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Unified State Examination English. Demo version 2009. Section 4 (Writing)
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To answer tasks C1, C2, use Answer Form 2.
When completing tasks C1 and C2, please pay particular attention to the fact that your answers will only be assessed on the notes made in Answer Form 2. Any rough notes will not be taken into account by the assessor.
When filling out Answer Form 2, you first indicate the task number C1, C2, and then write your answer.
If one side of the Blank is not enough, you can use the other side of the Blank.
C1. You have 20 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes:
… In Great Britain most young people want to become independent from the ir parents as soon as possible. Could you tell me what you and your friends think about not relying on your parents? Are you ready to leave your family immediately after you finish school? Is it easy to rent a houseor an apartment for students in Russia?
As for the latest news, I have just returned from a trip to Scotland…
Write a letter to Tom.
In your letter
? answer his questions
? ask 3 questions about his trip to Scotland
Write 100 – 140 words.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
C2. You have 40 minutes to do this task.
Comment on the following statement.
Our grandparents say their way of life was much more secure. However, young people have many more life opportunities nowadays.
What is your opinion? Which way of life do you find more satisfying?
Write 200 – 250 words.
Use the following plan:
Make an introduction (state the problem)
- express your personal opinion and give reasons for it
- give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don’t agree with it
- draw a conclusion
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| Cl 1 You have 20 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jack who writes:
...Have you ever thought what you are going to do in the future? As for me, I really don"/ know what career to choose although my parents say it"s time I made a choice. What kind of job would you prefer to do? Have you asked your parents for advice? Would you like to follow in their footsteps?
Anyway, we\e got some time to think. Let me know what you think about it.
Write a letter to Jack. In your letter
- answer his questions
- ask 3 questions about his hobbies and leisure activities Write 100-140 words.
1 C2 1 You have 40 minutes to do this task. Comment on the following statement.
The future of education- books or computers?
What is your opinion? Are computers going to replace printed books in the future?
Write 200-250 words.
Use the following plan:
- make an introduction (state the problem)
- express your personal opinion and give reasons for it
- give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don"t agree with it
- draw a conclusion
Option 4
SECTION 1. LISTENING
During the listening test, a pause is given before each task so that you can review the questions for the task, as well as pauses after the initial and repeated presentation of the audio text to enter answers. Once you have completed the entire Listening section, transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
You will hear 6 statements. Match each speaker's statements 1-6 with the statements given in list A-G. Use each statement indicated by its corresponding letter, just one time. There is one extra statement in the assignment. You will hear the recording twice. Record your answers in the table.
A. I took a break from swimming.
B. I gave up my studies to swim.
C. I went on a swimming tour abroad.
D. I swam for my college team.
E. I had a physical problem.
F. I was a winner of competitions.
G. I acquired new friends.
| Speaking | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Statement |
You will hear friends talking. Determine which of the following statements A1-A7 correspond to the content of the text (1 - True), which ones do not correspond (2 - False) and what is not said in the text, that is, based on the text, neither a positive nor a negative answer can be given (3- Not stated). Circle the number of the answer option you selected. You will hear the recording twice.
A1 | James is complaining about the lack of customers in his agency.
A2 | The Lotus Garden is the best restaurant in Durham at the moment.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
A3| Sarah is getting to Durham by rail.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
A4 | Sarah can get to the Kwai Lam by bus.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
A51
It will take James about half an hour to get to Durham.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
A6 I The three friends are going to meet in The County.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
A7 | Sarah will phone Alan to tell him about the change in their plans.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
You will hear the story of a popular TV actor about his career. In tasks A8-A14, circle the number 1, 2 or 3 that corresponds to the answer option you chose. You will hear the recording twice.
A8 | The actor did not go into acting straight from school because
- he didn't want to study any more.
- he was not brave enough.
- he lacked the necessary qualifications.
- He is grateful for the opportunity it gave him.
- He regrets not mentioning his real ambitions.
- He wishes he hadn't trained as an accountant.
The actor gave up accountancy because
- he found the work boring.
- he had developed other interests.
- he realized he wasn't going to qualify.
- to earn extra pocket money.
- to pay the fees for his course of study.
- to support himself while he studied.
The actor's grandmother
- encouraged him in his ambitions.
- organized plays for children.
- had been involved in the theatre.
- prefer to be on their own.
- really want to be accepted.
- find acting comes easily to them.
- can identify with the characters they play.
- have to work hard to convince audiences.
- are not too similar to the characters they play.
Upon completion of tasks IN 1 And A1-A14 DON'T FORGET TO MOVE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE ANSWER FORM№ 1! PLEASE NOTE that answers to assignments Bl, A1-A14 located in different parts form. IN 1 located at the bottom of the form. When transferring answers in a task IN 1 letters are written without spaces or punctuation marks.
SECTION 2. READING
AT 2
Match headings A-H with texts 1-7. Record your answers in the table. Use every letter just one time. There is one extra heading in the task.
A. Exotic Pets E. Massive Destruction
B. Going Back in Time F. Buried Treasure
C. Small Screen Addiction G. Reason for Extinction
D. Body Language H. Intelligent Enemies
1. The VLT(Very Large Telescope) is the world's largest telescope and it is taking scientists further back to the Big Bang than they ever thought possible. In other words, the VLT is a kind of a time machine, giving astronomers detailed views of events that took place in the earliest days of the cosmos. One day, we will have a much clearer picture of how our planet was born.
- The latest development in the debate among scientists about what killed the prehistoric dinosaurs is the suggestion that acid rain was the cause. Some geologists suggest that a large meteor hitting the earth at 65 kilometers per second would have led to strongly acidic rain falling all over the world. This idea is fascinating but it would mean the dinosaurs would all have died within a very short time.
