Luyện thi tiếng anh B1; B2; C1

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WRITING TEST 11
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning to visit your friend Robin in Canada. Robin has written to you. Read Robin’s
letter.
My friends and I are going to a sports camp in the mountains in July. We’d love you to join
us there.
We can play tennis, hockey, football, basketball and other sports. We can stay in rooms or
sleep in tents. Which would you prefer? We’ll cook together in the evenings. Is there
something special from your county that you could cook?
You could fly over to Canada a few days before the sports camp and stay with me here in the
city. What would you like to do before we go to the camp?
Write soon.
Robin
Write an email responding to Robin. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to
include your name.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an educational magazine.
Compulsory attendance in university has always been a highly debated subject.
Professors view class attendance as an individual student responsibility. However, many
students want to be given the freedom to decide which classes to attend. Due to the
difficulty of regulating a school-wide attendance policy, most colleges and universities
give professors the authority to set their own attendance rules. Some people believe that
university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to
classes should be optional for students.
Write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with. Include specific
reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words.

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WRITING TEST 12
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received the following letter from your English-speaking friend, Natalie.
Thanks for inviting me to stay with you when I visit your country next month. I’m
not sure how to get to your apartment from the airport. Could you write back giving
me some simple directions? What’s the cheapest means of transport? What will the
weather be like when I get there? What kind of clothes should I take?
Write an email responding to Natalie. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to
include your name.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from a health magazine.
Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. Pressure
becomes stress when you feel unable to cope. Stress can affect how you feel, think,
and behave and even how your body functions. It is worth taking the time to learn
different strategies and techniques for managing your stress before there are serious
consequences for your mental and physical well-being. People have different ways of
escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others
work in their gardens.

Write an essay to an educated reader to tell what you think is the best way of reducing stress.
Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at
least 250 words.

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WRITING TEST 13
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You are helping to organize a visit to an English Language Academy in Manchester. You have
received a letter from John Webster, the director of the Academy. Read the letter.
I am very glad to see that you are coming to our academy in July. I am sure you will all have a
very enjoyable time and that you will learn a lot of English.
You can either stay all together in a youth hostel, or individually with local families. Please
tell me which you would prefer.
Tell me something about your group so that I can organize interesting spare time activities.
What sort of things do they like doing?
Please ask if you need any further information.
Yours sincerely,
John Webster
Write an email responding to John Webster. You should write at least 120 words. You are not
allowed to include your name.

TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from a business magazine.
Success is the most aspired by everyone. Success comes in all shapes and colors. You
can be successful in your job and career but you can equally be successful in your
marriage, at sports or a hobby. However, success is not easy to achieve. The road leading
to the achievement has obstacles that are to be crossed over. Some people believe that
success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results
from careful planning.

Write an essay to an educated reader to tell what you think success come from. Include specific
reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words.


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WRITING TEST 14
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your Scottish friend, Maggie, has sent you an email asking you to help her organize a special
surprise birthday party for her brother Rupert. Read Maggie’s email.
We must make sure that Rupert doesn't know we are planning this surprise. I'm not
sure how many people to invite but our house is definitely too small. Do you think
we should book the Royal hotel for the evening and have the party there? I've also
been wondering what we could all buy as a present. What do you think?
Could you come the day before the party to help with preparations? There's a lot to
plan so I'd really like your help. Can you suggest something else that will really
make the party special?
All for now, best wishes,
Maggie
Write an email responding to Maggie. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to
include your name.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an education magazine.
While compulsory education in some countries such as England begins at the age of
five (with many children actually starting at four), in countries such as Sweden,
Denmark and Finland, school does not begin until the age of seven.
There are two different points of view regarding this. Some people think that

children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend
most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend
most of their time playing.

Write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with. Include specific
reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words.


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WRITING TEST 15
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently helped organize a college ski trip and you have received an email from Ms. Janet a
parent of one of the students. Read part of her email below:
I understand you were one of the organizers of our son's ski trip. I have to say my
husband and I were extremely dissatisfied with the arrangements. You know my son and
his classmates were eager to join the trip at first. But when he came home, my son
informed us that the lessons were fewer than promised and the accommodation was
inadequate. Can you please give us a satisfactory explanation?
Write an email responding to Ms. Janet. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or addresses.

TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about the Internet
In some countries, people are increasingly doing their shopping on the Internet instead
of going to stores. Some people, especially those with a limited time budget, regard

online shopping as a positive development since they can buy products at home or
office without having to go to stores or shopping malls.However, there are those who
argue that making online transactions can be advantageous to them in several ways.

Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the positive and negative
aspects of online shopping. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You
should write at least 250 words.


