TEST 1: YOU HAVE A FRIEND WHOSE NAME IS DOUGLAS.

YOU HAVE
COME BACK FROM HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY. WRITE AN EMAIL TO
DOUGLAS TO TELL HIM HOW YOU THINK ABOUT THE PARTY. IN YOUR
EMAIL, YOU SHOULD INCLUDE:.............................................................5
TEST 2: YOU HAVE A FRIEND DOUGLAS, WHO IS PLANNING TO VISIT
YOUR HOMETOWN. WRITE AN EMAIL TO DOUGLAS TO TELL HIM SOME
ADVICES. IN YOUR EMAIL, YOU SHOULD INCLUDE:...............................6
TEST 4: YOUR FRIEND IN SCOTLAND IS COMING NEXT SATURDAY.
WRITE AN EMAIL TO HIM TO TELL HIM:................................................6
TEST 5: YOUR SCOTTIS, GULAG HELP YOU IN A PROJECT. WRITE AN
EMAIL TO GULAG. IN EMAIL YOU SHOULD SAY:.....................................6
TEST 7: A FRIEND IN YOUR ENGLISH CLASS CALLED CHRISTIE, HAS
INVITED YOU TO HER WEDDING. WRITE AN EMAIL TO CHRISTIE. IN
YOUR EMAIL, YOU SHOULD INCLUDE:...................................................7
TEST 8: YOU AND YOUR FRIEND DOUGLAS ARE GOING TO GO ON A
PICNIC NEXT SATURDAY. WRITE AN EMAIL TO DOUGLAS, IN YOUR
EMAIL YOU SHOULD:.............................................................................7
TEST 9: YOU ARE GOING TO THE ZOO WITH YOUR SCOTTISH FRIEND
DOUGLAS NEXT SATURDAY. WRITE AN EMAIL TO DOUGLAS. IN YOUR
EMAIL, YOU SHOULD.............................................................................8
TEST 10: YOU HAVE A SCOTTISH FRIEND, DOUGLAS, WHO IS GOING TO
VISIT YOUR HOMETOWN. WRITE AN EMAIL TO TELL HIM YOUR PLAN
TO HIS VISIT. IN YOUR EMAIL, YOU SHOULD INCLUDE:.........................8
TEST 11: YOU HAVE A SCOTTISH FRIEND, DOUGLAS, WHO IS LIVING IN
GREAT BRITAIN. YOU ARE PLANNING TO VISIT HIS COUNTRY THIS
SUMMER. WRITE AN EMAIL TO DOUGLAS TO TELL HIM YOUR VISIT. IN
YOUR EMAIL, YOU SHOULD INCLUDE:...................................................8
TEST 12: YOU ARE GOING TO THE ZOO WITH YOUR SCOTTISH FRIEND
DOUGLAS NEXT SATUDAY. WRITE AN EMAIL TO DOUGLAS. IN YOUR
EMAIL YOU SHOULD..............................................................................9
TEST 13: YOU HAVE A CLOSE FRIEND, MY TAM, WHO IS STUDYINGIN
GREAT BRITAIN. YOU ARE PLANNING TO VISIT HER. WRITE AN EMAIL
TO HER. IN YOUR EMAIL, YOU SHOULD:................................................9
TEST 14: WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR FRIEND TO TELL HIM/ HER ABOUT
YOUR STUDYING ENGLISH AT THE MOMENT.......................................10