- In 1948, a British farmer discovered an interesting lump of metal while plowing his field. At first he thought the metal bits were parts of an old bed. Then more "parts of old beds" turned up and the farmer took them to the local museum. "But these bits are priceless!" exclaimed the keeper of the museum. "They are Iron Age jewelry and coins!" Over the next 40 years, more and more items were found in the same field.
- Rats may have had a bit of a hard time over the years but these days lots of people are forgetting about guinea-pigs and hamsters and are buying rats instead. Domestic rats aren't the same as the ones that run around rubbish bins - they"re actually quite cute. They are very intelligent and can be trained like dogs. They come in different colors and- a big bonus- they will eat anything!
- In Western cultures, people look each other in the eye during a conversation to show interest and trust, but in many Asian countries, it "s rude to look people in the eye, especially a superior such as a teacher. One of the most basic and powerful signals is when a person crosses his or her arms across the chest. This can indicate that a person is putting up an unconscious barrier between themselves and others.
- Earthquakes happen all the time in all parts of the world but we don"t notice most of them because they are small. However, big earthquakes are really dangerous. They can make buildings fall down, set off landslides and do other deadly things. The highest death toll caused by an earthquake was in China in 1556, when at least 830,000 people died.
- According to scientists, Americans watch more TV on average than any other nationality. In fact, many people, particularly children, sit for 35 hours or more per week glued to the box. What's wrong with watching all that TV? Studies have linked it to everything from obesity to aggression in children not to mention that it puts your mind into a sort of sedated state. Habitual television watching, over long periods of time, has been known to cause depression, and anger.
Read the text and fill in the gaps with 1-6 parts of sentences indicated by letters A-G. One of the parts in list A-G is redundant. Transfer your answers to the table.
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded every year for the
best original full-length novel written by a writer from the Com
monwealth or the Republic of Ireland. It aims to represent the
greatest in contemporary literature and promotes the finest in fic
tion by rewarding the best book of the year. The prize was originally
called the Booker-McConnell Prize, 1. How
ever, it was better known as simply the "Booker Prize". In 2002, the
Man Group became the sponsor and they chose the new name,
keeping "Booker 1 .
Publishers can submit books for consideration for the prize, but
The judges can also ask for books to be submitted 2 .
Firstly, the Advisory Committee gives advice if there have been any changes to the rules for the prize. Then it selects the people
3. The judging panel changes every year and
Usually a person is only a judge once.
Great efforts are made to ensure that the judging panel is bal
ancested in terms of gender and professions within the industry.
A writer, a critic, an editor and an academic are chosen along with
a well-known person from wider society. However, when the panel
of judges has been finalized, they are left to make their own deci
sions 4. The Man Booker judges include
Critics, writers and academics 5,. The
Influence of the prize is so great that the winner will almost certainly see the significant sales increase, in addition to the
£50,000 6 . In 1992 a Booker Russian Novel Prize
Was introduced.
A. without any further interference from the prize sponsor.
B. so as to maintain the consistent quality of the prize.
C. who will judge the books.
D. so as to sell them.
E. which was the name of the company that sponsored it.
F. that comes with the prize.
G. they think should be included.
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4- English language
Read the story and complete tasks A15-A2L For each question, circle the number 1, 2, 3 or 4 that corresponds to the answer you choose.
Young sculptor 4 Suzy Jordan is fast developing an international reputation for her beautifully-crafted figures which are made from a mixture of clay and metal. People love dancers, particularly ballet dancers, and Suzy has a fascination for them too. U I used to long to be a dancer when I was younger," she says. "There"s something amazing about all those graceful movements that, unknown to the audience, can be so painful for the dancers. I"m glad I didn" t go in for it, but just watching them gives me so many ideas/
Suzy has been in touch with some leading ballet companies to see if they"ll allow her to sit and draw their dancers during rehearsal time. Her dream is to join forces with them, do a series of life-size sculptures and then hold an exhibition in the foyer of the theater where the dancers perform.
Most of her sculpture is of figures. Tf I get the chance to sculpt from life, it"s really great because I can work more quickly and I"m not guessing shapes or turning to reference books," she told us. But most of her work has to be done from drawings After advancing from Art School, Suzy taught drawing for a number of years before setting up as a sculptor, so at least she has the necessary skills.
Most of Suzy's works are individually commissioned, one piece can take as long as four or five months to complete. All of the work is done in a small shed in the garden of her family home in the country. This tiny space, about 3 square meters, contains her main worktop, plus all her other gear. Suzy uses terracotta clay to her sculptures and applies a mixture of lacquer and crushed metal powder, usually bronze, on top. This makes her pieces less expensive than solid bronze figures would be. She then adds a layer of resin or wax to give her work an aged look.
One of Suzy's biggest commissions came from a school in Sweden. They wanted three specially-designed life-size figures to suspend from the ceiling in their gymnasium. Hard to imagine how she did it, but each one was made in her garden shed . They had to be made of plaster so that they wouldn't be too heavy to hang up. Suzy traveled to Sweden with the sculptures to help direct their installation. One of the drawbacks of working to commissions rather than on mass produced pieces is having to work out what sort of price to charge, i used to be such a softie," she confides. 4f someone fell in love with something I"d made, I"d accept a lower offer or let them pay for it in installations, just >o that it went to a good home. But I"ve learned not to do that anymore."
Suzy's work starts at around £100 for the smallest figures, but large sculptures can cost as much as £3000 each. But as she
doesn't make copies of her work, each person has an original, so they must be worth having as an investment. As she explains, "All artists want some kind of recognition for their work. 1 don"t think many of us do it for the money. I have a friend who says she can"t wait to see my work in ten years and see how it"s progressed. I"m very lucky to be doing the sort of work where that kind of progression shows."
