“As the man left the cafe, Maria saw that his phone was still on table, she came to his table and picked up the phone. It was a modern and brandly new iphone, Maria thought of her old cell phone that she wanted to change many times but she didn’t have enough money to buy a new one. There was no one in the cafe except her at that time so she put the phone into her handbag and quickly left the cafe after paying money. On the way home she thought a lot and decided to wait for an income phoning from that phone. About fifteen minutes later, the owner of the phone called and she merrily told him that she was keeping his phone and asked him to get it back.They have been good friends since then!

THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY

The most important day of my life is Wedding day. it was a moment I knew I would never forget it.

It was on Saturday when we had a lovely outside wedding on a wonderful weather day. The air was crisp and breezy; you could feel the warmth and love in it. There was the scent of flowers, and candles burning. There were the sounds of children laughing and playing. There were the sounds of people clapping, and chatting. Pretty little children throwing rose pedals. There were beautifully decorated chairs with red, chocolate... There were the sounds of music playing; the arch was as beautiful as the preacher stood in front of it smiling. I were the happiest man on that day.

TEENAGER BOYS GETTING AS PRESENT

With all the energy of a young adult but not yet old enough to drive a car, it can be challenging to find the right present for a 14-year-old boy. Even though what is cool today changes in what seems like a blink of an eye, there are many ideas that are sure to thrill a young teenage boy. When in doubt, you can always offer cash or gift certificates and provide a ride to the store. If he lives for the next great tune, consider a personalized mp3 player to allow him to listen to his music everywhere he goes. Gift certificates from an online music store allow him to download the latest hits to enjoy.

ABOUT COMPUTER GAMES

Dear Bean,

Nowadays, more and more people play computer games because there are computers at almost every home. Moreover, the number of Internet cafes is increasing and playing games becomes easier. A lot of people prefer to play computer games rather than to meet thier friends. This situation leads to unsociable, unfriendly and shy personalities. Computer games have a strong power over children and make them spend many hours on games evereyday, they can became better or worse. I don't like computer games because it don’t want to waste my time

All the best,

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BEST SUBJECTS

Dear Bean,

            I’m writing to you to tell you about my study at university.I am studying several subjects such as: History, Math, Art...but my best subject in school is English. I love it because It is an international language and it’s really necessary for my job. Being good at English also helps me to widen my knowledge and to be successful in my occupation. At my new school I began to enjoy it. All of the history is behind it. I also enjoy it because it combines all of my subjects in a way. It contains history, math, and it is also the key for me to reach success in today's society. I really want to speak English well so every day I try to pracitise listening and speaking. I also take any chances to talk to foreigners to improve my English. I spend most of my free time on English. That’s why I am better at English than at other subjects.

All the best,

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STORY FOR THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE MAGAZINE

“It was a trip I will never forget, last summer I went on holiday for a week to the Island of Cat Ba. I stayed in a hotel which had a wonderful swimming pool and beautiful views of the sea. I spent my first day on the beach, but on the second day I felt very tired. First I felt very hot, then really cold. I could not understand why I felt like that. So I went to see the local doctor, who was a very nice/so kind man and the most famous doctor in the neighborhood. The doctor said the summer was a time when people often had a flu because it was really hot for most of us! He also asked me to take some medicines and to stay out of the sun, and of course I had to take the doctor’s advice and stayed in my room for the rest of my holiday. When I felt better it was the time I had to come back home to be ready for my work!”

3. It was a trip I will never forget

Well, we arrived home yesterday from China.  First let us say…..what a GREAT tour, we could not have wished for anything more!

 From our first day on our arrival when we saw my name on the board at Shanghai Airport, until the final trip to Beijing Airport to return home was amazing.  Shanghai was everything we had hoped for and the accommodation right through was fantastic.  The only hotel we weren’t keen on was Shanghai harbour view. We especially enjoyed the view here although the weather was so cold. We never had to carry our luggage once, everybody was so kind and helpful.  The hospitality we received all the way was phenomenal!

 We thought our private tour was exceptional as our guides were too. Our transfers were second-to-none.  We will certainly be referring this trip to all our friends.  Unfortunately, a couple of us (including myself) got sick along the way and had to use the aspirin, and to their credit, they were also fantastic. What a great idea for the health insurance, especially when you’re sick in a strange country. 

