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Trang 1LETTER WRITING (Viết thư)
- Chia theo đối tượng người nhận thì có 2 loại thư trang trọng (Formal Letters) và thư thân mật (Informal Letters)
- Chia theo mục đích viết thư thì có nhiều loại thư
1 Thank you letters (thư cảm ơn)
2 Advice letters (thư khuyên nhủ)
3 Request letters (thư yêu cầu)
4 Application letters (thư xin việc)
5 Complaint letters (thư phàn nàn)
6 Invitation letters (thư mời)
7 Apology letters (thư xin lỗi)
I Cách viết thư thân mật
Cấu trúc viết:
1 Lời chào: Dear + tên riêng, (viết cho ai thì phải dear người đó, nếu đề bài ghi rõ yêu cầu
là viết cho ai thì phải Dear người đó, nếu đề bài ko nêu rõ, chỉ nói chung chung hãy viết thư cho 1 người bạn nước ngoài thì tên nào cũng được)
2 Đoạn mở bài: xin lỗi vì ko viết thư sớm hoặc hỏi han tình hình sức khoẻ, rất vui vì nhận được thư của cậu
3 Thân bài: viết 1 hoặc 2 đoạn thân bài nêu ý chính đề bài yêu cầu, trả lời các câu hỏi đề bài yêu cầu
4 Kết bài: Nêu lý do dừng bút và hy vọng được gặp lại bạn sớm hoặc nhắn bạn viết lại cho mình.
5 Kết thúc: Sử dụng các cụm từ thân mật như Love, All the best, Best Wishes, Best Regards
Lưu ý: Các cụm từ hay sử dụng trong bài viết thư
o Dear ………….,
Mở đầu thư: Beginning
o Thank you/Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter/email (cảm ơn lá thư của cậu) It was good/nice to hear from you recently.
o I’m sorry I haven’t written to you/been in touch for such a long time.
o It’s ages since I’ve heard from you I hope you’re/you and your family are well.
o Thank you for your letter It was nice to hear from you.
o Thanks a lot for the information you've sent me in your last letter.
o I'm sorry I haven't answered earlier but I was really busy with my school/my work.
Trang 2o I am sorry for not writing to you for so long because I have been really busy.
o I'm sorry I haven't written for so long.
Asking
Hi! How are the things? How are you? How’s it going? How are you these days?
Mục đích: I am writing this letter/ this email to ……… (tôi viết lá thư này để làm gì)
Cuối thư:
o Give my love/regards to … Say hello to … Hope to hear from you soon See you soon! Write soon Once again, thank you for all your help.
o Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
o Well, that's all for now Will talk to you soon.
o Give my regards to your family.
o I hope we will be able to arrange a get-together.
o Do write back as I'm waiting for the news from you.
o I am looking forward to your reply.
o I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
All the best,/ Best Wishes,/Best Regards, (trân trọng)
Ký tên: ko được viết tên mình, chỉ viết tên tiếng anh
o Mary, Peter, John, …
Một số lưu ý khi làm bài:
- Trước khi viết dành 3-5 phút đọc kỹ đề bài, xác định xem thư thuộc loại nào, trang trọng hay thân mật, mục đích viết thư để làm gì (cảm ơn, cung cấp thông tin, yêu cầu, ….) Xác định câu hỏi trong đề bài để biết những ý chính cần trả lời Vạch
ra dàn ý để bài viết bố cục rõ ràng và đủ ý.
- Trong khi viết dựa vào dàn ý để viết thành 1 lá thư hoàn chỉnh, lưu ý chia đoạn,
sử dụng từ nối liên kết ý (Firstly, Secondly, Finally), viết câu phức, sử dụng nhiều
từ vựng hay.
- Sau khi viết thì nên dành 1 chút thời gian đọc lại kiểm tra các lỗi về chính tả và ngữ pháp nếu có.
Đề bài mẫu: This is part of the letter you received from your English speaking friend.
“I am planning to visit you in September with my parents Can you suggest some activities in your area? What kinds of clothes should I pack?”.