When Suzy speaks about dancers, she feels
- upset by how much they suffer.
- inspired by the way they move.
- sad that she didn't train to be one.
- impressed by how they react to audiences.
- find a job in a theatre.
- sell sculptures to them.
- be invited to performances.
- co-operate in a joint project.
- it takes a long time to do.
- books advise against it.
- she"s not good at drawing.
- she"d like to develop new skills.
- a type of building.
- a piece of equipment.
- a surface to work on.
- an article of clothing.
- they would look too new.
- they would cost too much.
- it would make them too heavy.
- it would require more space.
- she now produces larger quantities.
- she now only works to commission.
- she no longer has problems selling it.
- she has become more businesslike.
Suzy finds her work satisfying because
- each piece is unique.
- she makes a good living.
- people appreciate what she does.
- her work is rising in value.
Upon completion of tasks B2, VZ and A15-A21, DO NOT FORGET TO TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO THE ANSWER FORM No. C. PLEASE NOTE that the answers to tasks B2-VZ, AN-AN are located in different parts of the form.
SECTION 3. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Read the text below. Transform, if necessary, the words printed in capital letters at the end of the lines designated by numbers B4-B10 so that they grammatically correspond to the content of the text. Fill in the blanks with the given words. Each gap corresponds to a separate task from group B4-B10.
Things that Go Bump in the Night
B4
It was quite late on a Friday night. Bill
and Lora were having supper in their new
house. They don't much
tick when they heard some noise in the
house next door.
From the windows they
See figures in the front garden.
Bill and Laura assumed that their neighbor
bours some sort of party.
That"s all right," said Ben. "Our neighbor
bours big parties."
"Yes, I agree," answered his wife. "I am
Sure they us long." Not
Long after, they heard the front door shut and the house went very quiet.
NOT TAKE
NOT LIKE
NOT DISTURB
Bill and Lora went to bed and forgot everyone about it. At breakfast early the next day,
they heard someone
Their neighbors arrived back home and
BIO discovered that some thieves
All their furniture and valuables from the house.
Read the text with gaps indicated by numbers A22~A28. These numbers correspond to tasks A22-A28, which presents possible answers. Circle the number of the answer option you selected.
What Does the Future Hold?
Have you ever thought about the future? One of the most amazing predictions I have heard about the twenty-first century is that we
Will be living longer and longer. Scientists will have
With a cure for a lot of the most common diseases that people die of at the moment. They say that by the year 2050, the average person"s
1) bring
A23| i) gone 1) on I) up 1) discovered
2) made 2) risen 2) up 2) off 2) found 2) turn
3) come 3) turned 3) over 3) over 3) done 3) take
4) found 4) come 4) away 4) in
4) invented 4) come
A28
1) damage 2) dream 3) threat 4) problem
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Let's analyze the Unified State Examination English language: “Writing” section
Analysis of tasks in the “Writing” section with the teacher. Methodological tips, building the logic of the answer, writing examples and essays.Jalolova Svetlana Anatolyevna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Winner of the competitive selection for the Moscow Grant in the field of education in 2010. Senior expert of the State Examination Agency Unified State Exam in English. Winner of the All-Russian Olympiad of English Language Teachers “Profi-Kray” 2015. Certificate of honor from the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation 2014, Certificate of winner of the competition for the best teachers of the Russian Federation 2007, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the Moscow Grant 2010. Work experience - 23 years.
Nedashkovskaya Natalya Mikhailovna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Winner of the PNPO 2007. Winner of the competitive selection for the Moscow Grant in the field of education 2010. GIA OGE expert in English. Conducted a pedagogical examination of educational publications at the Russian Academy of Education 2015-2016. Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation 2013, Certificate of the winner of the competition for the best teachers of the Russian Federation 2007, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the Moscow Grant 2010. Work experience - 35 years. 
Podvigina Marina Mikhailovna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Winner of PNPO 2008. Winner of the competitive selection for the Moscow Grant in the field of education 2010. Senior expert of the State Examination Agency Unified State Exam in English. Conducted a pedagogical examination of educational publications at the Russian Academy of Education 2015-2016. Certificate of honor from the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation 2015, Certificate of winner of the competition for the best teachers of the Russian Federation 2008, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the Moscow Grant 2010. Work experience - 23 years. 
Trofimova Elena Anatolyevna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Senior expert of the State Examination Agency Unified State Exam in English. Certificate of honor from the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation in 2013. Work experience - 15 years.
Section 4: Writing Assignments .
OGE 9 Class .
1. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
…We've moved house and now I have to go to a new school. It’s a pity because I liked my old school and I had a lot of friends there. Now I feel a bit lonely but I hope to find some friends here too….
…What do you like most about your school? Have you got a lot of friends at school? What do you usually do with your school friends in your free time? ...
2. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…I am so fond of Japanese cartoons, that I’ve decided to learn Japanese. Mum says it’s hard, but I think it’s worth it. Besides, their writing is cool! ...
