip. I am wondering where I
can stay so that I can learn more Vietnamese besides class time. I am also
thinking about a part-time job I can do to have more practice of the language.
Can you give me some advice?”
Write a letter to give him/her some advice.
(bạn sắp sang Việt Nam 6 tháng để học tiếng Việt ở DH Hnoi, bạn hỏi về việc nên
ở đâu để học thêm tiếng Việt ngoài giờ học trên lớp; làm thêm công việc gì để
luyện tập tiếng Việt)
2. This is part of the letter you received from the manager of the local bus service
(Mr. Watson)
“Thank you for choosing Hanoi Bus. Please help us by taking a few minutes to
tell us about the service that you have received so far. Are you satisfied (hài lòng)
with our bus service? Is there anything you want to change (thay đổi)?”
Give your feedback (nhận xét) on the bus service.
3. This is part of an email your received form your English – speaking friend,
Anna. She asked you for some information for her next trip to your hometown.
“I am planning to visit your city next month and I am really excited about the
trip. Can you suggest somewhere to stay and tell me a little bit about What I can
do in your hometown? What clothes should I bring?”
(gợi ý nơi ở, làm gì; mang quần áo nào)
4. I am travelling to your country during Tet holiday. Could you give me some
information about it? What do people often do? What do children receive? Can
you tell me some dishes (món ăn) for Tet?
5. It is our pleasure to help you organize your friend’s birthday party. In order to
prepare for it, we would like to ask you about the number of guests and their age
group. What activities do you think would be suitable for them? Also please let
us know if you have chosen the food and drinks for the party.
Write a letter to the manager of event company to answer their questions.
6. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
English pen friend, Paul. He asked you about your TV in your country. Read part
of his email below.

One of my hobbies is watching TV. There are many fantastic programs

for me to watch. Sometimes I can spend my whole day watching TV.
Could you tell me about TV in your country? Are the programs
interesting to you? What is your best favourite TV program? What is
that program about? How much TV do you watch every day? Do
people in your country watch too much TV these days?

I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.

 Write an email responding to Paul. You should write at least 150 words. You do not
need to include your name or addresses.
Dear Paul,
I’m very glad to hear news from you. My hobby is very similar to you. I also spend all
my day on watching TV. In my country, there are many programs on TV for all kinds
of people at a variety of ages: for children, for teenagers, for the young and for the old.
I really like these programs. And recently, I am very interested in one programs for the
younger called “Who is the billionaire?” This program’s format is that one player need
to answer all fifteen questions to be a winner and receive the prize up to 100 million
Vietnam Dong. “Who is the billionaire?” is very useful because it provides me with a
lot of knowledge in many aspects of life. I watch TV about one hour every day when I
have dinner with my family and before I go to bed. In my country, people watch TV
when they see that one program they like is on TV. I hope we will talk with each other
more in next letter.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully.
Đề 7
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You received an email from your English friend, Jane. She asked you for some
information about the way to keep fit. Read part of her email below.
I enjoy my job but I often sit at a computer all day. I don’t get much
exercise so I often feel tired. I consider going to the gym but I often
work very late. Could you recommend something else I should do to
keep fit? Do I really need an instructor or I can do by myself? Also,
do I need to buy any equipment to do exercise? Does it cost much to
buy them?
I look forward to your reply.

Write an email responding to Jane. You should write at least 150 words. You mustn’t
include your name or addresses.

Đề 8
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You received an email from your English friend, Lily. She asked you for some
information about traditional festivals in your country. Read part of her email below.
I have just watched such a fantastic program about traditional
festivals in the world. There are not many festivals like these in my
country. Are there many traditional festivals in your country? Which
is the most popular one? Could you tell me about it? In what time of
the year does it happen? What do people often do in this occasion? Is
it widely known by international tourists (biết đến rộng rãi bởi du
khách quốc tế)? Do young people in your country still enjoy it?
I look forward to your reply.

Write an email responding to Lily. You should write at least 150 words. You do not need to
include your name or addresses.
Đề 9
This is part of a letter you received from the manager of a mobile phone
company (Mr. John)
“Our company would like to receive your feedback on our product and services.
Are you satisfied with our products and services? Is there anything you want to
change?”
Write an email to the manager to give your feedback on their products and
services.
Học viên chọn viết thư về feedback (nhận xét) về sản phẩm hoặc dịch vụ nào
cũng được, miễn là mình khen hoặc chê hoặc cả khen cả chê và nêu sự thay đổi
(đề xuất của mình)
Đề 10
Write a letter to thank Peter for inviting you to his birthday party last week.