Write a letter to your friend answer his questions.
Bài viết:
Trang 3Dear Tom,
I am sorry for not writing to you for so long because I have been really busy recently for my exams It was great to get your letter and hear all your news, especially the part about you and
your parents coming to visit me in September
Firstly , I will tell you about some activities you can do in my city The weather is still fairly warm then so we should be able to spend quite a bit of time at the beach I think your parents will really enjoy the city, particularly the old town The music festival will be on then so we shall take full advantage of that as well
Next, you asked what clothes you should bring, you will be fine with light summer dresses, skirts and trousers and a sweater or jacket for the evenings, which can be rather cool Don’t forget to pack your swimming costumes! It will still be warm enough to swim
I’d better go and get on with my exam preparation I hope your exams go well too and that you have
a lovely summer.I am really looking forward to seeing youin September
All the best,
Mary
II Thư cảm ơn
- Thư viết với mục đích cảm ơn
- Thư có thể thuộc loại formal hoặc informal
Một số cấu trúc dùng trong thư cảm ơn
- I am writing this letter to thank you for ……….
- I am grateful to you for your help.
- I am writing this letter to express my sincere thanks to somebody …….
- This letter is to express my thanks and appreciation for …………
- This is to thank you for ……
- Please accept my thanks for …….
- Again with my thanks for your hospitality ……
- Please have no hesitation in writing to me should you want me to do something for you in Vietnam.
- If you need anything in your study, please let me know
- I hope you will give me the chance to return your kindness
Sample letter
Question: You are a bus commuter One morning on your way to work you suddenly fell ill and lost of your consciousness One gentleman on the same bus sent you to the hospital.
Write a letter to the company where the man works to express your gratefullness.
Trang 4Dir Sir/Madam,
I am writing this letter to express my sincere thanks to Mr Johny, the cashier of your company
I am the commuter and everyday I take bus Route 120 to work Last Wednesday morning when the bus almost reached the stop where I had to got off, I suddenly felt dizzy and then I lost my consciousness When I came to, I found myself in the hospital, attended by my wife The doctor told me it was Mr Johny who had sent me to the hospital and informed my wife of condition
Mr Johny happened to be on the same bus but I have never met him
My wife and I were very much grateful to him for his kindness Please forward my sincere thanks to him We feel very much proud of your company for having such a good employee
I do hope that your company would reward Mr Johny for his noble deeds
Yours faithfully,
Peter
III Thư yêu cầu
- Thư viết với mục đích yêu cầu, đề nghị một vấn đề gì đó
- Thuộc loại thư formal
Cấu trúc:
1 Greeting (lời chào)
2 Introduction (giới thiệu mục đích viết thư)
3 Body (lý do yêu cầu)
4 Conclusion (nêu yêu cầu và cảm ơn về việc xử lý yêu cầu)
5 Closing and signature ( kết thúc và ký tên)
Một số cấu trúc thường dùng:
- I would like to suggest that you should …….
- May I suggest that …………
- Considering ……., I propose that ……….
- Concerning this matter, my proposal is that ……….
- On behalf of …., I suggest ………
- My suggestion is that ………
- In my opinion, I would say that ……….
- I propose they should ………
Nêu lý do yêu cầu:
Trang 5- The reason for this request is that ………
- The reason why I am asking for this is that ………
Sample letter
Question: The English department has decided to hold a speech contest in late December but your classmates find that it is too near the final examination.
Write to the Dean of the department to suggest a change of the time.
