NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN PART 7: PHÂN TÍCH CÁC DẠNG BÀI ĐỌC HIỂU (1) NỘI DUNG DẠNG 1: EMAILS/ LETTERS DẠNG 2: MEMO DẠNG 3:NOTICES DẠNG : ANNOUNCEMENTS DẠNG 1: EMAILS/ LETTERS Nắm vững cấu trúc đọc Mark Spencer Johnson Wholesale 967 Crescent Road New York, NY 20132 November 23 Patrick Jameson Production Manager Jameson Sewing Panchita, Columbia Sender/ Letterhead Date Recipient Dear Mr Jameson, I am writing to inform you that the fabric sample we received from your factory was not satisfactory purpose The color was off from the original and the threads were too far apart There is no possibility of our store purchasing fabric of this quality I have enclosed a sheet of instructions about how to alter the sample to our liking content & attachment Please correct the mistakes and send another piece of fabric back to me for reconsideration Request Sincerely, Complimentary closing Mark Spencer Signature Mark Spencer Sender’s name Purchasing Manager Name of the company/ sender’s title /position Typical Questions Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN • What is the purpose of this e-mail? • What is Robert Payne being asked to do? • What is enclosed with this letter? • When did Ms Dwyer first contact Mr Frazier? Common Expressions in E-mails/Letters Purpose of the e-mail/letter I am writing + to-infinitive I am writing to inquire about a discrepancy between an order I made and the amount I was charged - This letter is + to-infinitive This letter is to confirm your registration for the upcoming conference on financial service providers Attachment We have enclosed ~ We have enclosed a copy of the quarterly report and a synopsis of upcoming projects for the coming fiscal year Enclosed you will find ~ Enclosed you will find information on the services you indicated interest in and contact numbers for each service Request Please ~ Please send any comments or questions you have to Ms Stevens at the following e-mail address I would be grateful if you could ~ I would be grateful if you could give me some information about the position you advertised in The Financial Herald Bài tập thực hành Questions 1-3 refer to the following letter Hollywood Travel Plus 2498 Broadway Hollywood, CA July 14, 2008 Dear Sir or Madam, I saw your company's billboard advertisement promoting a package trip to Costa Rica I am interested in learning more about this offer The ad listed the price for the package, including airfare and accommodation for nights, as Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN $1,180.This seems like a very cheap price to me, and I'm wondering how it is possible What type of hotel accommodation is included in the package, and where is it located? I am hoping to stay at a five-star hotel somewhere on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica If the advertised package does not include such a hotel, are you offering other packages that do? I would appreciate if you could contact me soon to answer my questions, as I am planning a vacation for mid-September You can call me at my ceLlphone at 714-555-24488 Most thankfully, Vicky Siebens Why was the letter written? (A) To describe a recent travel experience (B) To make hotel reservations in a foreign country (C) To request information about a package vacation (D) To complain about a billboard advertisement What feature is Ms Siebens looking for about a hotel? (A) A friendly atmosphere (B) An affordable price (C) A high quality rating (D) A downtown location When does Ms Siebens want to take trip? (A) In one week (B) In two weeks (C) In one month (D) In two months Questions 4-5 refer to the following email From : Lared Petrovski, Office Manager To: Dan Vickerman, Administration Assistant Re: Tomorrow's conference preparations Hi Dan, I need you to help me set up the conference room for tomorrow's event We have to arrange the tables, set up the audio-visual equipment, and prepare the afternoon tea The conference starts at noon, so you should start helping me at around 9:30 a.m If it's just the two of us, I guess it will take a couple of hours to get everything done But if there's anyone else in the administration department who's available to help, please bring them along I'd like to get as many people involved in the preparations as possible, so that we can be ready by 11 a.m Thanks,Lared Petrovski When is the event scheduled to begin? (A) 9:30 (B) 11:00 (C) 11:30 (D) 12:00 What does Mr Petrovski ask Dan Vickerman to do? (A) Ask other people to volunteer (B) Buy some audio-visual equipment (C) Call the administration manager (D) Bring handouts along to the room DẠNG 2: MEMO Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Nắm vững cấu trúc đọc To : All sales personnel Người nhận From : Marco Silva, sales manager Người gửi Subject: Sales promotions Chủ đề Date: June Ngày gửi I’m thinking about having a promotional event for our new digital cameras If you have