Đề 11
You received part of a letter from your friend
“I hope you had a safe and sound trip back home. It was lovely to welcome you
to England. In the attached files, I have sent you some photos of our trip.”
Write a letter to thank your friends for the photos and for the holiday and
invite them to come and stay with you.
Sample:
Dear John,

How are you? Have you come back to your hometown? I am now at home
writing this email to you.
Firstly, I would like to send my sincere thanks to you for the wonderful holiday
and lovely photos that you have sent. Looking at them makes me feel so excited.
The one we took when we were standing under Big Ben tower is beautiful. I will
show them to my friends here and I am sure that they will really like it.

I have read a lot about England but It still made me feel awesome when I got
there. The weather was much colder than I thought. I felt lucky because you had
told me about that. The traffic was so different from that in Hanoi. It was the first
time I travelled in the underground. It was comfortable and relaxing. The most
impressive experience for me was when we were watching a football match
directly from the spectator seats.
Next, I would like to invite you to visit my city because I have heard that you are
planning a trip this summer. I will show you around my city. Hanoi is such a
peaceful destination with many famous tourist attractions. I am sure It will be a
memorable trip for us.
Hope to see you soon.
Best wishes,
Nam
Đề 12
This is part of a letter you received from your English friend.
“In your last letter, you told me that you moved to a new city. How is everything
now? Tell me about your new place of living. How about new school, friends
and teachers there?”
Write a letter to you friend.
Đề 13
You are a school trip organizer of exhibition. You’ve received an email from a
teacher who will organize a trip for foreign student to the exhibition.
“I am organizing a trip for my foreign students to your exhibition. I am writing to
ask you more further detail information. Can you tell me about the dates and the
working hours of the exhibition? What are the benefits of the exhibition giving for
students? What are the activities in the exhibition? Finally, we’d like you to inform
us about the discounts available.”
Đề 14
Write a letter about your last holiday/ your last summer holiday
Đề 15
Write a letter to the manager of a restaurant giving feedback about your
birthday party which was held in that restaurant.
Đề 16
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend giving advice on choosing a
birthday present.
Đề 17
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region
and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should
- Offer to find somewhere to stay
- Give information about weather condition
- Give advice about what to do
Đề 18
A friend wants to rent your flat. Write a letter to him suggesting ways of
payment.
Đề 19
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend to tell her/him about a course
that you are attending.
- What course
- Why you attend it
- What you like about the course
- What you don’t like about the course
Đề 20
You got a letter from Mary who asked you about plan for coming birthday. “How
are you? Do you have any plans for your birthday next Friday? Where do you
celebrate your birthday and who celebrates for your birthday? What presents do
you want me to give you?”

Đề 21
You got a letter from Jacob “I heard that you and your friends have just returned
home from a holiday abroad. It must have been an exciting trip because I saw lots
of amazing photos on your face book. I really want to know what country you and
your friends went to and what activities you enjoyed. I also saw many photos of
different types of food. Could you tell me about them? How did you feel about
trip?

Đề 22

I’m going to take a language test, and the most difficult skill is listening
- Give me advice on how to improve listening
- I feel nervous before exams and tell me what I should do to keep calm

Đề 23
A student has finished your training course. The dean of the department writes him
a letter to get his feedback about the course. “Do you feel satisfied with the course?
What are you not satisfied with the course. What course are you doing? What
course do you want to change?” Write to thank the department.
Đề 24

I was feeling excited about the journey on a trip with my Dad. This was my first
journey on the sea. So I was a bit nervous and was very worried about being sea-
sick. Luckily, I was fine on the entire journey and there were some great moment
when I saw the sunrise, sunset. I also took a lot of photos with my dad and my new
friends on this journey. What about you? Tell me about your last holiday? Did you
enjoy it? What are you going to do after holiday?

