Topic 1: The means of transport you like/ hate most:
The means of transport, I like most the bus following reasons:
First, traveling by bus is cheaper than any other means of transport. The cost of
bus tickets for a month is about 50 thousand dongs, but the cost for going by
motorbike, for example is much higher about 500.000 dongs per month.
Second, it’s safe. You don’t have to worry about accident.
Third, it’s convenient and comfortable. You don’t have to worry about the
weather. For example, if it’s rainy, you will not be afraid of getting wet. If the
weather is hot or cold you always feel warm because the bus is air- conditioned.
The most of important reason is traveling by bus helps to protected the
environment because a bus can carry a lot of people and reduce air pollution.
In short, the bus is the means of traveling I enjoy most because they bring us
many benefits.
Topic 2: The most useful machine in the twentieth century
Among the most useful inventions in the last century; I find the computer the
most important because of these reasons:
- First, when the computer is connected to the Internet, it is a good way of
learning and getting information. You can read newspapers on line and
download lots of information from the web pages. Besides, you can learn online
as well.
- Second, a computer is convenient because it helps you work faster by typing,
printing document and storing data if you want.
- Finally, Computer is a good way to entertain with many kinds of games and
entertainments. There are a lot of games and on line activities like forum or
blogs for you to share ideas and information with your friends. You can also
listen to music or watch movies if you like.
In short, computers are really useful and important to my life and my work.
Topic 3: Your favorite leisure activity (for women)/ fishing (for men)

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I often cook when I have free time because cooking is a joyful and relaxing
activity for me.
- First, cooking a good meal brings happiness to my family. All the members in
my family can gather around the table and enjoy the food I cook and talk and
share the joy with each others.
- Second, cooking is my favorite hobby because I’m a woman. Cooking is one
way to show my feminine character and to show my responsibility in the family
- Finally, cooking helps me reduce stress of everyday hard work and makes me
relaxed. When I cook, I can forget the problems that I have and just pay
attention to the cooking. May be, after relaxing, I feel much happier and I can
solve my problem.
In conclusion, cooking is my favourite activity when I have free time.
Topic 4: the advantages of living in the countryside
Living in the countryside is really good for your life because of these reasons:
First, living in the country can bring you a clean environment. The air is fresher
and there are lots of trees , rice fields and rivers. you can walk on the fields or
along the rivers to enjoy the clean and fresh air there in the early morning.
Second, living in the countryside is cheaper than in the city because people
there have lower income and don’t have the habit of spending a lot of money. If
you live in the country, you can save a lot of money.
Finally, people in the country are more friendly and opener than people in the
city because they live near each other. People live together in a small village so
they can talk to you everyday and help you when you are in need. Every month,
people in the countryside can have festivals and you can join and fell very
happy.
In conclusion, there are many benefits of living in the country.
Topic 5: The disadvantages of living in the city:
There are many disadvantages of living in the city.


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First, living in the city is very expensive. You have to spend a lot of money on
food, clothing, transport, renting house … the price in the city is much higher
than in the country.
Second, the environment in the city is very polluted. The air is not fresh because
of traffic and factories. River and lake are dirty because people put their waste
into them.
Finally, living in the city is not safe. You can be robbed when you go by
motorbike or alone at night. You may have accident when you go in the street
because the traffic is heavy and there are a lot of people.
I hate the city and I’ll move to the countryside someday.
In short, living in the city has many disadvantages so people have to struggle a
lot to survive.
Topic 6: Talk about your weekend activities.
I get up late at weekend.
In the morning, after a relaxing breakfast, I often call some of my friends to ask
them to go coffce with me. We can talk with each other and share our stories.
Then, I come back home for a nap. In the afternoon, I often go swimming with
my brother if the weather is hot. In winter I go jogging in the park. I usually
have dinner with my family during weekend. After dinner, I sometimes listen to
music or surf the net to chat with friends or check emails. I usually do not go to
bed late because I will have lots of work on Monday.
Topic 7: Talk about one of your hobbies
People may have different hobbies such as listening to music, watching T.V,
dancing or playing games. My hobby is watch and playing football.
I often play football with my friends. I play the goal keeper.
My favorite football team is Liverpool. I always read news about liver on the
internet and watch their match on TV. My favorite footballer is gerrad, he’s the

