Writing:

I. These days, the people in your neighborhood are throwing garbage on the street around your
house. Write a complaint letter to the head of the local authorities to complain about that.(10
points)
Your writing should include the information about:
- the reason for writing.
- mention to the problem
- make a suggestion
- talk about the future action
- end the letter politely.
II. Write a paragraph about l5O words about one of the popular celebrations in Vietnam (e.g
The Lunar New Year, Teacher’s Day, National Independence Day). Your writing should include the
following main points. (1 5pts)
- Name of the festival
- Time of the festival
- Purpose of the festival
- Main activities of the festival
- Your feeling about the festival (whether you like it or not and the reasons).
Imagine you have a toothache and today you go to see a dentist. Make a short dialogue between you
and the dentist (at least 5 turns of dialogue) for this situation
These words my help you: (matter, toothache, open, mouth, cavity, not serious, fill, feel, happy after
that)
III. ( Chuyen 08-09) In about 100- 120 words, write a passage about: “Why are forests
important to us?” (10 pts)
( You may use the suggested ideas: wood for building, heating/ help clean air/ fresh air, quiet
place/home for plants, animals/ place for vacation)
* Marking scheme for Question
+Task fulfillment: 5 pts
Complete the task appropriately with all main ideas and important details: 5pts
- wood for building, heating
- help clean air
- fresh air, quiet place
- home for plants, animals
- place for vacation
+ Language : 5 pts
- accurate grammar: 2 pts
- appropriate vocabulary: 1 pt
- variety of sentence types: 1 pt
- appropriate linking devices: 0.5 pt
- good organization: 0.5 pt
Possible answer:
The importance of forests
Large forests are important to us in many ways. They give us wood for building and heating.
They are a home for many kinds of plants and animals. And for many city people, forests are a place
to go for a vacation. People can learn about nature there. They can breathe fresh air and sleep in a
quiet place. But there is one more reason why forests are important for everyone. The leaves on the
trees in a forest help clean the air. Dirty air is a problem in many parts of the world. Without our
forests this problem might be much worse.
IV. In about 100- 120 words, write a passage about: “Why are bicycles popular today?” (10 pts)
( You may use the suggested ideas: not expensive / easy and cheap to fix/ parking/ no pollution/
never to wait in traffic …)
Marking scheme for Question
+Task fulfillment (1/2 of total mark):
Complete the task appropriately with all main ideas and important details: 5 pts
- not expensive
- easy and cheap to fix
- parking
- no pollution
- never to wait in traffic
+ Language (1/2 of total mark):
- accurate grammar: 2 pts
- appropriate vocabulary: 1 pt
- variety of sentence types: 1 pt
- appropriate linking devices: 0.5 pt
- good organization 0.5 pt

Possible answer:
Bicycles are popular today for many reasons
Bicycles are very popular today in many countries. Many people use bicycles for exercise. But
exercise is only one of the reasons why bicycles are popular. Another reason is money. Bicycles are
not expensive to buy. They do not need gas to make them go. They also are easy and cheap to fix. In
cities many people like bicycles better than cars. With a bicycle, they never have to wait in traffic.
They also do not have to find a place to park . And finally, bicycles do not cause any pollution!

