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                                                                                                                                                                          Kazan

                                                                                                                                                                          Russia

                                                                                                                                                                          29.06.2020

Dear Mark,

Thanks  for replying  so soon. Sorry, I haven’t  answered 
earlier but I was on  a  country trip for two weeks.

I think you should go to  ‘Waterland’  because  there are so
many water-related attractions where you can have a great time, where no one
will say you can’t  swim.

If I  were  you, I’d start learning to swim. You can always
learn to swim, it’s easy, in my opinion, ten lessons are enough for you. 
Swimming  will help you stay in shape.

By the way, where was the exhibition held? Which of exhibits
did you like the most? Did you go there alone or with your friend?

Anyway, that’s all  for now as I need to go out. Hope  to
hear from you soon.

All my love,

Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                    Sochi

                                                                                                                                                                                    Russia

                                                                                                                                                                                    31.12.2019

Dear Jenny,

Thanks a lot for you letter. I haven’t  heard from  you for
ages.

In your  letter you ask me about Moscow. Well, Moscow is the
heart of Russia  with a long history. Besides, Moscow is a stronghold of Orthodoxy
and is the focus of the Patriotic power of the Russian people.

I like Moscow because it has many beautiful sights, many
historical buildings, architectural monuments, museums, theatres, libraries and
research centers, and churches, among which the most famous are the Cathedral
of Christ the Saviour and St. Basil’s Cathedral. The symbol of Russia is, of 
course, Red Square.

Anyway, I’m glad your basketball team won. Where was
championship held? How many teams participated? Did you quality for the next
round of the competition?

Sorry, I have to go because my mom is calling.

Write back soon!

Love,

Max

                                                                                                                                                     
Moscow

                                                                                                  
                                                    Russia

                                                                                                                                                    
07.05.2020

Dear Jill,

I was  very happy to get your letter. I’m awfully sorry for
not writing to you earlier , I had so much work to do around the house that I
had little free time.

So, it is not difficult to get to my place. First, take  the
bus to  ‘Sokolniki’  metro station. When you get off the bus, turn left and  go
down Sokolnicheskaya Street. My block of flats is about ten minutes walk. I
think it’s the best way for you.

As for the weather, now the sky is overcast  and it is going
to rain. I expect it will be rainy and windy so bring your raincoat and
umbrella.

By the way, what date will you arrive? I can get a swimming
pool pass. Would you mind? What do you like to read?

Well, got to go now.

Keep in touch!

Best wishes,

Alexander

                                                                                                                                                                          London

                                                                                                                                                                          UK

                                                                                                                                                                          07.01.2020

Dear Pam,

Thank you for your recent letter. Sorry, I haven’t  at once 
because I was busy with my English project. How are you? I hope all is going
well.

As for me, I disagree with you that we shouldn’t help adults
around the house because it’s our  responsibility to help. I help my mother 
around the house because she comes from work tired. 

I always have a lot of homework, but I always find time to
help my parents. In other words, helping parents and taking care of them is a
sacred duty of every person.

I ‘m so glad for you. Tell me more about your plans. What
date are you going to Italy?  How much time will you spend there? Why do you
study Italian?

Well, I’d better finish now as I’m going fishing.

Please write back!

All the best,

Peter

                                                                                                                                                                          Saint-Petersburg

                                                                                                                                                                          Russian

                                                                                                                                                                          25.01.2020

Dear Patricia,

I was very happy to get your letter. I’m sorry for not
writing to you earlier, I was preparing medicinal herbs.

In your letter  you show difficulty in choosing clothes to
go to a party. Well, I usually wear simple and comfortable clothes.

In my country, there  are no special  requirements for clothing,
the main thing is that the clothes are not provocative, flashy and correspond
to the theme of the holiday. If I were you, I would wear a nice dress and comfortable
shoes.

It sounds great that you’re going to a friend’s birthday
party. Where will your friend celebrate his birthday? Who did he invite? What
will you give your friend for his birthday?

Anyway, that’s all  for now as I need to go out.

Take care and write back soon.

Lots of love,

Mary

Задание “Письмо” на ЕГЭ по английскому языку является заданием базового уровня сложности и похоже на аналогичное задание в экзамене ОГЭ, но главное отличие состоит в том, что в письме на ЕГЭ нужно написать три вопроса другу на заданную тему.

