TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC CÔNG NGHIỆP VIỆT TRÌ ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP CUỐI KỲ
KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ Học kỳ I: Năm học 2022– 2023
Tên học phần: Kỹ năng Viết T.Anh 4 Số tc: 02
Thời gian làm bài: 60’ Lớp: NNVB2-1Đ22 Ngành: Ngôn ngữ Anh Hệ: Đại học
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART A: WRITING THEORY 1. Rhetorical focus:
1.1. Cause and effect organization : Relating effects or causes
1.2. Argumentative organization: Counter- argument, Refutations
1.3. Classification organization: Relating categories or groups 1.4. Writing letters 2. Language focus:
2.1. Sentence connectors showing cause and effect.
+ Causes: because, due to, one cause is, another is, since, for….)
+ Effects: consequently, as a result, thus, resulted in, one result is, therefore…)
2.2. Real and unreal conditionals (type 1, 2) Example:
Take a computer course / have a better job opportunities. (conditional sentence)
→ If you take a computer course, you will have a better job opportunities.
2.3. Connectors showing addition and contrast ( ,
Moreover, However Furthermore, …)
PART B: TYPES OF EXERCISES
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. Circle the letter A, B or C. (2.0 pts)
II. Write a reply to an e-mail letter in about 80 words. You should use informal words and
expressions in a friendly style and respond to the points in your friend’s e- mail. (2.0 pts)
III. Write a five paragraph essay in about 250-300 words on one of the given topics. (6.0 pts) PART C : PRACTICE
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. Circle the letter A, B or C. (2.0 pts.)
1. __________ is an essay from which explains why certain actions, situations or behaviors happen. A. cause & effect essay B. argumentative essay C. classification essay
2. The topic sentence in each paragraph in a cause and effect essay defines a specific cause or
effect to support ___________. A. the thesis statement B. the topic sentence C. the concluding sentence
3. An argumentative essay expresses ____________ about a controversial issue. A. a comparison B. a classification C. an opinion
4. The topic sentence in each paragraph in an argumentative essay presents one distinct reason for
the writer’s point of view stated in ____________. A. the thesis statement B. the topic sentence C. the concluding sentence
5. Addition and contrast connectors in an argumentative essay link ideas between two main clauses
and clarify ____________ between ideas. A. the reason B. the classification C. the relationship
6. The hook in a classification essay introduces ____________ to be classified A. causes B. information C. effects
7. The topic sentence in each paragraph in a classification essay describes the ___________ or
group to support and expands the thesis statement. A. category B. reason C. reaction
8. When writing a classification essay, you should establish meaningful and logical categories
using similar characteristics, qualities or____________ . A. functions B. appearance C. information
9. The hook in cause and effect essay introduces ____________ of an action, a situation or a behavior. A. only causes B. only effects C. the causes or effects
10. An argumentative essay expresses an opinion about ____________. A. a comparison B. a controversial issue C. a classification
11. The topic sentence in each paragraph in an argumentative essay presents one distinct
____________ for the writer’s point of view stated in thesis. A. reason B. reaction C. category
12. A cause & effect essay is an essay from which explains why certain actions, __________ or behaviors happen. A. situations B. classification C. argument
II. Write a reply to an e- mail letter in about 80 words. You should use informal words and
expressions in a friendly style and respond to the points in your friend’s e- mail. (2.0 pts.) Sample 1 Dear Ann,
What have you been up? I know that you have just completed the English course in a centre.
Congratulation! I’m sure you have a lot of free time now. I have already finished my final tests.
Therefore, do you want us to spend a day watching TV together? What is your favourite TV
programme now? What is it about and when is it on? Why do you like it? Who do you watch
with? How often do you watch it? Let me know if you have time for us. I hope you write to me soon Best wishes! Jane Sample 2 Dear Kelly,
Long time no see? How are you? I know that your daughter has just enrolled in a university.
Congratulation! Which university do you study? What is her major and why did she choose the
major? What subjects are she good at and why? How is her life at university? Do you often visit
her and when? And me, I sometimes call my son because I do not have time to visit him very often.
Do you have spare time next week? I would like us to go to cafe and chat with each other Write back soon Love! Mary Sample 3 Dear Misa,
What have you been up? I know that in your country, there are many festivals which are held at
New year. Can you tell me one of them. What is the name of the festival? What do they prepare
before the festival? What activities do they do during the festival? What do they often wear when
joining the festival? What do you like the most about the festival and why? I hope we will have a
chance to attend the festival together. See you again. Best wishes! John Sample 4 Dear Linda,
What have you been up? Recently, I haven’t felt very well, so I decided to have a check-up. In
fact, I rarely go to hospital for check-up. Now I try to do some things to keep healthy.
