TAHP 2

SPEAKING:

1. Talk about challenges you face in university life

2. Talk about challenges you face in social life
3. Talk about a time when you persuaded someone to do something
4. Talk about your idea of making a good first impression in a job interview
5. Talk about a time when you were ill
6. Talk about an activity you enjoy doing to keep healthy
7. Talk about a memorable journey you have ever made
8. Talk about your favorite means of transport
9. Talk about a piece of technology you use every day
10. Talk about making effective video calls
11. Talk about a person who inspired you to do something interesting
12. Talk about an invention that has changed the world in a positive way
13. Describe your favorite weather
14. Talk about a piece of electronic device that is important to you
15. Talk about your dream job
16. Talk about one of your closest friends
17. Talk about a difficult task in the past that you could not complete.
18. Describe a difficult challenge you had in the past.

Bổ sung

1) Talk about what people can do to protect the living environment (Unit 7C)

2) Talk about a person who inspires you a lot (Unit 7E)

3) Talk about how the world of work is changing (Unit 8A)

4) Talk about the job you would like to do after graduation from your university. (Unit 8C)

5) Talk about things an applicant should do to make a good impression at an interview. (Unit 8D)

6) Talk about things people should do when working with a computer. (Unit 9C)

7) Talk about your favorite form of entertainment in your free time (Unit 10C)

8) Talk about what characteristics (at least three) you look for in a friend, and why do you choose those characteristics.
(Unit 10D)

WRITING

ĐE 1 Write an email to your friend recommending a movie or TV show you recently enjoyed:

• Describe the movie or TV show briefly, including its genre and main plot.

• Explain why you think your friend would enjoy watching it. • Offer to watch it together or discuss it further after she/
he has seen it.

Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐỀ 2 You recently read an article about the challenges of learning English as a second language. Write a letter to a friend:

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• Describe some of the challenges you've faced in learning English, such as grammar rules, pronunciation, or vocabulary.

• Share any strategies or techniques you've found helpful in overcoming these challenges.

ĐE 3 This is part of a letter you received from a friend. I can't decide whether to buy a new bicycle from a shop or on the
Internet. Where do you think I should buy it? Is it better to buy some things from shops? Do you buy things on the
Internet?

Now write a letter answering your friend's questions. Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐE 4 This is part of a letter you received from an English friend. I've won some prize money in a competition, and I'm not
sure what to do. My family thinks I should save the money, but I want to spend it all on an exciting holiday. What should I
do?

Now write a letter to your friend, giving your advice.

DE 5 Write an email to your friend recommending some ways to keep fit and healthy:

• Describe your exercise routine.

• Explain how you maintain balanced nutrition.

• Recommend some places to do exercise in your neighborhood

Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐE 6 You recently read an interesting article about traditional festivals. Write a letter to your English friend:

• Ask for some more information about traditional festivals in his/her country

• Describe the most popular festival in your country

• Invite your friend to visit your country

Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐE 7 This is part of the letter you received from Maria, your friend. I have taken up gym to stay in good shape. What you
often do to keep fit and stay healthy?

Write a letter to Maria to answer her questions. Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐE 8 This is part of the letter you received from Maria, your friend. I went to a pop concert last Sunday. It was fantastic.
Have you been to a concert or a musical event recently? Was it good? Write and tell me about it.

Write a letter to Maria to answer her questions. Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐE 9 This is part of the letter your received from your friend, Maria. Well, I have just come back from a climbing holiday
in the Alps. How about your holiday? Where did you go and what did you do there?

Now, write a letter to Maria and answer her questions. Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐỂ 10 This is part of the letter you received from Maria, your friend. I am taking a course on computer science, and I
want to work in IT when graduating from university. What about you? What is your dream job and why you like it?

Write a letter to Maria and answer her questions.

ĐỂ 11 This is part of the letter your received from Maria, your friend. There's been a great change in the world of work in
my country now. Many young people tend to work in technology and finance. What about your country? In what fields

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do young people prefer to work and what kinds of jobs have disappeared? Write a letter to Maria to answer her
questions.

Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐỂ 12 This is part of the letter your received from Maria, your friend. Last week, I played the violin at a school
performance. I was so nervous that I didn't play well enough. Have you ever entertained an audience? What preparation
did you need and tell me whether it went well or badly.

Write a letter to Maria to answer her questions.

ĐỂ 13 One of your friends has written you a letter. Part of it says I love making video calls. Tell me about what electronic
devices you use to make video calls and why you like using them?

Write a letter to Maria to answer her questions.

Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐỂ 14 Tim, an English friend of yours, has asked you to go to a concert with him this 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.

Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐỂ 15 Write a letter to a friend who has invited you to stay with them in their country. In your letter, you should:

 Thank your friend for his/her invitation

 Say when you are likely to visit, and
 Say what you would like to do during your visit.

Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐỂ 16 Write an email to your friend recommending a book you recently read • Describe the book briefly, including its
genre and main plot.

• Explain why you think your friend would enjoy reading it.

• Offer to read it together or discuss it further after he/she has finished it.

Your email should be approximately 120-150 words.

DE 17 You recently watched a documentary about the challenges of mastering a musical instrument. Write a letter to a
friend:

• Describe some of the difficulties you've encountered in learning to play the instrument

• Share any strategies or methods you've discovered that have helped you overcome these challenges.

• Ask your friend for any advice or suggestions they may have for improving your skills and staying motivated in your
musical journey. Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐỂ 18 Write a letter to your friend to tell him/her about your favorite restaurant.

You should write:

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• What is your favorite type of restaurant?

• When you are choosing a restaurant to eat at, what things are important for you, e.g. the type of food, the prices, the
staff?

DE 19 Write a letter to your friend to tell him/her about a film, a TV series or a book that you like.

You should write:

• When you watched or read it.

• When it's set, what it's about, what the plot is

• Who the main characters are.

• Why you enjoy(ed) it.

Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐẺ 20 Write a letter to your friend to tell him/her about your dream job.

You should write:

• What it is.

• What it is like.

• What qualification you need for this job.

• Explain why you think it is perfect.

DE 21 Write a letter to your friend to tell him/her about a person who inspires you.

You should write:

• Who the person is.

• One amazing thing they did.

• One of the things you respect most about him/her. Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐỂ 22 Write a letter to your friend to tell him/her about the most memorable journey you've ever made.

You should write:

• Where did you go?

• How long did the journey take?

• What did you do on the trip?

• Who did you go with on the trip?

• Why was the journey memorable to you?

Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

DE 23 Last summer you have just visited a during your vacation. You want to tell your friend in the UK about it.

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Write a letter to your friend to:

• Tell him/her about the trip

• Describe to him/her the place you visited.

• Invite him/her to your country next summer.

Your letter should be approximately 120-150 words.

ĐỂ 24 Your friend is going to visit the country next month. Last week she wrote you a letter to ask you about places
where she should visit, in which she asked for a famous, beautiful natural landmark in your country.

Write a letter to your friend to:

• Suggest her a place where she could visit

• Tell her what are special about that place

• What she should prepare before going there

AN EXAMPLE:

Dear Anna,

Opening: 2 sent

Body: 2-3 paras → REVIEW A BOOK you have read¹

Ending: 2 sent

I am looking forward to hearing from the book you will buy and then we can read it together very soon.

Best wish.

David