IELTS Writing B2: Letter / Email Writing from Cues (Craft Villages)
Task Prompt (IELTS General Training Writing Task 1):
You are planning a company trip to a traditional craft village. Write an email to your colleagues proposing the trip.
In your email, you should:
You are planning a company trip to a traditional craft village. Write an email to your colleagues proposing the trip.
In your email, you should:
- Explain why the craft village is an ideal location for team-building.
- Describe what activities colleagues can join (e.g. watching artisans cast bronze, weaving, making lacquerware).
- Give details on schedule and departure time.
Key Sentence Construction Tasks (10 Questions)
Complete key sentences for your email by supplying the correct B2 vocabulary/phrases based on the Vietnamese cues.
1. Complete the departure detail sentence:
“I suggest we ________ (khởi hành – phrasal verb) early in the morning so that we can avoid heavy traffic.”
“I suggest we ________ (khởi hành – phrasal verb) early in the morning so that we can avoid heavy traffic.”
Đáp án đúng: set off
Giải thích: “set off” là cụm động từ có nghĩa là khởi hành (bắt đầu một chuyến đi).
Gợi ý viết câu: “I suggest we set off early at 7:00 AM.”
Giải thích: “set off” là cụm động từ có nghĩa là khởi hành (bắt đầu một chuyến đi).
Gợi ý viết câu: “I suggest we set off early at 7:00 AM.”
2. Complete the activity description sentence:
“During the tour, we will have the opportunity to watch a skilled craftsman ________ (đúc) bronze items inside the workshop.”
“During the tour, we will have the opportunity to watch a skilled craftsman ________ (đúc) bronze items inside the workshop.”
Đáp án đúng: cast
Giải thích: Động từ “cast” có nghĩa là đúc (kim loại, đồ đồng vào khuôn).
Gợi ý viết câu: “…watch a skilled craftsman cast bronze statues.”
Giải thích: Động từ “cast” có nghĩa là đúc (kim loại, đồ đồng vào khuôn).
Gợi ý viết câu: “…watch a skilled craftsman cast bronze statues.”
3. Complete the craft experience sentence:
“Participants can also learn how to ________ (đan/dệt) bamboo baskets directly from local artisans.”
“Participants can also learn how to ________ (đan/dệt) bamboo baskets directly from local artisans.”
Đáp án đúng: weave
Giải thích: Động từ “weave” có nghĩa là đan (rổ, rá) hoặc dệt (vải).
Gợi ý viết câu: “…learn how to weave traditional bamboo baskets.”
Giải thích: Động từ “weave” có nghĩa là đan (rổ, rá) hoặc dệt (vải).
Gợi ý viết câu: “…learn how to weave traditional bamboo baskets.”
4. Complete the event introduction sentence:
“I strongly believe that this village is a perfect venue for our company’s annual ________ (xây dựng đội ngũ) event.”
“I strongly believe that this village is a perfect venue for our company’s annual ________ (xây dựng đội ngũ) event.”
Đáp án đúng: team-building (hoặc team building)
Giải thích: Tính từ “team-building” mang nghĩa xây dựng đội ngũ, thắt chặt tinh thần đồng đội.
Giải thích: Tính từ “team-building” mang nghĩa xây dựng đội ngũ, thắt chặt tinh thần đồng đội.
5. Complete the meeting point sentence:
“Please make sure that everyone ________ (xuất hiện/đến – phrasal verb dạng quá khứ/hiện tại) at the company headquarters on time.”
“Please make sure that everyone ________ (xuất hiện/đến – phrasal verb dạng quá khứ/hiện tại) at the company headquarters on time.”
Đáp án đúng: turns up (hoặc turn up / turned up)
Giải thích: Phrasal verb “turn up” có nghĩa là xuất hiện, đến điểm hẹn.
Giải thích: Phrasal verb “turn up” có nghĩa là xuất hiện, đến điểm hẹn.
6. Complete the product highlight sentence:
“Visitors are constantly amazed by the ________ (tính chân thật/nguyên bản) of the handmade handicraft items.”
