Vstep - Writing
Vstep - Writing
Dear John,
It’s been so long since I’ve heard from you. I hope you are doing well and I hope all your family
is doing fine. I’m pretty good in spite of my busy schedule. Anyway, the reason I’m writing is to
answer the questions that you asked me in your previous email.
I’m very proud to hear that you are going to come to my country. So don’t worry, I will go to the
airport to take you to my house and you can stay at my house if you want. My country is said to
be a place worth living. There are many delicious foods to try and beautiful places to sightseeing
here. I’m very pleasant to organize a tour for me to travel when you come to my country.
If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
See you soon.
Best wishes,
Topic 2
Dear Helen,
It’s been so long since I’ve heard from you. I hope you are doing well and I hope all your family
is doing fine. I’m pretty good in spite of my busy schedule. Anyway, the reason I’m writing is to
answer the questions that you asked me in your previous email.
My favourite movie is 3 Idiots. It premiered in 2009 in India. It is a romantic comedy movie. It is
set in a university and the plot is about the friendship of three students at an Indian technical
university, and is attacking (chống lại) social pressures under the Indian education system. The
movie is set in great location. I also find the sets original and visually interesting. The actors are
very talented. And special, the plot of the movie is extremely realistic and unique, the audience is
touched when watching. The last time I watched it was about a month ago. I didn’t feel like
going out, so I stayed at home to watch this film with my family.
That is my favourite movie. I hope that you can complete your exercise in the best way. See you
soon.
Best wishes,
Topic 3:
Dear Tom,
It’s been so long since I’ve heard from you. I hope you are doing well and I hope all your family
is doing fine. I’m pretty good in spite of my busy schedule. Anyway, the reason I’m writing is to
answer the questions that you asked me in your previous email.
I’m working hard to prepare for the English test. I’m taking it next month and I’m very nervous.
However, my teachers is willing to help to correct pronunciation errors for me. They are well-
qualified, experience and devoted. Besides, my school have modern facilities. We have a big
library with a lot of books. Tou can look for any reference books and research journals. Also,
you can dowload ebooks and online journals by using computers in the library. The library is a
quite place which is suitable for studying. It’s air-conditioned as well, so you won’t get hot or
uncomfortable. Next, there is a newly-built sports complex including a big swimming pool, a
fitness center, a football pitch and 2 indoor basketball courts.
I look forward to hearing from you soon. I hope to meet you at my school next year.
Best wishes,
Topic 4:
Dàn ý:
- Thuyết phục cô ấy:
+ Thể hiện sự đồng cảm
+ Đưa ra tình huống của mình tương tự cô ấy
+ Đưa ra lợi ích của việc chơi piano liên quan đến việc học
- Đưa ra giải pháp cho cô ấy
Dear Mary,
It’s been so long since I’ve heard from you. I hope you are doing well and I hope all your family
is doing fine. I’m pretty good in spite of my busy schedule. Anyway, the reason I’m writing is to
share and to give some solutions to your problem in your previous email.
I sorry to hear that you don’t have enough time for your piano class. I understand what you’re
going through. I also had to make a similar decision once. You know how much I love paniting
and I have art class on Wednesday and Friday evening. Last month, I had to prepare for the
English test. I needed to spend a lot of time learning and reviewing lessons, but I still managed to
attend the art class. You shouldn’t quit your piano class because playing the piano can help you
to relax and release stress on your work and study. You can remember lessons longer, too. If I
were you, I would make a schedule and a weekly to-do list so that I could prioritize my work. I
would set goals and deadlines for projects as well.
I know playing the piano is your dream and passoon< so try to make your dream come true. I’m
sure you will do fine.
Best wishes,
Topic 5:
Dear Mary,
I’m so sad to hear that your eyes become weaker. I hope you feel better soon and I hope your
family is doing fine. I’m sorry I haven’t written for a long time. I was busy preparing for final
exams. Anyway, the reason I’m writing to answer the questions that asked me in your previous
email.