Рекомендую выполнять не более 20 минут, а после определенной тренировки ученик сможет писать это письмо сразу в бланк ответа на экзамене, чтобы не терять драгоценное время при переписывании с черновика на чистовик, что я бы и порекомендовала.

Максимум за это задание можно получить 6 баллов, и сделать это легко, если правильно понимать, по каким критериям эксперты оценивают письмо.

А вообще, чтобы написать задание 37 на максимальное количество баллов, советую приобрести учебник по написанию письма.

Критерии оценки

На сайте ФИПИ можно найти следующий документ с критериями оценки письма:

Рекомендую обратить внимание еще на дополнительную схему, беру её с учениками на уроке для наглядности оценивания:

Не будем пугаться многобукаф, а разберем каждый критерий подробнее на примере ответа на вот это письмо-стимул.

Решение коммуникативной задачи (2 балла)

Возьмем первую колонку слева “решение коммуникативной задачи”. Что в этом пункте хотят составители экзамена?! Чтобы он:

• • дал ответы на 3 вопроса (What is the weather like in Russia in summer? What is your favourite season and why this one? What are your plans for the summer?) + задал 3 вопроса по теме (ask 3 questions about his uncle)
  • писал неофициально (В письме использовал сокращения, например, don’t вместо полной формы do not и разговорные фразы, вроде It’s amazing to get news from you!)
  • правильно оформил письмо. То есть, корректно написал вступление и заключение (пример, как их писать правильно, будет ниже)
  • не завысил и не снизил объем письма.

В тексте задания написано, что допустимый объем – 100-140 слов, но экспертами допускается отклонение на 10% в любую сторону, то есть фактически можно написать 90-154 слов. И если будет написано меньше, то письмо не будут проверять вообще (значит ученик получит 0 баллов), а если написано больше – отчеркнут 140 слов, и все, что дальше, проверять не будут. Следовательно, если в эти 140 заветных слов не попали завершающая фраза, или ссылка на дальнейшие контакты, проверяющий просто поставит минусы по этим критериям. Но по факту, если строго следовать образцу ниже, 154+ слов написать затруднительно.

Кстати, про критерии подсчета слов. Считаются все слова, с первого слова по последнее, включая вспомогательные глаголы, предлоги, артикли, частицы. Подпись также подлежат подсчёту. При этом:

         стяжённые (краткие) формы can’t, didn’t, isn’t, I’m и т.п. считаются как одно слово;

         числительные, выраженные цифрами, т.е. 1, 25, 2009, 126 204 и т.п., считаются как одно слово;

         числительные, выраженные цифрами, вместе с условным обозначением процентов, т.е. 25%, 100% и т.п., считаются как одно слово;

         числительные, выраженные словами, считаются как слова;

         сложные слова, такие как good-looking, well-bred, English-speaking, twenty-five, считаются как одно слово;

         сокращения, например USA, e-mail, TV, CD-rom, считаются как одно слово;

         слова, написанные неправильно, например, без дефиса well bread, будут составлять при подсчете 2 слова, а написанные wellbread как одно (т.е. подсчет идет по факту написания).

Вы обратили внимание на примечание под критериями оценки письма?! Надеюсь, обратили, и будете понимать, что если ученик получит 0 за коммуникативный аспект, то и за все письмо поставят 0. Но сделать это может только невменяемый человек, который попал на ЕГЭ по английскому, потому что ошибся дверью, то есть с теми, кто готовится к этому заданию, такое вряд ли случится.

А теперь “скелет” письма, который выдаю своим ученикам. Предлагаю брать его за основу и просто добавлять всю запрашиваемую информацию.

(красная строка) Dear Yoda,   (обращение)

(красная строка) Thank you for your recent letter. I hope you’re ok. (благодарность за письмо)

(красная строка) In your letter you write that … (тут мы реагируем на вести от друга, в нашем примере у него как раз начались летние каникулы, поэтому здесь подойдет “In your letter you write that you’re going to have a long holiday. That’s amazing!”) Далее – ответы на 3 вопроса.

