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

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1. 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. 9.9.2012 14.9.2012 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 1
2. 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 2
3. 2 PART 1. 15.9.12 21.9.12 Option 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. This is part of a letter from an English friend, Jo. 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 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. 3
4. Option 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Today more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words. 4
5. 3 PART 1. 22.9.12 28.9.12 Option 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are studying in Britain and you have recently received a letter from an English friend, Kate, who is very interested in arranging a day trip for a group of students. Read Kate’s letter, the advertisement and the notes you have made. Then write a letter to Kate, using all your notes. Write your letter in at least 150 words. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation. Option 2 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phone the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter 5
6. describe the problem with the equipment explain what happened when you phoned the shop say what you would like the manager to do. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, PART 2. Option 1: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Write your essay 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. It is generally accepted that families are not as close as they used to be. Give some reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together. 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. Write about the following topic: Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words 6
7. 4 PART 1. 28.9.12 2.10.12 Option 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently received an email from your English-speaking friend, Pat, inviting you to stay and asking you to a special party. Read Pat’s email and the notes you have made. Then write an email to Pat, using all your notes. 7
8. Write your email. Your sentences must be grammatically correct with accurate spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation. Option 2: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter explain why you have moved describe the new house invite your friend to come and visit. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear , Option 3: You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. You borrowed some books from your school library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time. Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it. 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. In many countries there is a shortage of housing due to a growing population. Some people argue that new towns should be built in the countryside, others argue for the regeneration of cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the building new towns in the countryside? Write your essay in at least 250 words. 8
9. Option 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. Option 3: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. 9
10. II. GUIDELINES * Students should choose to write at least 01 letter in Part 1 and 01 essay in Part 2 every week. Students are asked to send their drafts to 2 colleagues for their comments and then revise them. Send the final versions to the head instructor by the deadline as scheduled. * Students need to study and revise grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and speaking skills with suggested reference materials or of their own choice. * All assignments should be directly emailed to the head instructor of the class in due time. * Assignment submitted later than the due date will not be accepted. * Questions related to students’ study are welcomed. 10