USE IT! Follow the steps in the writing guide

5. USE IT! Follow the steps in the writing guide.

(SỬ DỤNG NÓ! Thực hiện theo các bước trong hướng dẫn viết)

WRITING GUIDE 

A. TASK

Write an entry for the ‘You haven't lived until...’ competition. Use information about a place you like and know well. Include some of the key phrases.

B. THINK AND PLAN

Brainstorm ideas and decide whether they belong in the paragraph on sights, sounds, tastes or feelings.

C. WRITE

Use your notes from B to write a first draft of your description.

D. CHECK

* adjectives and intensifiers

* ordering your ideas in a logical way

Bài Làm:

Da Nang has a total area of ​​more than 1,000 kilometers square including 6 large districts: Hai Chau, Thanh Khe, Cam Le, Son Tra, Ngu Hanh Son and Lien Chieu districts. These are the 6 largest districts of Da Nang city and in the suburbs are 2 districts of Hoa Vang and Hoang Sa district. Currently, Da Nang has expanded 2 more districts, Hoa Xuan and Hoa Quy, thus increasing the total area in Da Nang greatly.

+ Peace of mind: Da Nang people have a calm and slow life. Regardless of the hustle and bustle of life outside, in Da Nang, people are still calm, hard-working and quiet. People do the things they love and rest on time, not being too greedy and not working to earn a lot of money. Unlike many places, when you come to Da Nang to eat, drink and shop, you rarely encounter a situation of guillotine. The cultural identity of the people of Da Nang remains intact until now and when people come to Danang, they must say “Why” life here is so peaceful.

+ Hospitality: With a gentle and honest nature is the identity as well as the typical brand of Da Nang people. Tourists coming to Da Nang are always warmly welcomed and there is no distinction of being “visitors” like other tourist development cities across the country. Not only the big 4-5 star luxury hotels but even the smaller hotels show hospitality professionalism. The waiters are always important, the friendly smile, the gestures of obedience, the way of addressing uncles and aunts … also soften everyone’s heart when coming here. Therefore, coming to Da Nang makes us feel strange and unforgettable closeness and intimacy.

+ Enthusiasm: Come to Da Nang, you will feel that the local people are so enthusiastic, they forget even their own benefits and sometimes go out and are easily disadvantaged. Traveling around Da Nang, you don’t need Google Maps because you’re never afraid of being “lost”. The people of Da Nang are so enthusiastic that when you ask for directions but you just don’t understand, they will lead you to the place without receiving any remuneration.

And now Da Nang tourism has been very developed, the people here are so used to welcoming millions of tourists every year. And support world-class events such as the International Fireworks Festival in Danang and other outstanding events of the year. This is Danang’s human culture, a love with a well-defined emotion called Da Nang.

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Trong: Giải Tiếng Anh 8 Friends Plus Unit 2 Writing

Experience the Mekong Delta in Southern Vietnam

Because you haven’t lived until …

… you’ve seen the life around the river like floating markets. Besides, the Mekong Delta has got many fruit orchards or rice fields and extremely beautiful sights, and they’re all worth seeing.

… you’ve heard Don Ca Tai Tu - folk music. The sound of a variety of instruments like a flute, a 16 - string zither, a violin and a guitar is really amazing, and very soft! It’s quite an experience.

… you’ve tasted banh xeo. It’s one of the most popular dishes in the Mekong Delta. Don’t forget to try other excellent local specialities, like pop rice, lemongrass chicken or grilled snakehead fish. It’s absolutely delicious!

… you’ve felt the warmth of the residents. So do a homestay in a traditional village from October to April because the temperature is comfortable for travelling. We’re looking forward to seeing you.

1. Read the magazine advert and last year’s winning entry about the Mekong Delta. What do you have to do to enter the competition? What’s the prize? What do we learn about the residents in Southern Viet Nam? 

(Đọc quảng cáo trên tạp chí và bài viết đoạt giải năm ngoái về Đồng bằng sông Cửu Long. Bạn phải làm gì để tham gia cuộc thi? Giải thưởng nào? Tìm hiểu gì về cư dân Nam Bộ)

A sensational holiday!

Enter the You haven’t lived until … competition. Describe the sights, sounds, tastes and feelings that visitors to your country can experience. Our winner will spend two weeks in Australia!

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Language point: Intensifiers

2. Find the words in the box in the Experience the Mekong Delta in Southern Vietnam text. What type of word do they always come before?

(Tìm các từ trong khung trong đoạn văn Trải nghiệm đồng bằng sông Cửu Long ở Nam Bộ. Loại từ nào chúng luôn đứng trước?)

absolutely     really     very

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3. Study the examples and answer the questions.

(Nghiên cứu ví dụ và trả lời câu hỏi)

very soft v         very delicious x

really soft v          really delicious x

absolutely soft x           absolutely delicious v

1. Which adjective is an extreme adjective (it describes a strong opinion): soft or delicious?

2. Do we use very with normal or extreme adjectives?

3. Can we use really with both normal and extreme adjectives?

4. What other intensifiers can we use with adjectives? Find examples in the text.

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4. Read the key phrases and find them in the Experience the Mekong Delta in Southern Viet Nam text. Think of how to complete the first two phrases about your town.

(Đọc các cụm từ chính và tìm chúng trong văn bản Trải nghiệm đồng bằng sông Cửu Long ở miền Nam Việt Nam. Nghĩ về cách hoàn thành hai cụm từ đầu tiên về thị trấn của bạn)

KEYPHRASES 

Expressing recommendations

Don't forget to try ... .

It’s one of the most ... in the....

It’s quite an experience.

They're (all) worth seeing.

We're looking forward to (seeing you).

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