Thank you so much for all your hard work.  We will never forget this trip and it will foremost in our minds for many years to come. 

5.

Dear Hoa,

I’m happy that you rely on me as your pen-friend. So now I will give you some my advices on keeping fit and healthy. My husband and I were all less physically active than we used to be, mainly because of the sort of jobs we do. Regular exercise, playing sport or taking some form of physical activity for 30 minutes at least five days a week will have a positive effect on your health.

Regular exercise can help increase your energy levels, reduce stress and burn fat to keep your weight down. It can also keep organs, like your heart, healthy.

You could go to a gym, join a class or go for a swim. You can join in with team sports, such as football or netball. If you’re short of time, why not keep fit by riding a bike or walking briskly instead of driving or taking the bus?

6.

Betty Hernandez

1400 Main St.

Sometown, PA 11111

Phone: (215) 555-5555

[email protected]

Jan. 10, 2012

Lance Jones

VP Business Development

McClain Companies

15 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, PA 12345

Dear Lance:

I am writing to you as a fellow graduate of Hofstra University (class of 2002) and would sincerely appreciate any insight you could provide me into McClain Companies. I have been working in sales for almost five years but this job did not suit my major and I am now looking to transition into corporate human resources at a company such as yours.

Although successful in my sales career, I have realized the aspects of my work I find most rewarding are all in HR-related functions. The following offers a few highlights of my qualifications:

Solid foundation in HR affairs: As senior account executive, I have been responsible for a number of HR functions, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training new employees. A quick learner of complex concepts and legal issues, I am eager to broaden these competencies.

Dynamic communication style: I am adept in building relationships, consensus and a shared sense of purpose. I am known for my ability to quickly establish trust with employees, mediate disputes and motivate others into action.

Experience in corporate training: A constant throughout my sales career has been my passion for the design and delivery of staff development programs. Comfortable and experienced giving both large and small-group presentations, I have conducted hundreds of training seminars for diverse audiences across all organizational levels.

If you know of anyone within McClain Companies who might be looking for someone with my qualifications, I would be very grateful for your referral. Thanks in advance for any assistance you may be able to provide.

Kind regards,

Betty Hernandez

Enclosure

7.

I know I spend too much time watching television. Of course, with its advantages the television also has certain disadvantages. If a person spends too much time in watching television every day, then he will become lazy and shirk work. He would like to sit idle and waste his time. If one sees pictures from a close distance on the television set, it affects the eye-sight. It is thus very risky for the small children who always sit very close to the television set. The students also get the bad habit of seeing films on the television. During the television time the students do not pay any attention to their studies which will affect their educational career. The use of television set also increases the electricity bill greatly.

There is more and more fun you can do to relax. You should spend time doing housework like cleaning the house, washing, making furniture in another position…While doing these works you listen to music. It will make you more fun and leisure.

I hope you will be happy with new things.

Love,

Rechard

8. A BIG DECISION

It was a sunny day, a six-year-old boy walked up to his father one day and announced, 'Daddy, I'd like to get married.'

His father replied hesitantly, 'Sure, son, do you have anyone special in mind?'

'Yes,' answered the boy. 'I want to marry Grandma.'

'Now, wait a minute,' said his father. 'You don't think I'd let you get married with my mother, do you?'

'Why not?' the boy asked. 'You married mine.'

9.

                                                                                                            January 14, 2003

38 Nhat Thanh str.,

Sapa

Lao Cai, Vietnam

Dear Alian,

You say you want to have the same holiday as mine, but the place I am on holiday is not the best choice. It’s very cold and wet, and the weather forecast says it will get worse. The food at the hotel is terrible, the rooms are not clean. The staff is rude and unhelpful. The staff members argue with each other. Sometimes they swear at the managers. Many guests like me are so bored because there is nothing to do. There are no activities at night. In the day, there are few sports and nothing to see. Another time, we changed the tide of our bad room luck. After booking a room using Lonely Planet's Taiwan book as a guide, we discovered that we made a mistake. First clue was the beds didn't have sheets. I'm not exactly sure why we trolled the halls looking for sheets, but we did and found some in a cabinet somewhere. Plus, one of the beds was round and covered with a pink fuzzy bed spread. Perhaps the management thought this was special. We thought brothel. Since my mother and, at the time, 7 year-old daughter was with us, we thought we could do better. We'd paid for two nights but got a refund on night number two. One night made for a good story. The second night in another hotel was spent in slumber bliss.