What about you? What sports do you play to keep fit? What food and drink do you have and avoid
to keep fit? Do you join in any clubs to have a good health? How often do you have check-up? Do
you take any medicine to provide more vitamins and other substances for the body?
I hope we will have a chance to join in a sport club together to have better health. See you again. Best wishes! Jack
IV. Write a five paragraph essay in about 250-300 words on one of the given topics. (6.0 pts.)
Argumentative essays
Topic 1: “The Internet is probably the most significant invention of the last 30 years. Without
the Internet, our life would be completely different.” Do you agree or disagree? Write an
argumentative essay on this statement. Câu trả lời 1
It is undoubtedly true that the Internet has certainly impacted us in many aspects of life,
especially in ways of communication and searching for information. However, to say this is the
greatest invention in the last 30 years is to unfairly ignore a range of equally amazing
discoveries, as we will discuss now.
There is no denying that the Internet has revolutionized many aspects of our lives since its advent.
Compared to the past, the way our younger generations get access to information is becoming
increasingly easy, which means that people can attend online classes or acquire an entirely new
profession by themselves. These virtual worlds would not function appropriately if there was no
Internet connection. Another example seems to prove the indispensable part of the Internet is that
many thousands of women could work efficiently while taking proper care of children at the same
time. These benefits appear to be strong arguments for those who believe in the superior role of this modern invention.
However, other research and discoveries also have several positive impacts on human existence,
which should not be ignored. Among them is possibly the invention of smartphones or the
telephone in general. These devices greatly improved the way people communicate with others
either for private or business purposes. Without such communication tools, many people could
become segregated due to long distances between where they work and reside. In addition,
advances in medical research like vaccines against malaria or covid have really saved thousands
of people’s lives and provided a safer environment for our children. These viewpoints are
sufficient that should be also taken in consideration.
In conclusion, no one can deny the important role of the Internet as we consider its various
merits to the modern world. Nevertheless, other equally vital inventions and achievements
should not be overlooked as well.
HOẶC: Câu trả lời 2
The Internet is arguably the most integral creation of mankind of the last 30 years. Without its
existence, how profoundly our lives would had been widely different. Personally, I strongly think this view is correct.
Nowadays, the Internet is available everywhere and people can easily get access to it. In fact,
we can’t deny the benefits of the Internet. It affects us in various ways, and almost meets our
demands. Firstly, it’s a source of information. It provides us with a wide range of information in
a fast and convenient way. Secondly, it’s a means of education. It’s a useful device for
schooling that not only can organize online school, especially for self-study but also convey
knowledge, and stimulate student’s creativity and imagination effectively by vivid images
through the online lessons. Thirdly, it’s a source of entertainment. After a stressful or a school
day, watching a favorite film, playing video games or listening to songs of the favorite band can
give us relief and refresh our mind. Finally, it’s a means of communication. By using social
networks such as Facebook, Zalo, and Instagram, we can send and receive messages
immediately. Furthermore we can also see our relatives through video calls even though they’re far away.
On the other hand, it’s very costly and time-consuming. Moreover, it’s really dangerous and the
users may have various risks like viruses, leaking personal information...
In conclusion, the Internet is becoming more and more essential in our lives. It play such a
central part and everything would be harder without it. However, we still have to be extremely
alert while using the Internet.
Topic 2: “A big salary is much more important than job satisfaction..” Do you agree or
disagree? Write an argumentative essay on this statement. Câu trả lời 1
The Internet is arguably the most integral creation of mankind of the last 30 years. Without
its existence, how profoundly our lives would had been widely different. Personally, I strongly think this view is correct.
Nowadays, the Internet is available everywhere and people can easily get access to it. In
fact, we can’t deny the benefits of the Internet. It affects us in various ways, and almost meets
our demands. Firstly, it’s a source of information. It provides us with a wide range of
information in a fast and convenient way. Secondly, it’s a means of education. It’s a useful
device for schooling that not only can organize online school, especially for self-study but also
convey knowledge, and stimulate student’s creativity and imagination effectively by vivid
images through the online lessons. Thirdly, it’s a source of entertainment. After a stressful or a
school day, watching a favorite film, playing video games or listening to songs of the favorite
band can give us relief and refresh our mind. Finally, it’s a means of communication. By using
social networks such as Facebook, Zalo, and Instagram, we can send and receive messages
immediately. Furthermore we can also see our relatives through video calls even though they’re far away.