Đề 25

Email from the manager asking about sports centre service (wants to improve the
service quality)
- Anything unhappy and what do you want to change
- Anything new u want to see and use

Đề 26
You are the school trip organizer. You received an email from students Ethan
asking for some information about next month’s trip.
“I’m really interested in the school trip you are going to organize next month to a
historical museum. I’m writing to ask information about the fee, the date and time
so that I can arrange my time to join you. How can we get there and what activities
are planned for the visit? Should I bring lunch along?”

Đề 27. You received an email from an English speaking friend. He is going

to hold a birthday party for his father but he hasn’t decided what present he
will give him. There are 2 options (a MP3 player or a bicycle).
Write a letter to him, give him some advice on how to hold a birthday party
for his father and which present he should choose and introduce the way to
use it.
Đề 28: You have moved to a new house which is near your school. Write a
letter to tell your friend (an English speaking friend) about your new house.
In your letter, you should write about:
 - Your feelings when living in your new house/ how you feel in your new
house
- Describe your new house
- Describe your bedroom
Đề 29
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend who is going to visit your
hometown next month. In your letter, you should:
- Tell him what clothes he should bring
- Whether it is possible to hire a bike for him to travel around
- What activities he can do in your area

Một số đề đã thi của các trường (học viên viết task 1, phải có đầy đủ Dear. ….., nội
dung đầy đủ)
DH THAI NGUYEN
TEST 1
Task 1: Write about a festival
Task 2: Working from home: advantages and disadvantages

TEST 2
Task 1: Describe your new house
Đề 28: You have moved to a new house which is near your school. Write a letter to tell
your friend (an English speaking friend) about your new house. In your letter, you
should write about:
- Your feelings when living in your new house/ how you feel in your new house
- Describe your new house
- Describe your bedroom

Task 2: English is not only the global language but the good command of English is a good
way to get information from international sources. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
TEST 3
Task 1: Write about summer holiday
Task 2: Advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling

DHHN

TEST 1
Task 1: Write about what you are going to do this summer holiday (mùa hè này, dự định
đi nghỉ như nào, thì sẽ dùng thì tương lai hoặc be going to + V)
Task 2: Advantages and disadvantages of public transport

TEST 2
Task 1: Write about your last holiday (kể về kỳ nghỉ đã đi rồi, quá khứ đơn)
Task 2: The arts is important in our life. What are your opinions about this view?

TEST 3
Task 1: Write about your birthday
Task 2: The effects of air pollution on humans, plants and animals

TEST 4
Task 1: Write about your next holiday (What you are going to do on your next holiday?)
Task 2: The causes and solutions of children’s obesity

TEST 5
Task 1: Your friend is having a broken leg. Write a letter to him to recommend some
newspapers, magazines or films for him to relax when he is at home and tell him about the
final term examination.
Task 2: Some people say that tourism is developing in many countries, which brings a lot of
benefits to the countries. Thanks to tourism, countries earn a lot of money. However, some
other people believe that tourism is also causing a lot of problems. Discuss both views and
give your personal opinion.

DH SU PHAM HN

TEST 1
Task 1: Write about Mid-autumn festival: activities; special food (trung thu)
Task 2: Advantages and disadvantages of online courses

TEST 2
Task 1: Write a letter to John to tell him about a film (introduce the film, what it is about,
main characters, the producer, what you like about the film; where to see the film and advise
John to see the film)
Task 2: In recent years, many parents let their children use computer from early ages. Some
people say that it is good for children. However, some others hold to the view that it has
negative effects on children. Do you agree or disagree with these opinions?
TEST 3
Task 1: Write to a foreign friend who is teaching in an International School in Vietnam about
a traditional festival in Vietnam.
Task 2: The Internet is a good way of collecting information. Do you agree or disagree?

TEST 4
Task 1: Write about organizing an event. (kể về 1 sự kiện mình đã tổ chức)
Task 2: Who will be responsible for the students, the teachers who teach them in the class or
the leaders in the education sectors?

TEST 5
Task 1: Write to a foreign friend to tell about your favorite music, the concerts you like.
Task 2:

TEST 6
Task 1: Write a letter to an English speaking friend about what you use the Internet for.
Task 2: English is the most important second language. What are your views?

TEST 7
Task 1: Write a letter to thank your friend for inviting you and your family to his restaurant.
Give feedback about the services, the food and give advice on some changes that need to be
done to make it a better restaurant. (template 3)

Task 2: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet.