TIẾNG ANH 2A-C VIẾT

THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

English Department
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Compiled by: VIET HAI NGUYEN_ K36 FEL & TELE_ FFL_TNU
ENGLISH FOR SKILLS &

ACADEMIC PURPOSES
LEVEL 2
(ENG2A & C_ WRITING COMPONENTS)
(For internal use only)
Thai Nguyen, July, 2015

Writing component_ ENG2A_C
UNIT
WRITING SHORT- NOTES
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AN ANNOUNCEMENT.
CHESS CLUB
Are you a chess player? Good or bad, youre welcome at our club.
We meet every Tuesday at six oclock in Ginos Caf to play chess.
We usually play for fun, but we also have a competition every year. You can win
the great prizes.
Use your head. Play chess!
Dont wait. Phone Lewis Connor today on 07710 7672620 or visit our website:
www.chessatginos.com
FILM CLUB
Are you interested in films? We are! We meet at
Laurens house every Thursday at four oclock to
watch and talk about our favourite DVDs.
Every month, we meet to decide the next four
films. We usually bring the DVDs, but we sometimes
rent them.
Come to Film Club!
Call Lauren White on 07756 277382
Task 1: Read the announcements. Answer these questions
1. When do they meet? 4. What do they do every month/
2. Where do they meet? year?
3. What do they do every week? 5. Who do you phone about the
club?
Film Club Chess Club
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WRITING TIP!
1. We often use imperatives in announcements. Theyre direct and easy to
understand.
Dont forget! Call this number 674583
2. We form the affirmative imperative with the base form of the verb
3. We form the negative imperative with Dont+ base form.
Task 2: Invent a club. Use one of the names from the box below or your own
ideas
art club photography club running club
dance club basketball club music club
book club gymnastics club computer club
Task 3: Make notes about your club. Use the following clues:
Name of club What they do Website
When it meets Who to phone
Where it meets Phone number
Task 4: Write an announcement (50- 70 words) for your club. Use your
notes from task 3
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A DESCRIPTION.
Task 1: Read the four parts of the description of a secondary school for a new
student. Number them in the correct order.
Task 2: Answer these questions:

1. What time do lessons start in the morning?
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2. What time is the morning break?
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3. Where is the shop?
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4. When is P.E?
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5. When does school finish on most days?
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6. When does school finish on Thursday?
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Task 3: Read the writing tip
WRITING TIP!

we use capital letters in English for:

The personal pronoun
Days and months
Names
Languages and nationalities
Towns and countries
Task 4: Rewrite these sentences using the writing tip.
1. the new school year starts on monday 6th september.

2. your first lesson on thursday is history

3. our spanish teacher is from lima in peru.

4. my brother james and i go to eton college.

5. our geography teachers name is george white.

Task 6: Prepare a description (80- 100 words) for a new student at your
school. Write down some information about four of these subjects.
Lessons start- what time?
Lessons in the morning- how many?
Break- what time?
Lunch- where? What time?
Buy snacks, drinks- where?
Lessons finish- what time?
Sports and games- what? Where? When?
Task 7: write a description using the information from task 6.
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A NOTE.
Task 1: Read the notes. Which note is making, accepting and declining an
invitation?
Note 1:
Hi Janet,
Thanks very much for your note. Its very kind of you to invite me to your
Halloween party, but Im afraid I wont be able to make it. My grandparents are
coming to visit us that weekend. Its my grandmas birthday on Saturday, and
were going for dinner at Giovannis in Church Rd. its too bad, because I love
Halloween parties!
Anyway, I hope you have a great party!
See you soon
Louise.
Note 2:
Dear Jack,
Its my birthday next Sunday and Im going to have some mates round. Would you
like to come? If the weathers good, well have a barbecue in the back garden.
Therell be lots of burgers, chicken, crisps, etc. so you neednt bring any food. Just
bring a few CDs.
I havent got many, and my sisters CDs are rubbish!
Hope you can make it.
Mike
PS RSVP asap! Tel. 643492.
Note 3:
Hi Tania,
Great to hear from you. And thanks very much for the invitation to your fancy
dress party on New Years Eve. Ill definitely be there!
Im already thinking about my costume.
Hollywood is a great theme. Im really looking forward to it!
Love
Gloria
PS Shall I bring some food, eg. crisps?
Task 2: Answer the questions
1. What kind of party is Janet having?
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2. What is Louise going to do on the evening of Janets party?
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3. What is Louises opinion of Halloween parties?

