Topic Writing English B1.3 Vstep

WRITING
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Viết lá thư đề xuất một người:

Dear,…
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Giới thiệu: I am writing to offer my suggestion for the…
Lí do: I would like to recommend that you invite someone to activity.
These are my reasons for inviting her.
In my view, her career is an inspiring one.
Furthermore, she has also contributed a great deal to charity.
I have no doubt that we would benefit from hearing her views.
Mong muốn: I would be greatful if you would consider my suggestion.
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
( trang trọng, sử dụng nhiều ngữ pháp, câu đơn, câu ghép, cấu trúc câu. Không viết
tắt, khơng bị động)

Speak
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Ngữ pháp( chia thì), đa dạng
Sử dụng nhiều từ vựng, biến đổi đồng nghĩa đề.
Phát âm( âm cuối, nối âm, dấu nhấn, nhấn câu)
Trôi chảy
Dùng từ mạch lạc, có nối câu.( sử dụng câu ghép)
Basic question
1. Name:

Was named after …: được đặt theo tên của…
Was named by …: được đặt tên bởi
Literally ( adv): theo nghĩa đen, thật vậy.
Ex: My name is Du which was named after a military advisor. It was named by my
parents. Literally, it means honour. My parents gave me the name because they
wanted me to have talent and wisdom as a military advisor and I'm trying to
achieve that.
Age/birthday:
I’m …. Years old= this year, I turn into 20th year.
My birthday is on 15.
I was born in April
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Ex: this year, I turn into 20th year. My birthday is on 15 and I was born in April. I
think it's a beautiful day.
3. Address:
Boarding house (n) nha tro
Dorm/dormitory(n) ky tuc xa
* I’m originally from … city/province, but I moved to hcmct… years ago
* my hometown is famous for…
* currently, I am living in a (flat/boarding house/ dorm) in …(district) with my…

Ex: I’m originally from Nha Trang City, but I moved to Ho Chi Minh City years ago. My
hometown is famous for tourism, food and friendly people. Example like vinpearl
land, Nha Trang beach, fish noodles, spring rolls, etc… Currently, I am living in a
boarding house with my roommate.
4. Family
Sibling(n) anh /chi/em
Only child(n): con mot
A close-knit family(n) gia dinh ma cac thanh vien trong gia dinh rat than thiet
Nuclear family(n) gia dinh chi co ba me va con cai
Extended family(n) gia dinh bao gom ong ba cha me co chu

SOLUTION DISCUSSION
1.

Situation 1: you are thinking of choosing a roommate to share your rent house. There
are three people with disserent personalities including ‘ quick-witted’, ‘sympathetic’
and ‘ passionate’. Which quality do you expect your roommate to have?
sentence
Regarding [the specific matter in the question], there are 3 main rationales behind this
matter / 3 main contributing factors to this matter, namely A, B and C
A
First of all, A is one of the primary reasons for [the matter]. This is because
[explanation]. To illustrate, [example]
B
In addition to A, the [issue] also stems from B. It is hardly deniable that B
[explanation], which ultimately leads to the [issue]. [Example noune / noun phrase] is
a typical case in point...
C
Last but not least, C is also a prominent point that needs to be mentioned. Specially,
the [issue[ is attrubtable to (is caused by) C as [explanation]. This can bevidenced by /

easily observed in [example]


Conclusion
In conclusion, A, B, and C are the 3 possible reasons for [the matter]
2.

Situation 2: You are considering a type of media to entertain and update news. There
are three options: TV, the internet and newspaper. Which type of media do you prefer
to use?

1. Question requirements
The examiner asks the student to discuss a topic with some suggestions.
Topic 1: It is believed that people's bad behaviors can cause lots of troubles to those around
them.
PEOPLE'S BAD BEHAVIORS
A tyrant who is it?
A pain in the neck
A perfectionist
Your own idea
[People's bad behaviors] have been a matter behind this matter/3 main contributing factors
to this matter, namely a tyrant, a pain in the neck, a perfectionist and a liar.
A
First of all, a tyrant is one of the primary reasons for [bringing about the difficulties during
the lesson]. This is because [he is always bossy and it seems that he likes to impose the
other // he doesn't listen to anyone]. To illustrate, [...]
B
In addition to A, the [problem] also stems from in the neck the one who is annoying. It is
hardly deniable that B [causes disturbance/ makes a lot of noise/ distub / bother me ],
which ultimately [makes a fuss] [Example-noune/ noun phrase] is a typical case in point...

C
Last but not least, C is also a prominent point that needs to be mentioned. Specially, a
perfectionist is
the person who wants everything to be perfect and demands the highest standards possible


Like my old teammate during class, her name is..
She's such a perfectionist that
she notices even the tiniest mistakes.
D
liar
Conclusion
in conclusion, A, B, and C are the 3 possible reasons for the matter
Topic 2: It is true that our values or personalities originate from a variety of sources and
we develop them throughout our lives.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF VALUES
> Parents
Peers
Religion and culture
Your own idea