TOEIC WRITING
Part 1: Write a sentence to describe 5 pictures using two
words provided within 8 minutes.
Part 2: Write two emails within 20 minutes – 10
minutes each.
Part 3: Write an opinion essay within 30
minutes (At least 300 words).
PART 1 Write a sentence to
describe the picture using two
words provided.
What you should do:
- Write only ONE sentence.
- Use 2 words provided.
- Avoid making grammar or spelling mistakes.
- The content should be related to the picture.
What you should not do:
woman / phone - Write two or more sentences
=> The woman is making a phone call. - Use complicated grammar or difficult words.
=> 3/3
The man is putting some breads on the table. (X)
=> The man is putting some bread on the table.
Common uncountable nouns
- Đồ ăn: bread, toast, butter, corn, meat, beef, pork
- Bột/ hạt: salt, sugar, flour, rice, sand
- Chất lỏng: water, milk, oil, coffee, tea
- Khác: equipment, baggage, luggage, furniture, merchandise
- Môn học/ lĩnh vực: English, maths, science, music, physics, economics
- Danh từ trừu tượng: information, advice, news, love, patience, experience
- Hiện tượng tự nhiên: thunder, lightning, rain, fog, sunlight
Conjunctions in part 1
- when/ while
- as/ since/ because
- before >< after
- until
- so
- so that
- now that
fix/ so that
=> The man is fixing the chair so that he can use it.
TOEIC WRITING
Part 1: Write a sentence to describe the picture using two
words provided.
Part 2: Write two emails – 10 minutes each.
Part 3: Write an opinion essay.
PART 2: Write two emails – 10
minutes each.
Directions: Respond to the email as if you were an employee at Westtown Bookstore.
In your email, give a piece of information and two requests about the delivery problem.
Sample email
Tiêu chí đánh giá
- Trả lời đủ và phù hợp cho 3 yêu
cầu của đề bài.
- Bố cục rõ ràng, từ vựng phù hợp,
ngữ pháp đúng.
Context
1. Business – Customer
2. Customer – Business
3. Business – Business
4. Internal (company)
Context
* Công ty – Khách hàng
Thường là cảm ơn khách hàng đã mua sản phẩm/ sử dụng dịch vụ và hỏi về
cảm nhận/ feedback/ vấn đề khách hàng gặp phải.
* Khách hàng – Công ty
Thường là để than phiền về sản phẩm dịch vụ hoặc yêu cầu cung cấp thêm
thông tin về sản phẩm dịch vụ.
* Công ty – Công ty
Thường để xác định số lượng, giá tiền, màu sắc, ngày giờ, phương thức thanh
toán của đơn hàng.
* Nội bộ công ty
Thường yêu cầu nhân viên đưa ra đề xuất hoặc câu hỏi liên quan đến một vấn
đề trong công ty, hoặc trao đổi giữa các phòng ban.
Types of questions
1. Give information/ problems
2. Give questions
3. Give requests
4. Give suggestions
Lời chào đầu và kết thúc
email
Mở đầu Kết thúc
Dear Mr/Ms/Mrs + họ/họ tên
Your sincerely,
Biết tên người nhận VD: Dear Mr. Brown,
(Best) regards,
Dear Mrs. Jean Wood,
Dear Sir or Madam, Your faithfully,
Không biết tên người nhận
To whom it may concern, (Best) regards,
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Mẫu câu mở đầu email
- Thank you for your email dated ……. (regarding .....).
- Thank you for your email regarding ……
- I received your email regarding ……..
- This is in response to your email dated ……. regarding ….
- This is in response to your email regarding ……
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Mẫu câu kết thúc email
Trường hợp mong nhận được hồi đáp:
Thank you and I look forward to your response.
Thank you and I look forward to your prompt reply.
Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you and I look forward to receiving your reply.
Trường hợp nếu muốn người nhận cung cấp thêm thông tin, câu hỏi:
For further information, please feel free to contact me.
For further information, please feel free to e-mail me.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail me.
If you have any questions, please call me.
Trường hợp xin lỗi khách hàng
Once again, I hope you will accept my apologies for any inconvenience we
may have caused.
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TOEIC WRITING
Part 1: Write a sentence to describe the picture using two
words provided.
Part 2: Write two emails – 10 minutes each.
Part 3: Write an opinion essay.
PART 3: Write an oppion essay
Directions: Read the question. Then plan, write, and revise your essay in 30 minutes or
less. A good response will have at least 300 words.
Types of essays
1. Express a general opinion
2. Agree or Disagree
3. Advantages and/or disadvantages
4. Explain the preference
5. Explain the importance
Example
1. Express a general opinion
E.g: At some jobs, employees are allowed to listen to music
while they work. What is your opinion of this?
2. Agree or disagree with a statement
E.g: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Working out at the gym is better than at home.
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a
situation
E.g: What are the advantages or disadvantages of starting
your own business?
Eg: What are the advantages and disadvantages of starting
your own business?
Example
4. Explain your preference for something
E.g: Some people prefer to work in teams while others prefer
to work alone. Which do you prefer and why?