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4. How is Mike going to celebrate his birthday
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5. Wat does Mike want Jack to bring?
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6. What day of the year is Tanias party?
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7. What is the theme of Tanias party?
...
Task 3: Match the words in the box with the abbreviations.
and so on compact disc
I also want to say road
as soon as possible for example
please reply telephone number
WRITING TIP!
we often use abbreviations when writing short messages.
Task 4: Imagine you are a friend of Mikes and have a received his invitation.
Plan two different notes: declining the invitation, accepting the invitation.
Task 5: Write your two notes (50- 70 words each). Use the plan below.
Note 1:
Begin Dear Mike or Hi Mike
Thank him for the invitation
Give your reason for declining it
End with Love or See you soon and your name
Note 2:
Begin Dear Mike or Hi Mike
Thank him for the invitation
Accept the invitation
Ask a question about the occasion
And with Love or Ssee you soon and your name
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AN INVITATION
Task 1: Read the e-mails:
1:
Hi Kate,
Please come to my fancy dress party! Its on Saturday 12th May and it starts at
7:30 p.m. Im having the party at home- 45 Stonesfield Rd. the theme is horror
films. Can you invite Mandy, please? I havent got her e-mail address or her
phone number.
I hope you can come.
See you soon.
Tom
2:
Dear Mike,
Its my birthday on Saturday and Im having a party. It starts at 8 oclock. Can you
come? Its at the village hall. Can you bring some CDs please?
I hope to see you there.
Love
Sally
3:

Liam
Dave and I are organising an end- of term party on Friday after school, form six
oclock. The party is at my house.
Can you bring something to eat or something to drink?
Hope you can come.
Cheers
Joe
Task 2: Put the information below in the order

WRITING TIP!
that is appears in the invitations:
Types of party:
Christmas party
End- of- term party The time Extra information
End- of- school- year party The event The day
Fancy dress party The place
New Years party
Birthday party Task 3: Write an invitation ( 40-60 words).
Halloween party
Include this information:
The type of the party
When it starts( time/ day)
The place
Some extra information or a request
WRITING TIP!
When you have finished a piece of writing, ask your partner to look for mistakes.
Its often easier to find mistakes in somebody elses work
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A POSTCARD 1
Postcard 1:
Hi Susan,
Were in Mallera. Its lovely here and the weather is fantastic. Were at a campsite
in a small village. This is a picture of the beach near the campsite. Were
swimming every morning and Kate goes sailing in the afternoon. Too.
Wish you were here!
Love
Dan and Kate xxx
Postcard 2:
Dear Mark,
Were in Scotland. Its great here, but the weather isnt very good. Were in a
youth hostel near Loch Ness. Do you know Loch Ness? Its famous for the
monster. There is a picture of loch Loch means lake. There are lots of lovely
mountains all round. We go walking in the moutains every day.
See you next week.
Bye for now!
Sally
Task 1: Answer the questions for each postcard:

1. Where are they? 4. Where are they staying ( hotel,
2. What do they think of the place? campsite, etc)
3. What is the weather like? 5. What is the picture on the card?
6. What do they do every day?
Poscard 1 Postcard 2
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Writing component_ ENG1A
WRITING TIP 1!
Prepositions of place: WRITING TIP 3!
- In the moutains Before you begin to write, plan your writing:
- Near the lake/ river think about what you want to write and nakes
- By the lake/ river notes.
- In a village/ town Task 2: Read the writing tip above.
- At the seaside Then imagine you are on holiday in one
- In a hotel/ youth
of the places in WRITING TIP 2. Make
hostel
- At a campsite notes about:
WRITING TIP 2! The weather
The types of accommadation
Types of holiday
accommadation: The activities you can do there
- Apartment Task 3: Write a postcard (50- 70 words)
- Campsite to a friend. Use the writing guide to help
- Cottage you.
- Hotel
Start with Dear.. or Hi
- Villa
- Youth hostel Say where you are.
Say what the place is like and what
the weather is like.
Say what type of accommadation you are staying in.
Say what the picture of.
Say what you do every day.
Finish with Love or Bye for now and your name.
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A POSTCARD (TO BE CONTINUED)

Dear Patricia,
Weve been in Malaga for three days now, and were having a terrible time.
The holiday started really badly- the plane was delayed and it was nearly 1
a.m. when we arrived at the hotel. The restauranthad closed, so it was agood
job we still had some sandwiches from the journey. The next day we set off
early for the beach. It said in the holiday brochure that it was only 100 metres
from the hotel to the beach- which is true, but there s a motorway in between!
The hotel itself is OK- but they gave us a room right above the disco, so it was
impossible to get to sleep. Theyve given us another room but it isnt much
better. It probably isnt worth complaining again, though.
Its time to go dowm for dinner now. Lets hope its better than lunch.
See you soon.
Love, Hilary and Daniel xxx.
Dear Sam,
Im in Scotland, but I wish I wasnt. Its Thursday now, and its been raining
since we arrived on Monday. Its really cold, too. Still, its no use meaning-
we cant do anything about the weather. The journey up here was OK, but it
took ages to find the hotel. Then yesterday, I lost my wallet- it had all my
money and cards inside- and had to go to the police station. Its unusual for
Jackie to complain, but even shes had enough and wants to go home.
Id better pack my bag now. Were going to Fort William first thing
tomorrow.
Love, Simon.
Task 1: Answer the questions:

