The first thing you should do before attempting the letter

+ Paraphrase your topic: 1-2 sentences + Thesis statement giving your opinion by answering the question in the subject I agree or disagree Body: Hint: remember to use linking words in

TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task

You should write at least 120 words You do not need to include your name or addresses Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.

1 Analysing:

The first thing you should do before attempting the letter is analyzing topic, addresse and purpose of the letter (APOLOGY/COMPLAINT/REQUEST/ MAKING SUGGESTION)

 EXERCISE: TASK 1: A letter of application

 TOPIC/SITUATION: apply for the job at the City Museum

 ADDRESSEE: the director of the Museum

 PURPOSE:

•Introduce yourself

•Explain what experience and special skills you have

•Explain why you are interested in the job

2 Beginning/ending:

Understanding how to begin and end letter contributes a lot in giving good impression to examiner

YOU DON’T KNOW THE NAME OF THE PERSON YOU SEND TO

You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays.

You have decided to apply for the job Write a letter to the director of the

Museum In your letter:

• introduce yourself

• explain what experience and special skills you have

• explain why you are interested in the job

YOU SHOULD USE ‘’ DEAR SIR/MADAM, YOURS FAITHFULLY’’

3 Introductory paragraph:

HINT: NOT NEED TO GREETING

Explain reasons for writing Do not give any details, explanation in introductory paragraph

I am writing to apply for the holiday job at your City Museum shop that was posted in newspaper last week

4 BODY OF THE LETTER

• Introduce yourself

I am a student at the local University of Education/ Dong A university/ Duy Tan University studying history major/ majoring in history We are currently in our

summer break/ summer holiday/ vacation and I was hoping to gain some

valuable/useful/efficient work experience related to my field during this time

• Explain what experience and special skills you have

• Explain why you are interested in the job

We will have summer holidays from (date)…to (date) I will be free/ don’t need to

go to the school/ have a lot of free time during these days so I would be able to work full time or part time as per your requirements/demands I worked in a local history Museum in my hometown/ district for… months In addition to that/

besides/furthermore/moreover, I am quite good with/ good at computers and numbers

I believe I would be a great asset for you

I have been interested in /have been keen on/ love/like/ prefer to history since I was a child There is no Museum in this city that I haven't been to/I used to read historic books written about many places in the world I love your Museum as it has wide variety of historical objects and abundant audio-visual library to read in

4.Complimentary close

I believe that my enthusiasm for history and relevant/related skills will make me a good/suitable candidate for this position Please let me know if I am suitable for/ the job I am able to appear for interview at any appointed time/ at any time if possible

SAMPLE

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the holiday job at your City Museum shop that was posted in newspaper last week I am a student at the DN University studying history major We are currently in our summer break and I was hoping to gain some valuable work experience related to my field during this time

We will have summer holidays from 1st June to 30th August I will be free during these days so I would be able to work full time or part time as per your requirements I worked

in a local history Museum in my hometown for 6 months In addition to that, I am quite good with computers and numbers I believe I would be a great asset for you

I have been interested in history since I was a child There is no Museum in this city that I haven't been to I love your Museum as it has wide variety of historical objects and

abundant audio-visual library to read in

I believe that my enthusiasm for history and relevant skills will make me a good

candidate for this position Please let me know if I am suitable for the job I am able to appear for interview at any appointed time

Yours Faithfully,

Form:

Explain your education:

+I have graduated from( đã tôt nghiệp rồi đi tìm việc)/ I major in+Ving/N, My major is + I feel I am the right person for the post because my qualification and experiences are extremely appropriate

Explain your experience

+ Having already worked as +( công việc) for (công ty), so I feel I could be useful for you

Explain your personality:

+I consider myself to be a hard-working person

+ I have an out-going character and a sense of humor

+I am considerate and thoughtful

Explain your reason for application:

+ The main reason for my application is…

Closing:

I hope my application will receive your favorable consideration and that you will select

me for an interview

TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.

AGRUMENTATIVE ESSAY

HINT:

TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?

DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION

IF YOU SEE ONE OF SENTENCES ABOVE IN YOUR TASK, IT MEANS THAT YOU HAVE TO WRITE ARMENTATIVE ESSAY

Animals should not be used for the benefit of human beings, unless there is

evidence that the animals do not suffer in any way.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

HOWEVER, ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY IS TYPE YOU WILL DO MOST IN YOUR VSTEP WRITING TASK 2

STUDY it CAREFULLY

How to do

Introduction: ( from 2 sencentens to 3 sencentes): it is true that/ it is sometimes argued that while I agree that I believe that

+ Paraphrase your topic: 1-2 sentences

+ Thesis statement ( giving your opinion by answering the question in the subject ( I agree or disagree)

Body:

Hint: remember to use linking words in your essay

• Listing: first, second,

• Contrast: however, on the other hand

• Adding information: in addition, moreover, furthermore, besides,

• Consequence: in conclusion, to conclude, to sum up

 Nêu luân điểm của bạn và những ví dụ chứng mình hay dẫn chứng cho lập luận đó Conclusion:

 Consequence: in conclusion, to conclude, to sum up

 Paraphrase the thesis statement

SAMPLE

There is a lot of controversy/argument about using animals for human needs Animal rights activists are trying to stop all modern and traditional activities, which involve killing animals or cause their suffering Traditionalists are trying to convince the

community that using living creatures for men's needs is natural and cannot be avoided in everyday life

On the one hand, activists, who defend animal rights, are telling the world that people should not use animals in any way Moreover, they say that animals should have exactly

same rights axs humans do The reason is that people and animals are both living

creatures and there shouldn't be any difference in treating them So called extreme

vegans/vegetarians are refusing/not to eat any food of animal origin/made from animal, even milk or honey They are trying to convince people to do the same using as an

argument that killing animals and keeping them in captivity/imprisonment cause/lead to

their suffering and not civilized

On the other hand/however, traditionalists/some people disagree with the statement that human should stop killing animals or using them to fulfill their needs From the very beginning of human civilization there is a tradition and vital/important/essential need to use animals as a food and their parts in traditional crafts Without proteins and vitamins

of animal origin human body wouldn't receive all nutrients it needs Moreover, testing some medicals on animals already helped to fight many diseases people suffered from

I think, people have the moral right to use animals to their benefit, to some extent I am sure, we should not cause them suffer and die for our fun Although, using animals for food is natural for humans as a predators, but as civilized predators we should make sure

to use only humane ways of killing

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the holiday job at your City Museum shop that was

posted in newspaper last week I am a student at the DN University studying history major We are currently in our summer break and I was hoping to gain some valuable work experience related to my field during this time

We will have summer holidays from 1st June to 30th August I will be free during these days so I would be able to work full time or part time as per your requirements I worked in a local history Museum in my hometown for 6 months In addition to that, I

am quite good with computers and numbers I believe I would be a great asset for you

I have been interested in history since I was a child There is no Museum in this city that I haven't been to I love your Museum as it has wide variety of historical objects and

abundant audio-visual library to read in

I believe that my enthusiasm for history and relevant skills will make me a good candidate for this position Please let me know if I am suitable for the job I am able to appear for interview at any appointed time

Yours Faithfully,

SAMPLE

There is a lot of controversy/argument about using animals for human needs Animal rights activists are trying to stop all modern and traditional activities, which involve killing animals or cause their suffering Traditionalists are trying to convince the community that using living creatures for men's needs is natural and cannot be avoided in everyday life

On the one hand, activists, who defend animal rights, are telling the world that people should not use animals in any way Moreover, they say that animals should have exactly same rights axs humans do The reason is that people and animals are both living creatures and there shouldn't be any difference in treating them So called extreme

vegans/vegetarians are refusing/not to eat any food of animal origin/made from animal, even milk or honey They are trying to convince people to do the same using as an

argument that killing animals and keeping them in captivity/imprisonment cause/lead to

their suffering and not civilized

On the other hand/however, traditionalists/some people disagree with the statement that human should stop killing animals or using them to fulfill their needs From the very beginning of human civilization there is a tradition and vital/important/essential need to use animals as a food and their parts in traditional crafts Without proteins and vitamins

of animal origin human body wouldn't receive all nutrients it needs Moreover, testing some medicals on animals already helped to fight many diseases people suffered from

I think, people have the moral right to use animals to their benefit, to some extent I am sure, we should not cause them suffer and die for our fun Although, using animals for food is natural for humans as a predators, but as civilized predators we should make sure

to use only humane ways of killing

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter to make arrangements for the stay during the weekend at your hotel and to get more information on the places of interest and different activities nearby

I will be arriving with my parents and wife to celebrate my parentswedding

anniversary on the 4th of July which will be on Saturday morning, and leaving on the 7th

of July afternoon I am looking to book double-rooms with the attached bathroom for more privacy and convenience I would love to have at least one bedroom with the

balcony or seaside view for my parents I would also appreciate if you could provide me with the list of activities that we can take part in during our stay for more fun and

adventure I prefer the locations to be nearby the hotel as we are not familiar with the place Furthermore, I would also like to know if there are any historical sites

or market nearby where we can explore more about the place's history and local culture You could send me the detailed information through email or fax no later than the 4th of July with the total cost of stay during the weekend

I look forward to hearing from you

Yours faithfully,

Dear Mr Brown and Mrs Brown ,

I am writing to you to bring to your attention a problem that i have been having with your dog at night

As you may already be aware of, your dog started making small detours at night around the neighborhood, digging holes in the gardens and often making loud noises I was awoken by your dog’s barks several times lately, and I had even consult a doctor and had been prescribed some sleeping pills

This wouldn’t have been as big of a problem for me if I wasn’t in the middle of my exams, but since I am, it is crucial for me to take good rest and sleep during the right hours; I have morning exams to wake up to

I will therefore be grateful if you could have your dog looked after by another member of your family away from this neighborhood, even if only until my exams are over, which will be in about three weeks time

Thank you for taking time to read this letter, I hope to hear back from you with good news

Yours sincerely,