Write a letter (150 words) on the following topic:
You have agreed to take part in an exchange programme organized by your school. An English-speaking student is going to spend a month with you.
Write a letter to that student and in your letter you should:
• describe your home
• introduce what there is to do in your town
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…,
Suggested letter:
Dear Isabelle,
Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear that you've booked your flight. It means that you will be at my house in the next two weeks. My apartment is not quite big but convenient. It’s on the twentieth floor so we have a wonderful view of the city. There are a living room, a kitchen and three bedrooms. It has a small balcony where my mother plants some kinds of herb and flower. I’m sure you will feel comfortable in my house.
There's certainly lots to do in Hanoi. If you are keen on our culture and history, you can visit some notable famous tourist attractions such as Temple of Literature, Uncle Ho Mausoleum, Sword Lake and great museums, namely National Museum of Vietnamese History, Vietnamese Museum of Evolution, Ho Chi Minh Museum. There are also a lot of places for entertainment in Hanoi that you can easily find in the city. Modern and traditional theatres, cinemas, karaoke bars, dance clubs, bowling alleys, and many shopping centres for both locals and tourists. Moreover, you can't miss our unique cuisine. "Phở", "Nem", "Bún chả" are among Vietnam’s most famous food.
I’m looking forward to meeting you in Hanoi soon.
Yours sincerely,
Choose the sentence that best combine the given one(s) in each of the following questions.
I tried to speak English very carefully. I also tried to speak clearly.
Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote four novels. ‘The Scarlet Letter’ became an American literary classic.
Write an essay (250 words) on the following topic:
These days people in some countries are living in a “throwaway” society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away. What are the causes and effects of this phenomenon?
Put the following sentences in the correct order to make a complete conversation.
a. Really? I’m not keen on watching TV. What’s else do you like doing?
b. Me too! Let’s go to the cinema someday.
c. I love playing sport. How about you?
d. What do you like doing in your free time, Jamie?
e. Oh, I can’t stand playing sport. I prefer watching TV.
f. I’m fond of drawing. And I enjoy going to the cinema.
There have been a few cases of seasonal flu recently but there…………..no cause for alarm.
We have been friends for years. It is quite easy to share secrets between us.
a. No problem. Is Joel with you?
b. You should go to the department store. They don’t cost very much there.
c. No, he's at home. He hates shopping. He never comes with me.
d. I’m in a clothes shop in town. I'm looking for a new top. But I'm not having much luck. They’re all really expensive.
e. OK. Thanks for the advice.
f. Hey, Claire, where are you?
As we approached a massive skylight that lit up the cave, a huge stalagmite that looked just like the paw of a dog came into (25)…………...