1. What was the first thing that went wrong for Hilary and Daniel?
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2. What did they have to eat when they finally arrived?
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3. Why are they unhappy with the room they are in now?
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4. What was the hardest part of Simon and Jackies journey?
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5. Why did Simon have to go to the police station?
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6. Why does Simon have to pack his bag?
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WRITING TIP !!!

Introductory IT:
1. we use IT insentences referring to time, weather, temperature and
distance.
2. we can use IT when we want to avoid starting a sentence with an
infinitive, -ing form or clause, which often sounds unnatural or very
formal
Task 2: Imagine you are having an awful time on holiday. Choose four of
the problems below( or invent your own) and make notes about them.
A disastrous journey here.
The airline lost our luggae.
The weather is terrible.
The hotel room is cold and damp.
The people are unfriendly.
The food is terrible.
The hotel isnt finished.
I got food- poisoning.
Somebody stole something.
The view from the window is terrible.
The car broken down.
Its three kilometres to the nearest beach.
There was nobody at the airport to meet us.
The beach isnt sandy, its rocky.
Write a poscard to a friend about your holiday.
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A MESSAGE
Task 1: Read the notes below. Where is the people when they phoned and
left message?
Caller Where are they?

1. Uncle Jack
2. Harry
3. Peter
4. Dave Adams
Note 1:
Mun,
Uncle Jack phoned from the police station. He wants to talk to you. Its
urgent. Can you call him back? The number is 01548 652265
Note 2:
Sam,
Harry phoned at 10. He was at the park. He waited for you for ages. Havent
you got a football match this morning? I dont think hes very happy. You can
phone him on his mobile- 0797 56875.
Dad
Note 3:
Lisa,
Peter phoned from London. He missed the train and arrived late. He wanted to
speak to you, but you wrernt here. Can you phone him tomorrow at Marys
house?
Sally
Note 4
Dad,
The mechanic Dave Adams phoned from the garage. He tried to repair your
car, but theres a problem. Please phone him on 674533. The garage closes at
five.
Penny
Task 2: Complete these sentences:

1. You..phone himhis mobile.

2.phone Dave Adams674533.

3. Can phone him tomorrowMarys house.
4. Can youhim back?
Task 3: Write a phone message (30-50 words). Include this information:
Who phoned?
Where is he/ she?
Whats the message?
Whats his/ her phone number?
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AN E-MAIL
No 1:
Dear Lauren
I hope youre well. How was your weekend? My weekend was great! I
finished my homework on Saturday morning. The I went into town and met
some friends. We had lunch in a caf, then we wnet shopping. I bought two
new T-shirts. In the evening, I went to a basketball match with my brother and
his friends. It was really exciting!
I didnt get up untill midday on Sunday. I had lunch at home with my family,
then I went to the park and played tennis with some friends. I didnt go out in
the evening. I watched a DVD at home.
Say hi to Jack.
Love
Gail.

No 2:
Hi Gail
Great to hear from you! Jack sends his love. Im fine, but my weekend wasnt
very good. I played volleyball for the school tean on Saturday morning, but
we lost. I didnt play very well. In the evening, I wnet to the cinema with my
parents. The film was really boring.
On Sunday, it was my dads birthday. We had a barbeuce in the garden, but it
rained, so it wasnt so much fun. In the evening, I didnt feel well, so I went to
bed early. Oh well.
Speak to you soon.
Best wishes
Lauren
Task 1: Look at the list of activities. Tick the ones that Gail or Lauren
did.
Activity Gail Lauren
Do homework
Go to bed early
Read a book
Go to the cinema
Go shopping
Have a barbecue
Have lunch in a caf
Go to a disco
Play tennis
Play volleyball
Watch a basketball match
Watch a DVD
Task 2: Read the emails and answer these questions:
1. What did Gail buy in the town?

2. Did Gail enjoy the basketball match?

3. Did Gail go out on Sunday evening?

4. Did Laurens team win the volleyball match?


5. Why did Lauren think of the film?

6. Why did Lauren go to bed early on Sunday?

Task 3: Write an e-mail (90-100 words) to
WRITING TIP !!!
a friend. Use the guide below:
Useful phrases for e-mails:
Begin with Hi. Or Dear.
We often use these phrases in
e-mails to friends and family: First paragraph:
Great to hear from you! + Start the paragraph with a useful phrase
I hope youre well + Describe what you did on Saturday
Say hi to (Jack) Second paragraph:
How was your weekend? + Describe what you did on Sunday
(Jack) sends his love
Speak to you soon + add a useful phrase
Finish with Love or Best wishes and
your name


E- MAILS ( CONTINUED)
1
Hi Tara,
Im having a lonely time in Sydney. Its really hot and sunny and weve
already spent a lot of time on the beach. On Saturday we went on a boat trip.
We sailed under the harbour bridge and we saw lots of dolphins. It was
fantastic. Yestreday we went shopping and I bought lots of souvenirs. I
havent visited the opera house yet- and I havet seen any kangaroos!
Thats all for now. Have you booked your holiday yet?
Love
Debbie.
2
Hi Sam,
Carole and I are in Moscow. Its very cold and icy- yesterday it snowed a lot.
But I like cold weather and were having a great time. Weve already seen a
lot os sights. Yesterday we visited the kremlin and we walked around Red
Square. It was fascinating. We also took a coach tour of our city.
We havent seen a ballet at the Bolshol Theater yet- were doing that
tomorrow.
Im coming home on Sunday. See you next week.
Best wishes,
Chris
Task 1: Read the e-mails: Are these sentences are true or false?
1. The weather isnt very good in Sydney
2. Debbie enjoyed the board trip
3. Debbie hasnt bought any souvenirs yet
4. Debbie has already seen some kangaroos
5. Chris likes cold weather
6. Chris did two things yesterday

7. Chris hasnt seen a ballet yet
8. Chris is coming home tomorrow
Task 2: Write an e-mail (70-90 words) to a friend. Use the guide below:
Begin with Hi .. or Dear WRITING TIP !!!

First paragraph: You can use one of these
- Say where you are phrases at the end of an e-
- Describe the weather mail:
Second paragraph: See you soon
- Describe three things you did See you next (week)
Thats all for now
Third paragraph:
Hope to see you soon
- Say two things that you havent Look forward to seeing you
done yet Write soon
Fourth paragraph: followed by one of
- Say when youe coming home these phrases and your name
- Finish with phrases from the Love
Lots of love
writing tip box and your name
Best wishes
Regards

A PERSONAL PROFILE

WRITING 1
WRITING 2

A LEAFLET

WRITING 1
WRITING 2

UNIT
WRITING INFORMAL LETTERS
2
An informal letter
Dear Sam,
A My name is Robbie and Im your new penfriend.
This is a photo of me. Im 16 years old and Im from
Manchester.
B
I live in a flat with my parents and my sister Karen.
Shes 11 and shes usually a bit annoying. Weve
also got a dog called Rover.
C I go to Newtown Comprehensive School. After school, I take my dog
for a walk, then I do my homework. My parents dont get home until
seven oclock, so Karen and I cook dinner. After dinner, I watch TV
or listen to music.
Write soon.
Best wishes,
Robbie
Task 1: Read the letter. In which paragraph (A- C) does Robbie:
1. Say how old he is:
2. Say what he does after school:
3. Say what his name is:.
4. Talk about his family:.
5. Where he is from:
6. Say which school he goes to:..
Task 2: Answer these questions:
1. How old is he?
2. Where is he from?
3. What is his sisters name?
4. How old is his sister?
5. What does he do after school?
6. Who cooks dinner at Robbies house?
Task 3: Complete the writing tip with the words from Robbies letter.
WRITING TIP: We start an informal letter with... and the persons first name. We finish the
letter with and our first name. (We can use Love with the person you know very well)
Homework: Imagine you have a penfriend in Britain. Write a short letter

(70- 100 words) him or her. Use the writing guide to help you.

Dear,
Paragraph 1:
Introduce yourself. Say how old you are and where are you from.
Paragraph 2:
Say something about your family. (how many brothers or sisters?
Ages? Pets? )
Paragraph 3:
What do you do after school? What do you do after dinner?
Best wishes/ love/..
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WRITING

INFORMAL LETTERS 2
14 Northbrook Road
Oxford OX 4RH
24th March 2007
Dear Aunt Susan,
Thank you so much for the scarf that you sent me for my birthday. Its
gorgeous! Its very warm and colour really goes with my eyes. Ive worn it
every day for the last week. Sophie wanted to borrow it yesterday, but I didnt
lend it to her- she never gives things back!
I really enjoyed my birthday. Mum and Dad gave me some money because
Im saving for a holiday in the States. ( I reckon Ive nearly saved enough for
the plane ticket!) . Sophie gave me a DVD of The Two Towers, the second
film in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Have you seen it? I havent watched it
yet, but my mates say its brilliant.
I hope youre well. Thanks again for the lovely scarf!
Lots of love,
Amy
Task 1: Read the letter. Find three things that Amy got for her birthday.
Task 2: Find colloquial words and phrases in the letter that mean:
1. Beautiful 5. I think
2. To look good with something 6. Aeroplane
3. To return something 7. Friends
4. The USA 8. Very good
Task 3: Put what Amy says in the correct paragraph and in the correct
order.
a) She says that she enjoyed her birthday.
b) She says what Sophie gave her.
c) She thanks her aunt for the scarf.
d) She says what her parents gave her.
e) She thanks her aunt again for the scarf.
f) She says why she likes the scarf.
g) She says how often shes worn the scarf.
Paragraph 1: Paragraph 2: Paragraph 3:

1 4 7
2 5
3 6
Task 4: Read the writing tip below. What expression does Amy use to the
end her letter?

WRITING TIP:
When you write an informal letter:
put your address in the top right- hand corner.
Put the date below your address.
Start the letter DEAR
You can use colloquial language.
Finish the letter with Love or Best wishes and your name.
Task 5: Write an informal thank- you letter of 120- 150 words. Use the
plan to help you.
Paragraph 1:
Say thank you. Say what the present is and say something about it:
Whats like? Why do you like it? Have you used it?
Paragraph 2:
Say what you did on the special occasion. Say what other presents you
received.
Paragraph 3:
Say thank you again.
WRITING


Reply to an invitation
Task 1: Complete the invitations with two of the special occasions from
the box.
21st birthday christening Christmas confirmation
engagement Halloween May Day New Years Eve
Valentines Day wedding
Dear Colin,
Were having a.party on Saturday, 14 February and would be delighted if you could join
us. The party starts at 8. 30. There will be food, so please dont eat before you come!
Hope you can make it.
Steve
Dear Megan,
Please come to my fancy dressparty on Saturday, 31 October, form 8.00 until late
at 97 Morton Lane. There will be a prize for the scariest costume, so youd better start
thinking about your outfit now!
Hope to see you there. Please bring a bottle.
Love
Hannah
Task 2: Read the letter below. Which invitation in Task 1 does the writer
reply to? Complete the first and the last lines with the names.
Dear,
I hope you are well. Thank you so much for your invitation. It is sounds like
its going to be a great party, and I wish I could come, but Im afraid I wont
be able to make it. Im going on holiday with my family the next morning.
Our flight leaves at seven oclock in the morning, so Ill need to get a really
night! Were going to Egypt for some winter sun- Im really looking forward
to it!
Im sorry I havent been in touch recently. This year at school is really hard.
We have exams almost every week, and I dont go out much even at the
weekend. I wish weekends were longer! If I had more free time, Id be able to
see all my friends. Are you working hard too?
Ill give you a call when Im back from holiday. Maybe we could go to the
cinema one evening, or a music venue- there are usually some good gigs in
the winter. Ill need something to cheer me up!

Anyway, thats all from me. Thanks again for the invitation and sorry I wont
be there. Please take plenty of photos- Id love to see them. Im sure there will
be some great outfits. Do you remember Lucys witch costume from last year?
Love,
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Task 3: In which paragraph of the letter does the writer:
1. Suggest meeting up?
2. Decline the invitation?
3. Mention a previous party?
4. Give a reason for not going to the party?
5. Talk about school?
6. Make a request?
Task 4: Imagine that you have received the other invitation from task 1.
Write an informal letter to the sender using the following plan.
Dear.
Paragraph 1: Decline the invitation and explain why you will not be able to
make it.
Paragraph 2: Say what you have been doing recently.
Paragraph 3: Suggest meeting up after the party. Include ideas for an
activity.
Paragraph 4: Finish by returning to the topic of the party.
Love.
WRITING

Task 1: Imagine you are going abroad to do a short course and are going
to live with a host family. What information would you give them and
what information would you want? Think about:
dates food personal information transport computer access hobbies
Task 2: Burcu Sancak, a Turkish student, is writing to her host family.

Read her email. Tick the items from Task 1 that she mentions.
Task 3: READ STUDY SKILL

Read Burcus email again. There are 12 mistakes (capital letters, full
stops, question marks and spelling). Find and correct them.
STUDY SKILLS.checking your writing!

Every time you write, remember to check your work for:
Capital letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns
(names of people, cities, and countries)
Full stops at the end of sentences
Question marks at the end of questions
Spelling mistakes. Use a dictionary or computer spell checker to check

your spelling. Keep a record of any words you misspell. Learn the
correct spelling.
Task 4: Imagine you are going to stay with a family for a short course.
Write them an email. Write about 100 words.
Say you accept their offer of a room
Tell them about your studies and your hobbies.
Give them information about your arrival.
Ask for information you would like.
Check your work carefully. Give it to another student to check again.
WRITING

A letter to an exchange student!!!

