Task 1 — Thư cảm ơn (Thank You Letter)
Thư cảm ơn yêu cầu bạn viết thư bày tỏ lòng biết ơn đối với ai đó vì đã giúp đỡ, hỗ trợ hoặc tặng quà. Giọng văn cần chân thành và ấm áp.
1. Cấu trúc thư cảm ơn
| Phần | Nội dung | Số câu |
|---|---|---|
| Mở thư | Bày tỏ lời cảm ơn chung | 1-2 câu |
| Thân bài 1 | Nêu cụ thể điều cảm ơn + tại sao có ý nghĩa | 2-3 câu |
| Thân bài 2 | Ảnh hưởng tích cực / kết quả nhờ sự giúp đỡ | 2-3 câu |
| Kết thư | Nhắc lại lời cảm ơn + mong muốn đáp lại | 1-2 câu |
2. Useful Phrases — Thư cảm ơn
Mở thư:
- I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for…
- I would like to thank you wholeheartedly for…
Nêu chi tiết:
- Your help/support/guidance meant a great deal to me.
- Without your assistance, I would not have been able to…
- I truly appreciate the time and effort you spent on…
Ảnh hưởng tích cực:
- Thanks to your help, I was able to… / I successfully…
- Your advice has made a significant difference in…
Kết thư:
- Once again, thank you so much for everything.
- I hope to have the chance to return the favor someday.
- Please do not hesitate to let me know if I can help you in any way.
3. Đề mẫu
Your former teacher helped you prepare for the VSTEP exam and you have just received your results. Write a letter to thank them. In your letter:
- tell them your exam results
- explain how their help made a difference
- suggest meeting up to express your thanks in person
Write at least 120 words.
4. Bài viết mẫu (~150 từ)
Dear Ms. Huong,
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for all the help and guidance you provided while I was preparing for the VSTEP exam. I have just received my results, and I am delighted to share that I achieved a B2 certificate.
I truly believe that without your support, I would not have been able to reach this level. Your patient explanations of grammar structures and your feedback on my writing practice were invaluable. The mock tests you prepared also helped me manage my time effectively during the actual exam.
Thanks to your dedication, I now feel much more confident in using English at work. My supervisor has already assigned me to handle correspondence with international partners.
I would love to take you out for lunch sometime next week to express my appreciation in person. Please let me know when you are available.
Once again, thank you so much for everything.
Yours sincerely,
Pham Duc C
5. Phân tích bài mẫu
| Tiêu chí | Nhận xét |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement | Đủ 3 ý: kết quả thi B2, sự giúp đỡ tạo khác biệt, đề xuất gặp mặt |
| Coherence | Mạch lạc: "I truly believe that", "Thanks to", "Once again" |
| Vocabulary | Phong phú: sincere gratitude, invaluable, dedication, handle correspondence |
| Grammar | Câu điều kiện loại 3 (would not have been able to), hiện tại hoàn thành (has already assigned) |