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 LETTER WRITING GUIDANCE B1
1. Lời chào: Dear Name/Mr. /Mrs. (nếu biết rõ tên) hoặc Dear Sir/Madam/Sir or
Madam/Department (nếu không có thông tin cụ thể)
2. Mở bài: Bạn có thể sử dụng một trong số các cụm từ sau để bắt đầu bức thư.
• Thanks for your letter/present/invitation. (Cảm ơn bức thư/món quà/lời mời của
bạn)
• Lovely to hear from you. (Rất vui khi nhận được tin tức từ bạn)
• How are you? (Bạn khỏe không?)
• How are things? (Mọi việc thế nào)
• Hope you’re well. (Mình hi vọng bạn khỏe)
3.Và nhận xét về một thông tin trong bức thư mà người bạn viết cho bạn.
• I’m sorry to hear/learn… Mình rất tiếc khi nghe được/biết rằng…
• I’m so pleased to hear… Mình rất vui khi biết rằng…
• It’s great to hear… Thật vui khi biết rằng…
Ex: Thank you for your letter. I’m sorry I haven’t written for so long but I’ve been really
busy studying English to pass B1 test. It’s great to hear that your all family is fine.
4. KẾT THƯ:
 Bye!
 Bye for now!
 Best,
 All the best,
 Best wishes,
 Regards,
 See you soon!
EX:
Tim, an English friend of yours, has asked you to go to a concert with him Saturday,
but you cannot go. Write an email to Tim. In your email, you should:
• Apologise
• Explain why you cannot go
• Suggest something you can do together the following weekend
Lá thư hoàn chỉnh:
• Dear Tim,
Thank you for inviting me but I’m sorry I cannot come with you, because I have an
important exam the next day.
We could meet next weekend and go to the cinema, if you like.
Best wishes,

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II. Language function in letter writing (Những cấu trúc hay sử dụng trong viết thư)

Inviting (Mời ai đó làm gì ) Reminding (Nhắc ai đó nhớ làm việc gì)

Would you like to come over…? Remember that…
Do you want to…? Don’t forget about/that…
I’d like to you come… It’s important to remember sth./that…
Why don’t you come… It’s essential that you do/bring…

Congratulations ( Chúc mừng ai đó về Suggesting (Đề xuất/ rủ ai đó cùng làm

việc gì) việc gì)
Congratulations on…! Why don’t we…?
Congratulations! It’s great that you… How about…?
Well done! What about…?
Well done with…! Shall we…?
Way to go! Let’s…,
Let’s…, shall we?
It could be a good idea to…

Apologising (Xin lỗi ai đó về việc gì) Arranging meetings (Sắp xếp cuộc hẹn
I’m really sorry about… tại thời điểm/ thời gian nào)

I’m sorry that I… Forgive me for… Let’s meet at…

Please, forgive me! I’ll see you … at …, okay?

Is it okay if we meet at…?

Offering (Đề xuất giúp đỡ ai đó) Saying «yes» / accepting (Chấp nhận lời
Shall I…? mời)

Can I help you with…? Of course I’ll go (to…).

I can give you a hand with…, if you want. I’m more than happy to…

I’ll …. , if you want. I’m glad to…

Let me know if you need any help with… Great! I’d really like to…

Saying «no» / refusing (từ chối lời mời) Asking for information (Hỏi thông tin về
I’m sorry, but I can’t… vấn đề gì đó?)

(Thanks, but ) I’m afraid I can’t… Could you tell me…?

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 Sorry, but it’s impossible for me to… Can you tell me…?
I’d like to, but I can’t… Is it true that…?
Do you know (if…) …?
Please, let me know (if…) …?

Explaining (giải thích lý do) Expressing preference (Thể hiện sở

What happened was that… thích, sự yêu thích của mình)

The thing is that… I would prefer to… (if that’s okay).

I’d rather…
I like …. better.
What I’d like/love is to…

Wish good things (Chúc bạn bè/ ai đó ) Warning: Cảnh báo

Good luck (with…)! Be careful with…
All the best (with…)! Be careful not to…
Hope you enjoy …! Remember (not) to…
Enjoy yourself! It’s not a good idea to…
Have fun (at/in…)! I wouldn’t… if I were you.
Have a good time (at/in…)!
You’ll have no problems with…!
You can do it!

