… You know, I do like surprise.

Now I am going to cook a festive dinner for my

parents. I have already decorated my house and put lots of candles everywhere. It will
be fun, believe me. By the way, what is the most popular food in Vietnam and in your
hometown? Can you cook? What is your favorite dish?
As for my other news, my parents got me a puppy for Christmas.
Dear Mary,
Thank you very much for your letter. It was great to hear from you after so many months.
I hope this letter finds you in the best health.
As for the most popular food in Vietnam, one of our favorites is Pho. It’s made with beef,
rice noodles, bome broth and spices. It’s very delicious, believe me. My idol, Chi Pu. She
has opened a Pho restaurant in Thuong Hai. If you have free time, you could go to this
restaurant and eat it.
In my hometown, we’re famous for specialitier such as pancake, mini steamed rice
pancakes, corn fried, …
I’m not a very good cook. Next summer, will you go to Vietnam? Although I can’t cook
for you, but I can take you to go to eat popular food in my country. Ecspecialy, my
favorite food, pancake.
Any way, tell me more about your puppy. What’s the puppy’s name? I’d love to hear
more about your new furry friend. Is it furry yellow like Ken's? Is it a male dog or a
female dog? Let’s take it back to Vietnam next summer. I really hope to meet your puppy.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Love,
Nga
… Today I am going out with my friend. Frankly speaking, I am not the stay-at-home
sort. I often go to night clubs and restaurants with my friends.
Do you prefer restaurant or home-cooked meals? Do you often go to restaurants? What
is your attitude towards fast food?
As for my news I am going to find a part-time job…
Dear Mary,
Thank you very much for your letter. It was great to hear from you after so many months.
I hope this letter finds you in the best health.

As for your question, I prefer restaurants. But having a meal at a restaurant is expensive,
so I don’t often go to restaurants. Although I am not good at cooking, I still cook home-
cooked meals. Sometimes on weekends, I have meals at a restaurant. After a week of
work, I want to spend time resting. I don’t want to do anything, so I choose to eat outside.
And about fast food. I don’t highly appreciate it. Fast food has a lot of oil. It’s bad for our
health.

Any way, tell me more about your plan to apply for a part-time job. What kind of job do
you want to work for? Do you work at your parents’s restaurant? I think working at a
family’s restaurant will make you comfortable. But it will not teach you many lessons.
How do you think about other jobs, for example, tutoring? Now that I am a tutor, I have
learned many things from this job. If you want to be a tutor, I will give you some
documents to teach.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Love, Nga

… I’ve got some news for you. Next Sunday we are going to celebrate my sister’s 15 th
brithday. I am a bit worried because I promised to crganize a dream brithday party for
her. I’ll do everything just to feel her happy. Is organizing parties your cup of tea? Do
you like clubbing?
Where do you usually have your birthday parties? As for my other news, I have passed
my driving test.
Dear Diana,
Thank you very much for your letter. It was great to hear from you after so many months.
I hope this letter finds you in the best health.

As for parties, I very much like organizing parties. I like everything that happens on my
plan. I like EDM music; I like anywhere with dark light. So, I like clubs. In clubs,
everyone doesn't know who you are, and they don't pay attention to you, which makes me
feel relaxed, comfortable, and free to be myself. Moreover, coktail at clubs is very
delicious. I often go to nightclubs on weekends with my friend. I usually celebrate my
birthday at a restaurant with my friends, and then we go to a club or karaoke room.