V. Describe in about 100 – 120 words a festival or special celebration that takes place in your
village, town or country. The questions below may help you. (10pts)
Paragraph 1
- Is it a local or national festival?
- Where/ when/ why is it celebrated?
Paragraph 2,3
- How is it celebrated?
- Is there a parade or procession?
- Do people wear special costumes?
- Is there any singing or dancing?
- Do you have special food or drink?
- Do events happen in any special order?
Paragraph 4
- How does it end?
- Is there a bonfire or firework display?
Tổng 10 điểm. (Gợi ý chấm)
A. Content: 5 điểm.
Introduction: + It is a local or national festival 0.5pt
+ Where/ when/ why it is celebrated 0.5pt
Body: + How it is celebrated: 3pts
(What special costumes people wear, What special food, drinks they have
Activities people do, If there is any singing or dancing: how
if there is any other contest: what/ how)
 Conclusion: + How it ends 1pt
( If there is a bonfire or firework display and your feelings)
B. Language: 5 điểm
- Exact vocabulary (1đ)
- Correct spelling (1đ)
- Correct tenses (1đ)
- Correct prepositions, correct articles (1đ)
- Good connectors (1đ)
VI. With cues given, write a passage (about 100– 150 words) to support the idea of celebrating
Teacher’s Day. (10 points)
- Important/ have days/ celebrate/ our teacher//
- Teacher’s Day/ students/ special day/ express/ feelings/ memories/ gratitude/ teacher//
- This day/ students/ chance/ come/ visit/ teachers/ families/ talk/ happily/ each other/ closer/
large knowledge/ each other//
- Before/ Teacher’s Day/ students/ opportunity/ take part/ numerous/ Y & Y studying activities/
get good grades/ presents/ their teachers/ help/ study/ better.//
- Celebrate/ regularly/ every year.
* Language: ( 5points)
- accurate grammar( articles, prepositions, tenses, etc.)
- appropriate vocabulary spelling and connectives.
* Task fulfillment : (5 points)
+1 point for the opening (........important/have days/celebrate/our teacher)
+1 point for idea one (.......special day/express/ feelings/ memories/ gratitude/ teacher...)
+1 point for idea two (This day/ students/ chance/ come/ visit/ teachers/ families/ talk/
happily/ each other/ closer/ large knowledge/ each other)
+1 point for idea three (Before/ Teacher’s Day/ students/ opportunity/ take part/
numerous/ Y & Y studying activities/ get good grades/ presents/ their teachers/ help/ study/ bette
+ 1 point for the closing (Celebrate/ regularly/ every year...)
VII. Write a 120-150- word paragraph to talk about advantages or disadvantages of living in
the city: ( 10p)
The following cues may help you:
- air
- transportation
- people
- entertainment
- condition of going to school
Suggested answers:
- air: polluted
- transportation: cars/ bus
- people: friendly/ helpful
- entertainment: many places for entertainment
- condition of going to school: a lot of equipment
- Compare with living in the country: busy/ noisy/ expensive.......
VIII. Write a short passage of argument (about 100- 120 words) to persuade your friends to go
to school by bicycle. (while some students like going to school by motor-cycle)
Hướng dẫn chấm:
 Ý tưởng : 1.0 điểm : Nêu lên được những ưu điểm của việc đi học bằng xe đạp như : phương
tiện rèn luyện sức khỏe tốt, ít tốn kém , không ô nhiểm môi trường, an toàn giao thông ( học
sinh không được phép đi xe gắn máy), có thể ngắm cảnh hoặc trò chuyện với bạn trong khi
đang đi…..
  Kỹ thuật : 1.0 điểm : Viết được đoạn văn dài khoãng 100 – 120 từ, có bố cục rõ ràng, trình
bày các ưu điểm dưới dạng nghị luận : Firstly…, Next…, Besides…, Finally….
Câu văn viết đúng ngữ pháp, dùng từ chính xác, phong phú.
Tùy mức độ học sinh viết được, giám khảo dựa vào thang điểm để quyết định.
IX. Everyone has a favourite activity in his or her free time. What is your favourite one? Say
something about it and the reason why you choose it. (in about 100 – 120 words )
Hướng dẫn chấm:
* Ý tưởng: 1.0 điểm : nêu ra và mô tả đại lược về hoạt động mà bạn thích làm khi nhàn rỗi. Nó có
những gì đặc biệt lôi cuốn bạn ? Vì sao bạn yêu thích nó ?
* Kỹ thuật : 1.0 điểm : Viết được đoạn văn dài khoãng 100 – 120 từ,có bố cục rõ ràng, câu văn mạch
lạc, viết đúng ngữ pháp, dùng từ phong phú , chính xác.

X. ( Chuyen 10-11)You have a pen-pal who lives in the capital city and who wants to know
about your place of living. Write a letter to tell him about it. (10 points)
The following questions may help you:
- Where do you live?
- How far is it from the city?
- How can your friend get to your place?
- What are the people like?
- What are the attractions in your place?
………………………………..
Begin and end your letter as follows:
May 29th, 2010
Dear Nam,
………………………………………
………………………………………
………………………………………
………………………………………
Love,
Tuan
* Form : ( 1 point )
- Correct form of an informal letter
* Task fulfillment: ( 4.0 points )
- Complete the task with all relevant information
- Well- organized
* Language :
- accurate grammar ( 2.5 points )
- appropriate vocabulary ( 1.5 points )
- correct spelling and punctuation (1.0 point)

XI. (chuyen 09-10) Use the cue words in brackets to write a passage about the advantages of
the television (about 120 words). (15 pts)
(news, education, music, movies, research, cartoons, weather forecast, plays, training programmes,
concerts, etc.)
Hướng dẫn chấm: Total 15 points
+ Contents: 7 points
POSSIBLE IDEAS:
-A source of information (news, weather forecast, etc.) 2 points
- A source of entertainment (music, movies, plays, concerts, cartoons, etc.) 2 points
- A means of education (education, research, training programmes, etc.) 2 points
- New idea added 1 point
+ Language: 8 points
- 4, 0 points for correct grammar (prepositions, articles, tenses...)
- 3, 0 points for vocabulary (wide range of vocabulary, spelling), use of suitable connectives...
- 1, 0 point for a good format of a passage.