Asking for advice (Xin lời khuyên) Saying what you liked/disliked (Nói về
What could/can I do (about/with…)? việc thích/ ghét điều gì)

Do you think I should…? What I really enjoyed/liked/loved/hated

was…
Should I…?
I really enjoyed/liked/loved/hated…
What would you do?
What I liked/enjoyed/… most was…
My favourite (part of the…) was…
The best thing (about…) was…

Một số mẫu ví dụ về câu hoàn chỉnh:

1 THANK your friend for his present.
Thank you very much for the present you sent me. It was really beautiful

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2 APOLOGISE for not going to your friend party.
I’m really sorry I couldn’t come to your party. I hope you had fun
3 You have been invited to a party and you REGRET you can’t go.
‘Thank you for inviting me but I regret I can’t come because I have an exam the next
day’
4 REMIND your friend to bring your book to school.
Don’t forget to bring my book to school. I will need it at the weekend’
5 EXPLAIN why you can’t go to your friend’s party.
I can’t come to your party because I have an exam the next day and I have to revise
6 Your friend just passed her test. CONGRATULATE her.
I’m so happy you passed your test. Congratulations. Well done
7 You recently got a present you like very much. DESCRIBE it to your friend.
I got a really beautiful scarf made of silk for my birthday. It has many soft colours and is
very soft
8 TELL your friend what you plan to do next weekend.
I am going to play tennis next weekend with some friends,
9 You couldn’t go to your friend’s party. SUGGEST doing something together.
I’m sorry I couldn’t come to your party. How about playing tennis next weekend
10 ASK your friend how her exam went.
How did your exam go. Do you think you passed
11 INVITE your friend to your party next weekend.
Would you like to come to my party next week. I’m sure we’ll have a lot of fun
12 You accidently broke your friends camera. OFFER to replace it.
I’m really sorry I broke your camera. I would like to buy you another one
13 ARRANGE to meet your friend this evening.
We could meet at McDonalds at 7.oo this evening if you like;
14 You have been invited to go rock climbing. REFUSE the invitation.
Thank you for your invitation but I will not be able to come with you. I am frightened of
heights’

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TEST 1: You have a friend whose name is Douglas. You have come back from his
birthday party. Write an email to Douglas to tell him how you think about the party.
In your email, you should include:
-thank him for the party
-say what you like best
-suggest when you could both meet again
Dear Douglas
I want to express my gratitude for the wonderful birthday party you threw!
One thing I especially like is the decorations. it's really beautiful
I'm already looking forward to the next time we can hang out. How about we plan to meet
again soon? I’d like to meet you on next Saturday, if it’s possible for you.
Once again, thank you so much for the wonderful party. You know how to throw a
celebration!
Take care and hope to catch up soon.
Best wishes,
Test 2: You have a friend Douglas, who is planning to visit your hometown. Write an
email to Douglas to tell him some advices. In your email, you should include:
When he should visit your country/ what should he prepare/ if you can spend time
with him or not
Trả lời:
Dear Douglas,
I just heard the exciting news that you're planning to visit my hometown – that's fantastic!
Regarding the best time to visit our country, I recommend summer. During this time, you
will experience the beauty of all the beaches
You should pack suitable dresses for the summer. Do not forget to bring your camera to
capture the beauty of the beaches and traditional street views. Also, bring any medicines
you take.
I should be available during you arrive and we can plan some activities together.
Safe travels, and see you soon!
Best wish!
Test 4: Your friend in Scotland is coming next Saturday. Write an email to him to
tell him:
-where you both can meet/ what you can do together/ how much time you can spend
with him

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Dear Linh
Let's meet up at the Cozy café downtown next Saturday. We can grab a coffee and
explore the nearby park afterward. I've cleared my schedule, so we can spend a good 4-5
hours catching up and enjoying the day.
See you soon!
Best wish!
TEST 5: Your Scottis, Gulag help you in a project. Write an email to Gulag. In email
you should say:
- Say thank you to him/ What is your project/ how well it went (name of the project:
“green summer”/ “warm –heart”)
Dear Gulag,
Big thanks for your support on the "Green Summer" projects. Your help was invaluable.
"Green Summer" went exceptionally well, achieving our environmental goals. Your
dedication to "Green Summer" made a positive impact.
Grateful for your collaboration!
Best wish
TEST 7: A friend in your English class called Christie, has invited you to her
wedding. Write an email to Christie. In your email, you should include:
-congratulate her on her marriage/ say how pleased you are to be invited/ ask her if
there is anything she would like as a present
Dear Christie,
Heartiest congratulations on your wedding! I'm thrilled to be invited and share this
special day with you. Is there anything specific you'd like as a wedding present?
Excited to celebrate with you!
Best wish
TEST 8: You and your friend Douglas are going to go on a picnic next Saturday.
Write an email to Douglas, in your email you should:
-arrange to meet Douglas next Saturday/ ask him what you should bring to the
picnic/ arrange what you can do together
Dear Douglas,
Let's meet for the picnic next Saturday! What should I bring? Snacks, drinks? Also, any
ideas on what we should do? Excited for a chill day outdoors.
Can't wait to catch up and enjoy some good food together!
Best wish

