What else do you use the computer for - The many uses of Computers

I’ve just bought a new computer game. Do you like playing games on the computer or have you got a Play Station? What else do you use the computer for?

Ideas: The Many Uses of Computers 

Your favourite day of the week

Your friend John ha written you a letter? Part of it says:

What’s is your favourite day of the week? I’d love to hear all about it.

Write a letter of about 150 words in reply.

Suggest the place to visit in your country

One of your friends is planning to visit your country and asking you for some information. Write a letter to him/her and say:
• when the best period to visit your country is
• suggest a plan for the travel
• recommend places to visit in your country

Letter of inquiry for an English course. Viết thư hỏi thông tin về khóa học tiếng Anh ở nước ngoài.

You want to study at a language school in Britain. Write a letter to the Pricipal to ask for details of courses, cost, accommodation and any other information you need to know and tell her something about yourself.

Before viewing the example, you may know some points in this kind of letter.

Letter about your last holiday

Letter from an English friend:

“You were on holiday last week. Tell me about it.”

Letter about a new house

Writing a letter for your friend about a new house in another town when you and your family moved to last month!

Để hoàn thiện bài viết này, bạn viết theo dàn ý, ví dụ như:

Explain why you have moved?

Describe the new house? What is new in that house?

Neighbours?

The area?

Invite your friend to come and visit!

 

Hand built diorama of Hanoi apartment

Tet - traditional festival

Letter from a USA friend:

“ I guess there are many traditional festivals in your country. What’s the most important one? Why do people celebrate this festival and what do they do? Write and tell me about it”

 Fireworks brighten up Hoan Kiem Lake during TET holiday

Weather and outdoor activities.

Letter from Australian friend:

“It’s so hot here! What’s the weather like in your country at the moment? What outdoor activities are you able to do at this time of year? Tell me about it.”

 Lãng đãng chiều Hà Nội

Keep fit and healthy

Letter from penfriend:

 “ In your next letter, could you give me some advice? Tell me how you keep fit and healthy!”

Favourite restaurant. Food and what you like.

Letter from an English friend: A new restaurant has just opened in my town and it’s wonderful. Have you got a favourite restaurant? Tell me about the food and what you like about the resraurant?

      

How much television do you watch? What else do you do to relax?

This is part of a letter you receive from your English friend Mark:
I know I spend too much time watching television! How much television do you watch? What else do you do to relax?
Now write a letter to Mark, answering his questions.

                                                           Bạn có thích xem "cái Tivi"

choose: small school in the countryside or a large school in the centre of town

Đề bài:
This is part of a letter you receive from an American friend:
Next month, I’m moving with my family to a different area. I have to choose between going to a small school in the countryside or a large school in the centre of town. What should I do?
Now write a letter to your friend, giving your advice.

Music in your country, music you like

Đề bài:

This is part of a letter you receive from an Australian friend:

I want to find out about music in your country. Are there many live concerts? What music do you like listening to?

Now write a letter, answering your friend’s questions!!