…What languages do you learn at school? What other language would you like to learn, why? What do you think about my choice of Japanese?…
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
3. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…I am a bit sad because I have just quarrelled with my mum. I didn’t want to wash the dishes and make my bed because there was an interesting film on TV…
…Do you think children should help their parents with the housework, why or why not? What do you do about the house? What do you usually do in your free time? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
4. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…My cat is getting old. But he’s still able to jump on the refrigerator and he likes to watch Mum making dinner for him. And he is so cool: big, white and furry! He is so fun! I can’t understand people who prefer to live without pets…
…Why don’t some people want to have any pets? Do you approve of keeping exotic pets like spiders or snakes, why? What pets are popular in your country? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
5. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…Sometimes I hate our school radio because they talk about things everyone knows. And news should be fresh! One day I will be a reporter and will show them how to make really good news…
…How do you get to know what’s happening in the world? What are you going to be? Do you think English will be necessary for your future career, why? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
6. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
… I can’t imagine my life without my computer and the Internet! Now I can write all my stories and immediately send them to my friends to read...
...What do you use your computer for? How much time do you spend working on your computer? What else do you do in your free time? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
7. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…and then she gave me a present: two tickets to the theater. It was a great performance and the actors were wonderful. I am not a theater goer but even I was impressed. ...
…Do you think it’s exciting to be a famous actor, why? When did you last see a theatrical performance? What do you like to do in your free time? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
8. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
…Oh, my friend is so charming! Everybody in the class is ready to help her. But, you know, I sometimes think she’s just using people to get what she wants…
...What kind of person is your best friend? When and where did you meet? How do you spend time together?…
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
9. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…What an awful task – to read boring books all summer! And the list is so long! I like reading but the books I like are usually not my school’s choice…
…How long is your school’s list of books? What kind of books do you like to read? Do you think an electronic book is a good choice when you’re traveling in the summer, why? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
10. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…Yesterday was a special day – we had the Earth Hour. My town (and lots of towns around) went dark for one hour. It’s one of the ideas of an ecological group called the Green Movement. We switched off the lights to draw people’s attention to the poor ecological situation on the planet…
…Do people have the Earth Hour in your country? What can people do to save energy in their everyday life? Do you approve of the Green Movement, why? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
11. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…. My older brother has decided to collect mugs, imagine that. He has already got eight mugs from different places he has visited. It’s a nice collection but it takes up so much room…
…Why do people collect things? What do you collect or what would you like to collect? What other hobbies are popular with teenagers in your country? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
12. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
… I’m having a very busy time now as I have to get ready for my exams. As far as I know, all students in Russia have to take school exams too…
…When are you going to have your exams? What exams have you chosen and why? What are your plans for the summer holidays? …
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
13. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
… Today is Sunday, but I feel bored and unhappy. It’s already been raining hard for two days and there’s nothing to do at home…
…What is your favorite season and why? What do you do when the weather is rainy? How do you usually spend your weekends? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
14. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.
…My friend has decided to become a model and has just gone on a diet. I told her that it could be dangerous but she wouldn’t listen. Besides, she is a vegetarian, so there are not many products she can let herself eat now…
…Why do people become vegetarians? What do you do to keep fit? What food do you try to avoid? ...
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
15 You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
I’ve just joined our school Drama club. We give performances in English and in French. Our parents and classmates think that our performances are very good. After all, school is not only about learning...
…What do you like most about your school? What school clubs do you have? Have you joined any of your school clubs, why? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
16 You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…Yesterday I did a test to see which job is the best for me. According to the results I should become a doctor. But it is absolutely impossible because I am afraid of blood…
…What future career would you like to have, why? Do your parents agree with your choice? In what way will English be useful for your career? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
17 You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
What a journey! We went by car to Brighton and spent a couple of days at the seaside. I wish we could go there again! ...
…Why is traveling so popular? Where would you like to go? How do you prefer to travel and why? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
18. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
… My mum always says, “There’s no bad weather, there’re bad clothes!” That’s why she keeps telling me to put on warm clothes even in spring. ...
…Do you agree with the English proverb about bad weather and bad clothes, why? What clothes do you prefer to wear out of school? What are your favorite colors for clothes? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
19. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…Yesterday our teacher asked us to stay after classes. A basketball star came to us to talk about sport in everyday life. The way he spoke about being a teenager was funny. He said he didn’t like getting up early!…
…When do you get up in the morning? What do you do to keep fit? Would you like to go in for sports professionally, why? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
20 You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
…I’ve just been to the zoo. What lovely animals are there! Bears, tigers and even sharks! When I look at them in the zoo I can hardly imagine that they could be dangerous or eat other animals…
…Which do you think is better for animals – to live in the zoo or in the wild, why? What animals are common in your region? Have you ever seen any animal in the wild? ...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
21. You have30 minutes to do this task.
pen friend,Ben.
One of my friends gets ill very often. The doctor says that it’s because he lives in a big city with a poor environment...
…What ecological problems are the most serious in your country? What can teenagers do to make their hometown cleaner? Would you like to live in a big city or in the country, why? ...
3 questions.
Write100 – 120
22. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
My friend was very impressed by the Moscow Kremlin. He said that Russian architecture is fascinating. I"d like to go to Russia for my holidays, too...
…How do you usually spend your holidays? What is the best season for traveling in Russia, why? What tourist attractions would you recommend seeing in your country? ...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
23. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ann.
… My older brother has got a new hobby– he has become a mountain biker. I know that mountain biking is a dangerous kind of sport and I worry about him. I would like him to spend more time at home. I wish he had chosen a safer entertainment…
…What indoor sports are most popular with teenagers in your country? Why do teenagers often do extreme sports? What kind of sport is your favorite? ...
3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
24. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ben.
… Last year I started learning Russian. It’s a very difficult language but I’m trying my best. I'd like to come toRussiaone day to practice it. ...
…Which season would you recommend for the trip? What places are worth seeing inRussia? What country would you like to visit, why? ...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
25. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ben.
