WRITING

1/ WRITE AN EMAIL
Introduction Greeting: Start with a friendly greeting to the person you’re writing to
● Dear [Name]/ Hi [Name]/ Hello [Name]
Introduce why you’re writing:
● I’m writing to you because...
● Thanks for your email. I’d like to tell you about...
● I’m happy to hear from you!
● I’m writing to ask for your help with...

Body Paragraphs Answer the Questions or Address the Points: Answer each question or point given in
the prompt in separate paragraphs.
Example:
● Let’s meet next Saturday at 2 PM at the café near the park. Does that sound
good to you?
● I think we could go to the beach, or we could visit the museum if you like art.
● I’ll be able to stay for about two hours.
Useful Structure:
1. Hỏi thăm, đưa ra phản ứng tin tức nhận được (Great!):
● I’m glad to hear that …
● Thanks for letting me know that …
● What fantastic news!
2. Cấu trúc đồng ý / không đồng ý:
● I agree (with you) / I don’t think so …
● Yes, I think you’re right!
3. Cấu trúc giải thích (Explain):
● Because … / That’s why …
● This means …/ For example …
4. Cấu trúc đề nghị (Offer):
● I suggest (+ -ing)
● Let’s …/ Shall we …? / Why don’t we …?
5. Cấu trúc đưa ra ý kiến:
● In my opinion …/ I think … / For me …
6. Cấu trúc xin lỗi:
● I’m sorry for …/ I apologise for …
7. Cấu trúc lựa chọn, so sánh:
● I think you/we should …
● I prefer A to B
● If I were you, I would …

Conclusion Ending the Email:

● Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
● Let me know what you think.
● I hope this helps!
● I look forward to our meeting!
Sign-Off:
● Best wishes, Warm regards, Take care, Best, Sincerely,
● Talk to you soon,
Your Name: [Name]
2/ WRITE AN ARTICLE
Introduction Introducing the main topic or question
→ Example: In my opinion, sports are one of the most enjoyable activities we can
engage in.
Useful phrases:
● In my opinion, Honestly, Personally,
● I think, From my point of view,

Body Paragraphs Paragraph 1: Answer the first question in the prompt or explain your first main idea.
→ Example: One reason I enjoy sports is that it helps me stay fit and healthy.
Useful linking words:
● Because + clause, That’s why, In addition,
● Moreover, For example, This means.

Paragraph 2: Answer the second question or explain the second key idea.
→ Example: Moreover, playing sports with friends is more entertaining than just
watching.
Useful linking words:
● On the other hand, However, In contrast, Also, In my opinion.

Conclusion Summarize your main points or give a final thought on the topic.
→ Example: In conclusion, I believe that playing sports is much more enjoyable than
watching it.
Useful phrases:
● In conclusion, To sum up, All in all, Overall, To conclude.
3/ WRITE A STORY
Introduction Starting sentence (if provided): Begin with the opening sentence provided in the
prompt or set the scene.
→ Example: I wanted to leave the city as soon as possible because it was too noisy.
Useful phrases:
● One day, I was feeling …, It was a busy day when …, I had just ….

Body Paragraphs Paragraph 1: Describe what happens first, providing details about the setting,
characters, or situation.
→ Example: I decided to take a break and head to the countryside. It was a beautiful
day with clear skies.
Useful linking words:
● First, Then, After that, Next, Later, Meanwhile.

Paragraph 2: Build up to the climax or the most exciting part of the story.
→ Example: As I walked through the quiet streets of the village, I felt a sense of calm I
had been craving.
Useful linking words:
● Finally, At last, In the end, Afterwards.

Conclusion Ending: Wrap up the story with a final thought or lesson learned.
→ Example: In the end, I realized how important it is to take breaks and recharge.
Useful phrases:
● At the end, In the end, I learned that, I’ll never forget that day.
 MODEL ANSWER

Hi Ben,

It’s nice to hear from you. I'll be at the train station at 1pm.

Can you come and pick me up? I would like to go to a museum or art gallery because I love
looking at paintings and I’m very interested in history.

Do you think it would be a nice idea to go to a concert in the evening? I like listening to
music and I haven't gone to a live concert for years.

Also, tell your mum that I'm a vegetarian now but I do eat fish.

See you very soon,

John
 Question 2:

My Town

I live in a small town in England called Lewes. It is an old town with many beautiful old
buildings.

Lewes has a castle that people can visit, and the views from the castle are wonderful
because it is on top of a hill.

The thing that I like most about Lewes is that it is a very safe and friendly town. People smile
and say hello to each other even if they are strangers.

Everyone should visit Lewes if they have the opportunity.

Question 3:

I was really worried about the journey. It was the first time I had travelled on my own. I was
going to visit my penfriend in Germany. My parents took me to the airport and my mother
cried when we said goodbye. But it was very strange. As soon as my parents left, I suddenly
felt much better. I was not feeling frightened anymore. I was feeling excited. I got onto the
plane and found my seat. After twenty minutes, we were ready to take off. As the plane
went up into the air, I smiled. I knew that I was starting a big adventure.