XII. (chuyen 07-08) Write a paragraph of about 100 words about the following topic: (10
points)
“What should we do to protect the environment?.”
You may use the following suggested ideas:
- not throw garbage into rivers, lakes ...
- put enough garbage bins in the public places…
- stop cutting down trees / plant more trees …
- use fewer plastic bags / collect plastic bags / reuse and recycle bottles and cans …
- use public buses instead of motorbikes ....
+ Content: 5 pts:
- Cover all the suggested ideas and add some more ideas: 5 pts
- Writing about 6 - 7 ideas: 4 pts
- 5 ideas: 3 pts
- 4 ideas: 2 pts
- 3 ideas: 1 pt
+ Language: 5 pts:
- correct grammar (verbs, prepositions, articles …): 2.5 pts
- appropriate vocabulary: 1 pt
- good use of connectors: 1 pt
- correct spelling: 0,5 pt
XIII. Last summer you had a holiday by the sea. Write a passage of 100 – 120 words about your
holiday. The following questions may help you.
- What was the place of your holiday ?
- Who did you go with ?
- How did you go there ?
- What did you do there ?
- How did you feel afterwards ?
XIV. (15 points) You’ve just visited your uncle in Ha Noi. Write a letter to your friend about
your visit. The following questions may help you.
- When did you go there?
- Who did you go with?
- What did you do there (visit interesting places, go shopping, buy presents …)?
- How did you feel after the visit?
Note: You must follow the form below:
Date
Dear Lan,
………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………
All the best,
Minh
Hướng dẫn chấm: (15 points).
- Appropriate form: 1 point
- Enough ideas and well-organized: : 7.0 points
- Language use (grammar, vocabulary, spelling): 7.0 points
XV. Imagine you are now on vacation in a certain place in Vietnam. Write a postcard to a
friend about your trip (10 points).
Your writing should include the information about:
- The name of the place you are visiting
- How you feel about the people
- What the weather is like
- What you see
- What you buy
- .........................
Begin and end your postcard as follows:
Dear Hoa,
.......................................................
.......................................................
Love,
Minh
* Form: (1 point)
- correct form of a postcard
* Task fulfillment: (4 points)
- complete the task with all relevant information
- well-organized
* Suggested marking:
- The name of the place: 0,5
- How you feel about the point
people: 1 point
- The weather: 0,5
- What you see: point
- What you buy: 1 point
1 point

* Language: (5 points)
- accurate grammar
- appropriate vocabulary
XVI. Tet is the most important holiday in our country. Write a letter to your pen pal to tell
him/ her about it. You should use the following information in your letter (10 points).
- Time of the holiday
- Activities people do before Tet
- Activities people do during Tet
- The things you enjoy most about the holiday
-…
Begin and end your letter as follows:
Dear Lan,
.......................................................
.......................................................
.......................................................
.......................................................
Love,
Thanh
Bài viết cần phù hợp về hình thức của một lá thư (informal letter), ngôn ngữ (language) và nội dung
(content).
Gợi ý phần cho điểm chi tiết như sau:

1. Form: - Form of the letter: informal letter (1p)

2. Content: (4p)
+ Introduction (0.5p)
+ activities before Tet …(1 p)
+ activities during Tet … (1 p)
+ The thing enjoyed most (1 p)
+ Closing (0.5 p)
3. Language: (5p)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (2p)
+ Correct grammar (2p)
+ Punctuating/ Spelling (1p)

XVII. You have seen an advertisement for English courses at New Horizon Foreign Language
Center. You now want to improve your English and you are interested in these courses. Write
a letter of inquiry to the center requesting for more information about the courses and the fees.
(10 points)

New Horizon Foreign Language Center

Do you want to improve your English?

Come to us!
We have well-qualified teachers
Classes for all levels available
in the morning, afternoon and evening
Courses begin second week of April
We are at 73, Tran Hung Dao Street

Your letter should include:

- How you come to know about the center; your interest in the courses.
- How good your English is.
- What class you want to attend.
- What kind of information you want.

Begin and end your letter as follows:

50 Pham Hong Thai St.,
Hai Duong City, Viet Nam
March 27th, 2011

Dear Sir,
.............................................................................................................................................................
...
 .............................................................................................................................................................
...
.............................................................................................................................................................
...
.............................................................................................................................................................
...
Yours faithfully,
Tuan Anh
Tổng 10 điểm
Bài viết cần phù hợp về hình thức của một lá thư (formal letter), ngôn ngữ (language) và nội dung
(content).
Gợi ý phần cho điểm chi tiết như sau:

1. Form: - Form of the letter: a formal letter. (1.0 p)

2. Content: (4 pts)
+ Say how you come to know about the center; express your interest. (1 p)
+ State how good your English is; what kind of information you want… (2.5 p)
+ End with a polite closing (0.5 p)
3. Language: (5 pts)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (1.5 p)
+ Correct grammar (2.5 p)
+ Punctuating/ Spelling (1.0 p)

XVIII. Your uncle, who is living abroad, wants to buy a present for your birthday. He has just
asked you what you would like as present. Write a letter of about 100 – 120 words telling him
about your choice. In your letter, you should give your choice and explain in detail why you like
it. (10 points)

Begin and end the letter as follows:

March 23 rd, 2012
Dear Uncle Ba,
……………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………….
Love,
Quoc Anh

 Form: (1 point)
- Correct form of an informal letter.
 Task fulfillment: (4.0 points)
- Give the choice with all detailed explanation
- Well – organized.
 Language:
- accurate grammar. (2.5 points)
- appropriate vocabulary. (1.5 points)
- Correct spelling and punctuation (1 point)