best footballer in the world.
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When I have free time, I often go to the sportstore near hang day stadium to buy
the new clother.
Flaying football helps me to keep fit and healthy. I feel relaxed and comfortable
after playing football.
Topic 8: The most interesting place you have been to.
I have been to many places in the world and in Vietnam, but the most
interesting place that I always remember is Nha Trang, the beautiful city in
Vietnam.
I like NT for some reasons.
First, Nha trang is the ideal place to go swimming. The sea water is clean and
blue. The beach is long and beautifull. You can sit in the sun after swimming.
The air is fresh.
Second, the local food is fresh and delicious but not very expensive. You can
enjoy diffirent kind of seafood like crabs, ladster, seashell and prawn.
Third, there are a lot of activities to do and places to visit. For example, you can
play football, volleyball, building sandcatles on the beach or watch the sunrise
or sunset
For these reasons, Nha Trang has always been one of my favourite tourist
attractions
Topic 9: The importance of learning foreign languages:
Nowadays, it is very important to learn a foreign language because of these
reasons:
First, learning a foreign language , English for example, helps us learn and get
information about new things in the world. There are a lot of books written in
English, French, Japanese, Chinese....
Second, it help us feel confident when we travel abroad. We can talk very easily

with people in other countries and learn a lot from them. We can use the
language to work and do business without an interpreter.

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Finally, though a foreign language we learn we can learn more about the people
of that country, we know a lot about their culture and society and customs and
traditions. We can become friends of many people so our life is more
interesting.
In short, when we know a foreign language we can open a new door to our
world. Because of the benefits of learning foreign languages, one should know
at least one foreign language.
Topic 10: Ways to have a good health
If you want to have good health, you should follow these pieces of advice:
First, you should eat healthy food: lots of fruits, vegetable, fish and drink
enough water everyday to stay healthy. The Japanese eat a lot of fish so they
live very long. You should eat less meat and fat food because they may cause
heart diseases and increase the cholesterol level in your blood. Fruits and
vegetables no only bring you lots of vitamins and minerals but also help you
have a better immune system
Second, you should exercise everyday by choosing a suitable sport such as
jogging, tennis, badminton, swimming …. They not only make you strong but
help you relax as well. So, it helps you keep fit and stay healthy. If you don’t
have much time, you just need to do morning exercises regularly.
Finally, you need to have regular health check-up. If you have some problems
with your health, you should go to the doctor immediately before it gets more
serious. You should visit the doctor regularly in order to find out any diseases
you may have, so that you have a better chance to get rid of it.
In short, if you take this advice, you will have a good health.

Topic 11: talk about your favorite sport
My favorite sport is football. Football is the team sport there are eleven player
in the team. To play football you need to have sport clother and a pair of shoes.
I often play football and watch some exciting at weeked. I play the goal keeper.

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My favorite football team is Liverpool. I always read new about liver on the
internet and watch their matchs on TV. My favorite footballer is gerrad. He’s
the best footballer in the world.
When I have free time, I often go to the sportstore near hang day stadium to buy
the new clother.
Flaying football helps me to keep fit and healthy. I feel relaxed and comfortable
after playing football
Topic 12: talk about your favorite TV program.
There are many interesting program on TV nowadays. For example news,
movie, sport and games show.
I like the evening news most. The program is at 7 pm on VTV every day. It’s
often lasts 45 minutes. In the program there is a lot of news about VN and the
world. They are new stories about every day life, economy, sport and weather
forecast.
Thank to the program. I can update with everything going on in our country and
all the world.
Also, I like watching the evening news because I readly like the present Quang
Minh. He’s look smart and he has a warm voice.
Watching the program makes me well-informed and relaxed after a hard
working day.
Topic 13: talk about one of your close friends
I have a lot of friends, but Mai is my best friends. Mai is 24 year old. She is a