...My granny is such a kind person. She always brings us presents for everything we celebrate. And I love all her presents! For example, at Christmas she gave me the coolest computer game, it was something I had been dreaming of …
…What holidays do you celebrate with your family? What is your favorite holiday and why? What is the best present you’ve ever received? ...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
26. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ben.
… I am very busy now preparing for my exams, but yesterday I went to the cinema with my friends. We saw a new film about Sherlock Holmes. You've probably seen it, too. ...
…What kinds of films do you like? Where do you prefer watching films– in the cinema or at home and why? What would you make a film about if you had a chance?…
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
27. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ben.
….I have decided to take up collecting stamps as my new hobby. My uncle is a traveler and often brings me stamps from different countries….
…What hobbies are popular with Russian teenagers? What hobby would you like to take up, why? What do you usually do in your free time? ...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
28. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ben.
…I've just been toAustralia. I saw kangaroos and koalas! I even learned surfing at one of the Australian beaches! That was unbelievable! I definitely want to go there again!
…Where did you spend your last summer? What did you like most about it? Which country would you like to visit one day, why? ...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
29. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ben.
I've just returned from China. They were celebrating the Chinese New Year there. Lots of people were dressed like dragons...
…What are the most popular holidays in Russia? What is your favorite holiday and why? How do you celebrate it? ...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
30. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ben.
I saved some of my pocket money and have bought a new computer game. I’m glad that I didn’t have to ask my parents to buy it for me. It would be great to find a job next summer….
…How do you get your pocket money? What do Russian teenagers usually buy with their pocket money? Would you like to get a summer job or not, why? ...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
31. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ben.
…As you know, I am a tennis club member. I go there regularly, but my best friend doesn’t want to do any sport…
…Should people do sports, why? What sports do you like? What do you do in your PE lessons?
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
32. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ann.
.. I joined the ballet school when I was five. I love dancing and I want to become a dance teacher in the future. So I’m going to take classes at the Ballet Dance Academy one day…
What subjects are you good at? What do you like to do in your free time? What job would you like to do in the future, and why? ...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
33. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Jim.
I have decided to do sport regularly. My friends have given me different advice on how to start but I can’t choose which sport to play. There are so many opportunities...
…What sport do you do regularly? What sports facilities can you use in your school? Does the career of a professional sportsperson attract you or not, why?…
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
34. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Jim.
…I have caught a bad cold. Most people hate being ill. But I sometimes like it. It gives me some time for my hobby...
… How often do you miss school because of health problems? How can you entertain yourself when you are ill and have to stay indoors? What do you do to stay healthy?...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
35. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ann.
… I am doing a project about the life of modern teenagers in different countries. Will you help me and answer some questions…
…What time do you usually come back from school? What do you like to do in your free time? How many foreign languages would you like to speak, and why? ...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
36.You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ann.
. .. Next year at school I have to choose a second foreign language to learn. The problem is that I cannot make a choice about what language to take. ...
…When did you start learning English? What do you do to improve your English? What foreign language besides English would you like to learn, and why? ...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
37. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Jim.
…Next month I have to choose my subjects for the next year. I want to continue learning languages. I also need to improve my academic results in general. ...
… How many lessons do you usually have a day? What foreign languages can you learn at school? What subject do you find the most important for your future career, why? ...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
38. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ann.
... We have a special tradition in our family. The last weekend of every month we cook and have a meal together: my parents, my sister Jenny and me. This week it is pumpkin soup and ginger biscuits….
… How do you spend time together as a family? When do you give each other presents? What do you do to help your parents about the house?…
Write her a letter and answer his3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
39. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ann.
… Our teacher has announced that a Theater Group is starting next month. I’m going to join the club and see if I enjoy being on stage. Some friends say I have some ability but I’m not sure about that ...
What do you do after your classes? What club in your school is the most interesting, why do you think so? How long does it take you to do your homework?...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
40 You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Jim.
… On December 31 stI usually write my New Year resolutions. Unfortunately I don’t usually keep them. But this year I decided to be persistent: to make a resolution and keep it…
Do you make New Year resolutions or not, and why? What new hobby or new sport would you like to try? What do you usually do in your free time? ….
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
41 You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend,Ann.
… After taking my school exams, I want to study English literature at university. Some people say that it is boring and it takes too much time, but I really like it...
…How many exams are you going to take this year? How do you prepare for your English exam? Do you like to take exams or not, why?...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
42 You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Lily.
You’ve probably seen the photos which I took on my holiday. During the rainy days we are having now they bring back good memories! The summer, the countryside, the mountains, the time when I could ride my bicycle all day long! ...
Where did you spend your last summer holidays? What did you do during your holidays? What holidays do you like more (summer or winter holidays) and why?...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
43 You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Harry.
It may sound unusual, but my friend likes reading very much. He reads not only popular books but classics as well. As for me, I read only books from the school list…
What books do you like to read? Do you prefer e-books or paper books and why? What hobbies apart from reading are popular with your friends?...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
44. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Sophie.
... You know, I love history so much that maybe I’ll become a historian in the future. I think it is very interesting and important to know and understand your past. ...
What school subjects do you find the most important? Is there any school subject that you’d like to study more and why? What career would you like to choose in the future?...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
45. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Alice.
… My parents say that I watch TV too much. And they are not always happy with the programs I watch. I understand that often watching TV is waste of time but I can’t live without TV anyway. ...
…How much do you watch TV? What do you prefer: watching TV or browsing the Internet, why? What else do you do in your free time?...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
46. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Alice.
…Time has come to choose a profession for the future. I’m still thinking about it but I really don’t know what career to choose…
…What would you like to be in the future? Will you use English for your future job? What do your parents advise you to be? ...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
47. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Andrew.
