Writing a personal letter about a past experience.
Write a letter to your pen friend telling him/ her about one of your most memorable past experiences. Your letter should include the following main points:
- When it happened - Where it happened - How it happened - Who was involved
- How the experience affected you Dear Patrik,
How are you doing? I am doing quite well here and I hope that you’re, too.
Today, my teacher asked us to write you a letter telling you about one of our most unforgettable memories. Well, I guess what I’m going to tell you is quite
embarrassing… but ok, it’s so funny, too. Last month, Ha and I went to see “Fast and Furious 8”, a blockbuster action movie. I guess I have told you that I am kind of startled one, it means I am easy to get startled when there’s a sudden loud noise. The story went like this. We came to the cinema a little bit late, as a result we had to rush to our seat. I put the drink on the right and when I was going to sit down, there was a big unnoticed motor noise from the screen. Of course, I got shocked, startled and the popcorn on my hand fell in the
air. Could you imagine what happened? Unfortunately, it didn’t fall on me and Ha but on me and another girl on my left. I felt really sorry, guilty and
embarrassed about what happened to that girl. Ha helped me to clean up a little bit, but she couldn’t help laughing at my face. OMG. It was bad, but I still guess it is better that popcorn fell, not the water
Ok, That’s it!!! Now your turn, can you tell me one of your most memorable past experiences.
Wish all the best for you,
Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Sincerely Nguyet,
UNIT 2:
WRITING (Bài tập tự luyện) EXERCISE.
I. Choose the answer -a, b, c, or d- that is nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before.
1. The plane had scarcely taken off when it crashed.
a. The plane took off and soon afterwards it crashed.
b. The plane hardly crashed after it took off.
c. When the plane was taking off, it crashed.
d. When the plane crashed, it hadn't taken off yet 2. Never has any one spoken to me like that!
a. I never speak that way.
b. Some people always speak to me that way.
c. Everyone speaks to me that way.
d. No one speaks to me that way.
3. It's a long time since I saw a movie.
a. I spent a long time looking for a movie to see.
b. I have seen some movies so far.
c. I haven't seen movie for a long time.
d. I saw a movie that took very long time.
4. He now goes to work on his bicycle instead of by car.
a. He still goes to work by car but more often on his bicycle.
b. He has stopped driving to work and goes by bicycle.
c. He has never gone to work in his car but always on his bicycle.
d. Since he bought the car, he has never used the bicycle to go to work.
5. I find myself at a loss to understand Harold's behavior.
a. I lost contact with Harold, so I couldn't understand him well.
b. I have to lose a lot to understand Harold's behavior.
c. I completely understand Harold's behavior.
d. I find Harold's behavior quite incomprehensible.
6. I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story.
a. I couldn't resist laughing when he told me that story.
b. I couldn't help him tell that story.
c. I did not laugh when hearing that story.
d. The story he told me not help at all.
7. We think he was in London last year.
a. He was thought to be in London last year.
b. He was thought to have been in London last year.
c. He is thought to be in London last year.
d. He is thought to have been in London last year.
8. David seems really ill at case in front of all those people.
a. David feels uncomfortable in front of all those people.
b. David is easy to be ill because of all those people.
d. David fells comfortable in front of all those people.
9. She has cooked for dinner for two hours.
a. She didn't start cooking for dinner until it was two.
b. She started cooking for dinner two hours ago.
c. She has two hours to cook for dinner.
d. Cooking for dinner took her two hours.
10. I travel by bus as a last resort.
a. I always travel by bus.
b. Traveling by bus is my favorite.
c. I resort to bus when I am the last to come.
d. I only travel by bus when there're no other alternatives.
II.Write the complete sentences, using the words given.
Dear Karen,
1. I/ have/ a great time/ here/ England.
2. My university term/ not start/ until/ the autumn/ so/ I1 take/
opportunity/ improve my English
3. I/ stay/ some English friends/ own/ a farm.
4. On weekdays/ I catch/ a bus/ Torquay/ go/ language classes.
5. My friends/ say/ my pronunciation/ much better/ when/ I arrive.
6. At weekends/ I/ help/ the farm. It/ quite/ hard work/ but/ I/ like.
7. you/ come/ see/ me/ Christmas?
8. My friends/ want/ meet/ you/ and there/ plenty/ space.
9. Let/ me/ know/ as soon/ you/ decide.
10. I/ look forward/ hear/ you/ soon.
Love, Paul
III. Choose the one word or phrase- a, b, c, or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
11. What made you more interested learning English?
a. on b. in c. with d. to
12. He always complained his mother about his work.
a. with b. to c. at d. for
13. A few people enjoyed the exhibition, but the majority were .
a. restrained b. admirable c. impartial d. disappointed 14. The girl was so that she didn't look at him in the face.
a. shy b. confident c. impatient d. sneaky
15. There is a growing tendency among singers to some famous singers.
a. imitate b. follow c. reflect d. pursue
16. An only child often creates an _ _ friend to play with.
a. imagery b. imaginable c. imaginary d. imaginative 17. I felt my face burning with .
a. confidence b. enthusiasm c. pleasure d. embarrassment
18. I believe that everyone has had experiences in their life.
a. memorable b. observable c. acceptable d. reflexible
19. He rose from his chair and her warmly.
a. protected b. replaced c. embraced d. appreciated 20. She showed her by asking lots of trivial questions.
