Self - Study for B2 level classes in Hanoi - University of Languages & International studies

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VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SELF-STUDY FOR B2 LEVEL CLASSES IN HANOI (4.9.12-30.9.12)

I. CONTENT Week Assignments Submission Teacher’s Return 1 PART 1. Option 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have done an exciting sports or leisure activity for the first time. Write to an English-speaking penfriend, describing what you did and how you felt. Write your letter in at least 150 words in an appropriate style. Do NOT write any addresses.

Option 2: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/flat. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter

 explain the reasons for the noise  apologize  describe what action you will take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ………,

Option 3: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter

 explain your situation  describe your problems  tell him/her when you think you can start

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Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ………,

PART 2. Option 1: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Will the advances in science and technology being made at present improve our everyday lives? Write your composition in at least 250 words.

Option 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. You have been asked to write about the following topic. Some people believe that children leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Option 3 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. There is no future for public transport because travelling by car is so much more convenient. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write your essay in at least 250 words

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2 PART 1. Option 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. This is part of a letter from an English friend, Jo.

Write your letter to Jo in at least 150 words in an appropriate style. Do not write any postal addresses.

Option 2 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter

 describe the situation  explain why you cannot continue at this time  say what action you would like to take. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ………,

PART 2. Option 1: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Millions of people every year move to English-speaking country such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answer. You should write at least 250 words.

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I leave school this summer and have a year free before university. I want to come to your country. First, I’d like to spend some time travelling. Then I’d like to find a job for three months. Please give me some advice on travelling and working in your country. Thanks, Jo

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