NUMBER 1 Task 1 You just took a trip to Da Lat with your English friend named Mary. You received an email from her after she returned to Liverpool. Read part of her email below. I hope you like the photos we took in Dalat. Did you get home safely? I am back at work now, and it’s a bit difficult to start again. I wish we were still on holiday. Why don’t we plan another trip this spring if you’ve got time and money? Any suggestions where we could go? Write me soon. Mary Write a reply to Mary. In your email, tell her that you really love the photos and the time you got together, describe a problem you had at the airport on the way home to her and suggest the time and place for the next trip. You should write at least 120 words. Task 2 Write an essay in response to the following topic. The internet has brought many changes to our daily life. Nowadays we are doing things such as mailing, contacting, and communication much faster. Do these developments bring more advantages than disadvantages? Give reason and include any relevant examples to support your answers. You should write at least 250 words. NUMBER 2 Task 1 This is part of a letter from your English friend, Sandra Respond to Sandra’s letter It’s really a big step to give up your job to come and spend 6 months in Britain. Are you planning to work here? What about learning English? Write back and tell me more about your plans so I can help you find accommodation and meet people here. Sandra. You should write at least 120 words. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar. Task 2 Write an essay 250 words in response to the following topic. In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this. Give reason and include any relevant examples to support your answers. You should write at least 250 words. NUMBER 3 Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task You have received an email from Danny, your pen friend from Scotland. Read part of his letter below Write a letter responding to Danny. In your letter, you should express sympathy towards his bad time. Then, you give him pieces of advice for his stress at work and suggest solutions for his love with Susan. Finally, you cheer him up at the end of the letter. Task 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read an extract from a report about statistics and facts about smartphones. NUMBER 4 Task 1 You have just received an email from your friend, Amanda Smith. Read part of her email below. Dear Peter, How are you? I saw your name on our university website last night. Do you remember me Amanda Smith from college? What have you been up to since we last saw each other? I''''ll be in Rome next month from 3rd to 4th. Any chance of meeting up? If so, please let me know when and where. Best, Amanda Smith. Write a letter responding to Amanda Smith. In your letter, you should say that you recognize her. Then, you tell her what you have done since you two last met. Finally, suggest the time you can meet her and ask for her latest news. Task 2 Some people think that parents should teach their children about the ways to be good and civilized members of society, while others hold the opinion that these values should be taught by the school. However, in my opinion, I believe that parents and school both are equally important to still moral values, among children, to be a good citizen. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write an essay in response to the following topic. NUMBER 5 Task 1 You are helping to organize a concert at your school. The local English language newspaper is sending a reporter, Jane Nolan, to the concert. You have received an email from Jane Nolan. Read part of her letter below. Write a letter responding to Jane Nolan. In your letter, you should describe the concert, suggest the best time for taking photos. Then tell her who and why she should interview. Task 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write an essay in response to the following topic. Fatherhood ought to be emphasized as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up. To what extent do you agree or disagree? NUMBER 6 Task 1 Your friend, Mike, has just written you a letter. Read part of his letter below. Write a letter responding to Mike. In your letter, you should thank him for his email, suggest a play to watch and a restaurant to have dinner. Then ask him how he would like to get there and his own plans for that day. Task 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write an essay in response to the following topic. The use of mobile phones in public places is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places, so the same thing should be done to mobile phones. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? NUMBER 7 Task 1 Task 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write an essay in response to the following topic. Buying things on the Internet such as books, air tickets and groceries is becoming more and more popular. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? NUMBER 8 Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your friend, David, has just written you a letter. Read part of his letter below. Write a letter responding to David. In your letter, you should ask about the name of the person in London to send the cassettes to and the other color the Daves carpet company needs. Then ask him about what day in June he wants to come and his usual hotel. Task 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write an essay in response to the following topic. Interesting the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
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Trang 2You just took a trip to Da Lat with your English friend named Mary You received an email from her after she returned to Liverpool
Read part of her email below.
I hope you like the photos we took in Dalat Did you get home safely? I am back atwork now, and it’s a bit difficult to start again I wish we were still on holiday.
Why don’t we plan another trip this spring if you’ve got time and money?
Any suggestions where we could go?Write me soon.
Write a reply to Mary In your email, tell her that you really love the photos and the time you got together, describe a problem you had at the airport on the way home to her and suggest the time and place for the next trip.
You should write at least 120 words.
Task 2
Write an essay in response to the following topic.
The internet has brought many changes to our daily life Nowadays we are doing things such as mailing, contacting, and communication much faster Do these developments bringmore advantages than disadvantages?
Give reason and include any relevant examples to support your answers You should write at least 250 words.
Trang 3This is part of a letter from your English friend, SandraRespond to Sandra’s letter
It’s really a big step to give up your job to come and spend 6 months in Britain Areyou planning to work here? What about learning English? Write back and tell memore about your plans so I can help you find accommodation and meet people here.Sandra.
You should write at least 120 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of TaskFulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
Task 2
Write an essay 250 words in response to the following topic.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Give reason and include any relevant examples to support your answers You should write at least 250 words.
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You have received an email from Danny, your pen friend from Scotland Read part of his letter below
Write a letter responding to Danny In your letter, you should express sympathy towards his bad time Then, you give him pieces of advice for his stress at work and suggest solutions for his love with Susan Finally, you cheer him up at the end of the letter.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read an extract from a report about statistics and facts about smartphones.
Trang 5You have just received an email from your friend, Amanda Smith Read part of her email below.
Dear Peter,How are you?
I saw your name on our university website last night Do you remember me Amanda Smith from college?
