Tiêu đề 3.3.1 - VSTEP WRITING TASK 1 (Both informal _ formal emails).docx ✅

1 TASK 1 1. Write an email You have just received an email from a friend of yours, Sarah from London. Read part of her email below. This summer vacation, I intend to travel to your country. Can you suggest some places that I can visit? And where should I stay during the journey? Besides, are there any part-time jobs for foreign students? I’m really looking forward to meeting you. Write a reply to Sarah. In your email, you must - ask her what she wants to do - suggest places that she can visit - give her some advice about the accommodation - suggest a part-time job. Hi Sarah, I’m so glad to hear from you and I’m excited that you’re coming to visit my country this summer. I can’t wait to see you and show you around. What kind of activities do you enjoy? Do you like nature, culture, history, or adventure? There are so many places that you can visit depending on your interests and preferences. For example, if you like nature, you can go to the national parks and see the wildlife and scenery. If you like culture, you can visit the museums and galleries and learn about the local traditions and arts. If you like history, you can explore the ancient temples and monuments and discover the past civilizations. If you like adventure, you can try some sports and activities like hiking, rafting, or zip-lining. As for the accommodation, I suggest that you book a hostel or a guesthouse online in advance. They are usually cheaper and more convenient than hotels and they offer a chance to meet other travelers and locals. You can also use some apps or websites to find homestays or couchsurfing options if you want to experience the local lifestyle and hospitality. If you want to work part-time while traveling, you can look for some online jobs that don’t require a visa or a work permit. For example, you can do some freelance writing, editing, translating, or tutoring. You can also use some platforms like Upwork or Fiverr to find gigs that suit your skills and schedule.
2 I hope this email helps you plan your trip. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any help. I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon. Take care, 2. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You received an email from your friend. Yesterday, I had a wonderful birthday party with my family and friends. When I came home from school, I was surprised when I saw a huge birthday cake made by my mother. My house was decorated for the party and all my close friends and relatives were there. We sang birthday song and enjoyed delicious food. It was a great party. How about your last birthday party? What did you do? How did you feel? Did you enjoy it? Write a reply to him/ her. You should write at least 120 words. Hi, I’m so happy to hear that you had a wonderful birthday party with your family and friends. It sounds like you had a lot of fun and felt loved and appreciated. Your mother is so sweet to make you a huge birthday cake. I wish I could have been there to celebrate with you. My last birthday party was also very memorable and enjoyable. It was during the lockdown, so I couldn’t have a big party like you. But my parents and my sister made it special for me. They decorated my room with balloons and streamers and gave me some nice gifts. They also ordered pizza and ice cream for me, which are my favorite foods. We watched a movie together and played some games online. I felt very happy and grateful for having such a caring family. Thank you for sharing your birthday experience with me. I hope you have a great year ahead and achieve all your goals and dreams. Best wishes, Your friend 3. You have just received a letter from your friend, Susan.
3 It has been a while since I received your letter. How are you doing? Are you still fond of reading as you were in the past? I wish I were a passionate reader like you. Have you finished reading “Lady Susanne” that you borrowed from me 6 months ago? This book is very special to me. Write a reply to Susan. In your letter, you have to - apologize to her for not returning her book - ask her the place and time that you could meet her and return her book - answer her questions in her letter Hi Susan, I’m so glad to hear from you. I’m sorry for not writing to you sooner. I’ve been very busy with work and other things lately. How are you doing? I hope you are well and happy. I’m also very sorry for not returning your book yet. I know it’s very special to you and I appreciate that you lent it to me. I really enjoyed reading “Lady Susanne”. It was a fascinating story with a lot of twists and turns. I admire your taste in books. I would like to meet you and give you back your book as soon as possible. When and where would be convenient for you? How about next Saturday at the coffee shop near the library? We can catch up on everything and have a nice chat. I’m still fond of reading as I was in the past. Reading is one of my favorite hobbies and it helps me relax and learn new things. What about you? What are you reading these days? Do you have any recommendations for me? I’m looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you soon. Best wishes, 4. I know that you really love dogs so I am so excited to hear that you just have a new puppy. Can you tell me a little more about your new pet? What’s its name? Who gave it to you? Is it easy to take care of a dog? How many hours do you spend playing with your puppy?