VSTEP WRITING - Đ T
VSTEP WRITING - Đ T
VSTEP WRITING - Đ T
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English-speaking pen-friend, John, who is planning to
come to your country for a one-week holiday.
Hi! How are you doing? I’ve got a week free this summer and I’d really like to spend my time touring around
your country. How can I get to your house from the airport? One more thing, I will also need somewhere not too
expensive to stay, of course. People say that the food in your country is very good, would you please organize a
tour for me to try the street food or travel around with me if you have time?
Write an email to respond to John. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
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Dear John,
How’s it going? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. If you want to get my
house from the airport, you could take a taxi to Hong Loan Apartment, which is located at 2 Tran
Hoang Na Street, but I am going to the airport to pick you up when you arrive.
If you do not mind, you can stay at my place. The motel close to my house is also a great option
if you prefer to stay somewhere else, it is convenient and affordable prices. In my nation, the
food is excellent so we could enjoy the street foods, specialty dishes, visit the Cai Rang floating
market at morning and go on a cruise at night.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
VSTEP WRITING TEST 2
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English-speaking pen-friend, Peter, who accepted your
invitation to come and stay with you at Christmas. Read part of his email below.
Thanks very much for the invitation to stay with you and your family for a few days at Christmas. Of course, I’d
love to come!
I’ve already booked my flights, and I will be arriving at 2.30 p.m on the 22nd of December. As you know, I’ve
never been abroad during the Christmas holidays, so I have no idea of what to do. What’s the weather like there
at that time of the year? What kinds of clothes should I bring then? Anyway, what kinds of gifts are good for the
first-time meeting with your family?
Write an email to respond to Peter. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Peter,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. In my nation, weather
at the time of year is so cool, so you do not worry. Because the weather is so moderate here, you
could bring any of your favorite clothes. By the way, thank you for your good intention. You do
not have to be too polite, but if you would like, you can bring some of your nation’s specialty
dishes as a present for the first time meeting with my family
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
VSTEP WRITING TEST 3
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English-speaking pen-friend, Jimmy, who is going to take
a short training course in your country. Read part of his email below.
Hi Rose! How are you? I hope everything goes well. I am going to take a short training course in your country
next month. I’d like to spend my time visiting you and your family, so what is the best way to travel from the
airport to your house? I need somewhere to live while I am there. Is there a good hotel near your house? As you
know, my father is a coffee addict. Can you show me where to buy some nice Vietnamese coffee for him?
Write an email to respond to Jimmy. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Jimmy,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. Firstly, If you want to
get my house from the airport, you could take a taxi to Hong Loan Apartment, which is located
at 2 Tran Hoang Na Street, but I am going to the airport to pick you up when you arrive.
Secondly, If you don’t mind, you can stay at my place. The motel close to my house is also a
great option if you prefer to stay somewhere else, it is convenient and affordable prices. Besides,
there are lots of famous coffee shops in my nation. You may get them at The Coffee House on
3/2 Street or Trung Nguyen Legend near to my home. I believe that your father would like coffee
in my nation.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
VSTEP WRITING TEST 4
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received an email from your friend, Jenny, asking you about the most effective
way to study English well at school. Read part of Jenny’s email below.
I have a lot of subjects this semester, but I don’t know how to study them, especially English. My teacher says
English is very important for our future job, so we need to learn it. Do you think English is a difficult language to
learn? How much time should I spend learning English every day? Can you give me some suggestions on how to
study this language well? By the way, I know your English is very good, so can we speak English on the phone
together?
Write an email to respond to Jenny. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Jenny,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. Firstly of all, although
I believe that English is a challenging language, but we may study it everyday to improve our
skills. Besides, you should spend an hours daily to learning English because that is a perfect
amount of time that I also spent doing so. Secondly, if you would improve your English
language, you might watch some YouTube channels and study vocabulary everyday.
