WRITING TASK 1: INFORMAL LETTER (THƯ THÂN MẬT) – A Friend

- Chủ động: tự mình viết cho ng khác:

Dạo này ổn k mày? / dạo này mày ntn? / lâu lắm rồi k găp mày/ đã 3 năm rồi kể từ lần cuối tao gặp mày
khi …./ tao hi vọng/ chúc mày vs gd luôn manh khỏe. lý do tao viết thư là để làm gì….(tùy đề)

 How have you been?

 We haven’t seen each other for a long time. = it has been a long time since we last saw each
other 2 years ago.
 Hope you are doing well = I hope you and your family are well => hope that you and your family
are in the pink of health = hope you and your family are in the best of health and spirit.
 The main reason why I write this letter is TO TELL YOU SOMETHING ABOUT + ĐỀ RA/ TO SHARE
WITH YOU SOMETHING ABOUT …./ TO LET YOU KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT …..
- Bị động: là phản hồi lá thư ng khác gửi cho m.
Tao rất vui/ bất ngờ/ ngạc nhiên khi nhận dc thư mày. Tao vui hơn nữa khi bt mày vs gd vẫn
khỏe. (hiểu tình huống đề thi – tao biết rằng ….tùy đề - diễn đạt lại) -> tao viết thư để…
 It was very great to get your letter = I’m really glad to receive your mail. = It was very great to
get your letter and I'm thrilled to hear THAT + TÌNH HUỐNG ĐỀ RA.
 I’m so glad = happy = thrilled = exhilarated to get your letter and learn that + tinh huống(copy
đề - đổi ngôi).
 I’m writing back to V = TELL YOU SOMETHING ABOUT + ĐỀ RA/ TO SHARE WITH YOU
SOMETHING ABOUT …./ TO LET YOU KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT …..

Chốt mở : cảm xúc của em đối tình huống:

I can’t wait to : nóng lòng làm gì

I’m looking forward to V-ing

EXERCISES
1. 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,

 Offer to find somewhere to stay

 Give advice about what to do
 Give information about what clothes to bring
Dear Mine,

It was very great to get your letter and I’m thrilled to hear that you want to spend a two-week holiday in
my region.

If you want to find somewhere to stay, I would strongly recommend that you stay at my house. There
are many rooms in my house, so you would find your complete privacy during you stay here. My parents
would also be glad to see you. In case you prefer to stay at a hotel, I will book you a room within a
walking distance of my house.
There are numerous places of interest that I want to suggest to you. You could visit Dalat city, which is in
the heart of my city, has cool weather and fresh air. It is the best choice for tourists.
You asked me about what clothes to bring. I would advise you to bring some T-shirts, skirts and sweaters
mostly because the temperature is quite low and almost cold at that time.

I hope that you will enjoy yourself in Dalat, and my advice would be helpful for you.

Best regards,

Anna

2. A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this
summer. He/she asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

 Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
 Describe some possible disadvantages
 Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

Lời dẫn:
-The main reason why I write this letter is to give you some advice about a camping holiday for the first
time this summer.

-I’m so thrilled to get your letter and learn that you are thinking of going a camping holiday this summer.
I’m writing back to share with you something about this trip.
-I'm so happy to get your letter and learn that you are thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first
time this summer. I'm writing you back to give you advice.

-I’m so glad to know that you and your family are in the best of health and spirit. The main reason why I
write this letter is to share with you something about going on a camping holiday for the first time this
summer.

-I received your letter a couple of days ago. I am glad to hear that you need some advice from me. And
now I will give you some advice about going camping this summer.

-It was great to get your letter and I'm thrilled to hear that you are PLANNING - ORGANIZING a camping
holiday for the Upcoming summer, also thank you for taking me into confidence for some advice. I'm
writing back to share with you some advice about this trip.( From Kiều Phương to Everyone 09:19 PM
=> Ý hay nên tham khảo)

-It was very great to get your letter. I’m writing back to tell you something about a camping holiday for
the first time this summer.

-I was glad to receive your letter. It’s great to hear that your all family are fine. The main reason why I
write this letter is to give you some advice about your camping holiday for the first time this summer.

ADVICE: TRỪU TƯỢNG -> K ĐẾM DC; ADVICES => SAI

NEXT => THE UPCOMING

-It was great to get your letter and I'm thrilled to hear that you are organizing a camping holiday for the
Upcoming summer. I'm writing back to share with you something that you should keep in mind before
your trip.