(красная строка) As for your news, I have some questions about … (Плавно переходим к вопросам другу)

(красная строка) Now it’s time to finish my letter. Write back soon. (вежливое завершение письма+упоминание о дальнейших контактах)

(красная строка) All the best, (завершающая фраза)

(красная строка) Luke (подпись)

42 слова.

Нам осталось при ответах на вопросы + в своих вопросах написать еще около 30-45 слов, чтобы попасть в необходимое число слов.

Организация текста (2 балла)

Здесь ученика балуют 2 баллами, если он:

• логично пишет (в смысле, отвечает на все вопросы последовательно, а не путает местами ответы на вопросы, не начинает отвечать на первый вопрос, потом отвечает на второй и снова перескакивает к ответу на первый) + использует средства логической связи (because, so, and, that’s why, for, however и подобные им)
• поделил текст на абзацы + написал адрес-дату-вступление-заключение с красной строки (как в скелете письма выше)

Языковое оформление высказывания (2 балла)

Для получения 2 баллов нужно всего лишь сделать не больше 2 негрубых грамматических и лексических ошибок, а также не более 2-ух негрубых пунктуационных ошибок. Если их от 2-4 (лексико-грамматических или пунктуационных), то ученик получит 1 балл, в больше 4-х – 0 баллов за языковое оформление высказывания.

Что это за грубая ошибка такая? Как ее отличить от негрубой?

Это когда 11-классник допускает ошибку в базовой грамматике или лексике – неправильно употребляет время, путает порядок слов в предложении, не может согласовать число и лицо подлежащего и сказуемого, пишет неопределенный артикль перед множественным числом, употребляет существительное вместо прилагательного, не знает значения или написания элементарных слов – в общем, все то, что существенно затрудняет понимание написанного.

Еще я бы хотела рассказать, как классифицировать ошибки в письме.

Лексические ошибки

Давайте разберем, какие ошибки носят гордое название “Лексические”. Это:

• неправильно употребленное слово в контексте (I wouldn’t speak so вместо I wouldn’t say so)
• ошибка в сочетаемости (make homework вместо do homework)
• пропуск слова, если он не влияет на грамматическую структуру предложения (I am very well familiar (пропущен предлог with) the topic)
• ошибки в словообразовании, если часть речи не меняется (например, unresponsible вместо irresponsible)
• ошибка в фразовом глаголе (give in smoking вместо give up smoking)
• орфографическая ошибка, которая меняет значение слова (thing вместо think, whether вместо weather)

Грамматические ошибки

Эксперт при проверке задания 37 выносит на поля грамматическую ошибку, если ошибка:

• в любой грамматической форме, будь то форма глагола, множественного числа сущ., степени сравнения и в любой теме из раздела “Грамматические темы” кодификатора
• в порядке слов в предложении (например, I don’t know what are you talking about. – Во второй части предложения обратный порядок слов, хотя знака вопроса не стоит)
• есть пропуск слова, влияющий на структуру предложения (например, I fond of summer rather than winter. – Отсутствует глагол-связка “am”)
• в словообразовании, если меняется часть речи (например, хотели написать “политик” (politician), а написали politic (политический)

Орфографические и пунктуационные ошибки

В письме орфографическими ошибками считаются:

• Все ошибки, не меняющие значения слова (например, collegue, becouse, languaege)
  (Если ошибка меняет значение слова, она становится лексической – например, thing вместо think, whether вместо weather)
• Если слово в работе написано один раз правильно, а остальные – неправильно, это считается ошибкой
• Если буква или слово написаны неразборчиво, слово считается написанным неверно

Во всей письменной части экзамена ученик может выбрать либо британский, либо американский вариант написания слова – favourite/ favorite, colour/ color, drugstore/ pharmacy, crisps/ chips. И придерживаться выбранного варианта до конца. То есть, если в одном предложении написано colour, а в другом – favorite, такая вариативность будет записана в число ошибок.

Теперь про пунктуацию. Не забудьте про сокращения в письме (в отличие от задания 40, где они отнимут у вас баллы) – смело пишите всякие don’t, musnt’t, aren’t и т.п.

Если работа будет написана “как курица лапой” (привет учителям русского языка из моего детства=)) – то есть, в ней много зачеркиваний – эксперт имеет право снизить оценку на полбалла.

На самом деле, получить максимум – 6 баллов – за выполнение этого задания совсем несложно, надо просто хорошо попрактиковаться.