From above reasons I think you should choose another place for your holiday. It will be better if you come to my city. I will be a tour guide and I will take you to Catba island – one of the beautiful place in my city.

I hope that you will have a good time in my city.

I’m looking forward to seeing you.

Love

Minh

10. The most memorable event in my life

It was the first day I go to school. I had never been to any kindergartens before so I had no many friends as others and I hadn’t known any children songs. I was very shy. I was very strange with others. My father took me to school and I didn’t let him come home until I finished my class. I asked him to wait for me outside the classroom. When the teacher asked us to sing a song called “Our class”. All my classmates sang and clapped their hands at the same time but me. I didn’t know that song. I had never been learned before. I felt myself strange from others. I was like a fish out of water. My father still stood outside the class and encouraged me by clapping his hands and smiled with me. I felt secure when he was always with me. I was very grateful at my dad very much.

11.

5 Tran Quoc Hoan Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi

January 25th   2013

Dear Hugh,

It has been months since the last time I heard from you. How was your winter break? I’m sorry that I was too busy to reply your letter. Now I have more free time because Tet Holiday is only a week away.

Tet Holiday is our traditional festival, which is also known as Lunar New Year. It comes later than your New Year in Britain, around the end of January and the begin of February. Since Tet is our biggest holiday of the year, there are many special activities on this occasion. We clean and decorate our house with peach flowers to welcome guests visiting us because relatives ands friends usually come to see each other on Tet. We send wishes to people we love, especially to children and the elderly by giving them red pockets of lucky money. Therefore, Tet is the occasion Vietnamese show care and respect to others. This explains why Tet is the most favourite holiday to many people, including me.

This year I even have an amazing plan for Tet Holiday. I am going to work at Vietnam Museum of Ethonoly as a volunteer for two days, hence I have the chance to enjoy Tet in many different ways of Vietnamese ethnic groups. Does it sound fascinating enough for you to be jealous with me? Don’t worry, I will send you some banh chung, our traditional cake on Tet holiday. Just kidding, dream on!

12.

5 Tran Quoc Hoan Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi

January 25th   2013

Dear Hugh,

Like many other neighbor countries in Southeast Asia, Vietnam has a precious treasure: its people. Everywhere you go, you will be welcomed by smiles and kind helps from the locals- whether they know Vietnamese or not. People from Hue, for example, are famous all over the country for their royal-like attitude: elegant and sweet. Those from Hoi An, on the other hand, are known for being honest. If you have time to spend in the Mekong delta of Vietnam, you will even be more surprised and inspired by the way you are received by local farmers. Get impressed!

Love

Minh

13.

Dear George,

I know this must be a very difficult time for you but don’t worry I’m sure you will make your parents and your friend satisfied with your choice.

Anyway, going on holiday with parents will express your feelings for your relatives. I definitely think that you should talk to your friends whether they may postpone the trip for another day.

If I were you, I would say to my friends that my parents and this holiday are very important for me. I love my family so much. So this time I will be with them. See you next time. I suppose we cancel for next week. At that time I will be free and that time will be happier.

Come on, buck up, I’m sure these bad times will pass very fast.

Take care

14.

5 Tran Quoc Hoan Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi

January 25th   2013

Dear Hugh,

I have recently started my English course. I will tell you how much I like my this class. Being a student, you find many people ask you "Do you like your course?", As a result, here are some reasons I want to explain. First to acquire another culture that is not mine; it is the first thing that attracts me to learn another language. being able to translate another language to your native tongue is something that capable you to communicate with foreigners. Second, It is an international language, knowing English help you to progress with new technology. Furthermore most of the authentic books are in English. The third or its better to say the ultimate reason is that knowing English is one of two things you need to being known as literate person. English has adopted a vast number of words from other languages, I think that by learning etymology you can learn word from other languages, for example the word "television", is driven from English word  means "ti vi”. To sum up I should say that English sound modern maybe it is the main reason fascinate me and a lot of people all around the world.