Bài làm:

Mẫu 1:
Dear Sally,

It was great to get your letter and I’m thrilled to hear that you are organizing a camping holiday for the
upcoming summer. I’m writing back to share with you something that you should keep in mind before
your trip.

I know that you are hooked on outdoor activities and camping is the best way to discover nature and
gain wonderful experiences. Besides, spending your time by the lake during the day and burning
campfire at night will be great opportunities to relieve stress.
However, there are some detrimental points you should prepare thoroughly in advance. Firstly, due to
the distant and isolated location, I advise you to bring enough food and fresh water. Moreover, there
will be a lot of mosquitos and bugs. Remember to bring a mosquito net and some medicine with you.

Anyway, I have to miss this chance to go camping this time because I’m occupied with assignments. I
wish I could make it.

Hope you have a wonderful trip.

Best wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 2:
Dear Anna,

I’m so thrilled to get your letter and learn that you are planning to go for a camping holiday for the
upcoming summer. I’m writing back to share with you something about this trip.

I think that you will be excited about this trip as it offers you a chance to let your hair down with your
friends after stressful studying hours. For example, you will take part in various activities such as setting
up tents, gathering firewood and preparing food for a barbecue party. Moreover, you can also
participate in interesting games and explore some outstanding places near the campsite. This trip
enables you to have a lot of unforgettable memories.

However = nhưng phải nói rằng la=having said that

Having said that, there are some disadvantages of camping that you should pay attention to such as
Mosquitos, insects, dangerous animals. I recommend you to bring mosquitoes repellent or some
medicine to protect yourself.

Utensils : vật dụng cá nhân

Anyway, I have to miss this chance to go camping this time because I’m occupied with assignments. I
wish I could make it.

Hope you have a wonderful trip.

Best wishes,
Anna
 3. You are living in a city a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is
coming to the same city soon for several days.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

 Ask him/her to bring some things from home which you need
 Say why you need them
 Make an arrangement to meet this friend

Lời dẫn:
- I was so surprised to hear that we are going to live in the same city. I am wondering if you could do me
a favor.

Lâu lắm k gặp mày nhỉ. Nước nào? Khi nào? Ai nói cho mình biết nó đi

-I am very happy to hear that you are going to the city where I live. I look forward to seeing you here.
Above all I hope to receive your help.

Chúng ta k gặp nhau lâu rồi nhỉ. Tao nghe mẹ tao nói mày sẽ đi tới Sin sau 1 tuần nữa. lý do tao viết là
thư này là nhờ mày giup t 1 việc. tao hi vọng rang điều này k phai la 1 gánh nặng cho m.

-We haven't seen each other for a long time since I went to France.
I got the news that you'll be here in a few days. I'm so happy to hear this news. By the way, I also want
to ask you to do a few things. I hope that you could do me a favor = I hope that it wouldn’t be a burden
for you.

-We haven't seen each other for a long time. How have you been? I talked to your parents yesterday so
I'm glad to know that you are coming to Paris for several days.

Tương lai gàn k dùng vs come vs go -> httd

-I am very glad to hear that you are coming to England and know that you'll be in my city for several
days. The main reason why i write this letter is to ask you bring me something which I need. I would be
very grateful if you could help me.

-We haven't seen each other for a long time, I hear that you are coming to Paris for several days. So I
write this letter is to ask you a favour and I hope it wouldn't be a burden for you.

From Kiều Phương to Everyone 09:48 PM

We haven't seen each other for a long time. I heard from my mom that you are planning to visit Paris for
several days. The main reason why I write this letter is to ask for your help and I hope that it wouldn’t be
a burden for you.
Bài làm:
Mẫu 1:
Dear Herry,

We haven’t seen each other for a long time. I heard from my Mom that you are planning to visit England
for several days. The main reason why I write this letter is to ask you for your help and I hope that it
wouldn’t be a burden for you.

I’d really appreciate it if you could meet my mother before flying to England since I’d like you to give
something for me. The first thing is a sweater which my mom made for me because the weather in this
season is so freezing that I can’t stand it. I need this one simply because it not only helps me keep my
body warm but also feel cheerful when I wear it . The second and final item is a photo album that
contains some of our family pictures, which have some sentimental values for me. Don’t worry- they are
not heavy.