My parents want me to do music. It’s not what I really want to do but I have no choice. I’ve promised my parents to take at least 20 lessons. It means I won’t have any free time for about three months! Awful, isn’t it?...
…What do you do in your free time? What kind of music do you like? What musical instrument would you like to play, if any?...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
48. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Andrew.
…You’ll never believe it but I tried to run a marathon last Saturday. It was awful and in half an hour I was out of the race. So, now I realize how weak and unfit my body is. It’s probably because I watch sports on TV much more often than do them...
….What do you do to keep fit? What sports facilities do you have in your school? What kind of sport do you find ideal for young people? Why...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
49. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Emma.
…My mum still can’t download new music into her mobile phone. She says when she was young, there were no mobile phones at all. I just can’t imagine that!…
What do you use your mobile phone for? Can you do without your mobile phone and why? What other gadgets do you find the most important for you?...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
50 You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Paul.
… Yesterday we had a class where we discussed different ecological problems. Our teacher suggested opening an eco-club, where we can do something useful for the environment ...
…What ecological problem do you consider the most serious? What can young people do to protect the environment? Do you think ecological problems should be discussed at school, and why?...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
51 You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Harry.
….Frankly, I don’t understand why some people like classical music. I adore rock and usually listen to it on my way home from school. If my favorite band comes to our town, I’ll definitely go to their concert...
….What kind of music do you like? Do you think it is necessary to have music lessons at school, why? What musical instrument would you like to play?...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
52. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Emma.
… I’ve just returned from our local museum. I have seen lots of curious things and I have learned some new information about our town. I was surprised that a visit to a museum could be so enjoyable...
Do you find visiting museums interesting and why? What museum would you like to set up, if any? What do you enjoy doing in your free time?...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
53. You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Lily.
Yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving. This is one of our favorite family holidays when we all get together. And my mother makes a wonderful pumpkin pie!…
What holiday do you like most and why? How do you celebrate your birthday? What present would you like to get for your next birthday? ...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
54. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Emily.
… We are having a Maths test tomorrow. It makes me feel scared! I would rather have three language tests instead of one Maths test. I really find learning foreign languages interesting and not difficult at all. ...
...What subject is the most difficult for you? What do you do to improve your English? What language apart from English would you like to learn and why?...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
55 You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Ma X .
… I’ve just watched a TV series about robots, their past and future. Robots are so cool! If only they could do my homework…
What jobs would you like a robot to do at your home? What else can robots be used for? Do you find science fiction films interesting or not, and why?....
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
56 You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Harry.
… The end of the school year is usually a very stressful time for me. We have to take lots of tests and exams. The only thing that makes me happy is that the holidays are coming. ...
…What exams are you taking this year? How do you prepare for your English exam? What are your plans for the coming summer holidays?...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
57 You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Andrew.
… I had to change school because we had moved to a new house. My new school is right next to it. It is very convenient but everything is so strange here: new rules, a new uniform, new people. I haven’t made any friends yet...
…How long does it take you to get to your school? What clothes do you wear to school? How do you spend time with your school friends? ...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Emily.
… Last month I was late for my classes several times. Though I wasn’t late on purpose and it wasn’t actually my fault, I was punished. ...
…Do any students in your class sometimes come too late to school? What are their usual reasons for coming late? Is there any punishment for late comers at your school and what is it?...
Write her a letter and answer her3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
59 You have30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speakingpen friend, Sam.
I've just changed school. I’m fond of Mathematics and it’s the major subject in my new school. The only thing I don’t like here is too much homework! ...
...What is your favorite subject? How long does it take you to do your homework? What do you do in your free time?...
Write him a letter and answer him3 questions.
Write100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
One of the tasks in the Unified State Examination in English is writing a personal letter in response to a letter from an “English-speaking pen pal.” Writing a letter in a foreign language is a simple task that needs to be completed as quickly as possible in order to leave time for other tasks. So, let's look at the uniform rules for writing a personal letter.This instruction is relevant for Unified State Exam, but it can also be used on OGE taking into account that:
● on the Unified State Exam you are asked to ask 3 questions, but on the Unified State Exam – not;
● the volume of writing for the Unified State Exam is 100-140 words, and for the Unified State Exam it is 100-120.
In the upper right corner enter the address in the following order:
house number, street name
city
a country
It is allowed to indicate the address in in brief, For example:
Moscow
Russia
Below the address skipping a line, you must write the date of the letter:
June 4th, 2019
June 4, 2019
or less formally:
04/06/19
The letter begins with an informal address. If the name of your interlocutor is not indicated in the task, you should come up with one:
Dear Tim,
Dear Rebecca,
A comma must be placed after the address!
Divide the text of the letter into several logical paragraphs, each of which begins with a red line.
1. In the first paragraph, you should thank your friend for his letter:
Thanks (a lot) for your (last) letter.
Your last letter was a real surprise.
I was glad to get your letter.
It was great to hear from you! / It was great to hear that… / I was happy to hear…
You can also apologize for not writing earlier:
Sorry I haven’t been written for so long but …/ Sorry I haven’t been in touch for so long.
I"m sorry I haven"t answered earlier but I was really busy with my school.
and/or mention any fact from the letter received:
I’m glad you passed your History test!
Sounds like you had a great time in London!
Great news about your…!
2. The body of the letter (2–3 paragraphs). In it you must disclose all aspects specified in the task. Don't forget to ask the necessary questions.
The letter is expected to be written in an informal style, so you can use informal linking words such as well, by the way, anyway, so, colloquial expressions like Guess what? Or Wish me luck! as well as exclamation marks.
3. The last paragraph should explain why you are ending the letter:
Well, I’d better go now as I have to do my homework.
