Unit 6: How to protect environment, Unit 7: How to save energy, Unit 8: Mom or dad‘s day, Unit 9:

Things to do to prepare before typhoon coming

1. PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT
Nowadays our environment is polluted seriously so protecting our environment is our duty. For me we can
protect our environment in the following ways.
Firstly, we can use leaves to wrap food , reuse and recycle bottles and cans to reduce garbage
Secondly, we shouldn’t throw trash onto the water to keep water cleaner put garbage bins around the
school yard to prevent lazy students from throwing trash and to keep the schoolyard clean.
Next, we should go to school or to work on foot or by bicycle to reduce exhaust fume to keep our air
cleaner.
In conclusion, it’s time for us to take action to solve environmental problems.
2. SAVING ENERGY
As you know our energy has limitation so saving energy is also our duty. For me, we can save energy in
the following ways.
Firstly, to save energy we should turn off all electric appliances such as lights, fans , air conditioners,
gas stoves when we don’t use them.
Secondly, we should turn off the faucets when we go out because a dripping faucet can waste 500 litters of
water a month.
Finally, we should go to school or go to work on foot or by bicycle or use public transport to save petrol
and money. We should also have a mechanic check our motorcycle regularly.
In short, saving energy is essential problem that we must do immediately now if we want to preserve our
natural resources of the earth.
3. CELEBRATIONS – Write about your favorite celebration.
Write a passage about if it’s necessary to have a day for dad and another for mom? Why? ( unit 8)
This morning I just learned a lesson about father’s Day. It was really interesting. In Vietnam,
however, people do not celebrate. Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. In my opinion. It’s necessary to have a
day to celebrate for mom and another for dad.
There are lots of reasons for celebrating these days but the main reasons are the children will have
a special day to express their feelings , their memories and their love to their parents. In addition , we’ll
have an opportunity to enhance family traditions as well as a chance to get members of families together
in order to bring them closer.
I think Sunday is the most suitable day for celebrating. It is free from work or study.
It’s not necessary to have parties but it’s a good idea to have lunch or dinner with all family members. In
this special day, children should serve their parents with food they like best and offer them flowers, cakes
or special gift and cards.
I believe my idea will be supported and the day for our parents will be celebrated nationwide
someday.
4. NATURAL DISASTERS
PREPARE BEFORE THE TYPHOON COMES
Typhoon is one of the natural phenomenon. The scientists can predict when it happens. However ,
it sometimes happens suddenly so preparing well before the typhoon comes is very necessary and
practical. For me the things we need to do before typhoon comes are.
Firstly, we should buy some canned food and some candles and matches because when typhoon
comes the market will be closed and no food will be available and there may be a power cut.
Secondly, we should fill with buckets with water because when typhoon comes, the water pipes
may be damaged.

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 Next, we should fix the leak in the roof and tie the roof to the ground and pegs and ropes and
check the windows and door latches because when typhoon comes it will be rainy and windy.
In conclusion, preparing before the typhoon comes is our duty if we want to have a good life in areas
where disasters often happen.
1. Write an email (90-110 words) to your pen friend telling him about a natural disaster that you have
experienced, seen or been told about.
Use the following questions as cues:
- What is the disaster?
- When did it occur?
- Where did it occur?
- What were its consequences?
- How did you feel about it?
Dear Mary,
…………………
………………….