I do hope that it won’t cause you any problem. I’m extremely excited to meet you soon. Please give a
call to let me know when you come, I will welcome you at the airport.

I look forward to your arrival.

Best wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 2:
Dear Anna,

I am so surprised to hear that you are going to the city where i live for a few days. I look forward to
seeing you here. I’d be very grateful if you could do me a favor.

I’d really appreciate it if you could bring me a couple of items. The first thing is a camera that my dad
gave me on my twentieth birthday. As you know, I have a great passion for taking photos so this camera
helps me to capture the incredible sights about Paris which is one of the most beautiful cities in the
world. Also, since the weather is getting colder and I often suffer from health problems, my mother
bought me some medicine. And I'm sure my mother would be very delighted if she could send it to me.

I do hope that it wouldn’t be a burden for you. I’m extremely excited to meet you in Paris. Please give a
call to let me know when you come, I will welcome you at the airport.

I look forward to your arrival.

Best wishes,
Anna

4. You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an
English-speaking friend who lives in another country.

Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter,

 Explain why you have moved

 Describe the new housw
 Invite your friend to come and visit

Mẫu 1:

Dear Mary,

It’s been a long time since we’ve written to each other. Hope you and your family are doing well. The
main reason why I write this letter is that I moved to a new place last month.

As you know, I have changed my job recently so the new job location was extremely far from my old
address. The new apartment is very nice place to live in, which is a big apartment for a single person
with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom. The most amazing think is the balcony
with a small table and two chairs, where I can sit, relax and enjoy the panoramic vista of the city while
having coffee. I’m sure you will be happy to see my new accommodation.

I can’t wait to show you my new house, please pay as a visit anytime soon. I bet you will not regret the
visit.
Please let me know when you are coming. I will look forward to hearing from you .

Yours,

Anna

panoramic vista (cụm N): Tầm nhìn toàn cảnh

Mẫu 2:

Dear Suzy,
How’s it going? I’m so sorry I haven’t written for a long time since the last time we met each other 3
months ago. (tình huống) The main reason why I’m writing this letter is to let you know my new house.

I have just moved to a new house in the heart of = on the outskirts of Danang city which is an ideal place
to start my new job as a personal tutor. It is a small house that I rent from an old couple who are friendly
and nice. It has a half-floor, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a space to cook. Although it is not large enough
for all my family members to live in, the house is so clean and cozy.

Are you free next Sunday, which would be 30th August? If you have time, I would like you to visit my
house. We will have a party together. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Mệnh đề phụ thuộc : when – if – although S – V – O ( k đi vs will)

Best wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 3:

Dear Lina,

It’s been ages since the last time we saw each other a couple of months ago. I hope that you and your
family are in the pink of health. You might be wondering why I am writing you a letter. The main reason
is to tell you something about my new house.
I and my younger brother have been studying in Vinh city for nearly 1 year. we used to live in a very
small room, which made us uncomfortable. That is why my parents decided to buy us a house, located
in a small quiet alley, to live a more comfortable life.

It’s a nice big house which consists of 5 rooms including: a spacious living room, two cozy bedrooms, a
pretty kitchen, a modern bathroom. The living room is the place where all of us always gather to wacth
movie and chat after dinner.

Mẫu 4:

Dear Jane,
How’s it going? It’s been a long time since I met you. I want to tell you some news about my new
accommodation.

I have recently moved to this new house because of several reasons. The first reason is that my office is
too far away from my old one. It always took me more than an hour to get to work almost every day..
The second one is because my neighbors are quite noisy in the evening, I hardly have time to let my hair
down after a hard-working day.

About my new house, it is a small but fully-equipped house which is located in the heart of city. The
accommodation has a spacious living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen. There is a balcony
on the second floor where I can plant some flowers and plants in my spare time..

Would you like to visit my new house? We will have a house-warming party next weekend. I will pick
you up at the airport.
Look forward to seeing you soon.

Mẫu 5:
Dear Lisa,

How have you been? hope you are in the pink of health. The main reason why I write this letter is to
inform you about my new living place.

Actually, I used to live and study in downtown Ha Noi 4 years ago. After graduating from university, I
applied for a job as a teacher in my hometown because I'd like to use my English to inspire all children
here. Luckily, I was accepted and that’s the reason why I come back to the place where I was born.