Образец

А вот образец письма на максимум 6 баллов, ответ на письмо-стимул про здоровый образ жизни выше:

Dear Ronny,

Thank you for your recent letter. I hope you’re ok.

In your letter you write that you’re going to have a long holiday. That’s amazing! I hope the weather would help you enjoy your holiday. We usually have hot weather in Russia in summer, with occasional thunderstorms. My favourite season is definitely summer because we have really long school holidays in summer and I can go to visit my granny in the countryside and play with my friends. This summer we are going to visit my granny too and after that we’ll go to the seaside.

As for your news, I have some questions about your uncle Keith. How old is he? Does he work or study? Where does he live?

Now it’s time to finish my letter. Write back soon.

All the best,

Irina

138 слов

Как писать

Итак, получаете задание, что нужно делать:

1. Внимательно читаем письмо, смотрим на имя друга и его пишем в начале письма. Будете смеяться, но некоторые как выучили шаблон, так и пишут везде Dear Yoda, не важно, от кого письмо на самом деле – От Леи или Хана Соло.
2. Изучаем вопросы и думаем, как будем отвечать на них. Обратите внимание, что есть коварные вопросы, которые выглядят как один, а на самом деле их там два! Например, Do you like watching films, why? Надо написать не только да-нет, но еще обосновать точку зрения. Или Where and when do you usually go shopping? Где и когда – два вопросительных слова, и ответа на них тоже должно быть два. Поэтому односложные ответы на такие вопросы ведут к потере баллов.
3. Смотрим на тему, по которой нужно задать вопросы. Внимание! Она написана не в конце письма, а в задании ниже текста письма! Здесь ученики делают больше всего ляпов – посмотрят, чем заканчивается письмо, и давай спрашивать, на чем друг остановился. А задание-то другое! И поставят им -1 балл за невыполнение коммуникативной задачи. Вот пример такого письма-ловушки:
   … In our city we have an annual competition for teenagers who make their own short films. This year I got the second prize for a film about my grandparents. Do you think it’s important to record family history? Who do you think should do it? How can it be done best? This month is my mom’s birthday and now I am thinking about a gift for her. I want it to be very special…
   Write a letter to Tom. In your letter-
   − answer his questions-
   − ask 3 questions about his mom
   Видите конец письма? Про день рождения мамы и про подарок на него. А вопросы нужно задать про маму! Поэтому вопросы в стиле Where are you going to celebrate your mom’s birthday? What are you planning to present her? Will she invite a lot of people to her party? будут не по теме.
   В тему здесь будет спросить How old is your mom? Where does she work? What does she look like?
4. Написать письмо, правильно разделив его на абзацы и отступив красную строку (или можно строчку между абзацами пропустить не важно) и проверить себя на ошибки. Наиболее частыми ошибками у учащихся при написании письма являются:
   – артикли (забывают о них вообще, или ставят не те)
   – времена (временной маркер показывает на present perfect, а пишут past simple)
   – правописание (beautifull вместо beautiful или буквы в словах из-за спешки пропускают)
   Anyway, сдающих экзамен всегда вооружаю золотым правилом: Не знаешь или сомневаешься – не пиши! Замени синонимом или вообще убери плохо знакомое слово из текста.
5. Подсчитайте, сколько слов получилось. Нужно – 100-140. На погрешность 90 – 154 советую не рассчитывать, мало ли, обсчитаетесь из-за спешки, и балл снимут, обидно будет.
6. Когда будете переписывать свой ответ в экзаменационный бланк, не забудьте в начале написать номер задания – Задание 37. Организуйте свое время так, чтобы на экзамене вы успели переписать все письменное задание в бланк. Сочинение, написанное на черновик, не проверяется.

Подготовка

Подготовка к этому заданию не отнимет много времени и нервов ни у вас, ни у ученика. Объясняете схему написания письма и пишете-пишете-пишете. Еще очень полезно разбирать письма предыдущих лет и давать ученикам самим оценить ту или иную работу. Чтобы сам понимал, за что и сколько баллов могут снять и учился на чужих ошибках. Утопия, конечно, но мало ли, научится. Если не накопилось своих примеров писем учеников, их можно найти здесь наряду с критериями оценки и примерами разбора ошибок.