Sample:
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are students of class 33 We are glad that the department is to hold an English speech contest
We are sure it is of great help to your oral English and all of us want to take part in it
We have noticed that the time of contest is on the 27th of December What troubles us is the time of the contest As you know, according to the school schedule of this term, the final examination is to begin on January, 10th We all wish to do excellently in both, we are afraid that
it will be difficult for us to prepare for the examination and the contest at the same time As a result, we should spend less time on the preparation of the contest
Considering the outcome of the contest, we suggest that it be postponed to the next term, preferably in the first few weeks We suggest so because generally speaking, we have more free time in that period of time
Thank you for your attention
Yours faithfully,
All of class 33
IV Thư phàn nàn
Cấu trúc bài thư phàn nàn
1 Miêu tả tình huống phàn nàn
2 Miêu tả vấn đề và kết quả mong muốn, nêu rõ ngày tháng ví dụ ngày mua sản phẩm, dịch vụ
3 Nêu hướng giải quyết
4 Cảnh báo (phần này tuỳ chọn) yêu cầu trả lời khoảng thời gian thích hợp và đính kèm tài liệu, hoá đơn chứng từ liên quan)
Một số cấu trúc:
- I am sorry to inform you that …… (tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo là …)
- I am writing to make a complaint against …… (tôi viết thư này để phàn nàn về …)
- I have to say that ….
- I suggest that …
Trang 6- I request that ………
- I would much appreciate it if you …….
- I hope you will look into the matter and give me an immediate reply
- I look forward to …….
- I request that you refund the money in full (trả lại tiền)
- I think the best way to solve the problem is (to replace it with a better one) (Đổi cho 1 cái tốt hơn)
- If our demand is not accepted and put in practice, we would resort to other measures.
Sample letter 1
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work You phoned the shop but no action was taken Write a letter to the shop manager In your letter:
- Describe the problem with the equipment
- Explain what happened when you phoned the shop
- Say what you would like the manager to do
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing with regard to an appliance that I recently bought from your shop
On the 10th of May I bought a new washing machine, and it was installed the following day However, when I tried to wash some clothes, I noticed that the machine failed to spin during the washing cycle Consequently, it leaves clothes wet but not clean
When I phoned your shop to report the problem, I spoke to an assistant who did not know the procedure for repairs or returns He assured me that he would report this issue to the store manager and that I would be contacted the same day That was two days ago and I am still waiting for your call
As the appliance is under warranty, I am entitled to ask for it to be repaired or replaced I have decided that I would like a replacement washing machine I would also like you to phone me personally when you receive this letter
I await your prompt response
Yours faithfully,
Peter
Sample letter 2
There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently Write a letter to the manager of the transport company In your letter:
- Describe the problems
Trang 7- Explain how these problems are affecting the public
- Suggest some changes that could be made
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to bring to your attention some issues with my local bus service
I take the bus Route 22 from Thanh Xuan to Gia Lam every morning This week, my bus has arrived at least 10 minutes late each day and I have been unable to find a seat due to overcrowding
Passengers are becoming increasingly frustrated I have seen several people complain to members of your staff that the delays are making them late for work and the overcrowding means that many of us are forced to stand in the central aisle of the train for the duration of the journey This is extremely uncomfortable
I would like to suggest that you run a more regular service on this bus route
I hope you will address these concerns as soon as possible
Yours faithfully,
Peter
V Thư xin lỗi
Cấu trúc
1 Xin lỗi ngay từ đầu thư
2 Giải thích lý do
3 Nêu hành động bù đắp hoặc hứa hẹn không tái phạm lỗi
Một số cấu trúc hữu ích cho bài viết thư xin lỗi:
Cách nói lời xin lỗi
- I apologise for N/ Ving
- Please accept my apologies
- I terribly regret that + S + V
- I am sorry that I shall not be able to …
- I am sorry that S + V
- I am sorry for not -Ving
Giải thích lý do
- This is the reason why I ………
- I could not ……… because
- This is one of the reasons I could not make it
- The only reason for the delay is that ……
Nêu hành động bù đắp
Trang 8- I really hope that you’ll forgive me for being so thoughtless
- I hope you will let me make it up to you.
- By way of an apology, I …………
- To make up for …………
Sample letter 1
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend’s wedding ceremony but you will be in America on a business trip on that day with your boss Write to friend to apologize for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony.