Actually, I fond of watching TV. My mom have bought a big new TV for a month ago and my
family usually watch it everynight. There are many useful and entertainment programs on TV
such as films, music channels, sports channels, reality shows and the news. For me, I like
watching reality shows because it makes me laugh all days and I can look many beautiful scenes
of my country. Besides, my hobbies are reading online news. I like to know what’s going on in
the world. I usually read news stories in local and world sections. Sometimes I read news in
business, sports or entertainment section. I check the news several times a day, so I always know
what’s happening.
Wish you a quick recover. Good luck!
Best wishes,
Hello Mary,
It’s been so long since I’ve heard from you. I hope you are doing well and I hope all your family
is doing fine. I’m really happy to learn that you have excellently completed your course, and you
are going on vacation with your family in Switzerland. Anyway, the reason I’m writing is to
answer the questions that asked me in your previous email.
I will have finished my final exams for next two weeks so I’m learning and reviewing lessons.
To relax after many long days for work and study, I plan to go to the beach with my family in
this summer. Swimming in the sea and sightseeing beautiful scenes here are so great. When I
return, I will buy souvenir for you and share with you my good memories with my family.
I hope you will have a nice trip and many good memories with your family. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Hi Linna,
I’m sorry to hear that you had an accident and had to be hospitalized and couldn’t attend English
class. I hope you better soon and go back to school. Anyway, I’m writing is to tell everything
about English class and final exam.
Regarding English class, the teacher is so friendly and enthusiastic. She has a very interesting
teaching method which makes us really interseted in her lessons. So, you shouldn’t too worried
about the final exam. It’s won’t difficult as you think. If you still worried about it, I will help you
learn and practice when you get home. I will visit you in the hospital this weekend and I will
bring some comics that you like a lot. I think reading comics makes you feel more happy and
relax.
I hope this information will help you. Good luck!
Get well soon!
Formal
Topic 1:
Dear Mrs. Hoa,
Welcome to London. I am writing this email in response to your enquiries in your previous
email.
The weather in London is sunny at this time of the year, but it is best to carry a raincoat or an
umbrella at all the times because the weather in London is quite unpredictable. With sunny
weather, you should bring a hat. The distance from the house to your university is about 10km,
so you should commute there by bus or train every day. To get around you can take a bus or
subway. The fee is very cheap, especially for student. Moreover, public transport in London is
mostly punctual, so you don’t have to be concerned about being late for school or appointments.
To know about my culture, I think the best place to learn about British art and history is the
British Museum. You can see the famous Rosetta Stone and a huge collection of ancient items.
I hope you will have more great experience in London. Please feel free to contact me for more
information. I am looking forward to your prompt reply.
Best regard,
Topic 2
Dear Sir,
Thank you for helping me find a suitable job for me. I am writing to give some pieces of
information that you would like to know.
As you know, your country is the most modern and livable country. The working environment is
good. People are friendly and helpful. I think I will have a lot of chances to work and connect
with many people here. My dream is to be a banker in one of big banks so I am looking for the
position of bank teller. Previously, I have worked as bank teller and banking consultant at HD
bank for two years. Therefore, I have confidence in my communication skill to service difficult
customers. Regarding my qualification, I graduated from Banking University in 2020. Currently,
I have a certificate of English level C1. I have also attached my résumé which further details my
educational background, skill and work experience. With my ability, I would expect to recive the
salary approximately 4000 USD per month.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to
your prompt reply.
Best regard,
Lý do chọn trung tâm và liệu có hài lòng với cơ sở vật chất
Có cái gì ko vui
Cái gì cần thay đổi
Cái gì mới mà bạn muốn nhìn và sử dụng
Topic 3
Dear Mr. Robert Smith,
Thank you for your letter. I am writing to give some of my opinions about the sports center’s
service.
I know your sports center through my friends. They said that your sports center is good, the fee
of services is resonable, the staff is friendly and helpful. Moreover, your sports center is near my
house. Regarding sport facilities, I am very satisfied with the sport facilities here because of
your modern equipment such as tread mills, stationary bikes, dance and martial arts studio. There
is even a sauna and steam room where members can take a shower and relax after working out.