Письма советую брать в соответствии с лексической темой, которую сейчас проходите. Поможет с рециркуляцией лексики (например, у меня в Плане ЕГЭ так и сделано). Кроме Открытого банка заданий ЕГЭ, который я всегда рекомендую в первую очередь, письма-стимулы можно брать еще и отсюда:  учебник по написанию личного письма.

P.S. Про разделы и стратегии выполнения заданий по ЕГЭ можно почитать:

Аудирование или задания 1 — 9
Чтение или задания 10 — 18
Грамматика или задания 19 — 25
Словообразование или задания 26 — 31
Лексика или задания 32-38
Личное письмо или задание 39
Проект или задание 40
Устная часть. Задание 1
Устная часть, Задание 2
Устная часть, Задание 3
Устная часть, Задание 4

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Тренировочные задания.

Письмо личного характера

1. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Bill who writes

…I don’t think it will be a problem for me to choose a good job in the future as I’m really interested in foreign languages, cultures and countries and I hope I’ll work as a translator or teacher of foreign languages some day. Have you already decided on your career? What job are you going to choose? Why? I’ve lived in the USA my whole life but I’d really love to travel to other countries…

Write a letter to Bill. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his plans for travelling. Write 100−140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

2. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Tom who writes:

…In Great Britain young people want to become independent from their 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 house or 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.

3. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Mary who writes

… Summer is coming and I want to look my best: healthy, energetic and physically fit. So I’m Dying to eat plain, simply cooked natural food, have enough sleep at night and I have recently joined our local fitness club. Do you do anything special to stay healthy? What makes people healthy and strong? What do you think about a healthy lifestyle? By the way, I’m going to spend a month at the seaside this summer…

Write a letter to Mary. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her coming summer holidays. Write 100-140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

4. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrea who writes:

… My Mum often complains that I spend too much money on shopping. To tell you the truth, I like to buy beautiful things and spend all my pocket money on small souvenirs. I collect souvenirs. Do you or your friends collect anything? What do you and your friends do with your pocket money and why? What’s your parents’ attitude towards it? As for the latest news, I have just entered courses…

Write a letter to Andrea. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her courses. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

5. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary who writes:

…Summer is coming and I want to look my best: healthy, energetic and physically fit. So I’m trying to eat plain, simply cooked natural food, have enough sleep at night and I have recently joined our local fitness club. Do you do anything special to stay healthy? What makes people healthy and strong? What do you think about a healthy lifestyle? By the way, I m going to spend a month at the seaside this summer…

Write a letter to Mary. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her coming summer holidays. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

6. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Richard who writes:

…I’m currently studying for my exams and hope to do well at my finals. I wish I could have more free time now as I love going out with my friends, meeting new people, making new acquaintances. Do you like hanging out with friends in your free time or are you a stay-at-home type? How do you usually spend the weekend? What are your hobbies or interests? A friend of mine is coming to see me this weekend…

Write a letter to Richard. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his friend’s visit. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

7. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nicole who writes:

…When I think about leaving school it is clear I’m going to miss my school friends, classes and teachers very much. They’re so important to me. We seem to be very friendly and enthusiastic about participating in all the school events. What does school mean to you? Do you feel the same about it? Do you think you will miss school? Are you going to meet your school friends after you finish school? I have lived in London most of my life but I’d really love to travel to other countries…

Write a letter to Nicole. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her plans for travelling. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

8. You have received a letter from your New Zealand pen-friend Ann who writes:

…We are going to visit Moscow in September. What’s the weather like then? Do we need to bring our warm coats? My mum is a vegetarian, she eats lots of fruit. What sort of fruit will she find in Russia? My dad would like you to tell us what we could visit in a week. By the way, yesterday I bought the necessary vegetables and cooked Russian borsch. Thank you for the recipe. Everyone liked it very much…

Write a letter to Ann. In your letter ask his questions, ask 3 questions about her favourite food. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

9. You have received a letter from your New Zealand pen-friend Sheila who writes:

…You know, my idea of a perfect weekend is to do absolutely nothing, just read a book. A walk in the park is not bad if the weather is nice. I don’t understand people who spend Sunday in a gym or a fitness centre. What is your idea of a perfect weekend? What do you like to do in your free time after the lessons? What is your hobby?. Soon I’m going on vacation and I can’t decide what books to take with me…

