WRITING

PART 1
How to write a letter
• Read the instruction carefully
• Identify the style (formal/ semi- formal/ informal)
• Read and answer the questions given in the instruction
• Write the replying letter/ email
• Check grammar and spelling mistakes
1. Arrange the parts of a letter in the correct order
A. Salutation of greeting
B. Final salutation
C. Opening ( first paragraph)
D. Closing
E. Signature
F. Main content of the letter
1. .......... 2. ............ 3. ............. 4............ 5. .......... 6...........
2. Match the parts of a letter in activity 1 to the same letter below
You have received an email from your friend, Scott. He wishes to get some advice
from you for a congratulation present. Read a part of his email below.

... My nephew has just passed the entrance exam to a famous

university. Which present should I buy him among a
bicycle, a computer, and a smartphone? Where should I buy it?...
Write an email responding to Scott.
Hello Scott, (1..........................................)
How are you these days? I am glad to get your email and know that your nephew has
just passed the entrance exam to a famous university. Today, I am writing this email to
suggest you some informtion about a congratulation gift you ask me in your previous
email. (2....................................)
In term of gift. Your nephew will study at university, therefore it’s necessary to have a
computer. Because computer are helpful with his study and entertainment. If your
nephew wants study English, he can learn at home on the computer, also, computers
can help him find different kinds of information quickly, type document and make
report in his study. In free time, he can relax after hard study days. He can choose
various kinds of entertainment, such as: wtaching films, listening to music or playing
games
Regarding the place you should buy a computer, I think you should buy it at Mobile
World or Green Electronics because these shops have reasonable prices, good services
and good quality product as well. (3).............................................)
That’s all I think you need to know about it. I must to get back to my work. I look
forward to hearing from you soon. (4.........................................)
Best wishes (5................................................)
Jones (6 .............................................)
3. Letter of advice/ suggestion
Useful remarks
Common phrase Notes
Salutation Dear..........,
Hi..............,
Greeting I hope you are well/ I hope everything is fine
Thank you for your letter/ email
I was very happy when I received your letter
I am very happy to know that ...........
Orientation/ I am writing to Chọn 1 trong những câu này
purpose
- give you some information about / suggestion
(opening)
- suggest you some ideas about..
- share with you some information on..
- provide you with the information that you
 asked....
Provide some feedback on .............
Main In terms of + noun phrase / Firstly, ......... Có thể sử dụng firstly, secondly,
content of finallly nếu chưa biết đổi thành
Therefore........
the letter cụm danh từ
Regarding/ concerning + Noun phrase
Secondly ....... besides/
When it comes to + noun phrase
Finally ..............In addition, .......
Closing Well, that’s all for now. I must get back to work Câu chốt trước khi kết thư
soon. I look forward to hearning from you.
That’s all i think you need to know about .......
If you need any further infomation/ assistant do
not hesitate to write me
Final Best regards
salutation
Best wishes
Love

Practice
Test 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have received a letter from Peter, one of your English friends. He says sorry for
not coming to your high school graduation celebration party and asks you for some
information about your party. Read a part of his letter below.

... I am sorry that I did not join your party. I am sure that you had a great time. Can
you tell me something about your party? What made you happy the most?
 What present do you like the best?…

Write an email responding to Peter.

You should write at least 100 words. You do NOT need to include your name and
address. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization,
Vocabulary and Grammar.

Test 2
You help to organize a visit to a school in England. You have received an email from
Mr. John Webster. He asks you for some information about your visit. Read part of his
email below.

... I am glad that you are coming to our school soon. We are planning your stay
here. Can you tell me where you would like to stay - all together in a youth hostel,
or individually with local families? Also, please tell me something about your group
and their free time activities …

Write an email responding to Mr. John Webster.

You should write at least 100 words. You do NOT need to include your name and
address. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization,
Vocabulary and Grammar.
Dear Mr. John Webster,
I received your email yesterday. I am grateful that you are caring well for our
coming I am writing to give you some more information about our visit to your
school.
First, there are 10 students totally so I think we should stay in a youth hostel
together for convenience that we can care for each other. We are all freshmen and
it is the first time we travel abroad. Therefore, it would be some difficulties but I
hope it would be fun.
About our group and their favourite activities, the students love playing sports and
taking outdoor activities like camping or skiing. We wonder whether we can have
a friendly volleyball match with your school's students. It would be interesting.
I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please write me if you need more
information.
Best regards,

Test 3
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Eddy. He would like
you to give him some suggestions on his summer holiday. Read a part of his email
below.

...My family are planning a summer holiday to your home town. Can you suggest
what means of transportation we should use? And when should we go to your
home town?...

Write an email responding to Eddy.

You should write at least 100 words. You do NOT need to include your name and
address. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization,
Vocabulary and Grammar.
Test 4
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your Indian friend, Pat. He is working for an
International school in Vietnam. He is organizing a birthday party for his wife. He asks
for your suggestions about the party. Read part of his email below.

... I will organize a birthday party for my wife. Can you suggest where and when I
should organize the party? What kinds of food should I prepare? ...

Write an email responding to Pat.

You should write at least 100 words. You do NOT need to include your name and
address. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization,
Vocabulary and Grammar.
Dear Pat,
How are you these days? How is your family? I'm writing to suggest you some
ideas for your wife's birthday party.
First, I think you can surprise her by a party at home on her birthday. Home is the
coziest and most comfortable place that all women like to go back after work.
Therefore, it is the best choice. For the time, evening might be good for party than
any others. You can invite the family and her friends to join with you if you like, or
it's just a personal party with two of you.
About food, you should make some of her favorite ones and display them carefully
to show how much you love and care for her. Don't forget to buy some flowers as
they would make the atmosphere more romantic.
Hope that you find my ideas useful. Write me soon.
Best,