In spite of modern sport facilities, I am unhappy with the toilets because they are not clean
enough and dirty. On busy days, I have to wait for a long time to use the toilet because there are
simply not enough rooms for all the members. Sometimes the toilets smell unpleasant, escially
when the center is crowded. I think you should scale up the toilet area and clean more regularly
and install more drinking water machines. Besides, I would like the center to hire more teachers
so that they can guide clients.
I hope that my opinions will help to improve your sport center. Thank you.
Best regar,
Topic 4
Tổng chi phí
Có bao gồm ăn sáng
Chỗ ở như thế nào
Greetings,
Thank you for contacting us. I am writing to give some pieces of information about the summer
trip that you ask in previous email.
The total cost of one-week summer program is 800 USD including meals. If you have a student
card, you will get 10% off on total cost. For breafast, you will have the opportunity to try a full
English breakfast including fried eggs, bacon, grilled mushroom and tomatoes and cup of tea. As
for lunch and dinners, you can choose 3-course meals from our set menu which our kitchen staff
have prepared to give you not only the best dining experiences but also healthy yet delicous
dishes. In the trip, you will have a chance to visit famous museums and historical sites. Our
guide will give talks about historical events. There are some interactive acitities, you will have to
work in groups and communicate with other students in English. Regarding accomodation, you
can arrange to stay in our homestay. In here, you can practice English and learn more about our
culture and customs.
I hope this information will help you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regard,
Topic 5
Một số thông tin về khán giả
Chủ đề nào ok hơn giữa “ cách hiệu quả để học từ vựng” hoặc “ phương pháp hữu ích để nói
tiếng anh tốt”
Cần bao nhiêu thời gian cho bài nói
Cách đi đến trường ĐH từ trung tâm thành phố
Dear Sir,
Thank you for coming to my university as a guest speaker. I was glad when you agreed to talk in
my English Club’s meeting. I am writing to provide you with some information that you asked
for in the previous email.
Your audience is freshmen who are quite friendly and studious. Their English is pre-intermediate
level, so they want to improve their communication skills. However, they are not confident
enough to speak with foreigners or give presentations in a large group. Regarding the topic of
your talk, I think the students will interested in useful tips to speak English well. You could
focus on some pronunciation mistakes that learners often make, tones and stress in English. It
would be great if you prepare some activities and games to demonstrate your useful tips and help
the students practice. The talk should last for 2 hours including audience interaction section.
Alternatively, you could integrate the games into your talk. With regard to transport, you could
take a bus number 53 to my university located at 56 HD2, Thu Duc city. The bus stops in front of
the main entrance.
I hope this information will help you be well-prepared. If you requier any further information,
please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Best regard,
Practice
Topic 1
Dear Johnny,
It’s been so long since I’ve heard from you. I hope you are doing well and I hope your family is
doing fine. I’m pretty in spite of my busy schedule. Anyway, the reason I’m writing is to answer
the questions that you asked me in your previous email.
I’m so happy to hear that you had a great birthday party. I wish I had been there, too. Regarding
my last birthday party, this is a simply and cozy party with my family and my friends. My mom
cooked many delicious food. I and my sister decorated my house with balloons, banner and
flowers. When everything is ready, we ate and talk happily to each other. After we sang karaoke,
played games and took a picture with everyone. I received a lot of gifts and best wishes from my
parents and my friends. I really happy and grateful for what everyone did for me on my birthday.
I have to get back to study now. If you need to know anything else, jusst get in touch with me as
soon as you can. Give my best wishes to everyone in you family.
Love,
Topic 2
Dear Sir,
Have a nice day! I am glad to know that you are interested in my place. I am writing this email in
response to your inquiries.
Currently, each flat has accommodation for 5 people. There are 10 people in your group, so I
think that you should rent 2 flats. I will arrange 2 flats next to each other for your comfort. The
total cost is 500 USD per week for a flat including electricity and water. Each flat is equipped
with 5 single beds, 2 toilets, a free internet connection, a cable TV, a kitchen with some
cookware and a refrigerator. If you want to outside to relax or junket, there are some stores
nearby that open 24 hours such as a Chinese restaurant, a fast-food restaurant, and a coffee shop.