Dear Luc,
1 Hi! Im your exchange student from
England. My name is George and Im 16
years old. I live with my parents and two
sisters in Bournemouth, a town on the south
coast of England.
2 Im enclosing a photo of me and my sisters,

Lizzie and Diana. Lizzie is one of the left with long blonde hair.
The other is a friend of Dianas from school.
3 Im in year 11 at Lidborough School. Its small, private school just
outside Bournemouth. Im studying for twelve GCSE,
including French, of course! My best subject is probably English, and
my worst is Maths.
4 Im really looking forward to visiting you in Bordeaux next
month and meeting your family. What kind of school do you
go to? Please write soon and send a photo too!
Best wishes
George Kelp
Dear Gloria,
Im Sarah Jones, your new exchange student.
1
Im 17 and I live on a farm in a small village
central Wales with my mum and dad.
I havent got any brothers or sisters.
2 Wales is part of the UK, but its got its own culture and language. Most
people in the village here are Welsh speakers, and my grandparents
speak it all the time.
3 Ive got lots of hobbies and interests. I go horse riding a lot, and I play
hockey and badminton. Im into rock music and my favourite bands are
the Steroephonics and Super Furry Animals
4 Anyway, thats all for now. Please write soon tell me about your life in
Spain. By the way, do you live near the beach? And whats the weather
usually like in May?
Regards
Sarah
P/s: Im sending you a photo of me and my horse, Cleo.

Task 1: Quickly read the letters. Where do Luc, George, Gloria and
Sarah live?
Task 2: Identify the topic of each paragraph in the letters. Choose from
these topics.
a. Asking for information about the other person
b. School
c. Sports, hobbies and interests
d. Describing your own country/ town/ village
e. Introduction and general personal details
f. Friends and girlfriend/ boyfriend
g. Describing a photo of your family
Task 3: Match the sentences (a- g) with gaps in the letters (1- 7). Use your
answers to task 2 to help you.
a. Have you got any brothers or sisters?
b. Diana is the one in the blue top
c. But dont worry my parents and I speak English at home!
d. Both bands are from Wales, of course
e. Our house is about 2 km from the sea
f. My grandparents live in the same village, so I see them all the time
g. There are only about 200 students, and the facilities are really good.
WRITING TIP!
When you write a letter, organise the information or your arguments. Each
paragraph should focus on one key topic.
Task 4: Imagine you have a new exchange student. Plan a letter
introducing yourself to him or her. Choose topics for paragraph 2 or 3
from the list in task 2. Make notes for each paragraph.
Paragraph 1: Introduction, general personal details
Paragraph 2:
Paragraph 3:
Paragraph 4: Asking for information about the other person
Task 5: Now write a four- paragraph letter of 120- 150 words using your
plan from task 4.

WRITING

UNIT
WRITING FORMAL LETTERS
3
A formal letter.
Task 1: Read the advertisement and the letter. Underline the three
request for information in the letter and match them with the numbered
notes.
1. Vegetarian dishes?
2. How much? 3. Table for 10- Friday 14th

Dear Sir or Madam,
I am organising a meal for a group of friends to celebrate the end of the school
year. We would like to book a table for 10 on Friday 14th July for seven
oclock. Could you please let me know if that is possible?
I have two further questions. First, could you please let me know how much
the set menu cost? Secondly, could you please tell me if there is a good choice
of vegetarian dishes on the menu, as two my friends do not eat meat or fish?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Jonathan Harwood
Task 2: Complete the sentences with information from the advertisement

and the letter.
1. The restaurant servesfood
2. There are.people in Jonathans group.

3. They plan to arrive at the restaurant at..oclock.

4. Two of Jonathans friends only eat.food.
Task 3: Complete these phrases for the requesting information from the
letter.
Couldplease let me..if?
.you please..me if?
Task 4: Use the phrases in Task 3 to request the following information.
1. Do you serve fish?
2. Are you open on Sunday evenings?
3. Do you have a table for 5 people?
4. Do you have a set menu?
5. Is the restaurant in the town centre?
Task 5: Read the writing tip. How is the beginning and ending of the
letter different from an informal letter? Then check your answers .
WRITING TIP!
When you write a formal letter
Start the letter: Dear (Mr Jones) if you know the name of the person
you are writing to, or Dear Sir or Madam if you dont.
Finish the letter with Your sincerely if you used the persons name at
the start, or your faithfully if you didnt.
Task 6: Imagine you want to organise a meal out for you and a group of
friends. Look at the advertisement for a restaurant and the notes you
have made. Write the letter (90- 110 words) to the restaurant following
the writing guide.
Set menu???
Every evening?
Paragraph 1:

Say how many people, what the occasion is, the date and the time.
Check the availability.
Paragraph 2:
Request the two pieces of information in the notes.
WRITING
AN APPLICATION LETTER.
Task 1: Look at the letter. Why did Emily write it?
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for a summer job at Westlake Rescue Centre. I saw the
advertisement in the Covertry Daily News.
I have experience of working with animals. Last summer, I worked for six
weeks as a shop assistant in my local pet shop. We have also got two cats at
home and I look after them.
I am honest, reliable and hard- working. I can send you a reference from the
manager of pet shop and also from a teacher at my school. I can start work on
2nd July.