Dear ………….,
Thank you very much for inviting me to take part in your wedding ceremony on August, the 8th First of all, please accept my warmest and most sincere congratulations to you and Mary But I have
to ask for your forgiveness of not being able to turn up at the ceremony because on that day I will be
in America with my boss on business You know I have just come to this company and I am the only secretary whose English is good enough to interpret for the boss Therefore, I just can not tell the boss that I will not go with him to America What a pity it is to miss your wedding ceremony! What makes me even uneasier is that you came to my wedding last year! Well, to make up for the disappointment, I will visit you before I leave for America to present my greetings to you I will give you a call beforehand
Say hello to Mary
With love,
Peter
Sample letter 2
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn’t attend Write a letter to your friend In your letter:
- Apologize for missing the birthday celebration
- Explain why you missed and you did not tell your friend
- Say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry
Dear ………,
I hope you are well and that you had a fantastic time on your birthday
I am so sorry that I wasn’t there with you and for not letting you know beforehand that I wouldn’t come I feel terrible that I haven’t found the time to contact you until now
The truth is that I have been under a lot of stress at work recently I was in danger of losing my job
if I did not meet a sales target so I haven’t been able to think about anything else over the last few weeks This is why I couldn’t be at your party, and why I did not call to tell you I wouldn’t be there
Trang 9I really hope that you will forgive me for being so thoughtless and I hope you’ll let me make it up to you By way of an apology, I have bought tickets for us both go to the football next Saturday
I hope you will come
Speak to you soon
Peter
VI Thư mời
Một số cấu trúc
- I would like to ask you to come ….
- I wonder if you would like to come …
- I would like to invite you to a dinner/ to V
- We are planning to …
- We would be happy if you could come.
- I cordially invite you to join us
- Please accept my invitation
Sample letter
Your English friend who you met while you studied in the UK is coming to Hanoi for an International conference You want to invite him to Ho Chi Minh for a short visit.
Write a letter to him to invite him to Ho Chi Minh city.
Dear ………… ,
I am very glad to know that you are going to take part in an international conference in Hanoi I sincerely invite you to come to HCM cityto see us after the conference
I have talked about you to me parents and they also want to see you We have moved into a big flat with 4 bedrooms You can stay with us when you are in HCM city I and my parents are willing to
be your guides I will take you to visit famous places of interests in HCM city such as the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market
Before you come, please give us a call My telephone number is …… I will welcome you at the airport
Please do come, we look forward to your arrival
All the best,
Peter
Một số đề viết (150 words)
1 You received an email from your English friend.
“I am going to have 6 months in your country to study Vietnamese at Hanoi University
in Hanoi I am very excited about this trip I am wondering where I can stay so that I
Trang 10can learn more Vietnamese besides class time I am also thinking about a part-time job
I can do to have more practice of the language Can you give me some advice?”
2 This is part of the letter you received from the manager of the local bus service (Mr Watson)
“Thank you for choosing Hanoi Bus Please help us by taking a few minutes to tell us about the service that you have received so far Are you satisfied (hài lòng) with our bus service? Is there anything you want to change?”
Give your feedback on the bus service.
3 This is part of an email your received form your English – speaking friend, Anna She asked you for some information for her next trip to your hometown.
“I am planning to visit your city next month and I am really excited about the trip Can you suggest somewhere to stay and tell me a little bit about What I can do in your hometown? What clothes should I bring?”
4 I am travelling to your country during Tet holiday Could you give me some information about it? What do people often do? What do children receive? Can you tell me some dishes for Tet?
Dear…….,
I was very surprised when I received your email It is quite a long time since you and I met each other You do not know how much we miss you My parents and my friends often talk about you whenever we have a chance to gather I am sorry, I have not written to you because I have been really busy studying to pass B2 English test
If you are planning to go to Vietnam during Tet holiday then I think it is a good idea to experience one of the most important holiday in Vietnam Tet holiday usually takes time in January or February,
it depends on the year This holiday is a time for people to gather and strengthen ( cung co ) their relationship with family During this holiday, Vietnamese people usually clean and decorate their house, it is very common for Vietnamese people to go to pagoda and pray for a peaceful new year Moreover, we have a special tradition called Li xi - lucky money, children usually receive the lucky money Adults give lucky money to children in a red envelope ( bao li xi ) in order to wish them the