You can also go shopping easily at a large shopping mall which is only a 10-minute walk from
my place. Regarding the city center, to go downtown, you can take bus number 53, 99, 33 or
150. It takes about 20 minutes to go to the city center.
I hope this information will help you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Love,
Topic 3
Dear Mrs. Smith,
I am extremely sorry to hear that you and your family have had a unpleasant exxperience at our
resstaurant. I am writing this email to explain your enquiries in the previous email.
Task 2 AGREEMENT OR DISAGREEMENT
Practice 1
People have different views about the subjects that children are taught in schools are decided by
the government or teachers. Some people think that the teachers should be responsible for this
task. In contrast, others argue that the government should choose subjects taught at school. In my
opinion, I strongly believe that the teachers should be responsible for this task because of some
following reasons.
First of all, the teachers who teach students directly, clearly understand learning styles of their
students so they know which activities and assigments are suitable to be included in course
books. They also understand the average attention span of most students, so they can design an
appropriate amount of workload for each lesson.
The second reason is that the teachers should be curriculum advisers for the Ministry of
Education and Training to develop a nation curriculum framework. Teachers are the one who
directly teach the students so they know what their students need to learn. They can also give
useful advice on how new knowledge should be presented in course books so that students can
easily study by themselves at home.
In conclusion, I totally agree that the teachers should be responsible for this task because of the
reasons I have mentioned above.
Có kiến thức chuyên môn, Học hỏi được nhiều kỹ năng như thuyết trình, giao tiếp, làm việc
nhóm,…
Có bằng cấp=> Có thêm nhiều công việc => thăng chức
Phát triển mối quan hệ
Practice 2:
People have different views about going to university or going to vocational school. Some
people think that people should go to university for academic. In contrast, others argue that
people should be encouraged to do vocational training. In my opinion, I strongly believe that
people should go to university for academic because of some following reasons.
First of all, going to university helps people absorb more knowledge and improve their soft
skills. University provide students with specialized knowledge, so they can find dream jobs after
graduration. Besides, university also create many clubs, group activities and talk shows to
develop soft skills such as presentation skill, communicate skill and teamwork skill for students.
The second reason is that people will have better jobs in the future. Nowadays, all big companies
require a university degree for their work. Moreover, it is easy for employees to get a promotion
if they have a university degree.
The third reason is that going to university also helps people meet a lot of new friends and build
up their social networking. A university including students come from different regions, they can
learn more cultures and customs.
Practice 3:
People have different views about who is responsible for reducing air pollution. Some people
think that it is the responsibility of the government to reduce air pollution. However, others argue
that it is the responsibility of individuals. In my opinion, I strongly believe that individuals
should be responsible for reducing air pollution and improving the environment because of some
following reasons.
First of all, each citizen’s daily habits will have a great affect to the environment. For example,
cars and motorbikes are regarded as a main cause source of air pollution. Therefore, if each
people reduces the use of their cars and motorbikes and take public transportations. The air
quality will improve.
The second reason is that every citizen has the responsibility to follow the government’s laws on
protecting the environment. The laws are useless if citizens refuse to follow them. Therefore, it is
the responsibility of individuals to help the government achieve its goals to reduce air pollution.
For example, people are encouraged to stop burning waste which release a huge considerable
amount of smoke into the air. Or the law published that people should not cut down trees and
forests, so people not only follow them but also plant many trees to creat fresh air.
In conclusion, I totally agree that individuals should be responsible for the air pollution because
of the reasons I have mentioned above.
Cải thiện năng suất (tập trung) những môn học khác
Thư giãn
Tăng khả năng sáng tạo
Practice 4
People have different views about should be taught art at school. Some people think that art is
very important and should be taught at school. In contrast, others argue that art is a waste of time
and students should spend more time studying more important subjects at school. In my opinion,
I strongly believe that art is very important because of some following reasons.
First of all, studying art could improve performance in other subjects. Students can concentrate
on the subjects better and make things perfect, important skills that students learn when they
draw pictures. Through studying art, students learn how to pay attention to details and look at
things from different perspectives.
The second reason is that studying art will help students to relax. The students have to study a lot
of different stressful subjects all day, so the students can feel relax and comfortable when study
art lessons.