6. How long is it since they went to Nairobi? (When)
7. Mac Kenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty. (By the age)
8. She is still working on her homework. (stopped)
9. Could you deliver the goods to my house? (delivered)
10. In the middle of our dinner there was a knock at the door. (when) UNIT 2:
WRITING (Đáp án bài tập tự
luyện) EXERCISE.
I. Choose the answer -a, b, c, or d- that is nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before.
1. The plane had scarcely taken off when it crashed.
a. The plane took off and soon afterwards it crashed.
b.The plane hardly crashed after it took off.
c.When the plane was taking off, it crashed.
d.When the plane crashed, it hadn't taken off yet 2. Never has any one spoken to me like that!
a.I never speak that way.
b.Some people always speak to me that way.
c.Everyone speaks to me that way.
d. No one speaks to me that way.
3. It's a long time since I saw a movie.
a.I spent a long time looking for a movie to see.
b.I have seen some movies so far.
c. I haven't seen movie for a long time.
d.I saw a movie that took very long time.
4. He now goes to work on his bicycle instead of by car.
a.He still goes to work by car but more often on his bicycle.
b. He has stopped driving to work and goes by bicycle.
c.He has never gone to work in his car but always on his bicycle.
d.Since he bought the car, he has never used the bicycle to go to work.
5. I find myself at a loss to understand Harold's behavior.
a.I lost contact with Harold, so I couldn't understand him well.
b.I have to lose a lot to understand Harold's behavior.
c.I completely understand Harold's behavior.
d. I find Harold's behavior quite incomprehensible.
6. I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story.
b. I couldn't help him tell that story.
c. I did not laugh when hearing that story.
d. The story he told me not help at all.
7. We think he was in London last year.
a.He was thought to be in London last year.
b.He was thought to have been in London last year.
c.He is thought to be in London last year.
d. He is thought to have been in London last year.
8. David seems really ill at case in front of all those people.
a. David feels uncomfortable in front of all those people.
b.David is easy to be ill because of all those people.
c.David is ill because he stands in front of all those people.
d.David fells comfortable in front of all those people.
9. She has cooked for dinner for two hours.
a.She didn't start cooking for dinner until it was two.
b. She started cooking for dinner two hours ago.
c.She has two hours to cook for dinner.
d.Cooking for dinner took her two hours.
10. I travel by bus as a last resort.
a.I always travel by bus.
b.Traveling by bus is my favorite.
c.I resort to bus when I am the last to come.
d. I only travel by bus when there're no other alternatives.
II.Write the complete sentences, using the words given.
Dear Karen,
1. I/ have/ a great time/ here/ England.
I’m
having a great t i me here in En g land.
2. My university term/ not start/ until/ the autumn/ so/ I1 take/
opportunity/ improve my English M
y unive r si t y te r m do e sn’t start u ntil the a ut u m n , so I ’ m taking the o pportuni t y to improve m y Engl i sh.
3. I/ stay/ some English friends/ own/ a farm.
I’m
st a y ing with so m e English f rie n ds w h o o wn a f ar m .
4. On weekdays/ I catch/ a bus/ Torquay/ go/ language classes.
On
weekd a y s , I cat c h a bus into T orqu a y to go to language classe s . 5. My friends/ say/ my pronunciation/ much better/ when/ I arrive.
M
y f riends s a y m y pr o nunciation is m u c h bet t er than wh e n I arriv e d.
6. At weekends/ I/ help/ the farm. It/ quite/ hard work/ but/ I/ like.
At
weeken d s, I help on the f ar m . It ’ s quite ha r d work, b u t I like i t.
7. you/ come/ see/ me/ Christmas?
Are
y ou c o ming to see m e at Chri st m as?
8. My friends/ want/ meet/ you/ and there/ plenty/ space.
M
y f riends want to m e et y o u and t here’s p len t y of space.
9. Let/ me/ know/ as soon/ you/ decide.
Let
m e kn o w as s o on a s y o u deci d e.
10. I/ look forward/ hear/ you/ soon.
I’m
look i n g f orward to hearing f r o m y ou s oon.
Love, Paul
III. Choose the one word or phrase- a, b, c, or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
11. What made you more interested learning English?
a. on b. in c. with d. to
12. He always complained his mother about his work.
a. with b. to c. at d. for
a. protected b. replaced c. embraced d. appreciated 20. She showed her by asking lots of trivial questions.
a. experience b. experienced c. inexperienced d. inexperience IV. Write a second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first. Use the word or words in brackets.
1. I started working in this hotel six months ago. (worked) I’ve
worked in th i s ho te l f or six months.
2. Sue has been in Italy for the last three weeks. (went) Sue
went t o Ita l y t hree weeks ago.
3. I met her during my stay in Paris last summer. (while) I met her w hile I w a s s t a y i ng in P a ris.
4. We haven't gone to the cinema for over a year. (It's) It’s
over a y e ar since w e went to t h e cin e m a .
5. Sam played tennis yesterday and it was his first game. (never) S
a m had n e ver pl a y e d t ennis be f ore ( y ester d a y ).
6. How long is it since they went to Nairobi? (When) W
h en did t h e y go t o N airobi?
7. Mac Kenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty. (By the age) B
y the age of 20, Mac Kenzie had writen f our bes t -seller s . 8. She is still working on her homework. (stopped)
She
hasn’t stopped wo r king on her h o m e w ork.
9. Could you deliver the goods to my house? (delivered) Could I h a ve the g oods delive r ed to m y h o us e ?
10. In the middle of our dinner there was a knock at the door. (when)