It is a single-storey house with 3 traditional bedrooms , a spacious living room and a cozy kitchen . You
know, I love my living room the most because it is beautifully decorated with a lot of framed family
pictures. Be surrounded views about the river and mountains in this place by

Are you free next sunday ? I'd like to show you around the stunning. I'm looking forward to hearing from
you.
Best wishes,

Anna

Sau khi tốt nghiệp xong ở ha nội , t đx tim dc công viec ở quê tao, ABC viallage, - a làng quê…. -> tao
chuyển về u.

Stunning views/ breathtaking views/ spectacular lanscapes such as poetic long rivers/ mountain/
fields …

5. You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an Enghlish-speaking
friend who lives in another country know about it.

Write a letter to your Englis-speaking friend. In your letter:

 Explain why you have gone to live in the new city

 Describe the place where you are living
 Invite your friend to come and see you

=>chủ động -> e chuyển đến tp mới rồi

Mẫu 1:
How have you been? It has been a long time since we last saw each other a few months ago. Hope you
and your family are in the best of health and spirit. I’m so thrilled to let you know that I have just moved
to HCM city.

After graduating from ABC University, I luckily found a well-paid job at, which is located ABC Company in
the heart of HCM city. To facilitate my work, I made up my mind to move to this metropolis city.

I rented a small apartment near my company which has a spacious living room, a cozy bedroom, a pretty
kitchen, and a modern bathroom. What I love the most about this apartment is the bedroom because
It’s painted in blue, my favorite color, which helps me get a feeling of comfort after a nerve-racking time
of work.

Would you like to visit my newly-accommodation? Are you free Next Sunday, which would be the 4th of
September,? We will have a warm party in my living room. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Mẫu 2:
Dear Anna,

How it’s going? It’s has been a long time since we last saw each other 2 year ago. I’m so excited to let
you know that I have moved to my hometown, Vinh city. So today, I'm writing to tell you about my new
life in this city.
About the main reason I moved here, I found a proper job as a + ngành ngeeh + nơi làm việc, which is
located in the suburbs of Vinh city/ on the outskirt of Vinh/ in the heart of Vinh…..to take care of my
family thoroughly, I moved here.

I must say, people living in my hometown are very golden-hearted and hospitable. they are always
willing to help each other whenever they are in trouble. Besides, tourists have a great a/the chance to
enjoy different delicious foods in my city like eel porridge.

thiếu/ sống ở đâu: căn nhà trong trung tâm , gần trường học.

Are you free next Sunday? If you have time, I would like you to visit my new city. We will have a party
together. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wisher,

Anna

Mẫu 3:
Dear Sana,

How are you doing? I hope you are in the pink of health. The reason why I am writing this letter is to tell
you that I have recently gone to live in a new city.

As you know, I had the opportunity to visit Ho Chi Minh City last month. It’s actually different from Ha
Noi city. I absolutely enjoy everything here so I decided to move to live in HCM City. My family
supported it too. Now I am living in HCM City and I have found a new job here too.

HCM City is a bustling city. It is a big city located in the south of Vietnam. I rented a new apartment that
is near my office. There is a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. On the balcony, I ‘m decorating some
flower pots and put a small table and chair .

If you have time, I would like you to visit my house. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Anna
Mẫu 4:
Dear Jennie,

How it’s going? It has been a long time since we saw each other a few months ago. Hope you and your
family are in the best of health and spirit. I am very excited to let you know that I moved to HCM city last
month.

After graduating from National Economics University, I quickly found a proper job as a financial manager
at ABC Company which is located in the heart of HCM city. To facilitate my work, I decided to move this
city as soon as I was accepted for this position.

You know, the first time I set my foot on this beautiful city, I was overwhelmed because of the hustle
and bustle of this city.
Luckily, I rented a pretty apartment which is near my company and it takes me about 5 minutes to
commute to work.

My new apartment includes a cozy bedroom, a spacious kitchen and a comfortable living room. The
room I like most is kitchen because I feel comfortable and happy whenever I cook delicious meals in my
own kitchen after a nerve-racking time of work.

Are you free at the weekend? I would like to invite you to participate in a small party in my living room.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 5 (Mine):

Dear Jenny,

It’s been a long time since we’ve written to each other. Hope you and your family are in the best of
health and spirit. The main reason why I write this letter is let you know that I moved to a new city last
month.