Any way, tell me more about your driving test. Was the driving test too hard for you?
Four years ago, I had a driving test too. At this time, it wasn't difficult, but now it's very
hard. They must correctly answer 25 of the 25 questions to pass the test. Did you get max
scores? Has your father bought you a car yet?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Love, Nga
Dear Jessica,
… Normally I study on Saturdays but this weekend I am off. At last after a hard week
at school I can relax and unwind. Personally, I like to spend my free time out-in-the-
open. How do you usually spend your leisure time? Which books do you most like to
read? What are your favorite genres of music?
As for my news, its my birthday tomorrow…
Thank you very much for your lette. It was great to hear from you after so many months.
I hope this letter finds you in the best health.
I do a lot of things in my leisure time, such as reading books, listening to postcards, going
to coffee with friends and so on. I spend lots of time going to coffee with Vi and taking
lots of photos to post on Instagram. Don’t forget to like my post when you see it, guy.
In addition to going to coffee, I like reading books too. I often read books about life skills
and prychology. Some of the books I’ve read, like “Send to you 999 letters”, “My sweet
orange tree”, “Many lives many times”, “You can read anyone”, etc. And the book I like
to read most is “Send to you 999 letters”. This book teaches me anything about life.
Taught me how to stand up when I loser. It’s healing my soul. It helped me grow from
day to day. To me, it’s a meaningful book.
I’m a quiet person, I like quiet, I like anything gently. So, I really like indie music.
Any way, tell me more about what you prepare for your birthday. Do you celebrate a
party? And where are you celebrating the party? This year is the last year you study at
university, so let's celebrate with a big party to make memories with your friends. Can
your boyfriend attend this year's birthday? Every year, he works far away, so he can't
participate. But I hope he can attend this year. Sorry, I can't join in on your birthday. But I
will send a gift to you soon.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Love, Nga
… There is a common saying: “love me, love my dog.” You know, in almost every
English family there is a pet. Well, our attitude towards pets is truly special. How are
things in Vietnam? What are the benefits of keeping a pet? What do you think, is it a
great responsibility to own a pet?
As for my news, next Monday is my best friend birthday party.
Dear David,
Thank you very much for your lette. It was great to hear from you after so many months.
I hope this letter finds you in the best health.
In Vietnam, we don’t have a common “love me, love my dog." Because not everyone
considers a dog to be a member of the family. But we have a common saying: “Love me,
love everything about me."
There are many benefits to keeping pets. We have opportunities to exercise and get
outside. Walking or playing with pets can help you relax. Pets can help with loneliness by
giving us companionship. I think owning a pet is a great responsibility.
Any way, tell me more about your best friend's birthday. Is she Sarah? Before, you
sometimes talked about her with me. Do you prepare a gilf for her? Once, you say, “She
is a gentle girl." I see a long dress will fit her. Is her favorite color pink? Every gentle girl
likes pink. If you don't know her size, you could give her a pink teddy. I think she will
like that.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Love, Nga
Positive and negative (ưu & nhược điểm)
In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to doing their shopping on the
internet instead of going to stores. It is believed that this trend has its own positive and
negative aspects. This essay is to discuss the positive and negative aspects of online
shopping.

Buying online provides us with two certain advantages. First, online transactions are
convenient. Where else can you comfortably shop at midnight while in your pajamas?
There are no lines to wait in or cashiers to track down to help you with your purchases,
and you can do your shopping in minutes.

The next advantage is better prices. Cheaper deals and better prices are available online
because products come to you directly from the manufacturer or seller without involving
middlemen. Plus, it’s easier to compare prices and find a better deal. Many online sites
offer discount coupons and rebates as well.

However, there are also several downsides to this Internet-based development. There are
shipping problems and delays. Items get lost, detoured, damaged, or delivered to the
wrong address more often than you think. The main serious disadvantage is that many
people take advantage of online shopping to commit fraud.

In conclusion, online shopping brings about both positive and negative experiences.

Cause and solutions (nguyên nhân & giải pháp)

Stress is normal and, to some extent, a necessary part of life. Despite it being something
everyone experiences, what causes stress can differ from person to person. This essay
will outline a number of reasons for this trend and a number of possible solutions to help
tackle the issue.

Stress is attributed to various factors. One main cause of this issue is a financial problem.
Everything requires money. Today, when we go out, we must bring money. It’s made
people think about how to save money a lot.

Furthermore, personal relationships are a big problem too. There are people in all of our
lives who cause us stress. It could be a family member, an intimate partner, a friend, or a
co-worker. Toxic people lurk in all parts of our lives, and the stress we experience from
these relationships can affect our physical and mental health.
There are a number of viable solutions to help tackle this problem. To begin with, the
best way to improve your finances is to develop yourself. Let’s take it to a new level.
Learn a lot about your work; it will help you have a good job with a high wage.

In addition, giving up toxic relationships is the best way to relieve stress. If you felt that
person made you tired when you neared them, you must end those relationships.

In conclusion, although stress is a problem for a lot of people, there are a number of
viable solutions to counteract this problem.

Agree or disagree

While some argue that success comes from taking risks or chances, others maintain that
success results from careful planning. In my view, both elements are integral to achieving
success.

On the one hand, risk-taking is a fundamental component of progress. Taking calculated

risks allows individuals to break free from their comfort zones and discover new
opportunities. It can lead to personal growth and the acquisition of valuable experiences
that contribute to long-term success. Many of history’s greatest achievements and
innovations have been the result of individuals who were willing to take risks.

On the other hand, careful planning is equally essential. Success often requiers a well-
thought-out strategy that outlines the steps necesssary to reach one’s goals. It provides
structure, minimizes uncertainties, and helps individuals make the right decisions.
Careful planning is the foundation upon which ambitious dreams can be built and
realized.

In reality, success often emerges from a combination of risk-taking and careful planning.
Risk-takers who follow a strategic plan are better equipped to deal with unpredictable
situations, mitigating potential pitfalls and maximizing their chances of success.
Similarly, careful planners who never go beyond their comfort zones may miss out on
opportunities for growth and achievement.

In conclusion, success can be achieved through a combination of risk-taking and careful

planning.