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WRITING TEST 16
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You received an email from your English friend, Jane. She asked you for some information about
the way to keep fit. Read part of her email below.
I enjoy my job but I often sit at a computer all day. I don’t get much exercise so I often
feel tired. I consider going to the gym but I often work very late. Could you
recommend something else I should do to keep fit? Do I really need an instructor or I
can do by myself? Also, do I need to buy any equipment to do exercise? Does it cost
much to buy them?
I look forward to your reply.
Write an email responding to Jane. You should write at least 120 words. You mustn’t include your
name or addresses.

TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about computer games
Access to computers has increased significantly over the past decades and the number

of children playing games on computers has been correspondingly on the rise. As
regards to positive effects, playing computers provides children with various skills that
may not be taught at school. However, concerns have been raised about negative sides
of computer games by children, much of this related to the violence.

Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of computer games on children’s
behaviour and what can be done to minimize the bad effects. Include reasons and any relevant
examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words.


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WRITING TEST 17
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You received an email from your English friend, Lily. She asked you for some information about
traditional festivals in your country. Read part of her email below.
I have just watched such a fantastic program about traditional festivals in the world.
There are not many festivals like these in my country. Are there many traditional
festivals in your country? Which is the most popular one? Could you tell me about it?
In what time of the year does it happen? What do people often do in this occasion? Is
it widely known by international tourists? Do young people in your country still enjoy
it?
I look forward to your reply.

Write an email responding to Lily. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include
your name or addresses.

TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about the Internet
It is evident that the Internet has increasingly brought about significant changes to
our life. According to a recent study, the more time people use the Internet, the less
time they spend with real human beings. Some people say that instead of seeing the
Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide, we
should be concerned about the effect it is having on social interactions.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the effects of the Internet
on human interactions. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You
should write at least 250 words.

WRITING TEST 18


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Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You received an email from your English pen friend, Paul. He asked you about your TV in your
country. Read part of his email below.
One of my hobbies is watching TV. There are many fantastic programs for me to
watch. Sometimes I can spend my whole day watching TV. Could you tell me about
TV in your country? Are the programs interesting to you? What is your best favourite
TV program? What is that program about? How much TV do you watch every day?
Do people in your country watch too much TV these days?
I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Write an email responding to Paul. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include
your name or addresses.

TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about smoking.
Medical studies have shown that smoking not only leads to health problems for the
smoker, but also for people close by. For this reason, smoking should not be allowed
in public places. Opponents argue that the forbiddance of smoking would possibly
affect the freedom of choice or lead to the closure of many bars and pubs. However,
supporters of this ban place people’s health problems at the top of the scale.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about whether public smoking
should be banned or not. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You
should write at least 250 words.


WRITING TEST 19
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently applied for a job at a summer camp for children. You have just received a
letter from Ms. Johnston asking you for more information to support your application. Read
part of the letter from her below.

Your application has made a positive impression on us, but we need more information in order
to fully evaluate you as a candidate.
First of all, how old are you? Secondly, we would like to know what, you think, makes you
the ideal candidate for this job. Finally, we have two positions open, one at Pebble Beach, and
another at Spruce Mountain. Pebble Beach is our busiest, most popular location, while Spruce
Mountain is a beautiful wild area near a national park. Which would you prefer?
Please send us this information as soon as possible, and feel free to ask if you have any further
questions.

Write a letter responding to Ms. Johnston. You should write at least 120 words. You are not
allowed to include your name.

Task 2:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about mass media.
While most of us make use of some form of the media on a daily basis, we may not
think about the functions or purposes the media serves in our society. One important
function is entertainment. On television, in particular, the variety of entertainment
programs is extensive, ranging from soap operas, to comedy, to talk shows, to sports.

Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the purposes of mass
media. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at
least 250 words.
WRITING TEST 20


Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have applied for a job helping out at a summer camp for children, and you have just
received a letter from Mr. Jones asking you to come for an interview. Read part of the letter
from him below.
… Your application made a very good impression on us, and we would like to invite you to
come for an interview. We will be holding the interviews on the first and second weekends
in May. Are you available for either of these weekends?
As you know, we are located in the Cairngorm Mountains. We will hold the interviews
there, and although we realize that this is a long journey for interviewees, we think it is

important for you to see our location and facilities first hand. Of course, we will pay for
your travel expenses.
Finally, we would like to know when you would be available to start work.
We look forward to meeting you, and please let us know if you have any questions.
Write a letter responding to Mr. Jones. You should write at least 120 words. You are not
allowed to include your name.
Writing Task 2:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about rumors on the Internet.
The Internet is the source of many rumors, or unverified stories. Rumors are
generally spread from one person to another by word of mouth, and the story
evolves or changes in the process. But the Internet has allowed rumors to spread
much further and faster than ever before.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the consequences of
rumors on the Internet and what can be done to solve this problem. Include reasons and any
relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words.
WRITING TEST 21
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


You have received an email from a friend from an English-speaking country, Max, who
recently stayed with you. During his visit, he met your friends. Read part of the letter from
him below:

I really enjoyed my time with you and it was great to meet all your friends. I’d love to hear
some news about them.
How are Tim and Eddie? Have they still got their band? I thought they were really good. Have
they played anywhere since I was there?