Additionally, you should practice the shadowing and dictation methods, they are excellent ways
to enhance Speaking and Listening skills. Finally, whenever you have time, you could call to me
and we can chat in English together.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
VSTEP WRITING TEST 5
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English-speaking pen-friend, Linda, who is planning to
come to your country for a one-week holiday.
I’m studying different cultural festivals from different countries for my presentation next month. Can you tell me
the most popular festival in your country? When does it start and end? Why is it important in your country? And
what do people in your country often do during the festival? If I could come and see the festival in your country
one day, would you join me then?
Write an email to respond to Linda. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Linda,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. Firstly, the most
famous festival in my nation is Tet holiday. Typically, it begins on the first day of the first lunar
month and lasts for three days. Tet holiday is highly significant in my country, which is the
biggest holiday of the year and an occasion for everyone to relax and spend time with their
family. Besides, people in my nation commonly go shopping for Tet, decorate their homes, go to
New Year’s greetings to relatives, go to the pagoda to pray for peace, good luck, and gift lucky
money to kids each time Tet comes around. If you could come and see the festival in my nation
one day, I would make plans for us to tourism together and eat at specialty dishes in the city
where I live.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
VSTEP WRITING TEST 6
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English-speaking pen-friend, Tom, asking for his book
which he forgot in your house. Read part of his email below
Thank you for taking me to the airport. I landed home safely. I totally enjoyed my stay with you and your family.
When I reached home, I realized that I forgot my book which is my grandfather’s gift on my 22 birthday. I love
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this book so much. I left it under the pillow, so can you find it and post it to me? Anyway, Christmas is coming,
so would you please come and celebrate Christmas with me? I really hope you decide to come. Christmas Eve in
my country is such a wonderful night to have a great time with friends and family.
Write an email to respond to Tom. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Tom,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to inform you that some information you requested. First of all, I have
found the book which was your grandfather’s birthday gift to you under the pillow and I kept it
so you don’t worry. Secondly, Thank you very much for your invitation (I respect you inviting
me and will accept), I will visit you to celebrate Christmas and bring the book you forgot. I’m
expecting we will have fun with your family and friends.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
VSTEP WRITING TEST 7
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Mrs. Smith wrote an email to the manager of a restaurant to complain about the food. Read part
of her email below
Dear Mr. James,
My family and I visited your Ritz’ restaurant on the 1 of February to celebrate my daughter’s birthday.
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Unfortunately, the food in your restaurant really made me feel disappointed. I was wondering what ingredients
you put in the main course because it tasted terrible! I remember that I was ordering fat-free food. However, all
the food was oil-dripping. That was not the food we would expect from your restaurant, therefore, could you
please kindly explain this matter?
Write an email to respond to Mrs. Smith. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need
to include your name or address.
Dear Smith
Thank you very much for your letter. I am so glad because you comments to my restaurant and I
am so sorry for the unpleasant (bad) experience you had at my restaurant.
I am writing this letter to provide you information you requested. Firstly, I am so sorry about that
the foods that day was not to your taste. Besides, perhaps our chef used an incorrect spices,
which is why the food is so bad. In addition, maybe our waiter ordered incorrectly and delivered
the wrong dish to you so all the food was fat food. I really hope you can forgive me for this
mistakes, and I would give you and your family another free dinner at our restaurant. I am so
sorry for the inconvenience.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me via email:
[email protected]
Thank you in advance for you consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon
Yours faithfully,
Dat Nguyen
VSTEP WRITING TEST 8
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Mary. Read part of her email
below
Hi John,
How have you been? I was so happy to receive your email which invites me to stay with you during my visit to
your country next month. This is the first time I am abroad so I’m not sure how to get to your house from the
airport and what’s the best means of transport? Could you write back and give me some directions? Anyway,
what will the weather be like when I get there? What kinds of clothes should I bring?