The third reason is that art will improve students’creativity. Students are encouraged to express
their ideas and feelings through their pictures and drawings. Students are free to use different
materials to create their work, so they become more creative. Besides, for the students with
artistic talent, studying art could helps them practice and get closer to your dream of becoming
an artist.
In conclusion, I totally agree that art should be taught at school because of the reasons I have
mentioned above.
Cải thiện các kỹ năng nghe nói
Hấp thụ các kiến thức về các loại văn hóa khác nhau
Practice 5
People have different views about who should teach English to children. Some people think that
native teachers should teach English to children. In contrast, others argue that they should study
English with Vietnamese English teachers. In my opinion, I strongly believe that children should
study English with foreign teachers because of some following reasons.
First of all, studying English with native teachers helps children improve speaking and listening
skills. When children often talk to native teachers, they can pick up special sounds and useful
expressions naturally by copying the sounds pronounced native teachers. As a result, they can
produce sounds like native speakers of pronunciation, accent, and intonation. This thing makes
them more confident once communicate with many foreigners.
The second reason is that children will easily absorb knowledge about many different cultures
around the world. Native teachers sometimes introduce their cultures and customs, traditions in
English lessons. They know more about their country’s customs and traditions than Vietnamese
teachers. Therefore, they can explain clearly some customs that are strange to Vietnamese young
learners.
The third reason is that children can enhance their thinking and reflexive ability in English. A
popular mistake in studying English is that most people often convert from English to
Vietnamese when they talk to each other. This causes difficulties for learners. From there,
learning English to communicate with foreigners not only promotes thinking ability but also
enhances reflexive ability.
In conclusion, I totally agree that children should study English with native teachers because of
the reasons I have mentioned above.
TASK 2 DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS
Practice 1
Ăn ở nhà
- Đồ ăn tự làm là an toàn. Trước khi nấu, chúng ta sẽ mua những nguyên liệu tươi và sạch và sau đó sẽ sơ chế và chế biến nguyên liệu sống một cách kỹ càng, để đảm bảo thức ăn được chín hoàn toàn.
- Khi tự nấu ăn tại nhà sẽ tiết kiệm được tiền. ví dụ tôi chỉ mất khoảng 200.000 VND để mua và nấu 1 nồi lẩu, nhưng tôi mất 500.000 VND cho 1 nồi lẩu ở ngoài nhà hàng.
- Ăn tại nhà sẽ tạo không khí ấm cúng trong gia đình. Mọi người quay quần bên nhau cùng nói chuyện và ăn uống, cùng xem chuơng trình TV …. Điều này khiến mọi người hiểu nhau và gần gũi nhau hơn. Tuy nhiên, ăn ở nhà thì mọi người phải dọn dẹp sau bữa ăn.
Ăn ở nhà hàng
- Ăn ở nhà hàng thì tiết kiệm thời gian. Chúng ta không cần phải lo lắng về việc chuẩn bị thức ăn và dọn dẹp sau bữa ăn.
- Ăn ở nhà hàng giúp mọi người tận hưởng được nhiều món ăn ngon và lạ. Thường nấu tại nhà thì mọi người sẽ chọn những món đơn giản và truyền thống Việt Nam. Nếu ở nhà hàng, bạn sẽ có thể gọi các món của các nước khác nhau như Nhật Bản, Hàn Quốc,….
- Nhà hàng cũng là một nơi có không gian lớn. Bạn có thể lựa chọn để tổ chức lễ kỷ niệm hoặc sinh nhật vì
People have different views about where to have meals. Some people suppose that people should
eat at home. In contrast, others argue that eating at a restaurant will be better. In this essay, I am
going to examine this question from both points of view.
Regarding eating at home, firstly, homemade food is so safe. Before cooking, we would buy
fresh and clean ingredients. Then, we can make sure that the food is well-cooked and well-
preserved. Secondly, cooking at home will save the money. For instance, I just take 200.000
VND to buy and cook a hot pot, but I take 500.000 VND for a hot pot at the restaurant. Finally,
eating at home will create a cozy atmosphere in my family. Everyone talk, eat, and watch TV
show together. This thing made my family more and more understand and close up. However,
everyone has to clean up everything after the meals.
