Title W1.WRITING_FORMAL LETTERS.docx ✅

WRITING TASK 1 FORMAL LETTER/ EMAIL (THƯ TRANG TRỌNG) CẤU TRÚC THƯ TRANG TRỌNG Người gửi: người không thân thiết, người lạ (ví dụ: khách hàng, quản lý công ty) FULL NAME: Lisa Smith → Lisa: tên gọi (first name); Smith: họ (last name/ family name/ surname) Dear Ms Smith, / Dear Mrs Smith,/ Dear Mr Smith,/ Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Mr (tên nam)/ Mrs (tên nữ)/ Sir or Madam (nếu không biết người nhận thư là ai), I am writing this email/ letter in response to (= to answer) your enquiries (=questions) in your previous email/ letter. (trả lời tất cả các câu hỏi trong đề bài – LƯU Ý: không viết tắt các từ don’t → do not, doesn’t → does not, isn’t → is not, aren’t, I’m, I’ve → I have…, I’d like → I would like, can’t → cannot, couldn’t → could not) Regarding/As for your request for + N/V-ing (Xin trả lời về yêu cầu của Anh/Chị về…) In response to your first/second/third/final question, mệnh đề (S + V) In response to your enquiry/question about + N/V-ing (Xin trả lời câu hỏi của Anh/Chị về…) As for your enquiry/question about + N/V-ing (Xin trả lời câu hỏi của Anh/Chị về…) May I bring attention to + N/V-ing (xin lưu ý về…) I hope this information will help you. Please feel free to contact me for more information. In case you would like (= want) to have a detailed/further discussion on this matter, I would be happy to arrange a call or a meeting at your convenience. I am looking forward to your prompt (= quick) reply. Best regards,/ Yours sincerely,/ Yours faithfully, (Signature) (ký HỌ VÀ TÊN tiếng Anh – VD: Jane Smith) Topic 1: You are a host (gia chủ) in London. You received an email from Hoa, a student from Vietnam. I am glad to know that you will be my host during my stay (n) in London. I am writing to ask for some information regarding my homestay. I would be grateful (biết ơn, cảm kích) if you could give me some information about (1) the weather in London, (2) clothes to bring and (3) the distance from the house to my university and (4) how to get around (làm sao để di chuyển trong thành phố) and (5) would you recommend (đề xuất/ gợi ý) some activities I should take part in to know about your culture? Write an email responding to Hoa. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address. Prompts 1. Give some information about the weather in London
- The weather is warm/ cool/ cold /sunny/ windy/ foggy/ rainy/ snowy at this time of the year. - The weather in London is quite unpredictable (ko dự đoán được) so it’s best to carry/bring a raincoat or an umbrella at all times. 2. Clothes to bring - You should bring/pack warm clothes, a scarf, a hat and boots/shoes/sandals/trainers. 3. The distance from your house to the university - The distance from the house to your university is about/around/roughly/approximately 10 km, so you commute/go/travel/get there by bus/ train/ subway every day. 4. How to get around - public transport/ transportation: phương tiện công cộng - You can take a bus or the underground/ the subway to travel around. The fee is very cheap, especially for students. Moreover, pubic transport in London is mostly punctual (đúng giờ), so you do not have to be concerned about being late for school or appointments. - London is a well-planned city, so there are bus stops and underground/subway stations near all important buildings like universities, hospitals, post offices, central parks, libraries and museums. 5. Make some recommendations on some activities Hoa should take part in to know about the culture? - take part in/ participate in/ join + N/V-ing - You should take part in The Great British Beer Festival, London Jazz Festival and visit Buckingham Palace (cung điện) and Parliament Building (tòa nhà Quốc Hội). - You should visit the British Museum to see the famous Rosetta Stone or the Tate Modern to see great art for free. - I think the best place to learn about British art and history is the British Museum. You can see the famous Rosetta Stone and a huge collection of ancient items. - You should ride the London Eye. When the wheel moves to the top, you can enjoy beautiful views of 55 famous places in the city. - You shouldn’t miss Trafalgar Square where you can take pictures by/next to the lion statues. - You should also take a walk around Buckingham Palace. It’s a must-see for tourists who visit London. It’s the official home of the Royal Family. You can drop by (ghé thăm) the Buckingham gift shop to buy some souvenirs to bring home. - You should visit the Portobello Road Market. The market is a great place to find bargains, and prices are generally low. You can buy different things such as the best fruit and vegetables, jewelry and even old furniture. A good time to visit the market is in early morning because it becomes busy (đông đúc. bận rộn) from 9 o’clock. Topic 2: You have just received a letter from the manager of a Job center (trung tâm giới thiệu việc làm). Read part of his letter below.