Write a letter to Sheila. In your letter ask his questions, ask 3 questions about her favourite books. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

10. You have received a letter from your New Zealand pen-friend Tom who writes:

…Last month our class went to Washington to visit the National Museum of American History. It was my first visit there and it was fun! How often do you go to museums with your class, if at all? Which museum is your favourite or what museum would you like to visit? Why do you think people should go there? This summer we plan to go hiking with my parents…

Write a letter to Tom. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

11. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:

… Yesterday my Mum asked me to help her about the house. We were very busy with cleaning up after the birthday party the whole morning. I got quite tired and even missed my fitness class. What are your family duties, if any? Is there anything you especially like or dislike about house work? Do you find helping your parents necessary, why or why not? Oh, I have some great news! I got a lovely kitten for my birthday…

Write a letter to Jane. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her kitten. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

12. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes:

Last month our class went to Washington to visit the National Museum of American History. It was my first visit there and it was fun! How often do you go to museums with your class, if at all? Which museum is your favorite or what museum would you like to visit? Why do you think people should go there? This summer we plan to go hiking with my parents.

Write a letter to Tom. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

13. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:

…I have just returned from our school volleyball competition. I played for my class team and we won! What sport competitions are held in your school, if any? How can you become a member of your school sport team? Is it an easy thing to do? What kind of sport sections can you attend at school or in town? Oh, I have some more good news! My sister had a great birthday party yesterday!…

Write a letter to Jane. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her sister’s birthday party. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

14. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes:

… Last summer my parents and I went hiking to the mountains. We spent the whole week together and enjoyed it very much. How often do you take active holidays? Who do you think is the best company for you? What extreme sports would you like to try, if any, and why? Last month our English class got an interesting project. We wrote a paper about interesting events in the past of our country …

Write a letter to Tom. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his project paper. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

15. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes:

… In our city we have an annual competition for teenagers who make their own short films. This year I got the second prize for a film about my grandparents. Do you think it’s important to record family history? Who do you think should do it? How can it be done best? This month is my mom’s birthday and now I am thinking about a gift for her. I want it to be very special…

Write a letter to Tom. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his mom. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

16. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:

…Last month our class went to Washington. It was my first visit there and it was fun! Have you travelled much around Russia? Where would like to go if you have a chance? Why would you like to go there, what places of interest would you like to see? Is there anything interesting in the region where you live? This summer we plan to go to the mountains with my parents…

Write a letter to Jane. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the trip to the mountains. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

17. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Bill who writes:

…At school we are doing projects on famous people of different countries. If I choose Russia whom should I write about? What is this person famous for and what do you know about him/her? Why do you think people in other countries should know about this person? I’ve just watched an interesting wildlife TV programme…

Write a letter to Bill. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his favourite TV programmes. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

18. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Ann who writes:

… More and more young people get involved in environmental protection. Could you tell me what measures young people in your country take to save the environment? What kind of support do you get from your local community and family? Is there any Green Party/Movement where you live? Wouldn’t you like to start one, if there isn’t? I am very happy now because I have just passed my last exams. Write back soon, Ann…

Write a letter to Ann. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her plans for the coming holiday. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

19. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Edward who writes:

… I’m going to do a project on hobbies in different countries. Could you help me? Do you think that different nations have different hobbies? Can you give examples? What interesting hobbies do Russians have? What hobbies do members of your family have? As for the latest news, I have just passed my last exam…

Write a letter to Edward. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his exams. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

20. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Alice who writes:

… I have to think about my pocket money all the time. My parents try to make me earn it by doing the housework. They try to make me save up and then buy something useful. But I need pocket money for the cinema and ice-cream and other treats like that. Do you have to ‘earn’ your pocket money in any way or do your parents just give it to you? What do you spend your pocket money on? What do your parents think of the way you spend it? Last weekend my friends and I went on a picnic to the countryside…

Write a letter to Alice. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her picnic. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

21. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Bill who writes:

…I don’t think it will be a problem for me to choose a good job in the future as I’m really interested in foreign languages, cultures and countries and I hope I’ll work as a translator or teacher of foreign languages some day. Have you already decided on your career? What job are you going to choose? Why? What do your parents think about your choice? I’ve lived in the USA my whole life but I’d really love to travel to other countries…