“Visitors are constantly amazed by the ________ (tính chân thật/nguyên bản) of the handmade handicraft items.”
Đáp án đúng: authenticity
Giải thích: Danh từ “authenticity” có nghĩa là tính xịn, nguyên bản, không làm giả.
Giải thích: Danh từ “authenticity” có nghĩa là tính xịn, nguyên bản, không làm giả.
7. Complete the souvenir description sentence:
“The local artisan showed us how to stretch leather across a frame to make a durable ________ (mặt trống).”
“The local artisan showed us how to stretch leather across a frame to make a durable ________ (mặt trống).”
Đáp án đúng: drumhead
Giải thích: Danh từ “drumhead” nghĩa là mặt trống.
Giải thích: Danh từ “drumhead” nghĩa là mặt trống.
8. Complete the closing value sentence:
“Supporting this trip also helps our organization ________ (bảo tồn) cultural heritage and local livelihoods.”
“Supporting this trip also helps our organization ________ (bảo tồn) cultural heritage and local livelihoods.”
Đáp án đúng: preserve
Giải thích: Động từ “preserve” nghĩa là bảo tồn, giữ gìn giá trị truyền thống.
Giải thích: Động từ “preserve” nghĩa là bảo tồn, giữ gìn giá trị truyền thống.
9. Complete the workshop experience sentence:
“In the afternoon, we will try to ________ (thêu) delicate patterns onto silk pieces under expert guidance.”
“In the afternoon, we will try to ________ (thêu) delicate patterns onto silk pieces under expert guidance.”
Đáp án đúng: embroider
Giải thích: Động từ “embroider” nghĩa là thêu hoa văn lên vải/lụa.
Giải thích: Động từ “embroider” nghĩa là thêu hoa văn lên vải/lụa.
10. Complete the recommendation conclusion:
“I am sure this experience will ________ (gợi nhớ) us of the immense value of traditional craftsmanship.”
“I am sure this experience will ________ (gợi nhớ) us of the immense value of traditional craftsmanship.”
Đáp án đúng: remind
Giải thích: Động từ “remind” (đi với of) nghĩa là gợi nhớ, làm cho nhớ lại.
Giải thích: Động từ “remind” (đi với of) nghĩa là gợi nhớ, làm cho nhớ lại.
Kết quả của bạn: / 10
Bài viết mẫu tham khảo (Model Email Answer):
Dear Colleagues,
I am writing to propose an exciting destination for our upcoming company retreat. I would like to suggest organizing a trip to Dong Ho Craft Village, which I believe is an ideal location for our annual team-building activities.
This trip will offer everyone a hands-on cultural experience. During our visit, we will have the chance to watch a master craftsman cast bronze items and observe how artisans embroider intricate patterns onto silk. We can also join a hands-on workshop to learn how to weave bamboo items and produce authentic lacquerware.
Regarding the schedule, I suggest we set off at 7:30 AM from the office so that everyone can turn up on time and avoid morning traffic jams. Supporting this local village not only helps us bond as a team, but also allows us to preserve traditional arts.
Please let me know your thoughts by Friday.
Best regards,
Alex Johnson
I am writing to propose an exciting destination for our upcoming company retreat. I would like to suggest organizing a trip to Dong Ho Craft Village, which I believe is an ideal location for our annual team-building activities.
This trip will offer everyone a hands-on cultural experience. During our visit, we will have the chance to watch a master craftsman cast bronze items and observe how artisans embroider intricate patterns onto silk. We can also join a hands-on workshop to learn how to weave bamboo items and produce authentic lacquerware.
Regarding the schedule, I suggest we set off at 7:30 AM from the office so that everyone can turn up on time and avoid morning traffic jams. Supporting this local village not only helps us bond as a team, but also allows us to preserve traditional arts.
Please let me know your thoughts by Friday.
Best regards,
Alex Johnson
IELTS Writing B2: Letter / Email Writing from Cues (Craft Villages)
Task Prompt (IELTS General Training Writing Task 1):
You are planning a company trip to a traditional craft village. Write an email to your colleagues proposing the trip.
