The first thing you should do before attempting the letter

TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the
City Museum shop during the holidays.
You have decided to apply for the job. Write a letter to the director of the
Museum. In your letter:
• introduce yourself
• explain what experience and special skills you have
• explain why you are interested in the job
You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to include your name or addresses.
Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary
and Grammar.
1. Analysing:
The first thing you should do before attempting the letter is analyzing topic, addresse and
purpose of the letter (APOLOGY/COMPLAINT/REQUEST/ MAKING SUGGESTION)
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EXERCISE: TASK 1: A letter of application
TOPIC/SITUATION: apply for the job at the City Museum
ADDRESSEE: the director of the Museum
PURPOSE:
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job

2. Beginning/ending:
Understanding how to begin and end letter contributes a lot in giving good impression to
examiner.

YOU DON’T KNOW THE NAME OF THE PERSON YOU SEND TO


YOU SHOULD USE ‘’ DEAR SIR/MADAM, YOURS FAITHFULLY’’
3. Introductory paragraph:
HINT: NOT NEED TO GREETING
Explain reasons for writing. Do not give any details, explanation in introductory
paragraph.
I am writing to apply for the holiday job at your City Museum shop that was posted in
newspaper last week
4. BODY OF THE LETTER
Introduce yourself
I am a student at the local University of Education/ Dong A university/ Duy Tan
University studying history major/ majoring in history. We are currently in our
summer break/ summer holiday/ vacation and I was hoping to gain some
valuable/useful/efficient work experience related to my field during this time.
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job
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We will have summer holidays from ..(date)…to ..(date)... I will be free/ don’t need to
go to the school/ have a lot of free time during these days so I would be able to work
full time or part time as per your requirements/demands. I worked in a local history
Museum in my hometown/ district for…. months. In addition to that/
besides/furthermore/moreover, I am quite good with/ good at computers and numbers.
I believe I would be a great asset for you.
I have been interested in /have been keen on/ love/like/ prefer to history since I was a
child. There is no Museum in this city that I haven't been to/I used to read historic
books written about many places in the world. I love your Museum as it has wide
variety of historical objects and abundant audio-visual library to read in.

4.Complimentary close
I believe that my enthusiasm for history and relevant/related skills will make me a
good/suitable candidate for this position. Please let me know if I am suitable for/
the job. I am able to appear for interview at any appointed time/ at any time if
possible.

SAMPLE
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the holiday job at your City Museum shop that was posted in
newspaper last week. I am a student at the DN University studying history major. We are
currently in our summer break and I was hoping to gain some valuable work experience
related to my field during this time.
We will have summer holidays from 1st June to 30th August. I will be free during these
days so I would be able to work full time or part time as per your requirements. I worked
in a local history Museum in my hometown for 6 months. In addition to that, I am quite
good with computers and numbers. I believe I would be a great asset for you.
I have been interested in history since I was a child. There is no Museum in this city that I
haven't been to. I love your Museum as it has wide variety of historical objects and
abundant audio-visual library to read in.
I believe that my enthusiasm for history and relevant skills will make me a good
candidate for this position. Please let me know if I am suitable for the job. I am able to
appear for interview at any appointed time.
Yours Faithfully,

Form:
Explain your education:
+I have graduated from( đã tôt nghiệp rồi đi tìm việc)/ I major in+Ving/N, My major is
+ I feel I am the right person for the post because my qualification and experiences are

extremely appropriate


Explain your experience
+ Having already worked as +( công việc) for (công ty), so I feel I could be useful for
you.
Explain your personality:
+I consider myself to be a hard-working person
+ I have an out-going character and a sense of humor
+I am considerate and thoughtful
Explain your reason for application:
+ The main reason for my application is…
Closing:
I hope my application will receive your favorable consideration and that you will select
me for an interview.
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Animals should not be used for the benefit of human beings, unless there is
evidence that the animals do not suffer in any way.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should write at least 250 words. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task
Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
AGRUMENTATIVE ESSAY
HINT:
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION
IF YOU SEE ONE OF SENTENCES ABOVE IN YOUR TASK, IT MEANS THAT
YOU HAVE TO WRITE ARMENTATIVE ESSAY

HOWEVER, ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY IS TYPE YOU WILL DO MOST IN YOUR
VSTEP WRITING TASK 2
STUDY it CAREFULLY
How to do
Introduction: ( from 2 sencentens to 3 sencentes): it is true that/ it is sometimes argued
that...... while I agree that..... I believe that.............
+ Paraphrase your topic: 1-2 sentences
+ Thesis statement ( giving your opinion by answering the question in the subject ( I
agree or disagree)
Body:
Hint: remember to use linking words in your essay
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Listing: first, second,
Contrast: however, on the other hand
Adding information: in addition, moreover, furthermore, besides,
Consequence: in conclusion, to conclude, to sum up
Nêu luân điểm của bạn và những ví dụ chứng mình hay dẫn chứng cho lập luận đó

Conclusion:
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Consequence: in conclusion, to conclude, to sum up
Paraphrase the thesis statement

