GIÁO TRÌNH WRITING TOEIC

GIÁO TRÌNH WRITING TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Table of contents CHAPTER 1: TIPS AND STRATEGIES Lesson + 2: Tips and Strategies for questions 1-5 - write a sentence based on a picture Lesson + 4: Tips and Strategies for questions 6-7 - respond to a written request 14 Lesson + 6: Tips and Strategies for question – write an opinion essay 23 CHAPTER 2: ACTUAL TESTS Lesson + 8: Practice test 38 Lesson + 10: Practice test 45 Lesson 11 + 12: Practice test 52 Lesson 13 + 14: Practice test 59 Lesson 15: Practice test 66 CHAPTER TIPS AND STRATEGIES Lesson + 2: Tips and Strategies for questions 1-5 - write a sentence based on a picture Lesson + 4: Tips and Strategies for questions 6-7 - respond to a written request Lesson + 6: Tips and Strategies for question – write an opinion essay LESSON 1+2: TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR QUESTION 1-5 – WRITE A SENTENCE BASED ON A PICTURE 10 DIRECTION: Read the question below You have 30 minutes to plan, write and revise your essay Typically and effective response will contain a minimum of 300 words Some customers prefer to complain in person while others would rather communicate in writing Which you think is better? Why? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion LESSON 13+14: PRACTICE TEST 57 DIRECTION: Write ONE sentence based on the picture using the TWO words or phrase under it You may change the forms of the words and you may use them in any order Question 58 cart / old Answer Question school / to Answer Question 59 waitress / food Answer Question Women/Hold up / elevator Answer Question 60 study / a lot of Answer Question Directions: Respond to this email requesting for an extension and give TWO reasons why you will be unable to comply with the deadline FROM: Axis Telecommunications TO: Jon Lucas SUBJECT: Cellphone Bill 61 SENT: January 16, 2007 As per our records, you have an outstanding of $852.65 due last December 25, 2006 Please pay your balance before January 25, 2007 Failure to pay your outstanding balance will force us to discontinue our service For questions or clarifications, call our customer service hotline at (888) 888-88-88 To : Axis Telecommunications SUBJECT: Re: Cellphone Bill Question Directions: Respond to this email as if you are the head of the customer service department of Bertie’s Supermarket Make a statement of apology and mention TWO actions that you have taken to avoid future accidents in your store FROM: TO: Jean Heaver Customer Service Manager, Bertie’s Supermarket 62 SUBJECT: Complaint SENT: November 12, 2006 On November 11, 2006, I was shopping for supplies in your store I was browsing through your supermarket aisles when I suddenly tripped due to a missing tile on the floor I have reported this matter to the customer relations officer within the vicinity already Please inform me of the actions that you have taken to address this problem In addition, make sure that these kinds of accidents not happen again Remember that customer safety should be of your utmost concern To : Jean Heaver SUBJECT: Re: Complaint 63 Question DIRECTION: Read the question below You have 30 minutes to plan, write and revise your essay Typically and effective response will contain a minimum of 300 words Companies are practicing many ways to increase employee satisfaction For instance, they offer several benefits, like bonuses, free international training programs, housing loans, health insurances and auto loans In your opinion, which of the benefits mentioned above will give employees the utmost satisfaction? Explain your opinion and support it with examples LESSON 15: PRACTICE TEST 64 Question 65 DIRECTION: Write ONE sentence based on the picture using the TWO words or phrase under it You may change the forms of the words and you may use them in any order Answer Question Answer Question 66 Answer Question 67 Question Answer Question 68 69 Question DIRECTION: Read the Email Below Question DIRECTION: Read the question below You have 30 minutes to plan, write and revise your essay Typically and effective response will contain a minimum of 300 words 70 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important to work at a job you enjoy than to make a lot of money? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples TÀI LIỆU THAM KHẢO New TOEIC – Writing Coach, San Francisco Education Consulting, 2012 Skills for the TOEIC Test Speaking and Writing, Cobuild Tactics for TOEIC Speaking and Writing Tests, NXB Oxford Grant Trew - Tactics for TOEIC – WRITING, Oxford -University Press, 2011 71 ... your explanation Writing formal letters to make suggestions Reason for writing: • I am writing to suggest • I am writing to arrange • I am writing to offer suggestions • I am writing make arrangements... information Writing formal letters to request permission Reason for writing: • I am writing to ask permission to • I am writing to ask permission for • I am writing to request permission to • I am writing. .. Thanking you in advance Writing formal letters to give information Reason for writing: • I am writing to inform you about • I am writing to provide you with information about • I am writing to let you