In your email, you should:
You are planning a company trip to a traditional craft village. Write an email to your colleagues proposing the trip.
In your email, you should:
- Explain why the craft village is an ideal location for team-building.
- Describe what activities colleagues can join (e.g. watching artisans cast bronze, weaving, making lacquerware).
- Give details on schedule and departure time.
Key Sentence Construction Tasks (10 Questions)
Complete key sentences for your email by supplying the correct B2 vocabulary/phrases based on the Vietnamese cues.
1. Complete the departure detail sentence:
“I suggest we ________ (khởi hành – phrasal verb) early in the morning so that we can avoid heavy traffic.”
“I suggest we ________ (khởi hành – phrasal verb) early in the morning so that we can avoid heavy traffic.”
Đáp án đúng: set off
Giải thích: “set off” là cụm động từ có nghĩa là khởi hành (bắt đầu một chuyến đi).
Gợi ý viết câu: “I suggest we set off early at 7:00 AM.”
Giải thích: “set off” là cụm động từ có nghĩa là khởi hành (bắt đầu một chuyến đi).
Gợi ý viết câu: “I suggest we set off early at 7:00 AM.”
2. Complete the activity description sentence:
“During the tour, we will have the opportunity to watch a skilled craftsman ________ (đúc) bronze items inside the workshop.”
“During the tour, we will have the opportunity to watch a skilled craftsman ________ (đúc) bronze items inside the workshop.”
Đáp án đúng: cast
Giải thích: Động từ “cast” có nghĩa là đúc (kim loại, đồ đồng vào khuôn).
Gợi ý viết câu: “…watch a skilled craftsman cast bronze statues.”
Giải thích: Động từ “cast” có nghĩa là đúc (kim loại, đồ đồng vào khuôn).
Gợi ý viết câu: “…watch a skilled craftsman cast bronze statues.”
3. Complete the craft experience sentence:
“Participants can also learn how to ________ (đan/dệt) bamboo baskets directly from local artisans.”
“Participants can also learn how to ________ (đan/dệt) bamboo baskets directly from local artisans.”
Đáp án đúng: weave
Giải thích: Động từ “weave” có nghĩa là đan (rổ, rá) hoặc dệt (vải).
Gợi ý viết câu: “…learn how to weave traditional bamboo baskets.”
Giải thích: Động từ “weave” có nghĩa là đan (rổ, rá) hoặc dệt (vải).
Gợi ý viết câu: “…learn how to weave traditional bamboo baskets.”
4. Complete the event introduction sentence:
“I strongly believe that this village is a perfect venue for our company’s annual ________ (xây dựng đội ngũ) event.”
“I strongly believe that this village is a perfect venue for our company’s annual ________ (xây dựng đội ngũ) event.”
Đáp án đúng: team-building (hoặc team building)
Giải thích: Tính từ “team-building” mang nghĩa xây dựng đội ngũ, thắt chặt tinh thần đồng đội.
Giải thích: Tính từ “team-building” mang nghĩa xây dựng đội ngũ, thắt chặt tinh thần đồng đội.
5. Complete the meeting point sentence:
“Please make sure that everyone ________ (xuất hiện/đến – phrasal verb dạng quá khứ/hiện tại) at the company headquarters on time.”
“Please make sure that everyone ________ (xuất hiện/đến – phrasal verb dạng quá khứ/hiện tại) at the company headquarters on time.”
Đáp án đúng: turns up (hoặc turn up / turned up)
Giải thích: Phrasal verb “turn up” có nghĩa là xuất hiện, đến điểm hẹn.
Giải thích: Phrasal verb “turn up” có nghĩa là xuất hiện, đến điểm hẹn.
6. Complete the product highlight sentence:
“Visitors are constantly amazed by the ________ (tính chân thật/nguyên bản) of the handmade handicraft items.”
“Visitors are constantly amazed by the ________ (tính chân thật/nguyên bản) of the handmade handicraft items.”
Đáp án đúng: authenticity
Giải thích: Danh từ “authenticity” có nghĩa là tính xịn, nguyên bản, không làm giả.