On the other hand, it’s very costly and time-consuming. Moreover, it’s really dangerous and the
users may have various risks like viruses, leaking personal information...
In conclusion, the Internet is becoming more and more essential in our lives. It play such a
central part and everything would be harder without it. However, we still have to be extremely
alert while using the Internet.
HOẶC Câu trả lời 2
In this day and age, job’s payment is one of the topics which people pay much attention to.
There is a school of thought that well-paying is far more essential than satisfaction. From my
point of view, I totally agree with the job’s salary which will be discussed in the following paragraph.
There are several reasons why many people prefer to have a well-paying profession due to its
benefits. From the perspective of interest, people suppose that high payment will boost our
interest in working hard. It can not be argued that most people want to get a stable life in
modern society, thus having a well-paid earning will encourage them to be more dedicated. For
instance, some newspapers have shown that about 60% of graduates are tending to choose
occupations by working hard for the aim of a good earning.
Secondly, enhancing the quality of life is the advantage which we have from this trend. It can
not be argued that most people utilize this wage for educating their children and improving
health care for their family. Taking the Asian family as an example, some needy families
usually do their best in working for having a good-payment, thus it will improve their families'
lives. As a result, it can be said that salary is much more vital than job pleasure .
Taking everything into consideration, it can not be denied that people prefer having an
occupation with good pay. In my opinion, I suppose that good salaries can bring numerous benefits for people.
Topic 3: “Nowadays, the Internet plays an important role in modern life.” Do you agree or
disagree? Write an argumentative essay on this statement.
The internet has become irreplaceable in our daily lives. Appropriate use of the internet makes
our life easy, fast and simple. The internet helps us with facts and figures, information, and
knowledge for personal, social and economic development.
Today, many students are using the internet to study and complete their assignments. Since the
Internet is full of information, most students use it as a source of education. In fact, there are
now available online programs and courses that people can easily access to learn and study
other things even when they are in the comfort of their home. Years ago, if you wanted to find
something, you would have to run in a public library and look through a pile of books, very
tiring and time-consuming. But now, with just a few clicks of your mouse, you can get any information you need.
The Internet is also very important when it comes to communication. In the past, when people
wanted to talk to someone living in a remote place, they would have to call and phone. If they
do not have access to the phone, they will write a letter, which usually takes a few days to
arrive. But now, there are email and social media in which you can send instant messages to
your loved ones. You can even make a video call and see that person even if he or she is on the
other side of the world! This advantage also benefits other industries, especially businessmen
and business owners. If before, business owners will have to go abroad to talk to a customer,
now they can make the negotiations even if they are in the comfort of their own office.
In conclusion, there are many things that the internet can do for us. In fact, many in today's
generation cannot imagine life now without this technological advantage.
Topic 4: “Many people think that mobile phones benefit our society.” Do you agree or
disagree? Write an argumentative essay on this statement.
In today’s technology-focused society, mobile phones are undoubtedly becoming a vital piece
of device that everyone must possess. The present generation benefited tremendously from the
advent of mobile technology that has changed the landscape of communication.
These days, cellular phones have become a necessity in homes and businesses around the world.
It helps people in day-to-day communication and online transactions. For example, having a
mobile phone allows individuals to receive/send messages, access entertainment, make online
payments as long as network connectivity is available. Furthermore, this portable telephone
greatly contributed to the safety and security to the people. Someone can call for assistance
anytime or anywhere even if they are stranded in the middle of nowhere. No doubt, this modern
device significantly contributed in terms of convenience to society.
Furthermore, these portable devices have become an indispensable part of our mind which
requires entertainment-on-demand. For instance, such devices can stream a high-definition
video live. These devices are also being constructively used to control smart appliances at home
remotely from anywhere in the world. In addition to this, it is used for improving one’s fitness
through some useful applications that can help through different fitness routines replacing the need for a trainer.
In short, mobile phones are replacing many other types of equipment and emerging as a one-
stop solution for many requirements. It is my belief that every phone user should use them
wisely to take full advantages.
Cause and effect essays
Topic 5: What are the effects and solutions of traffic jams? Write a cause and effect essay to answer the question. Câu trả lời 1
It is no doubt that the amount of road traffic has become a huge concern, both in cities and in
motorways everywhere. This essay will outline many reasons for this situation and possible solutions to help tackle it.
