Writing

1. SPEAKING Match the photos with two clubs from the list below. Which clubs from the list would you like to belong to? Give reasons.

(Ghép các bức ảnh với hai câu lạc bộ từ danh sách dưới đây. Bạn muốn thuộc về những câu lạc bộ nào trong danh sách? Đưa ra lý do)

School clubs

artclub astronomy club baking club computer club film club

fitness club photography club school choir science club

Answer:

2. Read the task and the blog post below. Which clubs from exercise 1 are mentioned? Which other clubs that are not in exercise 1 are mentioned?

(Đọc nhiệm vụ và bài viết trên blog dưới đây. Câu lạc bộ nào từ bài tập 1 được đề cập? Những câu lạc bộ nào khác không có trong bài tập 1 được đề cập?)

Your school recently organised an open day for parents and students to find out about extra-curricular activities. Write a blog post about it for the school website.

* Where and when did the event take place?

* Who attended the event?

* What happened at the event?

Give your personal opinion of the event and say what effects the event has had.

One Saturday last month, the school organised an open day for students and parents to learn about all the school clubs. The event took place in the playground and also in the school hall.

More than two hundred people came to the school to find out about the activities the school can offer. Most of them were parents of primary school children who are going to start at the school in September, at the beginning of the next school year.

More than twenty different school clubs had stalls in the playground. Students and teachers at the stalls explained to the visitors what goes on at the clubs. In the school hall, there were karate displays from the martial arts club and a short performance by the choir.

In my view, the day was a great success. Since the open day, lots of people have been asking for information about clubs. As well as that, the school has received suggestions for new clubs, including ballroom dancing and ice skating!

Answer:

The school choir is mentioned in the blog post, which is one of the clubs mentioned in exercise 1. However, the astronomy club is not mentioned in the blog post.

Other clubs mentioned in the blog post include the martial arts club, as there were karate displays from this club, and there were suggestions for new clubs, including ballroom dancing and ice skating.

3. Answer the questions about the blog post. What phrase does the writer use to

(Trả lời các câu hỏi về bài đăng trên blog. Tác giả dùng cụm từ nào để)

a. say when a past event took place?

b. introduce a personal opinion?

c. introduce an additional point?

Answer:

a. The writer uses the phrase "One Saturday last month" to indicate when the past event took place.

b. The writer introduces a personal opinion by stating "In my view, the day was a great success."

c. The writer introduces an additional point by using the phrase "As well as that," to indicate that in addition to people asking for information about clubs, the school also received suggestions for new clubs.

Writing Strategy

Where there is a word limit for the writing task, make sure you keep within it. If you went over the limit, decide which words you can delete. For example, there may be unnecessary adjectives or examples. When you have cut the words, make sure that

a) the text still makes sense and

b) all points in the task are still covered.

4. SPEAKING Read the Writing Strategy. In pairs, look through the blog post in exercise 2 and suggest twelve words you could delete. Then compare your ideas with another pair’s.

(Đọc Chiến lược viết. Làm theo cặp, xem qua bài đăng trên blog ở bài tập 2 và gợi ý 12 từ bạn có thể xóa. Sau đó so sánh ý tưởng của bạn với ý kiến ​​của cặp khác)

Answer:

Possible words to delete:

1. Last 2. An 3. All 4. Also 5. More than 6. Different

7. At the stalls 8. There were 9. From the martial arts club

10. A short 11. In my view 12. Lots of

5. Read the task below. Then prepare a plan for your blog post.

(Đọc nhiệm vụ dưới đây. Sau đó chuẩn bị một kế hoạch cho bài đăng trên blog của bạn)

You recently went to a show performed by a number of different clubs at school. Write a blog post about it.

* Where and when did the show take place?

* Who attended the event and how did they react?

* Give your personal opinion of the event.

* Suggest two improvements for next year.

Paragraph 1: the time, the place and the clubs

Paragraph 2: the attendees and their reactions

Parapgrah 3: your opinions

Paragraph 4: suggested improvements

Answer:

Plan for the blog post:

Title: An Unforgettable Show by School Clubs

Introduction:

• Briefly introduce the show and its purpose

• Mention the date, time, and location of the show

• List the clubs that participated in the show

Paragraph 1: The Venue and the Clubs

• Provide more details about the venue where the show took place

• Describe the setup of the stage and the seating arrangements

• Talk about the different clubs that participated in the show and the performances they gave

Paragraph 2: The Attendees and Their Reactions

• Discuss who attended the show (students, teachers, parents, etc.)

• Describe their reactions to the performances

• Provide examples of some memorable moments from the show

Paragraph 3: Personal Opinions

• Share your personal opinions about the show

• Discuss what you enjoyed the most about the performances

• Highlight some areas that could have been improved

Paragraph 4: Suggestions for Improvements

• Suggest two improvements that could be made for next year's show

• Explain why these changes would enhance the show's overall quality

• Encourage the school community to provide feedback and suggestions for future shows

Conclusion:

• Summarize the key points of the blog post

• Encourage readers to attend future school events and support the clubs

6. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Compare your notes from exercise 5 and suggest at least one improvement for your partner's plan.

(Làm việc theo cặp. So sánh ghi chú của bạn từ bài tập 5 và đề xuất ít nhất một cải tiến cho kế hoạch của đối tác của bạn)

Answer:

I think your plan is well-structured and covers all the required points. However, I would suggest adding some more details about the performances in Paragraph 1. You could mention which clubs performed first, which ones performed last, and what kind of performances they gave (e.g. dance, drama, music). This would give readers a clearer idea of what to expect from the show.

Also, in Paragraph 3, you mentioned areas that could have been improved. It would be better if you provided specific examples of what could have been improved, such as the lighting or the sound system. This would make your suggestions more concrete and actionable for the organizers of the show.

Overall, your plan looks great, and I'm sure your blog post will be informative and engaging for readers. Good luck with your writing!

7. Write a blog post (150-180 words) using the task and plan from exercise 5. Include phrases from exercise 3 if appropriate.

(Viết một bài blog (150-180 từ) sử dụng nhiệm vụ và kế hoạch từ bài tập 5. Bao gồm các cụm từ từ bài tập 3 nếu phù hợp)

CHECK YOUR WORK

Have you ...

* followed your writing plan?

* kept your writing clear and concise, deleting extra words if necessary?

* included appropriate phrases from exercise 3?

* checked the spelling and grammar?

Answer:

Title: An Unforgettable Show by School Clubs

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a school club show that left me in awe. The show took place on Saturday, April 15, in the school auditorium, and featured performances by various clubs.

As I entered the auditorium, I was immediately impressed with the stage and seating arrangement. The different clubs had done an excellent job setting up the stage to showcase their unique performances. The night's performances were by the art club, drama club, and music club. Each performance was unique, and the clubs' hard work was evident in the quality of their performances.

The attendees were students, teachers, and parents, who were thoroughly impressed by the show. The art club showcased their artwork, the drama club performed a skit, and the music club performed popular songs.

Personally, I enjoyed the art club's performance, as it showcased the students' creativity and skills. I also enjoyed the music club's performance, which got everyone singing and dancing along. However, one area that could be improved is the timing of the performances. It would have been better if each club had a specific time slot.

Overall, the school club show was a huge success, and I look forward to next year's show. I suggest that the school take feedback from the attendees and the clubs and consider incorporating new ideas to make the show even better.