My parents have bought a new house in Lam Dong because our old house were too old and small. Lam
Dong which is located in the Central Highlands, have a lot of landscapes that are worth experiencing,
especially Dalat ‘s famous city often called The Flowers city. The weather is quite cool, locals are
easygoing and wellcoming. The new house is a nice big which consists of 6 room including: a spacious
living room, three cozy bedrooms, a modern bathrooom, a pretty kitchen. The living room is the place
where all of us always gather to watch movie and chat after dinner. On the outside, it has a very large
garden and I’m now planning to plant some flowers inside it.

I would be happy if you can arrange your time to come my new city for the upcoming summer holidays. I
hope you couldn’t miss the chance.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Best wishes,

Anna

6. You have recently purchased a gift item for one of your friends.

Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,

 tell him/her about the gift

 tell how you want to send the gift to this friend
 explain why you chose this gift for your friend

Mẫu 1:
Dear Mine,

Hope you and your family are in the best of health and spirit. I felt so happy to receive your letter and
hear all your news last week. I know that your birthday is just around the corner , so I have picked a
special gift item for you.

As you know, it’s freezing in your country. So, I’d like to give you a wool scarf which was made by me.
My mom have taught me recently and I spent about 01 month finishing it. It’s a pink wool scarf which
about 1.2m length and 350gr weight. I chose this gift because it’s not only suit you, but also helps you
body warm. I hope you will like the gift.
I think I’m going to mail this gift in a courier service which should be delivered to you in the next couple
of days. Please let me know whether should courier to your home or office address.

Warm wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 2:
Dear Laura,

I think you will be very surprised to receive my letter. I still remember that your birthday is around the
corner. I have prepared a birthday present for you. This is a book that I think you will enjoy.

The book is called Legal English which is written by Rupert Haigh, who is the executive director of the
Center for Legal Languages in London. it focuses on all the basics, with detailed instructions on
punctuation usage, legal English terms, common legal terms, and their context.

I know you're about to do a thesis, so I bought you this book. I hope it will be of help to you. I hope you
reply and send me your address, I will send it to you. Good luck with your thesis.

Best wishes,

Ha Nhi

Mẫu 3:
Dear Ly,

How are you doing? I hope you are in the pink of health. I am really sorry for not being able to come to
your birthday last week. So I decided to give you a special gift.

As you know, I had a business trip to Thailand last week. So in my free time, I went to some luxurious
stores to buy something special. And I bought a Givenchy bag for you. its color is black. On the body of
the bag, there is an embossed logo pattern with the words Givenchy Paris printed in white. I hope you
like it.
I will deliver this gift by postal courier. So keep an eye out for incoming calls to pick up your order. Call
me when you have received it.

Besh wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 4:
Dear Sarah,

How have you been? It has been a long time since we last saw each other 2 years ago. Hope you and
your family are in the best of health and spirit. it’s surprising that you will be 22 next week. I have
bought you a gift on this special occasion.

Can you guess what is it? Actually, It is a white charming dress which will appeal to you for the first time.
Besides, the white dress belongs to the H&M store, and it is always on board best-seller this year. What I
love the most about this chic dress is the long-tiered skirt, short sleeves, round collar, and 100% cotton
that help you facilitate all situations. Moreover, the salient flower-falling makes you more feminine.

The gift will be sent to you by post. Let's dress it up for your birthday party to become as gorgeous as a
princess.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Love,

Anna

7. You have recently visited a museum. Now write a letter to your friend about the
museum you have visited.
Write a letter to him/ her.
In your letter, write:
- where you went
- what you saw there
- how you felt about it
Mẫu 1:

Dear Jenny,
How have you been? I hope that you and your family are in the best of health and spirit. I am writing to
tell you that I have visited Music Museum recently.

Last week, I and my colleagues had a chance to visit Music museum which is located in the heart of my
city. I saw a number of kinds of musical instruments, some of them dating back to hundreds of years
such piano, guitar and violin.

I was impressed/ captivated by the piano, displayed in the center of the museum. Its beauty blew me
away.

I was really surprised because of all of things exhibited here including the war pictures, the fight tools
and statues of the nation’s heroes. All of them reminded me how indomitable my nation is!

Vui vì e được đến/ ý nghĩa => evoke : patriotism / encourage the young / raise spirit…

Mày có muốn tha quan bảo tang/ t nghĩ rằng nếu như có dip, mày nên đến đây tham quan bảo tàng.

