TEST 1
PART 2
QUESTION 6
You have invited your English friend Jo to stay with you next month, but you now nedd to delay this visit.
Write a card to send to Jo. In your card, you should
- Apologize to Jo
- Explain why the visit has to be delayed
- Suggest when it would be convenient for Jo to come.
Write 35-45 words
SCRIPT
Dear Jo,
I really apologize to you for delaying my invitation to you next month. Because I have to go on a business/mission about three weeks in HCM city earlier next month. I will be happy if you can go to here and stay with me after I am going to come back.
Your close friend,
Tu
The card does not carry a very friendly tone.This is supposed to be an informal note to a friend so go for a lighter sense of writing. Make it informal and casual. Don't be so curt and direct in your card. Try to soften the blow of the delay a little. Let me show you my version of how I would have written this letter. You can use it as a sample for the next card you have to write :-)
Dear Jo,
I've got a project at work for presentation next week. Would you mind if we reschedule your visit for the week after instead? I'll be on leave from work then so I can give your visit the full attention it deserves.
I'm sorry,
You do don't have to include the actual apology in the body of the letter. This written work is meant to be an exercise in creative writing. You need to learn how to play with the words in order to get the message across with the least possible words. Think of it as a Twitter message with a longer word count instead of limited characters when you develop your next note :-)
Cao, here are my suggestions on your letter;
- first of all, write from the heart and this goes with all your future writing material
- mind the prompt and think about the idea you want to write, make sure that it corresponds what the prompt is asking you
-it's good to be straight forward or direct to the point, however, it's two things when the letter doesn't feel any soul to it at all
and a letter with conviction and feelings
- a letter should have an introduction, say hi, hello perhaps
- the body of the letter is where you explain or write the purpose of the letter in detail
- and of course, your final message
- lastly, salutation and all that is necessary to be added in the end such as date if you want to
All this guidelines above should help you come up with a stronger revised essay.
When you're done, post it here on EF so we can assist you further.
Thank justivy03 and vangiespen for helping me. And this is other one mine.
TEST 4
PART 2
QUESTION 6
You are going to the cinema this afternoon, and you'd like to invite your Canadian friend Daryl.
Write a note to leave for Daryl. In your note, you should
- Invite Daryl to the cinema
- Tell Daryl about the film and plan to see
- Suggest a time to meet.
Write 35-45 words
SCRIPT
Hi my dear friend,
I have just been offered/presented two cinema tickets at megastar. Therefore, I would like to invite you to enjoy it with me. It is a well-known loving film of American. Shall we meet at bus station at 5pm, and buy some snacks before going there?
I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Your friend,
Tu
PART 3
Write about 100 words
QUESTION 7
This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
I'm starting a new school next term and I'm worried because I won't know anyone there. What do you think are the best ways to make new friends? Please write back soon.
SCRIPT
Hi my dear friend,
I am feel unhappy/sorry to know this news. Nevertheless, I am happy for you to learn at that famous school.
In my opinion, the most important thing is BEING nice to everybody then you could join in a sport club if you can.
Secondly, you should take part in organized activities because that is great way to meet people and try to remember people's all names.
Thirdly, If you see anyone going alone, go over and talk to them. they may have no friends and you could be an answer to their prayers. In addition, look for other people who are new to the school and be kind to them.
Finally, meet up with your new friends outside of school once you get to know them.
In general, you don't worry a lot about that.
Your best friend,
Tu
Tu, when you write the notes, always keep it informal and friendly. You are not writing a note to the principal of your school. So just keep it casual and light.
Hey Daryl,
I've got tickets to watch the American film "Self/less" at the Megaplex tonight. It stars your fellow Canadian Ryan Reynolds. Make it a date at 5 p.m.? Meet you at the cinema door. Send a text if you can come.
Tu
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Hi Tim,
Making friends is only hard at first. I discovered that as long as i was nice to people, they became my friends. There will always be extra curricular activities and clubs that you can join at the school. I found that by joining the clubs that were of interest to me, I was able to make more friends because of the commonalities between us. So don't forget to sign up for those activities during the first week of school. It will definitely pay off for you in terms of making friends and becoming more sociable.
Your friend,
Tu
Dear Vangiespen, I will write my informal notes. And I am learning this book:
CAMBRIDGE THE PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST TO SCHOOL 1
By university of Cambridge ESOL (English for Speaker of Other Language) an examinations in conjunction with Cambridge university press
So If you correct help me, please use vocabulary in B1 level. Thank you a lot.
TEST 2
PART 2
QUESTION 6
Your friend Alex has invited you to a party this Saturday afternoon but you can't go.
Write an email to Alex. In your mail, you should
- Apologize to Alex
- Explain why you can't go
- Suggest another day when you could meet.
Write 35 - 45 words.
SCRIPT
Dear Alex,
My cousin is going to get married next afternoon Saturday. I can't go to your party that day. Could we meet on morning Sunday then we'll go to play table tennis together?
PART 3
Write about 100 words.
QUESTION 7
This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
My favorite subjects at school are history and art. I don't like maths. Tell me about the subjects you study and what you think about them! What would you like to study in the future? Why?
Now write a letter answering your friend's questions.
SCRIPT
Dear Peter,
I'm very glad to hear from you. how is it going? I hope you are fine. Well, subject art is really interesting in. I am really like it, too. But I am not good at about it. Could you give me some tips to improve my skill. And I am really hate subject history because I almost never memorize its lessons. My favourite subject is English. As you know, English is really necessary for students because most of materials are written in English. And it is useful if someone wants to go to visit foreign countries. In future, I want to learn at the foreign language university and after that I want to become an English teacher.
I hope to hear from you again, soon.
Your friend,
Tu
QUESTION 8
Your English teacher asked has asked you to write a story
Your story must have to begin with this sentence:
I was really excited when I opened the letter
SCRIPT
I was really excited when I opened the letter. Because this was the first the letter which I receive from my older brother. Now he live in America. He has just graduated from the university and got a good job. He said that he gave me present which it mentioned in the letter. That why I want to get the letter as soon as possible. I was really happy to know he'd give me new laptop. I would get it from him next week. And now I was looking forward to that day a lot. Until now that letter which I was really excited to get because he sent me the present which I liked best.