When it comes to the reason causing traffic jams, there are several related factors can be
anticipated. The main issue is the increase of transport such as car, truck, motorbike. With the
development of automobile industries, cars have become affordable to ordinary people whose
income has grown in recent years. As a result, the wealthier people become, the more cars are
used. However, the road’s quality gradually falls with a ton of potholes for example. Another
further pressure will include the awareness of citizens there. It is widely known that most road
accidents are due to violation of rules. Some people intentionally ignore the traffic rules and others
seem to have no basic knowledge about it. It is not uncommon to see someone cross a red light,
thus, roads are more likely to be disrupted in rush hours.
Some possible actions are believed to solve these problems. Firstly, concerning everyone, we
should first raise our awareness of traffic rules and avoid making accidents as less as possible.
Secondly, using public transport such as buses and trains, we could significantly reduce the
number of traffic accidents. Besides, Governments should be obliged to improve the choice of
public transport. If there are sufficient sky trains and underground train systems, traffic on the
roads would be sharply decreased as fewer people would choose to drive their cars.
In conclusion, I consider that sustainable traffic reductions would depend on the determine and
actions of not only each individual but also national authorities.
HOẶC Câu trả lời 2
One of the most conspicuous trends of today's world is clogged roads due to traffic. There are
multiple reasons accounting for huge gridlock on roads. This essay will shed light on the main
causes and effects of clogging and some measures to overcome it in the upcoming paragraphs.
First off, flashing light towards the causes of it, enormous reasons can be found but, the most
preponderant one is almost all the people has its own vehicle, due to which there is less use of
public transport, also, because of, advancement in technology there is drop of price in vehicles,
this is why, most of the people can approach them. Other causes that can be made such as not
following the traffic rules or careless pedestrians due to which, roads jammed.
However, there are many ways to tackle this problem. To begin with, one of the ways to combat
the problem is to limit the purchase of automobiles owned by one person. For instance, in
Singapore, one cannot buy more means of transport than the number of machines allowed by
government. Apart from this, there should be an incline in fuel, so that, community can use
rapid transit. Last but not least, governmental agencies have to made the proper sidewalk for pedestrians.
To summarize, it is evident that there are several negative effects of thronged pavement ue to
congestion in both cities and towns, so, nevertheless, the concrete steps as discussed earlier can
strengthen the fight against and alleviate this growing concern. Its potential impact is indeed too dire to ignore.
Topic 6: What are the factors that lead to success in business? Write a cause and effect essay to answer the question. Câu trả lời 1
Nowadays, there are lots of factors which influence the customers and the uniqueness of the
product is just one of them. In the following paragraphs I will substantiate my view.
To begin with, advertisements are essential to grab the attention of consumers. It influences people
to buy those products. In addition, these days most of the business organizations hire celebrities as
their brand ambassadors. Since people are always attracted to the stars, they never scroll down the
page or switch to another channel. Company sales records say that there was a dramatic growth in
their sales after they began to use famous people in their advertisements.
Secondly, the product package and labelling have a vital role in boosting sales. Beautiful product
covers may encourage people to buy and use those items. Sometimes manufacturers paste catchy
captions on the cover to target consumers. Nowadays, we can see that companies are using oval
and round shaped packaging to cover the product.
In a nutshell, a company need to invest in promotions and use attractive packaging to grab the attention of the buyer.
HOẶC Câu trả lời 2
It is believed by some that the most effective way to be successful in business is to own a unique
product. There are many methods that a company can implement to expand their business and
grow their success such as using marketing and promotion and delivering satisfactory quality products.
Firstly, one of the main ways to create a successful business is through using marketing and
promotion. This is due to the fact that advertising can raise brand awareness and attract consumers
who might be interested to buy products that can be useful and necessary to have. Furthermore,
advertising can be used to remind customers of the products that are available and what new
products will be released in the future.
Secondly, the quality of the products can have a crucial role in the success of a company. This is
because many customers are very careful in using a product and if a product does not have the
quality that they aim for, then they will switch to another brand that cares about their customers
satisfaction and ensures that they receive the level of quality that they require, and this will create
customer loyalty for the particular brand. Furthermore, the company must maintain the quality of
the products they offer in order to keep the credibility that they have among consumers and to
ensure that customers will maintain their loyalty and continue in purchasing the products.
In conclusion, a business can flourish by advertising for their products to the people and by
delivering products that live up to the customers expectations. Ngày tháng năm 2022 BỘ MÔN DUYỆT
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