Live ngày 30/9 – Chữa đề VSTEP Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have recently started a new job. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

• Tell your friend about your new job.
• Tell about your new colleagues and whether you have had any problems with them.
• Give some advice because your friend will have a job interview next week.

Write at least 120 words.

Hướng dẫn lập dàn ý:

• Mở thư: Nêu mục đích viết thư (kể về công việc mới và chia sẻ lời khuyên phỏng vấn).
• Kể về công việc hiện tại: Giáo viên tiếng Anh tại trung tâm (English teacher at an education centre).
• Kể về đồng nghiệp & vấn đề phát sinh: Đồng nghiệp thân thiện nhưng phong cách làm việc khác nhau (người làm nhanh vs người kiểm tra kỹ), hỏi lại bạn “What about you?”.
• Lời khuyên phỏng vấn: Ăn mặc lịch sự (dress formally), trả lời tự tin, tìm hiểu kỹ về công ty trước buổi phỏng vấn.

Bài viết mẫu tham khảo:

Dear Linh,

How are you? I hope you are doing well. I am writing to tell you about my new job and give you some advice because I heard that you will have a job interview next week.

I have recently started working as an English teacher at an education centre. I really enjoy my new job because I can meet many students and improve my teaching skills. My colleagues are also friendly and helpful. However, I sometimes have some problems with them because we have different working styles. For example, some of them prefer to finish tasks quickly, while I usually spend more time checking everything carefully. What about you? Have you had any problems with your colleagues?

For your interview, you should dress formally and answer the questions clearly and confidently. You should also learn more about the company before entering the interview. I think these things will help you make a good impression.

That is all from me now. Good luck with your interview, and write to me soon.

Best wishes,

Johnny

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Your friend has invited you to go to a concert with them, and you have decided to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

• Tell your friend that you are happy to go to the concert.
• Ask about the time and place to meet.
• Ask whether you should have something to eat before the concert.

Write at least 120 words.

Hướng dẫn lập dàn ý:

• Chấp nhận lời mời đi xem concert vì đã muốn xem ca sĩ này từ lâu.
• Hỏi cụ thể thời gian bắt đầu, địa điểm tổ chức, gợi ý bạn qua đón hoặc hẹn gặp gần nơi biểu diễn.
• Hỏi về việc ăn uống trước hay sau buổi biểu diễn (buổi hòa nhạc kéo dài từ 8pm đến 12am) và giới thiệu quán bún gà ngon gần nhà.

Bài viết mẫu tham khảo:

Dear Linh,

How are you? Thanks for inviting me to the concert. I am really happy to accept your invitation because I have wanted to see this singer for a long time.

However, to make sure that I can go with you, I need to ask you for some more information. First, what time does the concert start? And where exactly will it take place? If possible, could you pick me up? Otherwise, we can meet somewhere near the concert venue and go there together.

Oh, and do you think we should have something to eat before going to the concert? According to the poster, the concert will take place from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., so it may be quite long. We can either eat before the concert or wait until it finishes. I know a great place near my house. The aunt there cooks the best chicken noodle soup ever, so I think you will love it.

That is all from me now. Write to me soon and let me know your plan.

Best wishes,

Johnny

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Your close friend is coming to your city for a work trip. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

• Ask whether they would like to meet at lunchtime or in the evening.
• Recommend some places for them to visit in your city.
• Ask if they want you to bring anything from your hometown.

Write at least 120 words.

Bài viết mẫu tham khảo:

Dear friend,

How are you? I have received your letter and now I am writing to give you some useful information for your work trip to my hometown.

First, what time would you like us to meet? I am free at lunch and maybe in the evening after 8pm. Which time would you prefer?

And if you want to experience Ha Noi, I can suggest some must-visit spots: Hoa Lo Prison, The Temple of Literature or the Old Quarter. These places are very popular among tourists because of the vibes, the landscapes and the stories. I can be your personal tour guide and answer all of your questions.

Lastly, since your trip is quite short, I can help you buy the souvenirs or specialty so that you only need to focus on your work.

That is all from me now. I am looking forward to hearing from you, write to me soon.

Yours sincerely,

Johnny Pham

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are applying for an internship at a company. The company requires applicants to have good English skills, teamwork skills, and other abilities. Write a letter to the company. In your letter:

• Explain whether you meet the English requirement.
• Describe your teamwork skills and experience.
• Ask some questions about the internship.

Write at least 120 words.

Bài viết mẫu trang trọng (Formal Letter):

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this email to give you some information about myself regarding the internship at your company.

My English level is C1. I can communicate in English confidently and use English for writing emails, preparing documents and working with foreign colleagues. Therefore, I believe that I can meet your English requirement.

Besides that, I can cooperate well with other co-workers on work-related tasks, from making presentations to solving problems. I can share my opinions while listening to others and giving constructive feedback. I also have experience working in a team at school and at my current workplace, so I understand how important teamwork is.

In order to have more insight and prepare better for the internship, can I get more information about these topics? First, will interns receive a salary or allowance during the internship? Second, how long will the internship last, and what will my main responsibilities be?

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Johnny Pham

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have received a letter from a customer who complained about the room service. The customer said that the food was poor and that it was delivered to their room late. Write a letter to the customer. In your letter:

• Apologize for the problems.
• Explain why the food was poor and why the delivery was late.
• Explain what compensation you will offer.

Write at least 120 words.

Bài viết mẫu thư phản hồi khiếu nại (Apology Letter):

Dear Customer,

I am writing to sincerely apologize for the problems you experienced with our room service. We are very sorry that the food was not good and that your order was delivered later than expected.

Regarding the food, the quality was poor because there was an unexpected problem with some of our ingredients and the kitchen was extremely busy at that time. However, we understand that this is not a good reason for the inconvenience you experienced. We should have checked the food more carefully before sending it to your room.

As for the late delivery, we received a large number of orders at the same time, so our staff could not prepare and deliver every order on schedule. We are sorry that we did not inform you about the delay earlier.

As compensation, we would like to offer you a free meal and a 20% discount on your next room service order. We hope this will show how seriously we take your complaint.

Once again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We hope to have another opportunity to provide you with a better service.

Yours sincerely,

Johnny Pham