Mẫu 2:

Dear Jennie,

How it’s going? Hope you and your family are the best of health and spirit. I am extremely excited to let
you know that I had a memorable experience when I came to HCM museum last Friday and I cannot wait
to share with you about it.

As you know, HCM museum is in the area of HCM mausoleum which is located in the heart of the capital
of HaNoi. At first, I was overwhelmed by a huge space with many works/artifacts which are displayed
orderly. Tượng/ có di chúc…./ tranh ảnh => xúc động

Not only that, I feel very proud when I am a Vietnamese and I extremely honour and respect what the
previous generation had done to protect and preserve the peace of our country.
I would like to recommend you to visit this museum wheever you have free time.
Mẫu 3:

Dear Michael,

How are you doing? I hope you are in the pink of health. The reason why I am writing this letter is to tell
you that I have recently visited a museum with my family.

Last Sunday, we decided to visit a famous museum, which is located in Ha Noi, is the Vietnam National
Museum of Fine Arts. It is the first national fine art museum of my country.

There are a lot of masterpieces= works = artifacts: kiêt tác that are unique here: some pictures of very
famous artists in 19th and 20th century such as ………….., some statues made of metal... The museum
looks really very classic, feeling? .

K rõ: bảo tang nghệ thậu: tranh ảnh: chueem ngưỡng:

Contemplate: chiêm ngưỡng

If you have time, come to Vietnam and I will take you to this museum.
Best wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 4:

Dear Jennie,

Hope you and your family are in the best health and spirit. What did you do during the last summer
holiday? I have just taken a trip to visit a very well-known art gallery and I am eager to share with you
through this letter.

Last week, I traveled to France then it is a great honored for me to be at The Lourve Museum which is
locatet in the heart of the most romantic city-Paris.

When I set my foot to the museum, I was overwhelmed by thousand pictures as well as sculptures of
plentiful colors with various styles of art. Since it is the biggest art library in Europe, the works of famous
artists around the world are exhibited there. I was so impressed by the picture of Mona Lisa made by
Leonardo da Vinci that I spent hours contemplating this picture.
Truly, after returning home, I cannot believe what I experienced during my visit.

It would be great if you could arrange your time to visit this museum sometime.

Best wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 5 (Mine):

Dear Jennie,

How have you been? Hope you and your family are in the best of health and spirit. The main reason why
I write this letter is to share with you that I have visited Music museum recently.

As you know, my family had a chance to visit Music museum, which is located in the heart of HCM city.
There are a lot of types of musical instruments such as piano, violin, guitar and so on, most of them
dating back to hundreds of years. I was impressed by the gong which was delicately and particularly
made by some French artists. Besides, I took photos here.

I extremely excited about this visit. It brings me a lot of memorable experiences. Moreover, it can offer
me a chance to get more broaden my understanding.

It would be great if you could arrange your time to come to Vietnam to visit this one.

Best wishes,

Anna

8. A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a
destination.
Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
before. Say where you went, where you stayed, what you did there and what the food was
like.
You should write at least 150 words.
Dear Jennie,

It is great to know that you’re intending to go on a holiday soon and also thank you for taking me into
confidence for some suggestions. I’d like to recommend you a place that I have visited before.

Last summer, I and my family went to Phu Quy Island, which is a small island located about 120km
south-east of Phan Thiet city, Vietnam. It is a quite interesting place. The landscape is extremely wild
with blue beaches and smooth sand. We booked a hotel which is not too expensive by the seaside.
(vùng ven biển)

You know, I had a chance to discover Linh Sơn pagoda and Cao Cat moutain which is the most highlight
here. Moreover, I had an opportunity to go to the beach and eat seafood.

If you arrange your time, I advise you to go there for 2 or 3 days to discover everything. I believe that
you won’t be disappointed about it.

Have a great trip!

Best wishes,

Anna

LESSON 22

9. You have recently started work in a new company.

Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter

 Explain why you changed jobs

 Describe your new jobs
 Tell him/her your other news

Mẫu 1:

Dear John,

How are you? I have found a new job for me. I changed my job because I was appointed to be a director
at a new branch of the company. It is in Hanoi, so I moved to Hanoi to facilitate my job and my life.

I’m really busy with my job right now because I have to work from 7 a.m to 5 p.m almost every day.
Therefore, I hardly have much free time for myself.
However, I was given a quite large and comfortable room designed for myself. There is a fish tank next
to the door and a sofa set in the middle of the room. The thing I like most about my room is …...

