Елена Музланова: Английский язык. Экспресс-репетитор для подготовки к ЕГЭ. «Письмо»

Task 22.You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend David who writes

…At school we are doing projects on teenagers in different countries. What is your idea of a typical Russian teenager? You will help me a lot if you could tell me about Russian teenagers. What do they enjoy? What are their most popular leisure activities?

Anyway, the weather is fine today and I’m going to try my new skateboard…

Write a letter to David. In your letter

– tell him about Russian teenagers

– ask 3 questionsabout his hobbies Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 23.You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Sam who writes

…At school we are doing projects on the greatest capitals of the world. I’ve decided to write about Moscow. Could you tell me about your city? What is special about your capital?

As for the family news, my sister got married last week…

Write a letter to Sam. In your letter

– tell him about Moscow

– ask 3 questionsabout his school Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 24.This is part of a letter from Jill, your English-speaking pen-friend.

…Thanks for inviting me to stay with you when I visit your country next month.

I'm not sure how to get to your apartment from the airport. Could you write back giving me some basic instructions? What would be the best way of transport for me? I'd prefer one that isn't too expensive!

Just one other thing – what will the weather be like when I get there? (Just so I'll know what clothes to pack!) …

Write back to Jill. In your letter

– answer her questions

– ask 3 questionsabout her plans Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 25.You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend who writes

It's a really brave step to take a year out of college to come and spend 6 months in the UK! What are you planning to do with your time? Find a job? Learn some new skills? Write back and give me more details of your plans so I can do my best to help you have a good time…

I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my favourite TV show. Keep in touch!

Lots of love,

Chemmy

Write a letter to Chemmy. In your letter

– answer her questions and tell her about your plans

– ask 3 questionsabout her favourite TV shows. Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 26.This is part of a letter from your English pen-friend.

…Have you ever thought what you are going to do in the future? As for me, I really don’t 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’ve got some time to think. Let me know what you think about it.

All the best,

Jack

Write back to Jack. In your letter

– answer his questions

– ask 3 questionsabout his hobbies and leisure activities Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 27.You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Pam who writes

… I don’t think it’s fair to make children do household chores because we’re too busy at school. And what about you? Do you help your mum about the house? What kind of things do you have to do? Do you have enough time to do chores?

As for my plans for the summer, I am going to Italy with my friends. We’ll be studying Italian at a summer school. It’s really great!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Love,

Pam

Write a letter to Pam. In your letter

– answer her questions tell her about your household duties

– ask 3 questionsabout her trip to Italy Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 28.This is part of a letter from Jenny, your English-speaking pen-friend.

…I’m getting ready for my A-levels at the moment. It’s rather difficult for me to remember all the necessary facts and figures. And when do you have exams in Russia? Do you find it easy to revise? Do you study at night? Is there any advice you could give me?

And another thing! My parents say you could come and visit us in summer. Would you like to? …

Write back to Jenny. In your letter

– answer her questions

– ask 3 questionsabout your trip to England. Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 29.You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend who writes

… All in all, my birthday party was great! However, one of my friends came to the party in casual clothes. Just jeans and a T-shirt! Of course I didn’t say anything but she felt a bit left out. I was really sorry for her! And what do you usually wear when you go to a birthday party? Is it important in Russia to wear smart clothes at parties? What would you do if you were me?

I’ve got to go now as I have loads of homework to do. Drop me a line when you can.

Lots of love,

Patricia

Write a letter to Patricia. In your letter

– answer her questions

– ask 3 questionsabout her birthday presents Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 30.This is part of a letter from your English pen-friend.

…Guess what! All my friends are going to ‘Waterland’ next week and I can’t swim! What shall I do? If I go with my friends, they will be teasing me all the time. I have wanted to learn to swim for a long time but I feel embarrassed to start learning at my age. What would you advise me to do? Is it difficult to learn how to swim? How many lessons will I need?

Well, I’d better go now as my mum’s calling me for dinner.

Take care and keep in touch!

Yours,

Mark

Write back to Mark. In your letter

– answer his questions

– ask 3 questionsabout his favourite sports Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 1.

3/9 B. Polyanka Street

Moscow

Russia

14 May 2008

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.