What have you been up to since we last saw each other?
I'll be in Rome next month from 3rd to 4th Any chance of meeting up? If so, please let me know when and where.
Best,
Amanda Smith.
Write a letter responding to Amanda Smith In your letter, you should say that you recognize her Then, you tell her what you have done since you two last met Finally, suggest the time you can meet her and ask for her latest news.
Task 2
Some people think that parents should teach their children about the ways to be good and civilized members of society, while others hold the opinion that these values should be taught by the school However, in my opinion, I believe that parents and school both are equally important to still moral values, among children, to be a good citizen.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Write an essay in response to the following topic.
Trang 6You are helping to organize a concert at your school The local English language newspaper is sending a reporter, Jane Nolan, to the concert You have received an email from Jane Nolan Read part of her letter below.
Write a letter responding to Jane Nolan In your letter, you should describe the
concert, suggest the best time for taking photos Then tell her who and why she shouldinterview.
Trang 7Your friend, Mike, has just written you a letter Read part of his letter below.
Write a letter responding to Mike In your letter, you should thank him for his email, suggest a play to watch and a restaurant to have dinner Then ask him how he would like to get there and his own plans for that day.
Trang 9You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend, David, has just written you a letter Read part of his letter below.
Write a letter responding to David In your letter, you should ask about the name of the person in London to send the cassettes to and the other color the Daves carpet company needs Then ask him about what day in June he wants to come and his usual hotel.
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Your friend, Janice, has just written you a letter Read part of his letter below.
Write a letter responding to Janice In your letter, you should answer all of his
questions 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.
Give reasons and include any relevant examples to support your answer.You should write at least 250 words.
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Your neighbor Lisa She has a dog that is noisy at night You can’t sleep Write a letter to your neighbors You should write at least 120 words
Trang 12Your have decided to leave your current employment Write a letter to your employer.Include the following in your letter.
You should write at least 150 words
Give reasons and include any relevant examples to support your answer.You should write at least 250 words.
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Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Trang 14You have recently ordered an item through the internet, but are not happy with the purchase.
You should write at least 120 words
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Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this taskWrite an essay in response to the following topic.
The advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
Give reasons and include any relevant example to support your answer.You should write at least 250 words.
Trang 17You are going away to travel for the summer A friend will be looking after your house while you are away Write a letter to your friend.
You should write at least 150 words
You should write at least 250 words.
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Give reasons and include any relevant example to support your answer.You should write at least 250 words.
Trang 19You should spend about 20 minutes on this task You should write at least 120 words
Trang 20You should spend about 20 minutes on this task You should write at least 150 words
Write an essay to express your point of view.You should write at least 250 words.
Trang 21You should spend about 20 minutes on this task You should write at least 150 words
You should write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You do NOT need to write your own address Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam You should write at least 120 words.
Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?You should write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
You do NOT need to write your own address Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam You should write at least 120 words.
Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities.
Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You just bought dog food at a pet store and you had a problem with the food Write to the manager of the store.
In the letter:
You do NOT need to write your own address Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam You should write at least 150 words.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your ownknowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You received an email from your English friend, Jane She asked you for some information about one of your friends Read part of her email below.
I’ve just got an email from your friend, An She said she’s going to take a
course in London this summer She asked if she could stay with my family until she could find an apartment Can you tell me a bit about her (things like her personality, hobbies and interests, and her current work or study if possible)? I want to see if she will fit in with my family.
Write an email responding to Jane.
You should write at least 120 words You do NOT need to write your name or
address Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received an email from your English-speaking friend, Pat, invitingyou to visit and stay with his family Read part of Pat’s email below.
You said you’d like to come and stay for a while in the summer, so I’m writing
party to go to Lots of our friends and relatives will be there! I’m on holiday in July too, so perhaps we could go camping for a few days as well?
If you’re coming, let me know if there’s anything else you’d particularly like to do Then I can make some plans.
Write an email responding to Pat You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include your name.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your ownknowledge or experience Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received an email from your English-speaking friend, Sam, askingyou about a festival in your country Read part of Sam’s email below.
I’m studying different festivals from around the world for a project I’m doing Can you tell me which is the most important festival in your region and when it happens? Also I’d be very grateful for any information you could give me aboutthe festival itself If you think it is worth it, perhaps I could come and see what it’s like What do you think? If I come, will you be free? I’d like to see you again and perhaps we could visit the festival together.
Write an email responding to Sam You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include your name.
Write an essay to an educated reader to tell what you think success comes from Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer Youshould write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received an email from your English-speaking friend, Sam, askingyou about how to get to your apartment from the airport Read part of Sam’s email below.
Thanks for inviting me to stay with you when I visit your country next month I’m not sure how to get to your apartment from the airport Could you write back giving me some basic instructions? What would be the best method of transport for me? I’d prefer one that isn’t too expensive!
Just one other thing – what will the weather be like when I get there? (Just so I’ll know what clothes to pack!)
Write an email responding to Sam You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include your name.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinion about the positive and negative aspects of online shopping Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.This is a part of the letter from your friend.
“…I’m so sorry to hear that you couldn’t come to our house last Sunday Because of taking care of your friend What’s the matter with her? Has she gotten any treatments? I hope that she will get better soon Can you come to ourgroup discussion next Friday? ”
Write an email responding to your friends You should write at least 120 words
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You spent a long time staying with some English-speaking friends in the countryside some months ago.
Write an email to your friends In your email, you should:
Some people think that job satisfaction is further important than job security while some people think that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, a permanent job is more important Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinion about the positive and negative aspects of online shopping Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words.