Writing

1. SPEAKING Work in pairs. If you could move to any city in the world, where would you choose? Why?

(Làm việc theo cặp. Nếu bạn có thể chuyển đến bất kỳ thành phố nào trên thế giới, bạn sẽ chọn ở đâu? Tại sao?)

Answer:

Partner 1: If you could move to any city in the world, where would you choose?

Partner 2: I think I would choose Tokyo in Japan. It has always fascinated me with its unique blend of traditional culture and modern technology. What about you?

Partner 1: I would choose New York City. It is known as the city that never sleeps, and there's always something happening there. Plus, I love the diversity and the energy of the city.

Partner 2: That's interesting. I've always wanted to visit New York City too. Do you have any specific reasons for choosing it?

Partner 1: Yes, I love the arts and culture scene there. The museums, galleries, and theaters are world-class. I also love the food scene, with so many amazing restaurants to choose from.

Partner 2: That sounds fantastic. In Tokyo, I am attracted to the mix of the ancient and the modern. The city has a rich history and culture, and yet it is also one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world.

Partner 1: That's true. I've always been interested in Japanese culture and the way they embrace technology. I think it would be a fascinating place to live.

Partner 2: Yes, I agree. I also love the food in Japan, especially sushi and ramen. And the people are known for being polite and respectful.

Partner 1: That's great. I think we both have good reasons for choosing these cities. It would be amazing to live in a completely different culture and experience something new.

Partner 2: Yes, absolutely. It's always good to have a sense of adventure and try something different.

2. Read the email. Do you think Ellie is happy or unhappy with her new home? Find evidence in her email.

(Đọc thư điện tử. Bạn nghĩ Ellie hạnh phúc hay không hạnh phúc với ngôi nhà mới của mình? Tìm bằng chứng trong email của cô ấy)

To: anna@email.com

Hi Anna,

Hope evervthing is OK with vou. We've just moved to a new fat nearer the centre of town, It’s brillant being so close to the shops, and the flat is bigger than our old one. It’s quite noisy, though, as there is a lot of traffic, I'd rather it was further from the main road. I met one of our neighbours vesterday. She is about nv age and she is very friendly. She has invited me to a party next weekend. Can you go with me? I hope so. ‘To be honest, I'd rather not go alone. Also, would it be OK if I used your bike lor a few days? Mine is at the bike shop and I'd rather cycle to school than get the bus.

Got to go now. I'd better finish my homework before bed. I look forward to receiving your reply.

Love,

Ellie

Answer:

Based on Ellie's email, she seems to have mixed feelings about her new home. On the one hand, she likes that it is closer to the shops and bigger than their old flat. However, she also mentions that it is quite noisy due to the traffic and that she would prefer it to be further from the main road. This suggests some level of dissatisfaction with the location.

In addition, Ellie expresses some anxiety about attending a party alone and asks her friend Anna to accompany her. This may indicate that she is feeling a bit lonely or uncomfortable in her new environment.

Overall, while Ellie does mention some positive aspects of her new home, there are also indications that she may not be completely happy with it.

3. Read the task below. Does the email cover all four points in the task? Match sentences in the email with each point.

(Đọc nhiệm vụ dưới đây. Email có bao gồm tất cả bốn điểm trong nhiệm vụ không? Ghép các câu trong email với mỗi điểm)

You have recently moved to a new flat in a city centre. Write an email to a friend. Include the following:

* Say why you like your new flat.

* Mention something you would like to be different.

* Mention meeting a new neighbour and describe him / her.

* Ask permission to use something belonging to your friend.

Answer:

Sentence 1: "We've just moved to a new flat nearer the centre of town, It’s brillant being so close to the shops, and the flat is bigger than our old one." - Covers point 1, saying why they like the new flat.

Sentence 2: "It’s quite noisy, though, as there is a lot of traffic, I'd rather it was further from the main road." - Covers point 2, mentioning something they would like to be different.

Sentence 3: "I met one of our neighbours vesterday. She is about nv age and she is very friendly." - Covers point 3, mentioning meeting a new neighbor and describing her.

Sentence 4: "Also, would it be OK if I used your bike lor a few days? Mine is at the bike shop and I'd rather cycle to school than get the bus." - Covers point 4, asking permission to use something belonging to the friend.

Writing Strategy

When you write an informal email or letter,

* you should avoid formal language.

* you can use contractions (you're, it’s, etc.).

* you sometimes omit words like I, I’m or I've at the start of a sentence (Hope you're well, Got to go now, etc).

4. Read the Writing Strategy. Then read Ellie’s email again and underline

(Đọc Chiến lược viết. Sau đó đọc lại email của Ellie và gạch dưới)

1. a piece of formal language. How could you make it informal?

2. three different contractions. Can you find any more places where Ellie could have used contractions?

3. an example of a sentence with words omitted at the start. What exactly has been omitted?

Answer:

1. The piece of formal language is 'Hope everything is OK with you'. It can be made informal as 'Hope you're doing well'.