Love,
Key:
Dear Mary,
How are you? I must write to tell you about the natural disaster I saw on TV this morning. It was a huge tsunami
in Japan two days ago. At first, there was a very strong earthquake, and then the tsunami swept through the
coastal areas of northern Japan.
It was so devastating. What used to be busy and lively cities now has become a vast area of debris. Houses were
totally destroyed, and pieces of furniture and means of transport were scattered everywhere. Luckily, thanks to
early warning, there was no human loss. I felt terrible.
I intend to donate some of my pocket money to help the Japanese people.
Would you like to join me?
Love
2.
Many people think that the invention of the Internet has changed people’s life.
In 80-100 words, write about the ways you think the Internet has changed people’s life.
You can use the following cues:
- People communicate via the internet: faster and cheaper
- Students change the way they study: read online sources, send homework via email…
- People entertain in a different way: online music, films, games …
Key:
I think the Internet has changed our life in many ways (and for the better). First, thanks to the Internet, we can
communicate with friends and relatives very easily and comfortably. We may make on-line calls or chat with
them using Facebook or other applications. (These are not only convenient but also cheaper). Second, the way
students study has also changed. Students now can read online. They can send their assignments to their teachers
by emails. Teachers can also give feedback online using special applications. Furthermore, the way we entertain
has also changed considerably. We can now see films online, listen to music on Youtube, play games online. In
conclusion, we are grateful to the Internet inventor because our life has become more comfortable than ever
thanks to the use of the Internet.
3. Your pen pal is curious about how teenagers in Viet Nam use the Internet. He/She asks you for some
information. Now write an email (80-100 words) to describe the situation to him/her.

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 You should write about:
- The use of Internet in learning
- The use of Internet in entertainment
- The use of Internet in communication
Hi Adam,
Key:
Hi Adam,
Teenagers in Viet Nam use the Internet for many things. In learning, the Internet helps us to find information for
our presentation. We find a lot of interesting ideas and beautiful pictures to make our presentation more
impressive. After school, the Internet gives us lots of games for entertainment. I myself like English interactive
games on the Internet. In communication, the Internet helps us to keep in touch with friends and maintain our
relationships. We love the Internet. What about in the US?
Write and let me know.
4. Write an imaginary report (100-120 words) of your encounter with an unidentified flying object
(UFO).
You should write about:
- When you saw it
- What it looked like
- If it had any effects on you or the surrounding
- How you felt about it
Key:
It was late at night. I woke up to go to the toilet. As I was going back to bed, I looked out of the window and
couldn’t believe my eyes! Shining brightly over the park at the back of my house was something that looked like
a giant submarine. I don’t remember the exact color of the object, but I think it is silver or metallic. It was
hovering and a beam of light was scanning the park and the neighborhood as if it was taking pictures of
everything. Maybe it was collecting samples of Earth substances. My heart beat faster and I almost couldn’t
breathe. I was terrified. After a minute or so, the whole thing disappeared as if it had never been there.
5. Your friend in the UK wants to find out about the "Li xi" custom of Viet Nam. Now write an email (80-
100 words) to tell your friend about it.
You should write about:
- What it is
- Who it involves
- When it is
- What it is special about it
- What its meaning is
Hi Mark,
Key:
I want to tell you about the “Li xi” custom in my country. “Li xi” is a little new money put in a red envelope.
Adults often give “Li xi” to children, from the first till the 10th day of Tet Festival, and when the adults first met
the kids.
No one knows exactly when and how the “Li xi” custom began. The custom has been and will always be popular
because it is believed that “Li xi” can bring good luck. I am sure that it brings great happiness to both the givers
and the recipients all time.
6. You are proud that Viet Nam has many cultural festivals and you want to introduce one of them to
your friend, Mark, in the USA. Now write an email (80-100 words) to introduce one festival to him.
You should use the following questions as cues:

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- What is it?
- Where is it? When is it?
- What is special about it?
- Do you recommend it to your friend? Why?
Hi Mark,
Key:
I want to tell you about Ha Long Carnival in my country. Ha Long is where the carnival takes place. Being the
biggest annual festival in Ha Long, it attracts a huge number of tourists. It is the heart of the series of events in Ha
Long Tourism Week from late-April to early-May.
The festival is very cultural. It is joined by thousands of actors, dancers, singers, musicians and students. Each
year, Ha Long Carnival has a different theme which honors traditional and natural values of Ha Long Bay as well
as the achievements of tourism in Ha Long.
I strongly recommend you go there to enjoy the festival.

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