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Unit 16: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Part D. WRITING
(Write a letter about recommending a significant place. )
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New Words:
1.‘islet (n)
2.‘grotto (n)
= small island :đảo nhỏ
= picturesque cave
: hang động đẹp như tranh
3. ’ideal (adj.)
4. ’hospitable (adj.)
= perfect : lí tưởng
= friendly and kind to visitors : mến khách
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A . Pre-Writing:
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Task 1:
Complete the letter of recommendation with the missing sentences in the box:
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_5_a. I am sure you will have a wonderful time here in Ha Long Bay.
_1_b. I would like to recommend a well-known place in Vietnam to you.
_3_c. The beach is an ideal place for swimmers.
_4_d. People here are very friendly and hospitable.
_2_e. It is about 170km from Hanoi.
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Guom lake
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Hue
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Da Lat
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Nha trang
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Task 2:
David, your pen pal, is going to spend his summer vacation in one of the ASEAN countries. You want him to visit Vietnam. Write a letter to him recommending a significant place you are familiar with.
Use the outline below.
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Date:
Salutation:
Body:
- location:
- natural features:
- entertainment:
- place to visit:
- food:
- people:
……….
Closing:
Signature:
Out line:
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Example:
Date:
Salutation:
Body:
- location:
- natural features:

- entertainment:
- place to visit:
- food:

- people:
……….
Closing:
Signature:
March 3rd 2010
Hi, My dear David
Nha Trang
Rivers, mountains, sea with white sand beaches
Resorts, Vinepearl land, swimming
Islands such as Hon Tam, Hon dau, Dao yen…
Fresh specialities: Squid, lobster, crabs, tunny…
Not cold but friendly….
My mom joins me in sending very best wishes to you all. Cordially yours,
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Complete the writing:
March 3rd 2010
Dear David,
1. It seems that such / long time since we last / to meet
2. I/ glad that you are going / your summer vacation / Vietnam, a country with / sights.
3. I’d like to recommend NhaTrang /you , which is one of the best resort towns/ Vietnam.
4. It has rivers, mountains,/ with sand beaches that are/best and interesting/ swimmers,
5.You can go on a boat trip/the islands such as Hon Tam, Hon Dau, Dao Yen… and feel indulged in the splendor/ nature
6.Besides, every year there is a great celebration/ Ponagar Tower, an interesting place/ visit, which attract/ to come/ worship.
7. Nha Trang/famous/sea food. If you/here, you/ eat fresh specialities such as squid, lobster,crab, tunny…
8. I/ you/ enjoy/your holidays in NhaTrang and/ memories about/
9. I’m /forward /seeing/ soon
yours,
Le Van X
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C.Post-Writing:
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Homework
1.Prepare the next part :
E. Language focus
2.Review Adverbial of time :When, as soon as, after….