And what about Ruth? Did she get the job in the museum? I know she really wanted it.
What are Richard and Anna doing? Have they gone travelling? I think they said they were
planning to do that.
I often think about you all and what a great time I had. Please keep me up to date on everyone.
Write a letter responding to Max. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to
include your name.

Writing Task 2:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about famous people.
Famous people of various kinds, including movie stars and royalty, are often closely
followed by the press. There have been stories of journalists digging through
garbage bins to find little bits of information on the private lives of the rich and
famous. Some press photographers try to take photographs of famous people in their
most private moments to sell to the world’s media.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about challenges of being
famous. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write
at least 250 words.
WRITING TEST 22
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


You have received an email from a friend from an English-speaking country, Patrick, who
wants to find a summer job in your country. Read part of the letter from him below:

I’d love to spend the summer working in your country. I think I could learn a lot! Do you
think it would help me improve my knowledge of your language?
I have some experience of summer jobs in supermarkets and last year, I worked in a restaurant

all summer. What summer jobs might be available in your area?
I would not expect to earn a lot of money, of course, but do you think I’d earn enough to pay
for my expenses?
Finally, if I get a job, would it be possible to stay in your house?
Please write me soon.
Write a letter responding to Patrick. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed
to include your name.

Writing Task 2:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about Internet addiction.
One of the growing areas of concern is that of Internet addiction. An Internet addict is
someone who is unable to control his or her own use of the Internet and whose behaviours
threatens to overwhelm his or her normal life. Internet addiction can result in many
problems including a lack of sleep, lateness for appointments, neglect of work
responsibilities, and the disintegration of marriages and families.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about solutions to Internet
addiction. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should
write at least 250 words.

WRITING TEST 23
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


You are helping to organize a concert at your college. The local English language newspaper
is sending a reporter, Jane Nolan, to the concert. You have received a letter from Jane Nolan.
Read part of the letter from her below:

I am pleased to say that I am able to come to your college concert on 6 th July. Our readers are
always interested in events like these. I would be grateful if you could give me a little more
information about the concert. What kind of music will be performed? I will need to take
some photos, so could you tell me when I will have the best opportunity to do this?
Also could you let me know who I should interview and why?
I look forward to hearing from you.

Write a letter responding to Mrs. Nolan. You should write at least 120 words. You are not
allowed to include your name.

Writing Task 2:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from an article about television addiction.
If you watch more than 30 hours of television a week, some psychologists would
consider you to be a television addict. Television addict may show some of the
following symptoms. They may not be selective in what they watch; in other words,
they will watch anything. They may feel a loss of control when viewing. They may feel
angry with themselves for watching so much, but are not able to stop watching, and they
may feel miserable when they are stopped from watching.

Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about consequences of
television addiction. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.

WRITING TEST 13
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a letter from your English pen friend. Read part of his letter below.
Guess what? My parents have given me some money for passing my exam, so I can
splash out on something really special. I can’t choose between buying a new
computeror saving up a bit more and getting come clothes. Which do you think would
be better? And can you suggest what exactly I should get?

Write a letter responding to him. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to
include your name.

TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following extract from a book chapter.
Young people have the highest rates of arrest for reported crime. Almost half of all
people arrested are under the age of 25. Young people are more likely to be involved in
crime because they have fewer relationships that encourage them to follow
conventional behavior.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the reasons for
violent crime among youngsters. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your
answer. You should write at least 250 words.

WRITING TEST 14
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


Your English friend, Tom, came to visit you recently and he has sent you a letter and some
photographs. Read part of his letter.

I really enjoyed staying with you. Here are the photos I took. Which one do you like best?
When I got home, I realized I’d left my watch behind. It’s green and gold. You haven’t
found it, have you?
I think we’ll have a great time together when you come here in September. We could either
spend the whole time in my family’s flat in the city or stay on my uncle’s farm in the
countryside. Which would you like to do?

Write a letter responding to him. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to
include your name.

TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following extract from a book chapter.
Many American believe that the death penalty is effective in deterring people from
committing murder. However, others disagree, and many sociologists argue that the
evidence does not support this view.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with. Include
reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250
words.