Write an email to respond to Mary. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Marry,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. Firstly, if you want to
get my house from the airport, you could take a taxi to Hong Loan Apartment, which is located
at 2 Tran Hoang Na Street, but I am going to the airport to pick you up when you arrive. Besides,
the weather at the time of year in my nation is so cool, so you do not worry. Because the weather
is so moderate (middling) here, you could bring any of your favorite clothes.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
VSTEP WRITING TEST 9
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Paul, asking for some
information about your visit to his country. Read part of his email below.
Hello Paul,
How have you been? In your email, you said you’d like to come and stay in the summer in my country for a
while, so I’m writing to ask when you will visit my country. We will have a big party in August because it is my
brother David’s 18 birthday on 11 August, so could you try to be here in August? Lots of our friends and
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relatives will be there, I would like to introduce you to them if you don’t mind. At the end of August, I am going
camping with my family, so could we go camping together for a few days? What activities would you like to do?
Please let me know so I can make some interesting plans.
Write an email to respond to Paul. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Paul,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to inform you that I will come and stay in the summer in your nation. I
respect to your invitation, I am traveling to your country on August 10th, and we will celebrate
your brother David’s birthday together. In addition, I have to go back to my country to take the
VSTEP exam on August 15th, so we couldn’t camping together, but I would love to visit your
city so can you take plan for travel to go with me? I really hope you will agree.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
VSTEP WRITING TEST 10
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are a school trip organizer. You received an email from your student, Britney, asking for
some information about the trip next month. Read part of her email below
I’m really interested in the school trip that you are going to organize to a historical museum next month. I’m
writing to ask for information about the fee, the date and time so that I can arrange my time to join. How can we
get there and what activities are planned for the trip? Should I bring my lunch along?
Write an email to respond to Britney. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Britney,
Thank you very much for your last letter. I am so glad because you are interested in the school
trip.
I am writing this letter to provide you with the information you requested. Firstly, You do not
need to pay any fee for this trip because the school covers all the costs. Secondly, this trip will be
held on the weekend, and take place/ last from 7am to 4pm. Anyway, we will get there by school
bus and play traditional games, sing together and join/ take part in/ participate in other fun
activities. On this trip, we will visit the museum, take photos together, make a presentation and
then go home. Finally, You shouldn’t bring your lunch because we have lunch together in the
museum restaurant.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me via email:
[email protected].
Thank you in advance for your consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon
Yours faithfully,
John
1. WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your classmate. Read his email and answer the questions in the
email.
I took an eye check-up and the results show that my eyes are becoming weaker. It may be caused by my habit of
watching too much TV. What should I do? By the way, in my free time, I like watching films. Do you like
watching TV? What are your hobbies?
Write an email to respond to your friend. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need
to include your name or address.
Dear my friend,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. The first reason is that
you are watching too much TV, which is making your eyes weaker. You must cut reduce your
TV-watching time so that your eyes will be better. By the way, in my free time, I also like
watching films because it helps me to study the English language. Moreover, I normally go to the
cinema with my best friend every weekend, and it allows us to reduce stress after school time. I
hope to have the opportunity to watch a movie with you.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
2. WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English pen-friend. Read his email and give the
information he required.
How are you these days? I’m sorry for not keeping in touch with you often. I have been busy lately. We are
planning to organize the Mid-autumn festival for a group of Vietnamese students, so I need some information on
how to celebrate it. I would also want to know the kinds of gifts children often receive and the types of food
which are often served during the festival.
Write an email to respond to your friend. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need
to include your name or address.
Dear my friend,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I hope you and your family are well.
I am writing to provide you with the important information which you requested. Firstly, the
Mid-autumn festival in my country is celebrated on 15th August according to the lunar calendar,
and the festival usually lasts for 1-2 days. Regarding the activities in this festival, children of all
ages sing folklores and join lantern parades on the street. On this occasion, they are often given
star lanterns or electronic lanterns by their parents. Additionally, several kids create their own
lanterns to compete at school.