SAMPLE
There is a lot of controversy/argument about using animals for human needs. Animal
rights activists are trying to stop all modern and traditional activities, which involve
killing animals or cause their suffering. Traditionalists are trying to convince the
community that using living creatures for men's needs is natural and cannot be avoided in
everyday life.
On the one hand, activists, who defend animal rights, are telling the world that people
should not use animals in any way. Moreover, they say that animals should have exactly


same rights axs humans do. The reason is that people and animals are both living
creatures and there shouldn't be any difference in treating them. So called extreme
vegans/vegetarians are refusing/not to eat any food of animal origin/made from animal,
even milk or honey. They are trying to convince people to do the same using as an
argument that killing animals and keeping them in captivity/imprisonment cause/lead to
their suffering and not civilized.
On the other hand/however, traditionalists/some people disagree with the statement that
human should stop killing animals or using them to fulfill their needs. From the very
beginning of human civilization there is a tradition and vital/important/essential need to
use animals as a food and their parts in traditional crafts. Without proteins and vitamins
of animal origin human body wouldn't receive all nutrients it needs. Moreover, testing
some medicals on animals already helped to fight many diseases people suffered from.
I think, people have the moral right to use animals to their benefit, to some extent. I am
sure, we should not cause them suffer and die for our fun. Although, using animals for
food is natural for humans as a predators, but as civilized predators we should make sure
to use only humane ways of killing.


Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the holiday job at your City Museum shop that was
posted in newspaper last week. I am a student at the DN University studying history
major. We are currently in our summer break and I was hoping to gain some valuable
work experience related to my field during this time.
We will have summer holidays from 1st June to 30th August. I will be free during
these days so I would be able to work full time or part time as per your requirements. I
worked in a local history Museum in my hometown for 6 months. In addition to that, I
am quite good with computers and numbers. I believe I would be a great asset for you.
I have been interested in history since I was a child. There is no Museum in this city that I
haven't been to. I love your Museum as it has wide variety of historical objects and
abundant audio-visual library to read in.
I believe that my enthusiasm for history and relevant skills will make me a good
candidate for this position. Please let me know if I am suitable for the job. I am able to
appear for interview at any appointed time.
Yours Faithfully,
SAMPLE
There is a lot of controversy/argument about using animals for human needs.
Animal rights activists are trying to stop all modern and traditional activities, which
involve killing animals or cause their suffering. Traditionalists are trying to convince the
community that using living creatures for men's needs is natural and cannot be avoided in
everyday life.
On the one hand, activists, who defend animal rights, are telling the world that
people should not use animals in any way. Moreover, they say that animals should have
exactly same rights axs humans do. The reason is that people and animals are both living
creatures and there shouldn't be any difference in treating them. So called extreme
vegans/vegetarians are refusing/not to eat any food of animal origin/made from animal,
even milk or honey. They are trying to convince people to do the same using as an
argument that killing animals and keeping them in captivity/imprisonment cause/lead to
their suffering and not civilized.
On the other hand/however, traditionalists/some people disagree with the statement

that human should stop killing animals or using them to fulfill their needs. From the very
beginning of human civilization there is a tradition and vital/important/essential need to
use animals as a food and their parts in traditional crafts. Without proteins and vitamins
of animal origin human body wouldn't receive all nutrients it needs. Moreover, testing
some medicals on animals already helped to fight many diseases people suffered from.
I think, people have the moral right to use animals to their benefit, to some extent. I am
sure, we should not cause them suffer and die for our fun. Although, using animals for
food is natural for humans as a predators, but as civilized predators we should make sure
to use only humane ways of killing.


Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing this letter to make arrangements for the stay during the weekend at
your hotel and to get more information on the places of interest and different activities
nearby.
I will be arriving with my parents and wife to celebrate my parentswedding
anniversary on the 4th of July which will be on Saturday morning, and leaving on the 7th
of July afternoon. I am looking to book double-rooms with the attached bathroom for
more privacy and convenience. I would love to have at least one bedroom with the
balcony or seaside view for my parents. I would also appreciate if you could provide me
with the list of activities that we can take part in during our stay for more fun and
adventure. I prefer the locations to be nearby the hotel as we are not familiar with the
place. Furthermore, I would also like to know if there are any historical sites
or market nearby where we can explore more about the place's history and local culture.
You could send me the detailed information through email or fax no later than the 4th of
July with the total cost of stay during the weekend.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Dear Mr Brown and Mrs Brown ,
I am writing to you to bring to your attention a problem that i have been having

with your dog at night.
As you may already be aware of, your dog started making small detours at night
around the neighborhood, digging holes in the gardens and often making loud noises. I
was awoken by your dog’s barks several times lately, and I had even consult a doctor and
had been prescribed some sleeping pills.
This wouldn’t have been as big of a problem for me if I wasn’t in the middle of my
exams, but since I am, it is crucial for me to take good rest and sleep during the right
hours; I have morning exams to wake up to.
I will therefore be grateful if you could have your dog looked after by another
member of your family away from this neighborhood, even if only until my exams are
over, which will be in about three weeks time.
Thank you for taking time to read this letter, I hope to hear back from you with
good news.
Yours sincerely,