TASK 1 PROMPT 1 – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary

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1. 1: You an email from   your friend, Pat, he said that he  is going to have a holiday

2.Write a letter to Pat,   in your letter: Invite him to your city,   your city, Invite him to stay with you during   his holiday

3.Dear Pat,  I was delighted to hear that you are  planning a holiday, and I would love to   invite you to spend it in Ho Chi Minh with  me

4.It would be a perfect chance for us to   meet and enjoy this vibrant city together

5.Ho Chi Minh City is the largest and most   city in Vietnam

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Key Vocabulary (CEFR C2)

inviting

A2

To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

Example:

"Prompt 1: INVITING EMAILS You recently received an email from  "

recently

A2

In the recent past

Example:

"Prompt 1: INVITING EMAILS You recently received an email from  "

received

A2

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

Example:

"Prompt 1: INVITING EMAILS You recently received an email from  "

describe

A2

To represent in words.

Example:

"in your letter: Invite him to your city, Describe  your city, Invite him to stay with you during  "

dynamic

A2

A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.

Example:

"dynamic city in Vietnam. It is well known for  its fascinating history, lively street life,  "

prompt

A2

A reminder or cue.

Example:

"Prompt 1: INVITING EMAILS You recently received an email from  "

emails

A2

A system for transferring messages from one computer to another, usually through a network.

Example:

"Prompt 1: INVITING EMAILS You recently received an email from  "

english-speaking

B1

A B1-level word commonly used in this context.

Example:

"your English-speaking friend, Pat, he said that he  is going to have a holiday. Write a letter to Pat,  "

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Video Difficulty Analysis & Stats

Category
basic
CEFR Level
C2
Duration
74
Total Words
232
Total Sentences
15
Average Sentence Length
15 words

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