Besides, It is absolutely essential to have the festival's typical dishes, which are mooncakes.
Local people purchase mooncakes, pía cakes, or other sweet treats on this day to taste with their
family.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must try and
meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat
3. WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English-speaking pen-friend, Peter, who accepted your
invitation to come and stay with you at Christmas. Read part of his email below.
Thanks very much for the invitation to stay with you and your family for a few days at Christmas. Of course, I’d
love to come!
I’ve already booked my flights, and I will be arriving at 2.30 p.m on the 22rd of December. As you know, I’ve
never been abroad during the Christmas holidays so I have no idea of what to do. What’s the weather like there at
that time of the year? What kinds of clothes should I bring then? Anyway, what kinds of gifts are good for the
first time meeting with your family?
Write an email to respond to Peter. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Peter,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. In my nation, weather
at the time of year is so cool, so you do not worry. Because the weather is so moderate here, you
could bring any of your favorite clothes. By the way, thank you for your good intention. You do
not have to be too polite, but if you would like, you can bring some of your nation’s specialty
dishes as a present for the first time meeting with my family
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
4. WRITING TASK 1
You have just received an email from your English friend, Lily, asking you about your last
birthday. Read part of Lily‘s email below
I had a wonderful birthday party with my family and friends. When I came back home from school, I had a
surprise party with a big cake, decorations, family and friends around. I felt interested in this party. How was
your last birthday party? What did you do and how did you feel?
Write an email to respond to Lily. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Lily,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. Firstly, my last
birthday party is 8 March. On that day, my mom and my friends organized a big party in our
house. Additionally, my dad bought me a big cake and my mom cooked for me much delicious
food. Besides, my friends, my relatives and some neighbors are coming to my party. Moreover,
everybody wore many beautiful clothes. At the end of the party, my family said goodbye to the
guests when it was dark. It’s a wonderful party I have.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
5. WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received an email from an agent at the job center. Read part of her email below
We are glad to help you in order to find a suitable job for you. We would like to know more
detailed information regarding the reasons why you are interested in working in our country.
We would also like to know the type of jobs you would look for and your previous work
experience. In addition, could you please provide us some information about your
qualifications and your English level. Also, what are your salary expectations?
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Write an email to respond to the agent. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Thank you very much for your last letter. I am so glad because you help me to find a suitable job.
I am writing this letter to provide you with the information you requested. Firstly, I am interested
in working in your country because it is a good place with breathtaking views and kind, friendly
people. It also offers many job opportunities.
I am looking for a job as a medical doctor full-time, from Monday to Friday because I want to
spend more time with my family on weekends. I have over two years experience as a doctor at
the Can Tho Central General Hospital, so I believe I can do this job well. Beside, I have a
General Partitional Degree. Last year, I obtained a 6.0 IELTS certificate, so my English is good
enough to work in an international environment. My salary expectations are 20.000.000 VND
per month.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me via email:
[email protected]
Thank you in advance for you consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon
Yours faithfully,
Dat Nguyen
6. WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your friend, Tim, who is in hospital. Read part of his email
below.
I am writing to let you know that I am in hospital now. Don’t worry. It is just because of my broken leg. The
doctor said that I have to stay here for a week. Being in a hospital is really boring. It‘d be great to hear from you
about our English class. Please let me know more about our English class. I am worried about the English final
exam. Please tell me about the exam and how to prepare for it. Please suggest something funny for me to read as
well.
Best wishes.
Write an email to respond to Tim. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Tim,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. Firstly, your English
class will start on 10 August and lots for three month and the your English final exam will take
place on 10 November, so you should review it from now on. I would share with you the book is
good for the final test and you can read it every day at hospital. I hope you get well soon and
return to our class.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
7. WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are a host in London. You received an email from a student from Vietnam:
I am glad to know that you will be my host during my stay in London. I am writing to ask for some information
regarding my homestay. I would be grateful if you could give me some information about the weather in London,
clothes to bring, the distance from the house to my university and how to get around. Also, would you
recommend some activities I should do to know more about your culture?”
