UNIT 1: A VISIT FROM A PEN PAL
Lesson 5: Write
Vietnam:
Vietnamese
330.991 sq km
80 million
Hanoi
dong
- Area:
- Population:
- Capital city:
- Unit of currency:
- National language:
Have you ever written a letter?
Who do you write to?
What do you write about?
WARM UP
Imagine you are visiting your relatives or friends in another part of Viet Nam or a different country. Write a letter to your family. Follow the outline.
WRITE
opening
introduction
Main parts (what she did/visited/ate/bought)
Dear DADDY,
I arrived in Hue yesterday morning. Uncle Nam met me at the train station and took me home by motorbike.
Hue is rather hot this season. Cousin Lan and I have taken a boat trip along the Huong River, and we have visited Thien Mu Pagoda. Then we have enjoyed Hue’s pan cakes at Thuong Tu. I have bought some jelly-like candy (“me xung” as people here call it). We’ll go to Lang Co tomorrow to have a swim.
Pre-writing

Concluding comment (impressions, likes, when to come back home)
Ending +
signature
I feel quite comfortable here, although I miss you and mommy very much. The people are very hospitable, and the food is delicious – I like all kinds of food here. I’ll come back home next Sunday. Please pick me up at the bus station at around 4 p.m.
With love,
Nhan.
WRITE
Very happy / get / your mail.
b. I / back / from / holiday / countryside.
c. It / one / most / interesting / trip / have.
d. I / play / lots / traditional games / eat / fresh fruit.
e. What / you? / nice / weekend?
f. Please / write back / me /soon / possible.
 I’m very happy to get your mail.
 I have been back from a holiday to the countryside.
 It was one of the most interesting trip I have ever had.
 I played lots of traditional games and ate lots of fresh fruit.
 What about you? Did you have a nice weekend?
 Please write back to me as soon as possible.
Rewrite your letter at home.
Prepare: Language focus (page 11-12)
HOMEWORK