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TEST 9: You are going to the zoo with your Scottish friend Douglas next Saturday.
Write an email to Douglas. In your email, you should
 Arrange to meet Douglas next Saturday/ Suggest something you could bring to
eat together/ Say how long you will be able to spend with him
Dear Douglas,
Let's meet at the zoo next Saturday! ? I'll bring a picnic lunch – sandwiches and some
snacks. I can spend a good 4-5 hours exploring with you.
Looking forward to a fantastic day!
Best wish
TEST 10: You have a Scottish friend, Douglas, who is going to visit your hometown.
Write an email to tell him your plan to his visit. In your email, you should include:
 The place of interest/
 The activities/
 The reasons for your plan
Dear Douglas,
Great news – I've planned an itinerary for your visit to our hometown! We'll start at Ha
Noi city exploring its The Temple of Literature. Activities include guided tours, local
cuisine tasting. I chose these to showcase our city rich culture and create lasting
memories.
Looking forward to a fantastic day!
Best wish
TEST 11: You have a Scottish friend, Douglas, who is living in Great Britain. You
are planning to visit his country this summer. Write an email to Douglas to tell him
your visit. In your email, you should include:
-when you arrive at the airport and arrange to met him there/
Ask him what special Vietnamese presents he would like to bring him/
Ask him if he can spend time with you or not
Dear Douglas,
I hope this email finds you well. I'm thrilled to share that I'll be visiting Great Britain this
summer! I'll be arriving at London on May. It would be fantastic to catch up with you
right after I land. Can we plan to meet at the airport?
Also, I'd love to bring you some special Vietnamese presents. Any preferences or specific
items you've been curious about?
I understand everyone has a busy schedule, but I'm really hoping we can spend some time
together during my stay. Let me know your availability, and we can plan accordingly.

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Looking forward to seeing you and exploring Great Britain together!
Best wish
TEST 12: You are going to the zoo with your Scottish friend Douglas next Satuday.
Write an email to Douglas. In your email you should
Arrange to meet Douglas next Saturday/ Suggest something you could bring to eat
together/ Say how long you will be able to spend with him
Dear Douglas,
How about we meet up at the zoo next Saturday? I'm thinking of bringing a picnic with
some sandwiches and snacks. I can spend a good 4-5 hours there. Excited for a fun day of
exploring together!
Best wish
TEST 13: You have a close friend, My Tam, who is studyingin Great Britain. You are
planning to visit her. Write an email to her. In your email, you should:
- Arrange where to meet her/ Ask her what you should bring as a present from
Vietnam/ Ask her if she can spend time with you
Hi My Tam,
I hope this message finds you well amidst your studies in Great Britain. I'm thrilled about
my upcoming visit and would love to catch up with you. Where would be a convenient
place for us to meet?
Also, I'd like to bring you a little piece of Vietnam. Any specific items you'd like as a
present?
I'm hoping we can spend some quality time together during my visit. Can you let me
know your availability?
Looking forward to our meet-up!
Best,
TEST 14: Write a letter to your friend to tell him/ her about your studying English
at the moment
1. why are you learning more English/ How your English teacher and your
classmates like/ plan the next time to meet him/ her
Dear Thuong,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I wanted to update you on my
current endeavors, to improving my English. Learning more English to enhance job
opportunities.
My English teacher is fantastic, and classmates are friendly.

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Let's catch up over the weekend for a chat and maybe some coffee. Can't wait to share
more about my English journey!
Looking forward to our reunion and hoping for a positive response!
Warm regards,

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