I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Best wishes
Duc

=>idea hay

Mẫu 2:

Dear Mary,

I hope you and your family are well. I am very excited to let you know that I have changed my job and
……..
I was really fed up with my old job because I felt that it was not only boring but also not economically
viable. After a long period of consideration, I decided to quit my job. Fortunately, I found a new job that
is very suitable for me. I am currently working as a manager for a local supermarket. Finally, I am able to
work on my passion. I can use all my creativity, develop advertising campaigns and I will be responsible
for training the sales team every month. .
I also have special news for you. I will marry Tuan whom you met on my birthday last month and we will
be happy to share this moment with you. Make sure you come and celebrate with us.

Wait for your news.

Best wishes,

Ha Nhi

Mẫu 3:

Dear Jennie,

How have you been? It has been a long time since we met each other a few months ago. Hope you and
your family are the best of health and spirit. I am writing this letter to let you know that I have got a new
job in a financial company.
You know, I have got(vừa mới) accepted to ABC financial company so I have just moved to HCM city.
Luckily, I have been appointed to be a manager after an intense interview.
The first time I set my foot on this metropolis city, I was overwhelmed=IMPRESSES= SURPRISED because
of the hustle and bustle of this city. Moreover, this city has enough facilities for me to live a very
comfortable life. I rented a pretty apartment within a walking distance of =NEAR my company and it
takes me about 5 minutes to commute to work on a daily basis.
Are you free at the weekend? I would like to invite you to participate in a warm party at my home. I’m
looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 4:

How have you been? It has been ages since the last time we met each other. I hope that you and your
family are in pink health. I am writing this letter to tell you about the new job that I recently started.
i used to work as a teacher at a School of Languages for ten long years and a couple of months back I
started to feel depressed and anxious going to work. My salary was not sufficient as per my experience
(lương ko đủ sống). So I made up my mind to change my job.

Luckily, after an excellent interview, I was accepted to become a member of the biggest educational
company in my company. More importantly(quan trọng không kém nữa là), they decided to pay twice
my previous salary. I know you will be very happy about my success.
Anyway, I want to let you know that I and my family are planning to throw a party next Saturday. I
would be more than happy if you could be there with me to celebrate my new achievement.

Best wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 5:

Dear Lenka,

How have you been? I hope you and your family are in the pink of health. The reason that I write this
letter is that m thực sự rất vui khi tìm được cv mới (major job). M muốn chia sẻ với b về cv này.

As I told you before, when I had a trip to Ho Chi Minh City last year, I fell in love with this hustle and
bustle city. I thought that if I didn’t move to this city, I would remorse for my decision. So I try to seek
different jobs in this city and I finally was accepted into my new company.

I’m working as a full-time content creator who is responsible for (người chịu trách nhiệm cho cv gì)
writing, editing, blogging, and updating contents for everything from brochures, and marketing and
promotion materials to emails, websites, blogs and more.
Let’s have a meeting in Ho Chi Minh city. We would have a lot of fun.

Best wishes,

Anna

Mẫu 6:

Dear Ronaldo,

How have you been? I hope you and your family are in the pink of health. I am writing this letter to tell
you that I have changed my job.

I was facing some issues in my previous job, Since a couple of months back I have started to feel
depressed and anxious going to work , So I want to change my job. I started work at a factory as an
electrical engineer. All my employees are ambitious and hard-working. They motivate and inspire me to
do better every day.

I’ve also just bought a small house in Vinh city. It’s beautiful with a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen
and a bathroom.

Are you free next Sunday? If you have time, I would like you to visit my house. We will have a party
together. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Warm wishes,
Jackey

Mẫu 7:

Dear Jim,

How have you been? Hope you and your family are in the pink of health. I’m so glad to tell that I have
recently started work in a new company. The main reason why I’m this writing is to share with you
something about my new job.

As you know, I used to work as a banker. However, I realized that this job was so busy that I didn’t have
any time for taking care of my family. So, I decided to change my job.

Luckily, I have found a new job in a book publishing company, which is not only suitable for me but also
not really pressure on time. My responsibility is involved in contacting with some bookstores and
introducing many my company’s new books. I hardly need to be at company all the time. Sometimes, I
can work online at home. My colleagues and manager are very opened-minded and easygoing.

Are you free this weekend? We haven’t seen each other for a long time. I would be happy if you can
arrange an appointment with me. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,
Anna.