Giải thích: Danh từ “authenticity” có nghĩa là tính xịn, nguyên bản, không làm giả.
7. Complete the souvenir description sentence:
“The local artisan showed us how to stretch leather across a frame to make a durable ________ (mặt trống).”
“The local artisan showed us how to stretch leather across a frame to make a durable ________ (mặt trống).”
Đáp án đúng: drumhead
Giải thích: Danh từ “drumhead” nghĩa là mặt trống.
Giải thích: Danh từ “drumhead” nghĩa là mặt trống.
8. Complete the closing value sentence:
“Supporting this trip also helps our organization ________ (bảo tồn) cultural heritage and local livelihoods.”
“Supporting this trip also helps our organization ________ (bảo tồn) cultural heritage and local livelihoods.”
Đáp án đúng: preserve
Giải thích: Động từ “preserve” nghĩa là bảo tồn, giữ gìn giá trị truyền thống.
Giải thích: Động từ “preserve” nghĩa là bảo tồn, giữ gìn giá trị truyền thống.
9. Complete the workshop experience sentence:
“In the afternoon, we will try to ________ (thêu) delicate patterns onto silk pieces under expert guidance.”
“In the afternoon, we will try to ________ (thêu) delicate patterns onto silk pieces under expert guidance.”
Đáp án đúng: embroider
Giải thích: Động từ “embroider” nghĩa là thêu hoa văn lên vải/lụa.
Giải thích: Động từ “embroider” nghĩa là thêu hoa văn lên vải/lụa.
10. Complete the recommendation conclusion:
“I am sure this experience will ________ (gợi nhớ) us of the immense value of traditional craftsmanship.”
“I am sure this experience will ________ (gợi nhớ) us of the immense value of traditional craftsmanship.”
Đáp án đúng: remind
Giải thích: Động từ “remind” (đi với of) nghĩa là gợi nhớ, làm cho nhớ lại.
Giải thích: Động từ “remind” (đi với of) nghĩa là gợi nhớ, làm cho nhớ lại.
Kết quả của bạn: / 10
Bài viết mẫu tham khảo (Model Email Answer):
Dear Colleagues,
I am writing to propose an exciting destination for our upcoming company retreat. I would like to suggest organizing a trip to Dong Ho Craft Village, which I believe is an ideal location for our annual team-building activities.
This trip will offer everyone a hands-on cultural experience. During our visit, we will have the chance to watch a master craftsman cast bronze items and observe how artisans embroider intricate patterns onto silk. We can also join a hands-on workshop to learn how to weave bamboo items and produce authentic lacquerware.
Regarding the schedule, I suggest we set off at 7:30 AM from the office so that everyone can turn up on time and avoid morning traffic jams. Supporting this local village not only helps us bond as a team, but also allows us to preserve traditional arts.
Please let me know your thoughts by Friday.
Best regards,
Alex Johnson
I am writing to propose an exciting destination for our upcoming company retreat. I would like to suggest organizing a trip to Dong Ho Craft Village, which I believe is an ideal location for our annual team-building activities.
This trip will offer everyone a hands-on cultural experience. During our visit, we will have the chance to watch a master craftsman cast bronze items and observe how artisans embroider intricate patterns onto silk. We can also join a hands-on workshop to learn how to weave bamboo items and produce authentic lacquerware.
Regarding the schedule, I suggest we set off at 7:30 AM from the office so that everyone can turn up on time and avoid morning traffic jams. Supporting this local village not only helps us bond as a team, but also allows us to preserve traditional arts.
Please let me know your thoughts by Friday.
Best regards,
Alex Johnson
IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Essay Writing (Traditional Crafts & Heritage)
Task Prompt (IELTS Writing Task 2 – Essay):
“Some people believe that traditional crafts and craft villages are no longer relevant in modern society and should not receive financial support from governments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Essay Requirements & Guidelines:
“Some people believe that traditional crafts and craft villages are no longer relevant in modern society and should not receive financial support from governments. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Essay Requirements & Guidelines:
- Write at least 250 words.
- Structure Suggestion:
- Introduction: Paraphrase prompt & state clear opinion (Disagree).