Love

Minh

15.

Dear Maria,

Thank you so much for making our wedding so special. Robert and you were so sweet and professional and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice of silver image photography. We can not wait to see the pictures. Thank you thank you thank you. My husband and I are sitting on beach now leaving for Italy in a few but just wanred you to know how much it meant to us that you were there.

Love,

Mary

16.

Dear Michael,

This is to confirm that I am a full -  time student in the Master of Bachelor of Business Administration program for Master of Accounting program at University of Michigan Business School, and expects to complete degree requirements in June.

The commencement ceremonies take place during April 24 – May 10, 2012. I would like you and your relatives to come to the US to attend the commencement. This letter serves as an invitation from the University of Michigan Business School You and your relatives to attend the graduation ceremonies here in Ocean hotel. We would appreciate your cooperation in allowing them to attend.

Please feel free to contact our office if you have further questions concerning me.

Sincerely,

Mary

Tocpics

1/ House and home

My family is living in Haiphong, not far from centre of city. It's nice house, there are 3rd floor with 6 rooms and 1 garden in my house. The 1st floor contains living room kitchen and bathroom. The 2nd floor contains two bedrooms and one bathroom. 3rd floor is a small garden. I plant flowers and clean vegetable. I love my house very much.

2/ Life at home

My family is living in Haiphong, not far from centre of city. It's nice house, there are 5 people in my family: My wife, 2 son, daughter and I. Every morning, we wake up early. We have breakfast together. After that, usually at 7 am I take my children to go to school and then go to work. At 5.30 pm I come back home and play tennis with my friends. My wife usually come back home earlier than me and cook dinner. In the evening I teach my children and 10.30 pm we are go to bed. I love my family very much.

3/ Education and future career

It is not easy to choose career to day. Alot of students are living schools and universities every year to seek employment  in the various professions, though employment opportunities are not increasing proportionately. As a result, there is alot of unemployment. Only afew are able to remain in the subjects of their choice.

4/ Free time/Entertaiment

I like doing many thing in free time. I usually go for a walk with my family or my friends. I also like going to the cinema so much. But sometime I like stay at home, connecting internet and chatting with my friends. In short of, there are many kind of intertaiments for me in free time.

5/ Relation with other people

I was born and grew up in Haiphong. My family have 5 people: My mother, father, my younger brother and I. I am 2 year older than my younger brother. My grandparent died some year ago. I have 2 uncles and 2 aunts, they are live in Haiphong with their family.

6/ Heath and welfare

We always wish to be health. We try to eat and drink regularly and we often do morning excercises. However, sometime we are ill. We may have flu, a cold or toothache. Then we take some medicine. We are insured by an insuarance company. Doctors and nurses in the hospital are very devoted to treat us.

7/ Shopping

I often go shopping once a month. I like go shopping at the supermarkets and trade centre such as Big C and TD Plaza. I usually by food, clothes, toys and many other things. I go shopping with my family but some time with my wife. I think that I don't like go shopping because I have to pay money.

8/ Food and drink

There are many kinds of food and drink to day: Meat, vegetable, fruit, fast food, wine, beer and many other things. I think that eating out is not as healthy as having at home. I am not used to sweet food and I like eating vegetables and fruits because eating lots of vegetables and fruits is good for me. I hate beer and wine.

9/ Place

There are many beautiful and famous places in Asia such as Thailan wiyh Bangkok, Cambodia with Angkor Wat, China with Great Wall. But last summer, I visited HoChiMinh City, one of the most famous cities in Vietnam. The HoChiMinh city is extremely beautiful. It is well known for its centres of business and other activities. There are many places of interest such as the Bontanical Gardens, HoChiMinh museum...During my stay in HoChiMinh city, I went out every day to sight seeing and bought souvernirs. Then every night, I went round the town, in short, HoChiMinh City is a famous and beautiful city.

10/Foriegn language

English is most popular language in the worl. Many people realize the impotance of learning english. English is spoken all over the world. If you known English well. You can get the higher salary and you can enjoy more entertaiment. So I take practice to become good at English. I think that the best way to learn English is using it.