Anyway, I have to go now because my Mum asked me to help her with the washing up.
I've got to go now! It’s time for my favorite TV show.
and mention further contacts:
Write (back) soon!
Take care and keep in touch!
Drop me a letter when you can.
Hope to hear from you soon.
I can’t wait to hear from you!
At the end of the letter on a separate line the final cliché phrase is indicated, which depends on the proximity of the author and the addressee. It is always followed by a comma! The following are possible options from least formal (1) to more formal (7):
1) Love,
2) Lots of love,
3) All my love,
4) All the best,
5) Best wishes,
6) With best wishes,
7)Yours,
On the next line, under the final phrase, the author's name is indicated (without a surname!). For example:
Andy or Kate
Thus, a letter to a friend looks like this:
So, here are some successful examples of completing an English language assignment. For convenience, we will not include the address and date on the right.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary who writes
... It was great to hear that you went to Italy during your spring holidays. I have always wanted to visit this wonderful country. Did you enjoy your journey? What places of interest did you visit? What impressed you most of all? Did you like your hotel?
As for me, I am awfully tired because we’ve got too many tests at school. Can't wait for the summer break...
Write a letter to Mary.
In your letter
tell her about your journey to Italy
ask 3 questions about her plans for the summer
Dear Mary,
Thanks a lot for your letter. I hope you passed all your tests!
First of all, let me tell you about my one-week package holiday to Rome. Everything was OK, but we didn’t like our hotel. It was too noisy and the food was awful. We even had a stomachache and consulted a doctor. However, all the excursions were extremely interesting. We visited the Vatican and were impressed by the famous St. Peter's Cathedral. I also enjoyed the Colosseum and other sights of Rome. All in all, we enjoyed our holiday.
And what about you? What are your plans for the summer? Will you come to visit us? Russia is a unique country and I’ll show you lots of interesting things. If you make up your mind, let me know what cities you would like to visit.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Lots of love,
Lucy
...Do you often have arguments with your parents? I do. My mother thinks that I spend too much time hanging around with my friends. Do you often meet your friends?
What do you usually do together? And what do you do when you disagree with your parents about how you spend your free time?
Write back soon.
Love,
Ann
Write back to Ann.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her relationship with her younger sister
Dear Ann,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad you passed your History test!
I’m sorry you don’t get on well with your parents. As for me, I have practically no problems with mine, although we do quarrel sometimes because I spend too much time playing computer games. In this case I try to talk to them and find the way out. Unfortunately, I can meet my friends only at weekends and we usually play football together. It's our favorite game.
And how do you get on with your sister? Do you play together? Do you help her with her homework? I wish I had a sister or a brother!
Anyway, keep smiling whatever happens! I’d better go now as I’ve got loads of homework to do (as always).
Write back soon!
Lots of love,
Kate
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend who writes
...We moved to a new house a few weeks ago and I changed school. At first I was a bit afraid but I made new friends sooner than I expected. The teachers are nice and everything seems to be working out well. And what about you? Have you made any friends in your new school? Do you enjoy studying there? Have you got any new subjects this year?
I've got to go now! It’s time for my music lesson. Drop me a line when you can.
Lots of love,
Emily
Write a letter to Emily.
In your letter
answer her questions and tell her about your new school
ask 3 questions about her preferences in music
Dear Emily,
Thank you for your letter. It was great to hear about your new house!
As for my new school, it’s very big! It has three computer rooms and wonderful sports facilities. Actually, it seems a nice place and I enjoy studying there. The kids in my class are very friendly. I’ve already made some new friends and we often meet after classes. I’ve got only one new subject this year. It’s Economics and I’m beginning to think that it’s not difficult, after all!
By the way, what music styles do you enjoy? Have you got any favorite bands? Would you like to go to their concert? As for me, I prefer Radiohead. They are cool!
I'd better go now. Mum wants me to help with the housework. Take care and stay in touch!
Lots of love,
Ann
This is part of a letter from Harry, your English pen-friend.
...I’m fine but I’ve got a very busy week ahead. I’m a member of the school team and we are preparing for an important match in the National Championship. Are you fond of football? Do you watch football matches on TV? What other sports do you enjoy?
Well, I'd better go now. I’ve got to do some more training - I don’t want to lose this match.
Take care and write back soon.
Write back to Harry.
In your letter
answer his questions
ask 3 questions about his preparation for the match
Dear Harry,
Hi! How's it going? Thanks for your last letter. I’m glad you are in your school football team now!
In your letter you asked me about football. Well, I’m really fond of it. It’s a great game and I’m always happy when my team wins. But I don’t watch football matches on TV because it’s rather boring. I prefer playing to watching as it’s more exciting. I’m also keen on roller-skating. It’s fun to take part in street competitions and to perform different tricks.
Anyway, what about your preparation for the National Championship? Do you work hard? How many times a week do you train? Do you get on well with your team-mates?
Well, I’d better go now as I have to tidy up my room. Write back soon!
All the best,
Ivan
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend George who writes
...At school we are doing projects on famous singers from different countries. Could you tell me about any famous Russian singer? What is he or she famous for? How long has he/she been singing? Do you enjoy his/her songs? Have you ever been to his/her concerts?
As for my school trip to London last week, it was really wonderful...
Write a letter to George.
In your letter
tell him about the singer you admire most of all
ask 3 questions about his trip to London
Dear George,
Thanks a lot for your letter. Sounds like you had a great time in London! What impressed you most of all? Did you take any pictures? Are you tired?