2. Three contractions in Ellie's email are:

• "We've just moved to a new flat nearer the centre of town" (we have)

• "It’s brillant being so close to the shops" (it is)

• "Can you go with me?" (you can)

Ellie could have used contractions in other places, such as "I'd" instead of "I would" and "she's" instead of "she is".

3. An example of a sentence with words omitted at the start is 'Got to go now.' Here, the word 'I' has been omitted at the start of the sentence.

LEARN THIS! would rather, had better

a. We use would rather (not) + infinitive without to to express a preference.

I'd rather (not) stay out late tonight.

b. We use would rather + subject + past simple to say we would prefer a situation to be different.

She'd rather her bedroom had bigger windows.

5. Read the Learn this! box. Circle three examples of would rather in Ellie’s email.

(Đọc Learn this. Khoanh tròn ba ví dụ về thà trong email của Ellie)

Answer:

The three examples of "would rather" in Ellie's email are:

• "I'd rather it was further from the main road."

• "To be honest, I'd rather not go alone."

• "Mine is at the bike shop and I'd rather cycle to school than get the bus."

6. Read the task below. Make notes for each of the four points in the task. You have recently moved to a house in the country. Write an email to a friend. Include the following:

(Đọc nhiệm vụ dưới đây. Ghi chú cho từng điểm trong số bốn điểm trong nhiệm vụ. Gần đây bạn đã chuyển đến một ngôi nhà ở nông thôn. Viết email cho một người bạn)

* Describe the advantages of being in the country.

* Mention something you would change.

* Mention something that went wrong during the move.

* Ask if you can stay a night at your friend’s house.

Answer:

Task: Write an email to a friend after recently moving to a house in the country. Include the following points:

1. Advantages of being in the country.

2. Something you would change.

3. Something that went wrong during the move.

4. Ask if you can stay a night at your friend's house.

Notes:

1. Advantages of being in the country:

• Peaceful and quiet environment

• Fresh air and beautiful scenery

• Less traffic and pollution

• Opportunity to grow own vegetables and fruits

2. Something you would change:

• Lack of convenience stores and supermarkets nearby

• Limited access to public transportation

• Long distance to the city center

3. Something that went wrong during the move:

• Some items were damaged during transportation

• The internet connection was not set up properly

• Some furniture did not fit in the new house

4. Ask if you can stay a night at your friend's house:

• Request to stay over for one night

• Mention that it would be great to catch up

• Thank them in advance for their hospitality.

7. KEY PHRASES. Complete the useful phrases for starting and ending a letter or email. Find two more in Ellie’s email.

(Hoàn thành các cụm từ hữu ích để bắt đầu và kết thúc một lá thư hoặc email. Tìm thêm hai trong email của Ellie)

all are from going hi hope love touch write

Starting an email

I (1) ____________ you’re well.

I hope (2) ____________ is well.

How’s everything (3) ____________?

How (4) ____________ you?

Ending an email

That’s all (5) ____________ me.

Keep in (6) ____________.

Please (7) ____________ soon.

Say (8) ____________ to (Ben) for me.

Give (Zoe) my (9) ____________.

Answer:

Starting an email

I (1) hope you’re well.

I hope (2) all is well.

How’s everything (3) going?

How (4) are you?

Ending an email

That’s all (5) from me.

Keep in (6) touch.

Please (7) write soon.

Say (8) hi to (Ben) for me.

Give (Zoe) my (9) love.

Two more phrases in Ellie's email are:

• "Got to go now." - This is a common phrase used to signal the end of the message and that the sender needs to stop writing.

• "I look forward to receiving your reply." - This is a way to express anticipation and eagerness for the recipient to respond to the email.

8. Write your email (150 -180 words) using your notes from exercise 6 and phrases from exercise 7.

(Viết email của bạn (150 - 180 từ) sử dụng các ghi chú của bạn từ bài tập 6 và các cụm từ từ bài tập 7)

CHECK YOUR WORK

* Have you...

* included all four points from the task?

* used appropriate language (see the Writing Strategy)?

* included appropriate phrases for starting and ending the email?

Answer:

Subject: Life in the country

Hi Sarah,

I hope you're doing well. I have some exciting news to share with you. I recently moved to a house in the country and it's been an amazing experience so far.

Living in the country has its advantages, such as the peaceful and quiet environment, fresh air, and beautiful scenery. There's less traffic and pollution, and I have the opportunity to grow my own vegetables and fruits. However, there are a few things I would change, like the lack of convenience stores and supermarkets nearby, limited access to public transportation, and the long distance to the city center.

Unfortunately, a few things went wrong during the move. Some of my items were damaged during transportation, the internet connection was not set up properly, and some of my furniture didn't fit in the new house.

By the way, I was wondering if I could stay at your place for a night sometime soon? It would be great to catch up and spend some time together. Please let me know if that's okay with you. Thanks in advance for your hospitality.

That's all from me. Keep in touch and write soon.

Take care,

David