WRITING PRACTICE TEST 2

Time Allotted: 60 minutes

TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking friend Mary who
writes:

... You know, I do like surprises. Now I am going to cook a festive dinner for my
parents. I have already decorated my house and put lots of candles everywhere. It
will be fun, believe me. By the way, what is the most popular food in Vietnam
and in your hometown? Can you cook? What is your favorite dish?
As for my other news, my parents got me a puppy for Christmas.

Write a letter to Mary. In your letter, answer her questions and ask 3
questions about her puppy.

VOCABULARY
surprise (n): sự ngạc nhiên
festive dinner: bữa tối Giáng sinh
decorate (v): trang trí
candle : nến
popular : phổ biến, nổi tiếng
dish: món ăn
puppy: chó con
NỘI DUNG CHÍNH CỦA LÁ THƯ
Câu hỏi cần trả lời
1. What is the most popular food in Vietnam and in your hometown?
‘I think the most popular food in Vietnam is …. It’s made with ….
Another preferred dish is … ‘

‘The local people in my hometown love …’

2. Can you cook?

‘ I can cook, though I’m not very good. I learned how to cook from my
dad. I love to prepare meals for my family because … ’

‘I can only make simple dishes, such as fried eggs or porridge.’

‘I love cooking very much. I can spend (dành) hours experimenting

with new recipes (công thức).’

3. What is your favorite dish?

‘My favorite dish is ….

Câu hỏi về puppy

Anyway, tell me more about your puppy. I'd love to hear more about your new
furry friend.
1. What’s the puppy’s name?
2. Is your puppy clingy?

Dịch các câu sau sang tiếng Anh

1. It is very yummy and nutritious.
2. My favorite dish is fried chicken with fish sauce.
3. It is a tradi