WRITING CODE 1
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received the following email from your English pen friend:
I was thinking about your visit this summer and thought that while you were here, you could
pop in and meet some of my family who live in the North. I had a chat with them and they
would love to meet you. You could even stay with them for a few days. I have put their name
and address below in case you want to write to them. Why don’t you drop them a line and
tell them about yourself and what you are planning to do? Let them know when you are
planning to come so there will not be any surprise. There are loads of things to see and do
where they live and they would be only too glad to give you some ideas.
Their details: Mr. and Mrs. James
17 Ken Road
Carlisle CA3 4AS
Write an email to Mr. and Mrs. James. You should write at least 120 words. You do not
need to include your name or address.
8h30 bắt đầu nhé. 68/144. Chuẩn bị bắt đầu thôi
Nhớ viết email cho ai. Form thư 1 điểm. Trả lời các câu hỏi (áp dụng các câu trả lời cảu
speaking)
Dear Mr. and Mrs. James
I am very happy to receive an email from my friend. He said that I could even stay with you
for a few days in your home. My name is ….. I am … years old. I come from TN, VN. It is a
beautiful province in VN. I prefer reading books and watching TV in my free time. I like
reading very much because it provides me a lot of useful information. I am a teacher so I
prefer reading teaching books. It helps me improve my teaching skills and techniques. When I
am at your home, I will visit some landscapes and take photographs. I will visit you in next
June. My friend said there are loads of things to see and do where you live. Can you give me
some ideas?
I am looking forward to hearing from you
Love
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about computer games
Access to computers has increased significantly over the past decades and the number
of children playing games on computers has been correspondingly on the rise. As
regards to positive effects, playing computers provides children with various skills that
may not be taught at school. However, concerns have been raised about negative sides
of computer games by children, much of this related to the violence.
Firstly
Secondly
Finally
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of computer games on
children’s behavior and what can be done to minimize the bad effects. Include reasons and
any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words.
WRITING CODE 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English-speaking pen-friend Harry, who is planning to
come to your country for a two-week holiday.
Hi!
Great news! I’ve got two weeks free this summer and I’d really like to spend the
time touring round your country. What do you think I should try and see?
Another thing, what would be the best way to travel?
I will also need somewhere to stay – but not too expensive, of course. If I do come,
will you be free to travel round with me for some of the time? It would be great if
you could.
Write an email responding to Harry. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Harry
I am very happy to receive an email from you. You’ve got two weeks free this summer and
you’d really like to spend the time touring round my country. You should visit Coc lake, Ba
be lake, Phuong Hoang cave. You should try mountainous food. The best way to travel in my
country is motor bike or taxi. It is cheap. You should stay in 3 star hotels. It has breakfast and
it is not very expensive. If you do come, I will be free to travel round with you for some of
the time.
I am looking forward to hearing from you
Love
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about the Internet
In some countries, people are increasingly doing their shopping on the Internet instead
of going to stores. Some people, especially those with a limited time budget, regard
online shopping as a positive development since they can buy products at home or
office without having to go to stores or shopping malls. However, there are those who
argue that making online transactions can be advantageous to them in several ways.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the positive and
negative aspects of online shopping. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support
your answer. You should write at least 250 words.
WRITING TEST 3
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received an email from a friend of yours, Sara from London. Read
part of her email below.
How are you these days? I just come back from a business trip. I heard that you have changed
your job.
I know you had a well-paid job, so what made you decide to change? Please tell me about
your new job. What do you have to do every day? Are you happy with it? What are your new
colleagues like?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Write an email responding to Sara. You should write at least 120 words. You mustn’t include
your name or addresses.
Dear Harry
I am very happy to receive an email from you. I am fine these days. How about you? I have
changed my job because my new job is interesting. I work at a secondary school near my
house. I teach children about literature every day. I teach them the good and useful things so
they may become good people in the future. I am happy when I am at school, working with
children. I have more free time for my family when I change my job. My colleagues are really
nice and very kind.
How is your job? Tell me about it
I am looking forward to hearing from you
Love
TASK 2
You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following extract from an article.
Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Millions of people
today are travelling farther and farther throughout the year. Some people argue that the
development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities; others think that its
influences are positive.
Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities.
Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least
250 words.