Write an email to respond to the student. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need
to include your name or address.
Dear student,
Thank you very much for your last letter. I am so glad because you are interested in my nation.
I am writing this letter to provide you with the information you requested. Firstly, the weather in
London this season is very warm so you do not have to worry about the clothes, and you can
wear whatever you like. Secondly, the distance from the homestay to the school, which is around
2 kilometers away, so you can walk, ride bike or take the bus here. On the other hand, you could
know more about my nation’s culture at the university because there are extracurricular activities
to learn about history or culture.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me via email:
[email protected]
Thank you in advance for your consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon
Yours faithfully,
Dat Nguyen
8. WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your foreigner friend who will take a one-week trip to Hanoi
on the first of June. Read part of her email.
I am planning to spend a week of holiday in Hanoi for the first time this June. Could you suggest a place to stay
near the center in order to experience activities at night there? It would be very nice if you can give me some
advice on what to do and where to visit as well? Hope to hear from you soon.
Write an email to respond to her. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my work/ study. Give my love to [your family]. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
[Ký tên]
9. WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received an email from your English pen-friend, Christine, who is planning to come to
your country to learn Vietnamese.
I have finished my high school and I am going to Vietnam to learn Vietnamese. To prepare for the trip and to
have the best time there, I would like some information about accommodation. I also like to know if a foreigner
can get a part time job in Vietnam so I can practice the language.
Write an email to respond to Christine. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need to
include your name or address.
Dear Christine,
How’s it going? How has your family been? Many thanks for your last letter. It’s great to hear
from you again. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time, but I’ve been really busy
studying English to pass the B1 test. I hope you and your family are well.
Anyway, I am writing to provide you with the information you requested. Firstly, I am very
happy that you decide to come to my nation to learn a new language. You don’t to have worry
because when you arrive at the airport, I will come here to pick you up and I would recommend
motels at an affordable price for you. Moreover, you could get part time jobs in my city such as
The Pizza Company, The Coffee House, Phuc Long, or Highland Coffee since the workplace
environment here is very suitable for foreigners.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my study. Give my love to your family. We must
try and meet up soon. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dat Nguyen
VSTEP WRITING TASK 2
(Problem – Effect).
Traveling abroad has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world, including
Vietnam. In the following essay, I will discuss some of the biggest causes associated with
international travel. Although there are still drawbacks to international travel, I think its values
are more significant.
To commence with, the main cause related to international travel is often beneficial for the local
economies. The reason for this is that globalization has made international travel easier, and
nations are more likely to see a steady stream of visitors, which has increased the need for new
tourism infrastructure and jobs, especially in the hospitality industry. In addition, another
undeniable cause is travelers can visit a foreign country because they can experience a variety of
cultures that are different from their own. For example, modern travelers may have more
learning opportunities as a result of this experience with various cultures and people, which will
significantly improve their views.
There are so many short- and long-term effects that traveling abroad may have. The first effect of
traveling abroad is can lead to environmental problems because it often encouraged the
overbuilding of tourism infrastructure. For instance, this over-constructed, which is driven by the
constant arrival of tourists, has a tend to destroy natural ecosystems, perhaps leading to the
extinction of local animals or plants in the host nation. Furthermore, another result of traveling
abroad is the essential resources to sustain the tourism industry, such as oil and water, are also
put under great pressure by this redundant building of tourism facilities.
To conclude, traveling abroad has become a crucial part of our lives. It has now been shown that
the main cause related to traveling abroad is often beneficial for the local economies and it
results in international travel occurring to an immoderate degree can eventually lead to
environmental problems. Personally, I believe that society in general and each individual should
take some action to deal with the problem as soon as it emerges.