- Body Paragraph 1: Cultural value (cultural identity, preservation of heritage, authenticity).
- Body Paragraph 2: Economic value (tourism attraction, local employment for artisans and craftsmen).
- Conclusion: Restate thesis and give a final recommendation for sustainable growth.
Key Sentence Construction Tasks (10 Questions)
Complete key essay topic sentences by supplying the correct B2 vocabulary/phrases based on the Vietnamese cues.
1. Complete the preservation argument:
“Government funding plays a crucial role to ________ (bảo vệ, bảo tồn) traditional values and national identity.”
“Government funding plays a crucial role to ________ (bảo vệ, bảo tồn) traditional values and national identity.”
Đáp án đúng: preserve
Giải thích: Động từ “preserve” có nghĩa là bảo tồn, giữ gìn các giá trị di sản văn hóa.
Gợi ý ngữ cảnh essay: “…crucial role to preserve traditional values.”
Giải thích: Động từ “preserve” có nghĩa là bảo tồn, giữ gìn các giá trị di sản văn hóa.
Gợi ý ngữ cảnh essay: “…crucial role to preserve traditional values.”
2. Complete the craftsman role argument:
“A skilled ________ (thợ làm đồ thủ công) spends decades mastering techniques passed down through generations.”
“A skilled ________ (thợ làm đồ thủ công) spends decades mastering techniques passed down through generations.”
Đáp án đúng: craftsman (hoặc artisan)
Giải thích: Danh từ “craftsman” chỉ người thợ lành nghề làm các sản phẩm thủ công.
Giải thích: Danh từ “craftsman” chỉ người thợ lành nghề làm các sản phẩm thủ công.
3. Complete the tourism attraction point:
“Craft villages serve as a major tourist ________ (điểm hấp dẫn) that boosts local economic growth.”
“Craft villages serve as a major tourist ________ (điểm hấp dẫn) that boosts local economic growth.”
Đáp án đúng: attraction
Giải thích: Danh từ “attraction” đi cùng “tourist” tạo thành cụm “tourist attraction” (điểm du lịch hấp dẫn).
Giải thích: Danh từ “attraction” đi cùng “tourist” tạo thành cụm “tourist attraction” (điểm du lịch hấp dẫn).
4. Complete the product quality point:
“Unlike mass-produced goods, handmade items maintain high ________ (tính chân thật/nguyên bản) and uniqueness.”
“Unlike mass-produced goods, handmade items maintain high ________ (tính chân thật/nguyên bản) and uniqueness.”
Đáp án đúng: authenticity
Giải thích: Danh từ “authenticity” thể hiện tính xịn, nguyên bản không sao chép công nghiệp.
Giải thích: Danh từ “authenticity” thể hiện tính xịn, nguyên bản không sao chép công nghiệp.
5. Complete the technique description:
“Artisans carefully ________ (đổ khuôn, tạo khuôn) raw materials to produce fine pottery and ceramics.”
“Artisans carefully ________ (đổ khuôn, tạo khuôn) raw materials to produce fine pottery and ceramics.”
Đáp án đúng: mould (hoặc mold)
Giải thích: Động từ “mould” mang nghĩa là tạo khuôn, nhào nặn nguyên liệu thành hình.
Giải thích: Động từ “mould” mang nghĩa là tạo khuôn, nhào nặn nguyên liệu thành hình.
6. Complete the craft description sentence:
“Traditional ________ (đồ sơn mài) requires applying multiple coats of natural resin onto wood surfaces.”
“Traditional ________ (đồ sơn mài) requires applying multiple coats of natural resin onto wood surfaces.”
Đáp án đúng: lacquerware
Giải thích: Danh từ “lacquerware” nghĩa là vật dụng thủ công làm bằng sơn mài.
Giải thích: Danh từ “lacquerware” nghĩa là vật dụng thủ công làm bằng sơn mài.
7. Complete the environmental processing sentence:
“Villages must properly ________ (xử lý – chất thải) industrial wastewater before releasing it into local rivers.”
“Villages must properly ________ (xử lý – chất thải) industrial wastewater before releasing it into local rivers.”