Yours faithfully,
Eblunt
Emily Blunt.
Task 2: In which paragraphs does Emily give this information?

When she can start work who can give references
her work experience her personal qualities
where she saw the advert the job she is applying for
Paragraph 1 mentions:
...............................................................



Task 3: Answer these questions

1. How did Emily find out the job?
2. Where did Emily work last summer?
3. How long did she work there?
4. How does Emily describe herself?
5. How many references can she give?
6. When can Emily start work?
Task 4: Read the writing tip. Find phrases in the letter where the writer
has avoided using a short form.
WRITING TIP!
We dont use the short forms (Im, hes, etc.) In formal letters.
Task 5: Read the job advertisement. Imagine you worked at a swimming

pool last summer. How is that experience useful for this job?

Task 6: Write a formal letter ( 90- 110 words) applying for the job.
Include the information in Task 2 and task 5.
WRITING

Task 1: Read the first and the second letter. Answer these questions
below.
1. What is the name of the gadget?
2. Where did she buy it?
3. When did she buy it?
4. What is the problem with it?
5. What does she want the company to do?
11 Wood Close
Newcastle NE 13 7TY
14th May 2007
Customer Services Department
Zenon Electronics
London SW12 7OP
Dear sir or Madam,
I am writing to report a fault with the new Zenon ZK400 MP3 player that I
bought from The Gadget Shop in Newcastle on 28th April.
It sometimes stops in the middle of a track. To make it start, I have to turn the
MP3 player off and then turn it on again.
I am returning the MP3 player to you with this letter. I would be grateful if
you could repair the fault. If this is not possible, could you please send me a
new MP3 player?
Yours faithfully,
Madeline Connor
Madeline Connor.
23 Marston Rd
Bolton BO12 4FG
3rd January 2008
Customer Services Department
Computers Online
Manchester M5 5HJ
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to complain about an UltraFast modern that I recently bought
from your website.
When it arrived, I connected it to my PC, but it does not work. I cannot access
the Internet or send e- mails.

I am enclosing the modern together with the receipt. Could you please replace
the modern as soon as possible?
Yours faithfully.
Victoria Swift
Victoria Swift.
Task 2: Read the letters. In which paragraph does each writer:

1. Explain the problem in detail?
2. Say why she is writing the letter?
3. Say what she wants the company to do?
Task 3: Complete the rules for formal letters with the words in the box.
Dear Sir or Madam date full name Yours faithfully
1. Write the in full, eg 14th May 2007

2. Start the letter Dear Mr/ Miss/ Mrs, etc. if you know the name of the
person you are writing to, orif you dont.
3. Do not use colloquial language or slang, eg: My mum bought me a CD
player, and its rubbish.
4. Finish the letter with Yours sincerely if you used the persons name at
the start, or.. if you didnt.
5. If you type the letter, include your.. at the end of the letter
after your signature.
Task 4: Read the writing tip below. Underline the set phrases in the
letters.
WRITING TIP!
We often use these set phrases in formal letter:
I am writing to..
I would be grateful if you could
Could you please?
I am enclosing
Task 5: Imagine that you have bought one of the electronics devices.
Then choose a fault from the ideas below or invent your own.
You cant turn it off
There is no sound

You cant play your old CDs/ DVDs/ games on it

The pictures are black and white
You cant switch it on
Task 6:Write a formal letter of 130- 150 words to the manufacturer using
your ideas from Task 5. Include this information.
Say what the gadget is called, and where and when you bought.
Say what the problem is.
Tell the company you are returning the gadget. Ask them repair it or
send you a new one.
WRITING


WRITING
WRITING

MAKING A RESERVATION!!!
Task 1: Read the advertisement. What do you think happens at a

Murder Mystery Weekend? would you enjoy it?
Then read the letter below of Tyler.
Dear Ms Weatherby,
Further to our telephone conversation, I am writing to confirm that I wish to
make a reservation for the Murder Mystery Weekend from 19 to 21 August.
There will be twelve people in our party and we will require six twin rooms in
total. I would be very grateful if you could give us rooms on the same floor.