2. Should English be taught by only native teachers of English?
Native teachers of English has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world,
including Vietnam. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are
completely against the relevance of native teachers of English. This essay will discuss the
benefits and drawbacks of such a situation and draw a conclusion.
To commence with, native teachers of English have many good sides. The most prominent one is
that they have excellent intonation and pronunciation skills. According to the research conducted
by the University of Education, For example, more than 70 percent of the users were in favor of
the benefits provided by native teachers of English. Another good point would be that they will
help us develop our thinking, increase reactions and improve our speaking and listening skills as
we learn with them. Thirdly, we can enhance your understanding of the native culture.
On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant disadvantages of native
teachers of English is that native teachers will not be good at Vietnamese, therefore they won't be
able to fully convey the meaning of the vocabulary to us. For instance, a survey conducted in the
United States reveals that many students have misunderstood the meaning of vocabulary, so
when they apply them to their essays, it is often awkward. Another problem is that most of the
natives teachers of English in Vietnam do not have pedagogical skills, so the teaching is often
not very effective.
To conclude, there are two sides to everything, and this situation is no exception. Native teachers
of English has become a crucial part of our teaching English. Therefore, the efficient use of
native teachers of English should be promoted, however, its misuse should be condemned.
3. Advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling.
Homeschooling has become an integral part of the rising debate in the present world, including
Vietnam. While components of the argument are in favor, however, the opponents are
completely against the relevance of homeschooling. This essay will discuss the benefits and
drawbacks of such a situation and draw a conclusion.
To commence with, homeschooling have many good sides. The most prominent one is that the
flexibility and freedom. We can educate our kids anywhere, anytime, and the way we want.
Create a unique curriculum, timetable, and determine teaching methods that are suitable for we
and our kids. For example, take them to a history museum to tell them about national history.
Another good point would be that we can skip what our child already knows and go slow where
they are unclear. Thirdly, home education helps parents protect their children from social harm.
They may suffer from school violence, and so on. Further, they may be stuck in drugs, alcohol,
or bad relationship. Besides, the Covid-19 pandemic is ongoing. Keeping kids off traditional
schools can reduce the risk of infection.
On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant disadvantages of
homeschooling is that a home can not be equipped with facilities like a regular school. For
instance, a survey conducted in the United States reveals that it’s hard for parents to provide all
the necessary chemicals, materials, or chemistry labs for chemistry lessons. Another problem is
that parents are not masters in all subjects to guide kids as specialist teachers.
To conclude, there are two sides to everything, and this situation is no exception. Homeschooling
has become a crucial part of our lives. Therefore, the efficient use of homeschooling should be
promoted, however, its misuse should be condemned.
4. Reasons why young people change jobs quite often and whether this trend is
positive or negative.
In recent years, there are many young people, they want to change their jobs often. Because
many of them think it is the very best idea for their future, their parents may believe that it will
make them lose their faces. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of such a situation
and draw a conclusion.
To commence with, the most prominent one is that young people can learn new skills. If they do
the same job for a long time, young people will not learn anything new. According to the
research conducted by the University of Education, for example, more than 70 percent of the
users were in favor of the benefits provided by job-hoppers. Another good point would be that
they can make friends in different companies, as they can get to meet new people. For example,
there was a story about how an Australian woman in her mid-20s changed her career. She got
bored working in law, so she want to make websites. Since then, she like making websites and
doesn’t want to work in law anymore.
On the other hand, critics may point out that one of the most significant disadvantages of job-
hoppers is that companies don’t like those who jump work as they think a job jumper will be
bad. For instance, a survey conducted in the United States reveals that a young American man
was no job after changing jobs many times. He had said that employers hate him because he
jumped between work many times. Another problem is that these job-hoppers will have a hard
time to get used to the new job environment.
To conclude, there are two sides to everything, and this situation is no exception. Job-hoppers
has become a crucial part of our lives. Therefore, the efficient use of job-hoppers should be
promoted, however, its misuse should be condemned.