We are glad to help you in order to find a suitable job for you. We would like to know more detailed information regarding (1) the reason why you are choosing to work in our country. We would also like to know (2) the type of work you would be looking for and (3) your previous work experience. In addition, could you please provide us with (4) information about your qualifications (bằng cấp) and your English level. Also, (5) how much salary would you expect? We look forward to hearing from you soon. Write a letter to answer the manager’s questions. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address. Prompts 1. Thank the manager and include the purpose of your letter. - grateful for sb (adj) → gratitude to sb (n) - I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to the staff of the Job Center for your constant support (= help). I am writing this letter in response to the enquiries (= questions) in your previous letter. 2. Explain the reason why you are choosing to work in that country. - Your country is safe and peaceful. The working environment/condition is good. People/ Local people are friendly, helpful, and hospitable (hiếu khách). - The weather is warm all the year round, which is suitable for my health./ which is similar to the weather/ climate in my country. - The living standard (mức sống) here is also high, so I hope to pursue (theo đuổi) / build my career/ a successful career (sự nghiệp) in your country. 3. Describe the type of work you would be looking for. - I am looking for the position of manager of Human Resources because I graduated from (tên trường ĐH) in (năm tốt nghiệp) - I would like to apply for the position of… 4. Include your previous work experience. - As far as my work experience and skills are concerned, I have worked as (position) at (company’s name) for (more than) … years. Besides, I have also worked as a customer service officer (nhân viên chăm sóc khách hàng) at the ABC supermarket. - I worked for … from 2000 to 2010. After that, I moved to … and worked there from … to… - I have participated in several important projects in my field of work (trong lĩnh vực nghề nghiệp của tôi). - I have confidence in my communication skills to service difficult customers. I am fluent in English and Chinese/ Japanese./ I can also speak English well and some/ a little Chinese. - Moreover, I am a responsible, hard-working and honest employee. - I am able to work effectively in groups and perform/work well under pressure.
- I believe that I have good/excellent team-work skills and great public speaking skill. - I have worked as a Sales representative for a pharmaceutical company/firm 5. Provide information about your qualifications and your English level - I have a Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Arts in (Business Administration) and a certificate (chứng chỉ) of English, level B1/ B2/C1. - For your kind consideration, I have also attached my résumé/ resume/ CV (curriculum vitae) which further details my educational background, skills and work experience. 6. State how much salary you would expect. - I would expect the salary to be about/ approximately 4,000 USD per month. - I would expect to receive the salary of about/ approximately 4,000 USD per month. 7. Closing - If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to your prompt reply. Topic 3: You are a regular client/ customer of the local sports center. You receive an email from the manager, Mr. Robert Smith, asking for your opinion about the sports center’s services. Thank you very much for using the sports center as you visit our sports center so often, I’m writing to ask for your opinion so that we can improve the service quality. We would be grateful if you could tell us the reason why you choose our center and whether you are satisfied with the sport facilities. We would also want to know if there is anything you are unhappy with or things you would like to be changed. And is there anything new you would like to see and use? Write an email responding to Mr. Smith. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or address. 1. The reason why you choose this sports center. - Your sports club is near my house and the monthly/yearly/annual fee is reasonable. - The staff is friendly and helpful - The center is fully equipped (có đầy đủ trang thiết bị), so I can participate in different sports. 2. State whether you are satisfied with the sport facilities. - I am very satisfied/ happy/pleased with the sport facilities because of your modern equipment such as tread mills (máy chạy bộ), stationary bikes (máy đạp xe), dance and martial arts studio. - There is even a sauna and steam room (phòng tắm hơi) where members can take a shower and relax after working out. - I particularly like the lockers in the changing room. With large storage space, they can easily accommodate all my possessions without damaging important items such as my laptop or electronic devices.