On the other hand, first of all, eating at a restaurant saves time. Therefore, we don’t worry about
preparing food or cleaning up after the meal. In addition, everyone can enjoy a lot of good and
strange food. When cooking at home, people often cook simple and traditional VN food. If they
eat at a restaurant, they can try food of different countries such as Korea, Japan, or China.
Moreover, They also could choose to organize a ceremony or a birthday party here because it has
a large space, cozy atmosphere, and delicious food.
In conclusion, both views have their own merits. If you like the cozy atmosphere of the family,
you can choose to eat at home. Or if you like a large and beautiful space at a restaurant, eating at
a restaurant is a good idea.
Practice 2
Mobile phone is a useful tool
-điện thoại di động có thể hỗ trợ cho học sinh trong việc học tập. Học sinh tìm kiếm có các thông tin trên mạng Internet để hoàn thành nhiệm vụ trên lớp giao hoặc để xem thêm các tài liệu học tập. Sử dụng điện thoại để lưu trữ các thông tin và hình ảnh hay và có giá trị liên quan đến việc học.
- Điện thoại di động có thể làm công cụ để liên lạc với mọi người. Khi có vấn đề bất ngờ xảy ra ví dụ như thời gian học bị thay đổi thì học sinh có thể liên lạc với cha mẹ của mình để cáo báo sự việc. Bên cạnh đó, học sinh cũng có thể dùng điện thoại để liên lạc với giáo viên của mình để có thể hỏi về vấn đề mà trên lớp chưa hiểu.
- Điện thoại cũng có thể làm một hình thức giải trí cho học sinh. Sau nhiều giờ học tập, học sinh có thể sử dụng điện thoại để nghe nhạc hoặc xem một video hài hước trên tiktok. Điều này sẽ khiến học sinh trỏe nên thư giãn và giảm áp lực hơn.
- Sử dụng điện thoại nhiều có thể ảnh hưởng đến việc học của các em. Một số bạn học sinh dùng điện thoại trong hàng giờ đồng hồ để chơi game, điều này khiến các em không tập trung vào việc học. Các em sẽ không đạt được điểm cao trong các bài thi và kiểm tra, lâu dài sẽ khiến các em không muốn học, thâm chí là bỏ học.
- Sử dụng nhiều cũng ảnh hưởng đến mắt của các em. Mắt phải điều tiết trong thời gian dài vì vậy nó sẽ yếu và mờ đi. Việc nhìn lên bảng và chăm chú theo dõi bài giảng của học sinh sẽ khó khăn hơn.
- Nhiều học sinh sử dụng điện thoại để gian lận trong các bài kiểm tra. Ví dụ học sinh có thể nhìn câu trả lời cho câu hỏi từ ddiejn thoại.
People have different views about whether primary students are allowed to use mobile phones at
school. Some people think that mobile phones are useful tools to help students in their studying.
In contrast, others argue that mobile phones have some drawbacks. In my opinion, I am going to
examine this question from both views.
Let’s begin by looking at the positive aspects of mobile phones. Firstly, mobile phones can
support students in studying. Students can search for information on the Internet to do their
assignments and homework or read more materials and books. Using mobile phones stores
pieces of information and images related to learning. Secondly, mobile phones are connecting
tools. When having unexpected problems, for instance, studying time is changed suddenly,
students can connect with their parents to report the matter. Besides, students can also use mobile
phones to chat with their teachers for learning. Finally, they use mobile phones for
entertainment. They can listen to music or watch some tiktok videos after long hours of study.
This thing will make them feel more relaxed and reduce stress.
On the other hand, first of all, using mobile phones for many hours can affect studying. Students
can not concentrate on learning subjects and can not get high scores on tests or exams at school.
For a long time, students don’t want to study or even if they drop out of school. In addition, their
eyes become weak and blurry. Watching the board and following the lecture is very difficult.
Moreover, many students use mobile phones to cheat in exams. For example, they see the
answers to questions from their phones. They even can call good students for help and take a
photo of test paper to share with other classes.
In conclusion, if students do not abuse their phones, they can completely use them in class.
Because everything has two sides, we must consider carefully.