Mẫu 8:

10. You have recently started work in a new company.

Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter

 Explain why you changed jobs

 Describe your new jobs
 Tell him/her your other news

Dear Jenny,

How have you been? Hope you and your family are in the best of health and spirit. I was extremely
happy when I found a new job, so I can’t wait to share with you about my new position.

You know, I used to work for a company which is far away from home, it took me about 1 hour to go
back and forth (đi và về) on a daily basis (mỗi ngày). After a long period of consideration, I decided
to quit my job.

I’m currently working as a planning staff, which is not only suitable for me but also makes me feel
really excited. More importantly, it’s a walking distance of my house and I spend about 10 minutes
going to the office.

Are you free this Sunday? My parents have just bought a new house which is in the heart of my city.
There is a cozy living room, a convenient kitchen, two pretty bedrooms and a bathroom. I would be
happy if you can arrange your time to visit my house.

I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.

Best wishes,

Anna

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 11. You want to sell your television. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter explain:

1. Why you are selling the television

2. Describe the television

3. Suggest a date when your friend can come and see it

Mẫu 1:

Dear Lisa,

How have you been? Hope you and your family are in the best of health and spirit. The last time we
spoke, you told me that you were planning to purchase a second-hand television. I’m writing this letter
to let you know that I want to sell my one.

You know, after graduation from university, I applied for a job as a translator in Binh Duong. Luckily, I got
the news that I was accepted. That’s why I have to move to a new living place and I’m unable to bring
my television.

It is a Sony OLED 4K 60-inch TV and large enough to place in a spacious living room. One of the best
functions compared to other brands is that it could connect with smartphone. If you bought it, you could
make use of IT to study online through Facebook or even zoom application.

You told me that you always desire to buy a TV with around 55 to 60 inches and reasonable price. Are
you free next Sunday? You could come and experience it to see whether it is suitable for you or not and
we will discuss about the price later.

Hope to see you then.

Best wishes,

Phuong

*Vocab:

Functions : chức năng

Even: thậm chí

Desire : mong muốn

Mẫu 2:

Dear Tom,
……………….. I write to let you know that I want to sell my television and I think you might be interested
to own it.
I have recently got a job offer in New York and I am excited about it. I will be leaving for the US next
month where I will be living for the next 3 years, so I am hoping to sell a TV set because I will not be able
to take with me.

It is an ultra-slim Samsung LED, 43-inch television and I purchased it around 6 months ago. The
outstanding features of this TV are 3-Dimensional view (3D), smart internet connection, latest Android
OS, 256 GB internal memory, surround sound system and voice activation.

As I will be departing from Lahore on 10th December, I hope you can drop by on 1st December and see
the TV to figure out whether you want to buy it or not.
Hoping to hear from you soon.

Best wishes,

Mary

Mẫu 3:

Dear …,

I hope this letter finds you in good health. As far as I know, you are looking for a secondhand television,
so today I am writing this letter to tell you that I am intending to sell my television and I guess you might
be interested in it.

The reason why I have made a decision on selling my television is that I will move to a new and more
spacious apartment so I want to purchase a bigger TV than the previous one. Moreover, it would be
inconvenient for me to shift my television from the old accommodation to the new one.

It is an android 55-inch Sony OLED TV, which is one of the six best TV Brands all over the world.
Furthermore, it is a state-of-the-art equipment with touch, motion and voice control you will find it easy
to use it. In fact, although I have used it for one year, it still looks really new.

If you are interested to buy, please visit my house next Friday to check its functions as well as
appearance. Please contact me via phone number 0123456789 before your arrival.

Your sincerely,

John
12.

Dear Sara,

How have you been? I’m really glad to receive your email. You know, I moved to Manchester to
study English three months ago. I’m writing this letter is to tell you something about my life
here.

Manchester is a hustle and bustle city. There are a lot of shops here. Locals are easygoing and
the night life is fantastic. Unfortunately, it’s the severe weather due to the wintertime.
As you know, I’m working in a fast food restaurant. My job begins from 5pm to 9pm, so I hardly
go out with my friends. I often go straight home after work to review the lessons and prepare
for the class the next day. However, I love my job because it can offer me a chance to practice
speaking English with the customers, which can help me improve my English skills so much.
Now, I’m living with a local family. They support me a lot. I have English classes every morning in
a language school. It’s a great place for me to learn and have memorable feelings.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Anna