On the telephone, you mentioned that you would send me directions by post.
Would it e possible to e- mail me the directions instead so that I can forward
them to everyone in our group?
I am enclosing a cheque for 600 as a deposit. Please could you confirm the
total amount due? I assume that the balance will be payable at the end of the
weekend. Would you mind me a receipt for the deposit?
I look forward to hearing from you in due course.
Yours sincerely
Tyler Hamlyn
Mr T Hamlyn
Task 3: Find the phrases in the letter.

1. A phrase for the referring back to a telephone conversation
2. A more formal way of saying I want to.
3. A phrase meaning a room with two beds
4. Four different ways of making polite requests:
a. . .. .. grateful
.. ..
b. .. .
.. possible ..?
c. Please ....... . .?
d. Would .. . .?
5. A phrase that anticipates a reply to the letter
6. The phrase that comes immediately before the senders signature
Task 4: Plan a formal letter to Ms Weatherby making a reservation.
Include this information:
The date of your stay and the number of guests/ rooms
Correct some information you gave on the phone, eg: one friend is a
vegetarian( and the hotel needs to know this)
Request a brochure of leaflet, if the hotel has one
Make an additional request or instruction
Task 5: Write a formal letter making reservation of 120- 150 words. Use
your notes from task 4.
WRITING

WRITING
ASKING FOR INFORMATION!

Task 1: Read the letter. What two things does Clare need to buy?
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to enquire about the rage of tents that I recently saw advertised in
Lets Go Camping magazine.
I am planning saw a camping holiday this summer in Scotland. As you know,
it can be quite wet and windy there, even in summer, so could you please tell
me whether the Backpacker or the Campout range would be more suitable?

I am going with two friends, and we are planning to take quite a lot of
equipment. Do you know if the three- berth tents have plenty of storage
space?
I would be grateful if you could also let me know what colours the tents are
available in, and how long it will take to deliver.
Finally, could you also tell me if you sell sleeping bags?
Yours faithfully,
Clare Bainess
Clare Bainess.
Task 2: Look at the advertisement. In which paragraphs of the letter does

Clare ask about the things that she has noted?
OK for wet and windy

Sleeping bags?
Scottish weather?
Big enough for three with lots of

luggage?? How long??? Which colours?

Task 3: How does Clare start and end the letter? How would she start
and end if she knew the name of the person she is writing to?
WRITING TIP!
At the start your letter, give your reason for writing.
Use indirect questions to make them more polite.
How much is a two- berth tent? X
Could you tell me how much a two- berth tent is/ would be?
Task 5: Imagine you are going on a cycling holiday and you need to buy a
bicycle. Look at the advertisement and the notes that you have made.
Answer the questions:
1. Will you be cycling on roads?
2. Why do you need panniers?
3. What other equipment do you need?
From 175
From 199

Task 6: Now write a letter to Discount Bikes asking for more

information. Use the writing guide below.
Start and end the letter correctly.
Use indirect questions.
In the first paragraph, say where you saw the advertisement and why
you are writing.
In the second paragraph, explain what you need the bike for and ask
your most important question.
Put your remaining questions into two or three paragraphs, with the
most important questions first.
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REFERENCES
1. Solutions_ elementary
2. Solutions_ pre-intermediate
3. Solutions_intermediate
4. Solutions_upper-intermediate
5. New headway academic skills 1
8. Writing paragraph 1
9. Writing for PET for schools
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THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

ENGLISH FOR SKILLS &

Thai Nguyen, July, 2015

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Task 2: Answer these questions:

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we use capital letters in English for:

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3. What is Louises opinion of Halloween parties?

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Task 2: Put the information below in the order

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Task 1: Answer the questions for each postcard:

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A POSTCARD (TO BE CONTINUED)

Task 1: Answer the questions:

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WRITING TIP !!!

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Caller Where are they?

Task 2: Complete these sentences:

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2.phone Dave Adams674533.

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5. Why did Lauren think of the film?

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Im coming home on Sunday. See you next week.

1. The weather isnt very good in Sydney

2. Debbie enjoyed the board trip

3. Debbie hasnt bought any souvenirs yet

4. Debbie has already seen some kangaroos

5. Chris likes cold weather

6. Chris did two things yesterday

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7. Chris hasnt seen a ballet yet

8. Chris is coming home tomorrow

Begin with Hi .. or Dear WRITING TIP !!!

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Homework: Imagine you have a penfriend in Britain. Write a short letter

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Paragraph 1: Paragraph 2: Paragraph 3:

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dates food personal information transport computer access hobbies

Task 2: Burcu Sancak, a Turkish student, is writing to her host family.

Task 3: READ STUDY SKILL

STUDY SKILLS.checking your writing!

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A letter to an exchange student!!!