Đề thi Writing VSTEP thật — Năm 2024
Dưới đây là đề thi Writing VSTEP thật được tổng hợp từ các đợt thi năm 2024, kèm phân tích đề và bài mẫu ở 2 mức B1 và B2.
TASK 1 — Viết thư formal
Đề bài:
You recently attended a professional training course organized by your company. However, you were not satisfied with the course. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
- describe the training course you attended
- explain what problems you experienced
- suggest how the course could be improved
Write at least 120 words.
Phân tích đề Task 1:
- Dạng bài: Thư phàn nàn + đề xuất (complaint + suggestion)
- Đối tượng: Manager → formal tone
- 3 ý bắt buộc: (1) Mô tả khóa học, (2) Nêu vấn đề, (3) Đề xuất cải thiện
Bài mẫu B1 (~140 từ):
Dear Mr. Hung,
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the training course on "Effective Communication" that I attended last week at the company's conference room.
Firstly, the course content was too basic for experienced employees like me. Most of the topics had already been covered in previous training sessions. Secondly, the instructor spent too much time on theoretical concepts without providing practical exercises or real-life examples.
I would like to suggest that future courses should be divided into different levels — basic and advanced — so that employees can choose the appropriate level. Additionally, more interactive activities such as role-plays and group discussions should be included.
I hope my feedback will be taken into consideration for future training programs.
Yours sincerely,
Tran Van A
Bài mẫu B2 (~170 từ):
Dear Mr. Hung,
I am writing to provide feedback on the professional training course entitled "Effective Communication Skills," which was held from March 11th to 13th at our company's main conference hall.
While I appreciate the company's effort to organize professional development opportunities, I found several aspects of the course unsatisfactory. The content was predominantly theoretical and failed to address the practical communication challenges that we encounter in our daily work. Furthermore, the instructor relied heavily on PowerPoint presentations, which made the sessions monotonous and difficult to engage with. The lack of interactive activities meant that participants had limited opportunities to practice the skills being taught.
To enhance the quality of future courses, I would recommend incorporating case studies relevant to our industry and including hands-on workshops where employees can practice in simulated scenarios. It would also be beneficial to conduct a needs assessment survey before designing the course content.
I trust that this feedback will contribute to the improvement of our training programs.
Yours sincerely,
Tran Van A
TASK 2 — Viết bài luận
Đề bài:
Some people believe that working from home is more productive than working in an office. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Phân tích đề Task 2:
- Dạng bài: Discussion essay (Bàn luận hai quan điểm + nêu ý kiến)
- Cấu trúc: Mở bài → Thân bài 1 (ủng hộ WFH) → Thân bài 2 (phản đối WFH) → Kết bài (ý kiến cá nhân)
Bài mẫu B1 (~260 từ):
Nowadays, many companies allow their employees to work from home. Some people think this is more productive, while others believe working in an office is better. In this essay, I will discuss both views and give my opinion.
On the one hand, working from home has several advantages. Firstly, employees do not have to spend time commuting, so they have more time for work. Secondly, they can work in a comfortable environment and focus better without the noise of a busy office. For example, many IT companies reported that their employees' productivity increased by 15% when they worked from home during 2020-2021.
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of working from home. First, it is difficult to communicate with colleagues quickly, which can slow down teamwork. Second, some people may be distracted by household chores or family members. Moreover, working alone at home for a long time can lead to feelings of isolation and reduced motivation.
In my opinion, the best approach is a combination of both. Companies should allow employees to work from home two or three days a week and come to the office for the remaining days. This way, employees can enjoy the flexibility of remote work while still maintaining face-to-face collaboration with their team.
In conclusion, both working from home and working in an office have advantages and disadvantages. A hybrid model is the most effective solution for balancing productivity and employee well-being.
So sánh B1 vs B2:
| Tiêu chí | B1 | B2 |
|---|---|---|
| Task Achievement | Đủ ý, phát triển cơ bản | Đủ ý, phát triển sâu với số liệu và ví dụ cụ thể |
| Coherence | Từ nối đơn giản: Firstly, Secondly | Từ nối đa dạng: Furthermore, Nevertheless, Consequently |
| Vocabulary | Đủ dùng, có lặp từ | Phong phú, dùng collocations tự nhiên |
| Grammar | Câu đơn và ghép là chính | Câu phức, phân từ, đảo ngữ, câu chẻ |