student in ĐN. I first met her at high school. We’ve been friend for 6 year. We
went to school together morning.
She help me do my homeword. In our free time, we went to the park or th
cinema. I could share with her all problem and she did the same with me.
She is quite pretty with long dark hair, big eyes, and happy smile. She’s smart
and kind. She’s like listening to pop music snd reading books.
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We are both busy now, so we don’t see each other very often. I often phone her
to share our problem. Sometimes. I came back DN, we met in a coffce or I
invite her to my house.
Writing leter
1. I went to a live concert last night with my friend ……. Tell me a bout
Dear …
Thanks for your letter. It’s great to hear that you went to a live concert last
night. I seldom go to concerts amd I often listen to music at home. Music is an
essential thing in my life. I love music very much, especially ballad and country
music. When listening this kind of music , I feel peaceful, comfortable and relax
after stress hours of study.
I also want to tell you that my favourite band is a boyband from Ireland. This
band used to consist of five boys: Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne,
Shane Filan and Brian McFadde, but Bryan left the band in 2004 and now this
band has 4 members. Westlife has many famous songs such as ‘My love’,
‘Soledad’, ‘I lay my love on you’,… I’m impressed by the warm voice of boys
in this band, it’s really wonderful.
Well, that’s all for now. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes
Danh
2. It’s so wet here here! Can you describe the weather in your country ….

Dear … ,
How are things? I’m sorry to hear about the weather in your country. And it is
different in my country.Viet nam is a tropical country, so it has four seasons
each year: spring, summer, fall and winter. And the weather condition and
temperature in each season is different. It’s very hot in the summer, cold in the
winter and wet in the spring. The weather in fall is best, it’s a bit cold and this
weather is very suitable for the trip or picnic. Because of that, the fall is the
season I like best.
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At the moment, in my country, it’s at beginning of the summer so the weather is
becoming hoter and the temperature is high. And at this time, I often go to
swimming pool, this makes me comfortable and relax.
Well, that’s all for now. Write back soon and tell me about the weather in your
country.
Best regards
Danh
3. In your next letter,tell me about a teacher from your past .
Dear … ,
Hope you’re well. I’m writing to tell you about a party I joined last weekend. It
was really interesting. It was Huy’s birthday party, one of my friends. He held
the party at his home and it lasted from 7 pm to 11 pm. Many people were
invited to the party, his family, relatives and friends. Everyone were friendly
and social and I made new friends with many people. This made me happy.
Well, I forget to tell you that, we enjoyed ballad and dance music during all the
time. That was the type of music I like best. And the party had sweet cake,
biscuit and many kinds of drink. During the party, we had interesting activities
such as singing, dancing,.. .One more thing, the host was very hospitable.
I felt happy and I really had a good time. Abut you? Write back soon.

Lovely
Danh.

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4. I’m glad you like learning EL. Your teacher sound really
Dear… ,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad to tell you that my english class is great.
Almost students in my class come from Viet nam and they are friendly and
social. My class has some interesting activities. We often organise meetings to
discuss many topics in the life. This help us improve our speaking and listening
skill. Sometimes, we go camping at the weekend, it make us closer and
understand more about each other.
Anyway, my friends is wonderful and our teacher, Mr Jack is too. He is very
close, helpful and enthusisastic. His lessons are new and interesting. Therefore,
we feel happy and excited, we like him very much. I think my english will be
improved soon.
About your english class? I’m looking forward to hearing from you again.
Best wishes
Danh.
5. nói về nhà hàng
Dear …
Thanks for your letter.
How are you? How are thing?
Hope you’re well.
What wonderful information about that new restaurant.
I like cooking at home but I sometimes eat out. I like My Tra restaurant best.
It’s located next to Tra Khuc romantic river in Quang Ngai. This retaurant has
been opened for 15 year.

The foods is very dilicious and looks attractive. Expecially the seafood is very
fresh.
Retaurant service very attentive to make sure will satisfy the most difficult
customers.
There sight is beautyful anh the air is fresh. The price of food isn’t expensive.
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I will be happy if you come along to this restaurant.
Love.
6. nói về bữa tiệc
Dear
Thanks for your letter.
How are you? How are thing? Hope you’re well.
What a wonderful party.
I’m pleased that I attended Thanh’s birthday party last weekend.
The party was at her house. There were 15 people at the party.
Everyone was beautyful dressed but the most pretty was Thanh with the red
dress. She looked very happy.
The party was nice and the food was delicious, especially was soup.
We listened to music and talked a lot together. I met some of my old friend.
After that we sang anh dance.
What I like best about the party is meet many new friends.
I’m having a house warning party at the weekend. I hope you’ll come.
Love.
7. nói về công việc
Dear
Thanks for your letter.
How are thing? Hope you’re well.
The reason I’m writing to tell you about my job.

