LESSON 3: WRITING
Unit 7 Further education
Teacher: VU THI THU
Hung Thang Upper Secondary School
VOCABULARY:
- (be) eligible to(v)
- Consult sb/sth about sth (v)
- transcript(n)
- accommodation (n)
- Hall of residence (v):
- Rent for sth (v)
- salutation (n)
- Complimentary (a)
=> Compliment sb on sth (v)

: đủ tư cách, thích hợp
: lí lịch học tập, bản sao học bạ
: phòng ở, chỗ ở
:
nơi cư trú của sinh viên đại học


: hỏi ý kiến, tham khảo, tra cứu
: (được) cho thuê với giá cụ thể nào đó
: sự chào, lời chào
: lời khen
: khen ngợi, ca ngợi
TASK 1: FILL IN BLANK
Dear Kevin,
(1)_______________________some information and advice on higher education in your country.
I am going to finish secondary school this summer and I have been thinking about pursuing higher education in the UK. Here are the points that (2)___________________
First, what are the university entry requirements for international students in the UK? What (3)_________________ is my academic qualifications and transcripts. As a school leaver, I will be awarded a certificate of secondary school graduation and given a transcript of marks for all subjects. Will that be enough? Do (4)_______________ any university entrance examinations?
I am writing to ask you
I want to consult you about
I am worried most
I have to take
In addition, what types of accommodation are available for international students? Some institutions provide accommodation in halls of residence or university houses but how can I find out if (5)_________________ apply for accommodation and when (6)______________ my application? What is the rent for each type of accommodation? Is it monthly or weekly paid?
I wish you and your family the best. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
Mai
I am eligible to
I should send
Outline
TASK 2: Complete the outline. outlineoutlineôutliIntroduction
Salutation
Opening sentence
I am writing to ask you…
Dear + (name/Mr/Mrs)
BiiOcccintrDiiinY
Salutation
BiiiiiODY
BODY
First question
Second question
Do I have to take any exam?
What are main majors of this university?
CONCLUSION
Friendly ending
I wish you…
I hope you…
Complimentary closing
Regards,
Your sincerely,
Your faithfully,
TASK 2.Complete the following outline
1.Dear Kevin
2.I am writing to ask for some information and advice on higher education in you country.
3.What are the university entry requirements for international students in the UK?
4.What types of accommodation are available for international students?
5.I wish you and your family the best. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
6.Regards
First question

Second question
Salutation

Opening sentence
Friendly ending

Complimentary closing
Outline
INTRODUCTION
BODY
CONCLUSION
TASK 3 : Choose two of the following points about studying abroad. Write an email of 160 -180 words to a friend from another country asking for information and advice
FILL IN BLANK
to consult you about
Regards
what is the best way
wish you and your family
I am worried the most
writing to ask you some information
what should I do


Company Logo
Fill in the blank
Dear Susan,
I am preparing for going to America to study medicine. I don`t think I will have many problems with culture shock, but I should know well about it before I fly. Once I am in America; of course, I will have to face the unfamiliar around me and may feel confused sometimes.
I am thinking of you now and (1) about ways how to deal with culture shock. Here are the points that I want (2) _____________
writing to ask you some information
to consult you about
Fill in blank:
Firstly, tell me please in detail (3) _________________ to understand a different culture, and what I should learn to adapt to it. What (4) ____________________is I can’t get balance in my new life. I have spent a lot of time reading through travel forums, guidebooks, news reports... but what I have read is so general.
One more thing, Susan, (5 )__________________ to get involved with the local community? What are the cultural activities that often take place there? I will no longer feel culture shock when I am used to living in their lifestyle, I think.
Finally, I (6) __________________________ the best. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
(7)_______,
Phương Anh
what should I do
I am worried the most
what is the best way
wish you and your family
Regards