Đáp án đúng: treat
Giải thích: Động từ “treat” có nghĩa là xử lý hóa chất, chất thải hoặc nước thải.
Giải thích: Động từ “treat” có nghĩa là xử lý hóa chất, chất thải hoặc nước thải.
8. Complete the weaving technique sentence:
“Local workers skillfuly ________ (đan/dệt) silk threads to form complex cultural patterns.”
“Local workers skillfuly ________ (đan/dệt) silk threads to form complex cultural patterns.”
Đáp án đúng: weave
Giải thích: Động từ “weave” nghĩa là dệt (vải, lụa) hoặc đan (mây, tre).
Giải thích: Động từ “weave” nghĩa là dệt (vải, lụa) hoặc đan (mây, tre).
9. Complete the memory reminder argument:
“Handicraft products ________ (gợi nhớ) younger generations of their ancestral heritage and traditions.”
“Handicraft products ________ (gợi nhớ) younger generations of their ancestral heritage and traditions.”
Đáp án đúng: remind
Giải thích: Động từ “remind” đi cùng cấu trúc “remind sb of sth” (gợi nhớ ai về điều gì).
Giải thích: Động từ “remind” đi cùng cấu trúc “remind sb of sth” (gợi nhớ ai về điều gì).
10. Complete the workplace description:
“Providing modern equipment for every small ________ (xưởng/công xưởng) helps increase daily productivity.”
“Providing modern equipment for every small ________ (xưởng/công xưởng) helps increase daily productivity.”
Đáp án đúng: workshop
Giải thích: Danh từ “workshop” chỉ xưởng sản xuất, nơi thợ thủ công làm việc.
Giải thích: Danh từ “workshop” chỉ xưởng sản xuất, nơi thợ thủ công làm việc.
Kết quả của bạn: / 10
Bài viết luận mẫu tham khảo (Model IELTS Essay ~270 words):
In the era of mass industrialization, some argue that traditional craft villages are obsolete and no longer deserve state financial support. I completely disagree with this view, as these villages carry invaluable cultural heritage and offer substantial economic benefits.
First and foremost, traditional crafts represent the cultural identity and history of a nation. Each handmade item, whether it is a piece of exquisite lacquerware or a woven silk product, reflects centuries of historical evolution. Master craftsmen and local artisans spend decades honing their skills to weave patterns, mould clay, and cast bronze with incredible precision. Without government funding to preserve these traditional skills, the cultural authenticity of a country would risk being permanently lost in favor of factory-made duplicates.
Furthermore, craft villages contribute significantly to tourism and local economies. These destinations function as a powerful tourist attraction, welcoming millions of international visitors annually who wish to witness authentic craftsmanship inside a traditional workshop. By investing in these areas and teaching locals how to properly treat waste materials to protect the environment, governments can generate sustainable employment for rural residents and reduce urban migration.
In conclusion, far from being useless in modern society, traditional craft villages remain essential cultural symbols and economic engines. State subsidies are necessary to maintain their operations, enhance production techniques, and remind future generations of their rich ancestral heritage.
First and foremost, traditional crafts represent the cultural identity and history of a nation. Each handmade item, whether it is a piece of exquisite lacquerware or a woven silk product, reflects centuries of historical evolution. Master craftsmen and local artisans spend decades honing their skills to weave patterns, mould clay, and cast bronze with incredible precision. Without government funding to preserve these traditional skills, the cultural authenticity of a country would risk being permanently lost in favor of factory-made duplicates.
Furthermore, craft villages contribute significantly to tourism and local economies. These destinations function as a powerful tourist attraction, welcoming millions of international visitors annually who wish to witness authentic craftsmanship inside a traditional workshop. By investing in these areas and teaching locals how to properly treat waste materials to protect the environment, governments can generate sustainable employment for rural residents and reduce urban migration.
In conclusion, far from being useless in modern society, traditional craft villages remain essential cultural symbols and economic engines. State subsidies are necessary to maintain their operations, enhance production techniques, and remind future generations of their rich ancestral heritage.
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