any ideas or suggestions for the event, please contact me The promotional event will take place on July 30 Marco Silva Typical Questions Câu hỏi chủ đề đối tượng thông báo Who issued the memo? To whom is this memo intended? Gợi ý tìm từ khóa: Muốn trả lời câu hỏi chủ đề hay đối tượng thư thơng báo phải đọc kỹ đọc để nắm bắt (1) người thông báo (2) đối tượng thông báo (3) nội dung thông báo (4) lý thông báo Câu hỏi mục đích thư báo What is this memo about? What is the purpose of this memo? Gợi ý tìm từ khóa: Mục đích thư báo tìm thấy phần đầu viết mục trình bày chủ đề (Subject:, Re:) Câu hỏi thông tin người gửi & người nhận thư báo For whom is this memo intended? Who wrote this memo? Gợi ý tìm từ khóa : Tìm thơng tin người nhận mục người nhận (To:), thông tin người gửi mục người gửi (From:) phần cuối đọc Bài tập thực hành Questions -7 refer to the following note Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Message taker : Jude Simpson, Receptionist Message for : Geordan O'Brien, Operations manager Caller: Marianna Gomez, Gomez Repair Center Caller's contact: 010-552-775 Time: 3:47 p.m., Monday June 18th Message: You can collect your vehicle from the repair center this afternoon The total cost of the service comes to $345.50 Acting on your request, the tires have been rotated, and the battery has been replaced Also, after the repairmen inspected the rest of the vehicle and realized that what you said was right, they performed a wheel alignment As usual, complimentary oil changes were also provided You will receive a more detailed account of the charges and services rendered on pick-up What was the main purpose of Ms Gomez's call? (A) To tell a customer his vehicle is ready for pickup (B) To inform a client of a mechanical problem with his car (C) To quote a price estimate for a vehicle check-up Questions 8-11 refer to the following memo (D) To demand an overdue payment for a repair service What is NOT requested by Mr O'Brien? (A) Tire rotation (B) An oil change (C) A battery replacement (D) Wheel alignment FROM: Vice President of Opt rations To: All employees For the past three months, a team from the financial department has been investigating ways for our company to cut costs They delivered their final report to me yesterday, and I'd like to share the results with you The number-one way we, here at Symbolite Publishing, can lower our overhead is by conserving office supplies For example, the investigative team found that we use over 56,000 sheets of paper every week Not only is this excessive, but it is unnecessary By utilizing digital document formats and communicating by email, the financial team believes we can reduce that number to 12,000 sheets per week or less That translates to a yearly saving of nearly $23,000 In order to encourage smart use of office supplies, I am designing a training workshop to be attended by all employees I will meet with department heads tomorrow to determine an appropriate schedule and format, with the hope of beginning the sessions sometime next month Until then, please be conscious of the ways you use office supplies and how you could use less Thank you What is the purpose of the memo? (A) To announce findings of a financial study (B) To explain the delay of a supply delivery (C) To report the company's sales figures (D) To thank employees for their performance How much paper does the company currently use per week? (A) Less than 12,000 sheets (B) About 12,000 sheets (C) Nearly 23,000 sheets (D) More than 56,000 sheets Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 10 What are employees asked to do? 11 What will happen next month? (A) Try to conserve supplies on their own (B) Avoid using color printers (C) Change the office supplies contractor (D) Organize a training workshop (A) Office supplies will be delivered (B) A report will be released (C) Workers will receive training (D) Department heads will meet DẠNG 3: NOTICES Nắm vững cấu trúc đọc NOTICE Thông báo We invite you to sign up to receive information by e-mail regarding special offers, new services, and important information from Macy Department Stores Mục đích thơng báo Yes I’d like to receive e-mail updates from Macy Department Stores (You may stop receiving e-mail at any time by clearing this check box.) For more information, please visit our website Trình bày cách chi tiết Typical Questions Câu hỏi chủ đề đối tượng thông báo Who issued the notice? To whom is this notice intended? Gợi ý tìm từ khóa: Muốn trả lời câu hỏi chủ đề hay đối tượng thư thơng báo phải đọc kỹ đọc để nắm bắt (1) người thông báo (2) đối tượng thông báo (3) nội dung thông báo (4) lý thông báo Câu hỏi mục đích thơng báo What is this notice about? What is the purpose of this notice? Gợi ý tìm từ khóa : Mục đích thơng báo tìm thấy phần đầu viết mục trình bày chủ đề (Subject:, Re:) Câu hỏi thông tin người gửi & người nhận thông báo Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN For whom is this notice intended? Who wrote this notice? Gợi ý tìm từ khóa : Tìm thơng tin người nhận mục người nhận (To:), thông tin người gửi mục người gửi (From:) phần cuối đọc Bài tập thực hành Questions 12-13 refer to the following notice The Global Poverty Fund (GPF) is proud to announce its annual "Save the Children" production, to be held on March 14 The venue for the event is the Gatland Theater, Chicago This year's production is a performance of John Digby's acclaimed musical The Pilots Directed by Kate Mason, and featuring international movie star Francis Wilson as well as a popular singer Ben Diver in the lead roles, the performance will be fantastic As ever, proceeds from the event will go towards alleviating poverty and building educational programs for children in Africa To purchase tickets and support this worthy cause, please contact the Gatland Theater at 900-3357255 Tickets cost $50 for adults and $35 for children Group discounts are available 12 What is the main purpose of the notice? 13 Which of the following is NOT true (A) To publicize a classical concert about the event? (B) To promote a charity fundraiser (A) The show features singing and dancing (C) To declare the opening of a theater (B) Tickets are cheaper for people in groups (C) The show stars Kate Mason (D) To announce a change of venue (D) Profits will be donated to charity DẠNG 4: ANNOUNCEMENTS Nắm vững cấu trúc đọc Approved by the Allegheny Police Department The Allegheny Friendship Festival is expected to bring thousands of residents and visitors to the downtown area from January 23 to January 25 Please be informed that the following streets will be closed from a.m Friday, January 23 until p.m Sunday, January 25: Topic Main Street at 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street and Giss Parkway Maiden Lane at 2nd Street 3rd Street and Giss Parkway Motorists are advised to take a detour through Penny Lane and to exercise caution when driving near the festival area Details & Requests Please get in touch with John Shriver, festival administrator, if you have any questions Contact detail Typical Questions • What is the purpose of this announcement? Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN • Where is this announcement found? • What will happen on February 15? • What is stated about the residents? Common Expressions in announce Purposes of announcements - We are pleased to announce ~ We are pleased to announce the publication of the 2008 edition of The Journalist's Reference Book - Please be aware that ~ Please be aware that there is a service charge for bank patrons whose checks are returned due to insufficient funds Requests (Audience) is requested + to-infinitive Drivers are requested to collect a parking voucher from the dispensing machine before entering the garage Contact detail If you have any concerns, please contact ~ If you have any concerns, please contact us at the address indicated at the end of this policy Questions 14-16 refer to the following announcement Attention all Freemont City Literature Society members: We are happy to announce the upcoming appearance by Mlle Garcia at the Freemont City Auditorium this Thursday at 7:30 p.m As you know, Ms Garcia is the award-winning author of the novel "Life on the Sea" She will be speaking about the art of imaginative fiction writing and will stay for a cocktail reception afterwards As usual, members of the Freemont City Literature Society enjoy half off on tickets to events at the Freemont City Auditorium Just remember to bring your membership card with you to the event We hope to see you at the auditorium on Thursday evening to take advantage of this amazing opportunity (B) A talk on creative writing 14 Why was this announcement written? (A) To notify members of a meeting (C) A seminar about an author cancellation (D) A private dinner party (B) To discuss preparations for a cocktail 16 What will Freemont City Literature reception Society members receive? (C) To announce the publication of a book (A) Discounted admission (D) To inform members of a special event (B) Free copies of a novel (C) New membership cards 15 What is taking place at the Freemont (D) The authors autograph City Auditorium? (A) A literature society presidential election Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội ... ready by 11 a.m Thanks,Lared Petrovski When is the event scheduled to begin? (A) 9:30 (B) 11 :00 (C) 11 :30 (D) 12 :00 What does Mr Petrovski ask Dan Vickerman to do? (A) Ask other people to volunteer... người gửi mục người gửi (From:) phần cuối đọc Bài tập thực hành Questions -7 refer to the following note Đăng ký học: 0962 60 88 01 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà... Operations manager Caller: Marianna Gomez, Gomez Repair Center Caller's contact: 010 -552 -77 5 Time: 3: 47 p.m., Monday June 18 th Message: You can collect your vehicle from the repair center this afternoon