I’ve been working this company since I finished university.
I’m in charge of operating engineer. This job required you must be trained in
engineering. The job required some skills such as using computer, the
simulation programs: hysys, pro II… and analysing and evaluating skills.
I like about this job because I have chance to meet different kind of people,
learning experence. The best thing about my job is friendly working
enviroment.
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The only thing I don’t like about my job is: my boss is very difficult, my
working enviroment is harmful to my health.
I’m intending to finish my MBA by the end of next year and I hope to get
higher salary.
8. nói về địa điểm du lịch
Dear
Thanks for your letter.
How are you? Hope you’re well.
I’m great to hear you will spend your next summer holiday in my country. I’ve
been many interesting place in VN and I will introduce to you about DN city.
DN is a seaside city in the central VN. It’s a beautiful city with a lot sandy
beaches and the Han romance river. The air is fresh. The sea water is clear anh
blue.
There are a lot of activites to do and places to visit. For example, you can play
football on the beach and watch the sunrise or sunset. Also, you may visit to the
museum .
The local food is fresh and dilicious but not very expensive. You can enjoy
different kinds of seafood like crab, fish, seashell…
The people here is very friendly.
See you soon.

9. nói về nhà mới
Dear
Thanks for your letter.
How are you? How are thing? Hope you’re well.
I’ve just moved to a new house. It’s in MK street. My new house is small and
beautiful. There are 2 bedroom, a living room, a kitchen and 2 bathroom. There
is a small garden in the front of house where I plants some flowers and
vegetables.
My favourite room is living room. It’s quite big and painted blue.
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There’s a sofa, a tv and a dvd. On the wall, I hangs a large my family photograp
and some landscapes.
I often watch TV or talk to my friends in the room.
I’m having a house warming party next week. I’d like to invite you come to the
party.
Can you come?
See you soon
10. nói về film
Dear
Thanks for your letter.
How are you? How are thing?
Hope you’re well.
I often go to the cinema at weekend. I have watched many interesting film but
“angels anh demons” is my best film. Angels & Demons is a 2009
American mystery-thriller film directed by Ron Howard and based on Dan
Brown's novel by the same name. Tom Hanks is main actor in the film. He’s
handsome and attractive. He was involved in a exciting adventure to find the
cause of a murder.

The quality of movie is very good, the sound is vibrant.
My favorite thing of the film is the intelligent and brave of main character.
You should watch this film. I hope you like.
Loves.
11. cách giữ sức khỏe
Dear,
Thanks for your letter.
How are you? How are thing? Hope you’re well.
The reason I’m writing to give you some advice how keep fit and healthy.

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You should eat healthy food: lots of fruits, vegetables, fish and drink enough
water every day to stay healthy. Fruits and vegetable not only bring you lots of
vitamins but also help you have a better immune system.
You should exercise everyday by choosing a sport such as jogging, tennis,
batminton, swimming… they not only make you strong but also help you relax
as well.
I hope you don’t have any health problem.
Love.
TEST

35

Describe

your

English


teacher

My English teacher is Miss Loan. She's of medium height, about twenty five of
age. She's fairly pretty with her oval-shaped face, straight nose, large forehead
and bright eyes. Though young and attractive in appearance she's dignified and
virtuous.
She's known to be a teacher of considerable ability. Her method of teaching
differs somewhat with that of our former teacher. Instead of explaining fully
every new lesson beforehand she just gives us assignments and let us work out
ourselves. Thus her methods of teaching correspond to all of us and help us
become

active

in

our

English

learning.

When teaching, she particularly pays close attention to English accent and
pronunciation. She often makes us pronounce an English word several times
until it's pronounced correctly and accurately. She always encourages us in our
English study and thanks to her devotion to teaching us, we have been making a
rapid

progress.


Everyone in our class is now talking about our new English teacher who
deserves

our

love

and

respect.

TEST
Write

38
about

a

holiday

you

took.

Give

details.


My friend and I recently went on a four-day holiday to Nha Trang. It was
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wonderful

to

escape

the

air

and

noise

of

Ho

Chi

Minh

City.

We took the night train and we were gently lulled to sleep by the sound of the
train and the pleasant night air. We arrived in Nha Trang early the next morning

and checked into the Grand Hotel which is very near to the beach, restaurants
and nightlife. The hotel offered all kinds of accommodation-from first class to
economy. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful to us. They
recommended a few tours which we took and we were not disappointed with.
On the beach we ate fresh seafood such as boiled crabs, grilled lobsters and
sanguine oysters. Nha Trang was clean and quiet, making our holiday very
peaceful,

restful

and

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unforgettable.