I’m glad I can help you with your project on famous singers. Well, my favorite singer is Dima Bilan. He made his debut at the festival ‘New Wave’ in 2002 so he has already been singing for 10 years. Now Dima is a famous pop singer known for his songs like ‘Never Let You Go’ and ‘Believe’. I enjoy his songs because of his beautiful voice. Un-fortunately, I’ve never been to his concerts but I’d love to.
Anyway, let me know if you have any other questions. I’d better go now as I have to take my dog for a walk. Write soon!
Yours,
Alex
This is part of a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend.
...So you see that I enjoy films based on true historical facts whereas most of my friends are fond of soap operas. Do you agree that soaps don’t show life realistically? What kind of films do you like watching? Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home? Why?
We all miss you,too. Everybody sends their love. Can't wait to see you in the summer. Write back soon.
All my love,
Tina
Write back to Tina.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her family
Dear Tina,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad you liked the postcard I sent you!
In your letter you asked me about my attitude to soaps. Well, I agree that soaps don’t show life realistically because their plots are rather unbelievable and all emotions are exaggerated. As for me, I prefer whodunits, which keep me in suspense till the very end. I usually watch films at home but I never miss a chance to go to the cinema with friends. It’s much more exciting to watch films together.
I miss you greatly! Write back soon and tell me all your latest news. How is your sister? Has she passed her driving test? And what about your mother? Has she got over the flu?
I’d better go now as I promised mum to help her with the washing.
Love,
Ann
You have received a letter from your English- speaking pen-friend Rob who writes
...and then there’s this chess tournament on Saturday. If I win, I’ll be the champion of our school. Who knows?
Oh, yeah. I wanted to ask you something. We have to write a report on technology for school. Could you tell me a few things about how you use technology in your life? You know, computers, mobiles, TV, that sort of things. Oh, and tell me something about the other members of your family, too, and how they use technology.
Anyway, I was talking to Sam the other day and he says that...
Write back to Rob.
In your letter
answer his questions
ask 3 questions about playing chess
Dear Rob,
It was great to hear from you! I’m glad you managed to talk to Sam. Please give my best regards to him.
You asked me about technology. Well, I’ve got a new mobile. It’s got a camera so I’m taking lots of pictures at the moment. I’ve also got a computer but I use it mainly for surfing the Net. Of course we’ve got things like a TV, a DVD player and a music centre. My parents usually watch TV whereas my brother spends hours playing computer games.
Anyway, I’m glad you’ve made such progress in chess. Is it difficult to learn how to play it? Will I be able to do it on my own? How can I get started?
I’ve got to go now as I’m helping my Dad in the garage.
All the best,
Andrew
This is part of a letter from Jane, your English pen-friend.
...My home town is rather small but I like it. The people here are very friendly and they try and keep our town clean and beautiful. And do you enjoy living in a big city? How do you spend your spare time there?
Anyway, I’m thinking of traveling around Russia next summer. Could you tell me what weather to expect? Should I take warm clothes with me?..
Write a letter to Jane.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her home town
Dear Jane,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad you’re going to visit Russia. The weather in summer is usually hot so I don’t think you’ll need lots of warm clothes. However, you’d better take a jacket as nights can be quite cool.
In your letter you asked me about the life in a big city. As for me, I enjoy living in Moscow as there are lots of parks and cozy cafes, museums and galleries. In the evenings I usually go for a walk with my friends and at the weekend we go to the theater or visit a museum. Have you got any museums in your town? Are they free for students? Are there any sports facilities?
I’d better go now as I’ve got to do my homework - boring! Can't wait to see you!
Lots of love,
Rita
This is part of a letter from your German pen-friend.
...I find it a bit difficult to understand English grammar. What about you? Do you do grammar exercises? Do you think that it’s necessary to remember all grammar rules?
Have you got any plans for the summer? I was thinking of going to a language school in the UK to improve my English. It would be a lot more fun if we went together. What do you think?
Anyway, I have to go now as I’m helping my Dad in the shop.
Hope to hear from you soon.
All the best,
Kerstin
Write back to Kerstin.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about the trip to the UK
Dear Kerstin,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad your arm is out of plaster now!
I agree with you that English grammar is rather difficult so I think it’s necessary to learn grammar rules and to do exercises. As for me, I do it on a regular basis.
Going to a language school together is a great idea! We could practice our English and visit lots of places of interest. I’m absolutely free this summer so I can go whenever you like.
Write and tell me what dates suit you best. Which course would you like to do? What level do you think we are? Where would you prefer to stay? Meanwhile, I’ll make some enquiries about language schools in the UK. I'll get in touch soon. I hope it all works out!
Lots of love,
Helen
This is part of a letter from Adam, your English pen-friend, whom you’re going to visit in summer.
...As for me, I’m crazy about skateboarding and I love rock and pop music. I think my favorite band at the moment is Radiohead. Do you know them? What kind of things do you like doing and what music do you enjoy?
Is there anything you particularly want to do while you’re here? / guess you’ll be busy at the language school during the day, but we can do something in the evenings and at weekends. Also, let me know if there are any kinds of food you don’t like...
Write back to Adam.
In your letter
answer his questions
ask 3 questions about his family and the language school
Dear Adam,
Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I can’t wait to meet you and your parents in July!
Well, we’ve obviously got a lot in common. I’m also crazy about rock music and my favorite band is Radiohead, too! I’ve never done skateboarding, though, but I’d love to try. I enjoy basketball and I love playing computer games. Do you?
I'm a bit worried about the language school. Is it far from your house? Should I bring any books with me? Will I have to do much homework? If I have, I’m afraid I’ll be busy in the evenings. Actually, I wouldn’t mind any activity. It will be fun just to be in another country.
Anyway, I know we’re going to be really good friends. Please write back soon.
All the best,
Sasha
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