5. Explain the importance of something
E.g: Many people enjoy spending time playing and watching
sports. Why do you think sports are important to people?
Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
OPENING PARAGRAPH
Cấu trúc: Introduction – Thesis sentence – Main points mentioned briefly
Câu dẫn/giới thiệu (dựa vào câu hỏi) + Quan điểm + BECAUSE (3 lý do ngắn gọn)
Đề bài: At some jobs, employees are allowed to listen to music while they work.
What is your opinion of this?
Sample: Some offices allow employees to listen to music, while others do not. In my
opinion, employers should not allow workers to listen to music at the office because
it is distracting, it hurts teamwork, and it can lead to disagreements.
Express a general opinion
When it comes to ~, people often have different opinions. Personally, I think
it is a good idea/ bad idea to ~. This is because ~
E.g: What do you think of working from home? Give specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.
When it comes to where to work, people have different opinions. Personally,
I think that it’s a good idea to work from home. This is because it is more
convenient and it helps employees save time.
Explain your preference
Many people think that ~. However, others believe that ~ . Personally, I
prefer ~. This is because ~ .
E.g: Which do you prefer, being an employer or an employee? Give specific
reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Many people think that starting their own business is good/great/beneficial.
However, others believe that being an employee is better. Personally, I
prefer to work for companies rather than run my own ones. This is because I
don’t have to take much responsibility and it’s less stressful.
Explain the importance
When it comes to ~, people often have different opinions. Personally, I think
~ is important because ~
E.g: Why do you think friends and family’s advice is important to job
seekers?
When it comes to where to get job advice, people have different opinions.
Personally, I think friends and family’s advice is important to those who are
looking for a new employment because it is a great way to hear about job
opportunities and make connections with hiring companies.
Agree/ Disagree
It is often said that ~ . Personally, I agree/ disagree with that statement
because ~
E.g: Do you agree or disagree with the statement: English is necessary for
everyone? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
It is often said that English is necessary for everyone. Personally, I agree
with that statement because English gives us more chances to find a good
job and make friends from all over the world.
Advantages/ Disadvantages
Nowadays, many people tend to ~. There are both advantages and
disadvantages to this tendency. ~ (Advantage). However, ~ (disadvantage).
E.g: What are some advantages and disadvantages of changing jobs often?
Nowadays, many people tend to change jobs frequently. There are both
advantages and disadvantages of this tendency. It helps people have
experience in different fields and build their relationships. However, it may
affect their job opportunities.
CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH
Cấu trúc: Thesis restatement – Main points mentioned briefly - Concluding
sentence
Đề bài: At some jobs, employees are allowed to listen to music while they
work. What is your opinion of this?
Sample: In conclusion, I think that it is a bad idea to allow employees to
listen to music at work. Not only does it distract employees and hurt
teamwork, but it also leads to disagreements. For these reasons, companies
should not let employees listen to music while working.
Express a general opinion
E.g: What do you think of working from home? Give specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.
When it comes to where to work, people have different opinions. Personally,
I think that it’s a good idea to work from home. This is because it is more
convenient and it helps employees save time.
In conclusion, I think that it’s a good idea to work from home. It is more
convenient and it helps employees save time. For these reasons, employees
should work remotely.
Explain your preference
E.g: Which do you prefer, being an employer or an employee? Give specific
reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Many people think that starting their own business is beneficial. However,
others believe that being an employee is better. Personally, I prefer to work
for companies rather than run my own ones. This is because I don’t have to
take much responsibility and it’s less stressful.
In conclusion, being an employee of a company is better than owning a
business. This is because it is less stressful and I have less responsibility.
For these reasons, I prefer working for a company instead of running my
own business.
Explain the importance
E.g: Why do you think friends and family’s advice is important to job
seekers?
When it comes to where to get job advice, people have different opinions.
Personally, I think friends and family’s advice is important to those who are
looking for a new employment because it is a great way to hear about job
opportunities and make connections with hiring companies.
In conclusion, friends and family’s advice is important. Not only is it a great
way to hear about job opportunities, but it also helps make connections
with hiring companies. For these reasons, job seekers should consult their
friends and family’s advice.
Agree/ Disagree
E.g: Do you agree or disagree with the statement: English is necessary for
everyone? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
It is often said that English is necessary for everyone. Personally, I agree
with that statement because English gives us more chances to find a good
job and make friends from all over the world.
In conclusion, I agree that English is necessary for everyone. English gives
us more chances to find a good job. Moreover, we can make friends from all
over the world if we are fluent in English. For these reasons, people should
learn English when they have a chance.
Advantages/ Disadvantages
E.g: What are some advantages and disadvantages of changing jobs often?
Nowadays, many people tend to change jobs frequently. There are
advantages and disadvantages of this tendency. It helps people have
experience in different fields and build their relationships. However, it may
affect their job opportunities.
In conclusion, changing jobs frequently brings both advantages and
disadvantages. It helps people have experience in different fields and build
their relationships. However, it may affect their job opportunities. For these
reasons, people should consider pros and cons before deciding to change
jobs regularly.