WRITING TEST 15
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


An English friend of yours, Anne, is a student. She has written to you asking for advice. Read
part of her letter below.
We’d love to know when best time of year to visit your country. Also, we want to

meet people of our own age (17-18). What’s the best way to do this?
We don’t want to carry too much stuff, so can you tell us what clothes we should
bring? And while we are there, would you like to join our group and travel round with
us? I think it would be great fun?

Write a letter responding to her. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to
include your name.

TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following extract from a book chapter.
Over the last few decades, the drug problem in the United States and in many
otherindustrialized countries has become considerably worse. In 1981, there were about 3
million drug addicts in the United States; today there are around 6 million. The number of
drug overdose deaths and drug-related homicides has also increased.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the solutions to drug
addiction. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should
write at least 250 words.


WRITING TEST 27
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2

TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A Canadian friend, Matt, recently visited you and has just sent you a letter. Read part of his
letter below.
You mentioned when I was there that you would like to come to my town to study next
year. Please let me know how long you’re thinking of coming for and what would you

like to study so I can find information for you.
Also, if you come in the summer we could do a trip together either to the Rocky
Mountains or to Vancouver. Which would you prefer?
If you like I could arrange for you to share a flat with some friends of mine. Would you
be interested?

Write a letter responding to him. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to
include your name.

TASK 2
You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following extract from a book chapter.
Some people argue that male and female brains are different and that this causes differences in
behavior. However, some other believe that most of the differences are the result of the way in
which people bring up children at home and at school.
Adapted from Solutions pre-intermediate workbook – Writing bank, Page 103
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with. Include
reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250
words.


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WRITING TEST 28
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going to stay with your English-speaking friend, Alex, for the weekend. Read part of Alex’s
email below.
It’s great that you can visit me this weekend. A new activity centre has just opened near my house.

Shall we go?
There’s a climbing wall at the centre, or they can take us sailing on the river. The staff at the centre
also take groups into the hills to go mountain biking. Which activity would you prefer to do?
I think we’ll be tired on Saturday evening so maybe we should just stay in and do something. So
what do you think we should do?
I’m so excited about your visit. Can your parents bring you to my house on Friday evening rather
than Saturday morning?

Write an email responding to Alex. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include
your name or address.
TASK 2
You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following extract from an article.
Using public transport has become familiar to everyone in Vietnam. Millions of people
today are travelling by lots of kinds of public transport. Some people think that using
public transport brings a lot of advantages to the society in general and to themselves in
particular; others argue that they have to face disadvantages when using public transport.
Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using public
transport. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at
least 250 words.


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WRITING TEST 29
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received the following email from your English pen friend:
I was thinking about your visit this summer and thought that while you were here, you could pop in

and meet some of my family who live in the North. I had a chat with them and they would love to
meet you. You could even stay with them for a few days. I have put their name and address below in
case you want to write to them. Why don’t you drop them a line and tell them about yourself and
what you are planning to do? Let them know when you are planning to come so there will not be
any surprise. There are loads of things to see and do where they live and they would be only too
glad to give you some ideas.
Their details: Mr and Mrs Jordan
17 Ken Road
Carlisle CA3 4AS
Write an email to Mr. and Mrs. Jordan. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.

TASK 2
You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Read an extract from a medical journal.
Obesity is a serious global problem in today's society, especially among young people. More
than one-third of adults and 17% of youth in the United States are obese, although the
prevalence remained stable between 2003-2004 and 2009-2010. Obesity causes a lot of
conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, some
of the leading causes of preventable death.

Write an essay to an educated reader on the causes of obesity and possible solutions. Include
reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words.


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WRITING TEST 30
Time allotted: 60 minutes
No. of items: 2
TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English-speaking pen-friend Harry, who is planning to come
to your country for a two-week holiday.

Hi! Great news! I’ve got two weeks free this summer and I’d really like to spend the time
touring round your country. What do you think I should try and see? Another thing, what
would be the best way to travel?
I will also need somewhere to stay – but not too expensive, of course. If I do come, will
you be free to travel round with me for some of the time? It would be great if you could.

Write an email responding to Harry. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include
your name or address.
TASK 2
You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following extract from an article:
Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable deaths in England, accounting for more than
80,000 deaths each year. One in two smokers will die from a smoking-related disease. It can
also cause fatal diseases such as pneumonia, emphysema and lung cancer. It causes 84% of
deaths from lung cancer and 83% of deaths from chronic obstructive lung disease, including
bronchitis. As a result, some people agree that world governments should conduct serious
campaigns against smoking.
Write an essay to an educated reader to show you opinion about the consequences of smoking and
possible solutions. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should
write at least 250 words.