Write a letter to Bill. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his plans for travelling. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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

…I’m going to join a youth science camp this summer. By the way, are there any summer youth camps in Russia? What kinds? Are they popular with kids? Why or why not? Have you ever been to a summer camp and what’s your attitude towards these camps? As for the latest news, my elder brother Tom has entered university…

Write a letter to Ted. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his brother Tom. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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

… So you see that I enjoy films based on true historic facts. What kinds of films do you like watching? Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home? Why? Do you agree that it is better to read a book before watching the film based on it? Why or why not? I’ve just come back from a trip to Wales…

Write a letter to Jane. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her trip to Wales. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

24. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Mike who writes:

… Next week we’re presenting orally the results of our individual projects in science. My project is good, but I hate oral assessment in general and I’m afraid I won’t present my project well orally. Do you have projects? How often do your teachers ask you to make projects in different subjects? What do you prefer: written reports or oral presentations? … Imagine my brother Dan will have no homework for the whole term! His class’s been chosen for the experimental group by his school administration!!! …

Write a letter to Mike. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the Dan’s reaction to the experiment. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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

…Our school administration is planning to introduce a new school uniform. Students and parents are welcome to come up with ideas. Personally I’m quite happy with the old one — a white shirt or a blouse and a tie for both boys and girls. Do all school students in Russia wear a uniform? What’s your idea of a good school uniform? Should it be the same for boys and girls? Just imagine I am going on an exchange school program to France!…

Write a letter to Lisa. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her school exchange program. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

26. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Charlie who writes:

… 2 weeks ago we went out into the countryside for a family picnic. It rained cats and dogs but we had a great time. Does your family go on picnics? Do you enjoy them? I imagine you probably have the same weather problems as we do in England? I have some great news!! Our school band won Silver in the state “Battle of the Bands” contest. Awesome!…

Write a letter to Charlie. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the band competition. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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

…Thank you for the book you sent me about the Lyceum years of Pushkin and his friends. I’m glad it was in English. My elder sister is reading it now. Isn’t it amazing that all the 10-year-old boys could read, write and speak French before they got to the Lyceum?! Was home education typical for all kids under 10 in Russia in the 19th century? Would you like to study in a boarding school like Pushkin’s Lyceum? Next week I am planning to apply to a University…

Write a letter to David . In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the University he is going to apply to. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

28. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jack who writes:

…This year we started learning French. I think it’s fun. I can already use some simple phrases. I like the melody of the language, but it’s quite difficult to pronounce some sounds. Is English the only foreign language that pupils learn in Russia or can you choose other foreign languages? Is it fun to learn a foreign language for you? How do you plan to use it in the future? By the way, I was elected to our School Government and hope to get the position of the Minister of Sports…

Write a letter to Jack. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the rights and responsibilities of members of the School Government. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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

Last month our class went to Washington to visit the National Museum of American History. It was my first visit there and it was fun! How often do you go to museums with your class, if at all? Which museum is your favorite or what museum would you like to visit? Why do you think people should go there? This summer we plan to go hiking with my parents.

Write a letter to Tom. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

30. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:

…Last weekend was my mom’s anniversary and we had a family gathering. We entertained more than 25 people and lived on leftovers for 2 days after the event. What do you usually cook for special occasions? How often do you entertain people in your family? Do you normally celebrate your family holidays at home, or go to a cafe or to a club? Why? Oh, before Iforget, my middle brother won our school tennis tournament…

Write a letter to Jane. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

31. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nick who writes:

…I’m, going to do a project on reading in different countries. Could you help me? Do young people read as much as old people in your country? Do you prefer to read E-books or traditional books? Why? How much time do you and your friends spend reading daily? As for the latest news, I have just joined a sport club…

Write a letter to Nick. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about sports. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

32. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Robert who writes:

… We’ve moved to a new town. It’s small and green. My neighbours say that it hasn 7 changed a bit for the last two centuries. Have you noticed any recent changes in your city? What are they? Do you like or dislike them? Why? Yesterday my mum won a cooking competition…

Write a letter to Robert. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

33. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend John who writes:

…Last week my mom went to New York to help my aunt with her new baby. My dad and I had to do all the housework ourselves. What kind of family chores do you normally have, if at all? What would you cook for yourself, if you had to? Do you think boys should be able to cook and to keep house, and why? Next weekend I’m going hiking with my classmates…

Write a letter to John. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

34. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy who writes:

… Yesterday I read a book about dreams. It was very interesting. How often do you have dreams? What kind of dreams do you have? Have your dreams ever come true? …I visited a Toy Museum yesterday…

Write a letter to Nancy. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

35. You hаve received а letter from your English-speаking pen-friend Nаncy who writes:

… My brother worked as a volunteer during the 2012 Olympics in London. Who works in volunteer organizations in Russia? How often do they participate in the events of the volunteer organizations? What kind of volunteer activities would you or your friends like to take part in and why? …Unfortunately, my mum has fallen ill…

Write а letter to Nаncy. In your letter аnswer her questions, аsk 3 questions аbout her mother’s heаlth. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

36. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary who writes:

…My aunt lives in Arkansas and last week her house was ruined by a tornado. What do you think are the most horrible natural disasters? Which of them are typical of the place where you live? What can people do to protect themselves from them? My history teacher got the annual award “Best teacher of the year”, I’m so happy for her!…

Write a letter to Mary. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her history teacher. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

37. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary who writes:

…My aunt lives in Arkansas and last week her house was ruined by a tornado. What do you think are the most horrible natural disasters? Which of them are typical of the place where you live? What can people do to protect themselves from them? My history teacher got the annual award “Best teacher of the year”, I’m so happy for her!…

Write a letter to Mary. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her history teacher. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

38. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary who writes:

…Last week our family went to the famous Niagara Falls. It was my first visit there and it was fun! We enjoyed the weather and the splashes of falling water on our faces. It reminded us of our last rafting trip. Where can you see beautiful water sights in Russia, if at all? Have you ever gone rafting? What do you think about extreme sports in general? By the way, we are going to Greece this summer…

Write a letter to Mary. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his trip to Greece. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

39. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jeremy who writes:

…I change hobbies at least twice a year. Maybe I haven’t found the one I really like yet. What kinds of hobbies do you and your friends have? What hobbies do you think are expensive and why? Why do you think people need hobbies? I’ve just finished redecorating my room…

Write a letter to Jeremy. In your letter

− answer his questions,

− ask 3 questions about his room.

40. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nаncy who writes:

… My older brother worked as a volunteer translator during the Economical Summit in London. Would you like to participate as a volunteer in such sort of events? Is it hard to take part as a volunteer in high level events in Russia? What kind of activities would you like to do and why? …Last Monday I returned from my trip to Austria…

Write а letter to Nаncy.

In your letter

— аnswer her questions;

— аsk 3 questions аbout her trip.

41. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy who writes:

… This year we had a school costume party for Halloween. It was a big success. What costume would you fancy wearing to a costume party? What would you rather do: make a costume yourself or buy one, and why? What do you think of costume parties in general?

Our history teacher is taking us to a museum for a field trip next week …

Write a letter to Nancy.

In your letter

— answer her questions

— ask 3 questions about the museum.

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

42. You havе just rеcеivеd a lеttеr from your English-spеaking pеn-friеnd, Paula.

My friend and I have just decided to enter the «Go Green in the City» competition. We are going to create a project on the energy management. Have you ever taken part in green projects? What alternative forms of energy are developed in Russia? Do you prefer using public transport or a private car and why?

Last week I visited Granny who lives in Edinburgh…

Writе a lеttеr to Paula.

In your lеttеr

– answer her questions

– ask 3 questions about her trip

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

43. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary who writes:

… I know you went to a museum with your class last week. How far was it from your school and how did you get there? What kind of a museum was it? Would you like to go there again, why?

We have two new classmates. They have just moved to our town …

Write a letter to Mary.

In your letter

− answer her questions

− ask 3 questions about her new classmates

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

44. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy who writes:

… I hope you liked my New Year card. Where and how did you celebrate New year this time? What was the weather like? What’s your secret wish or at least hopes and expectations for the coming year?

I’ve redecorated my room and it looks much nicer now …

Write a letter to Nancy.

In your letter

— answer her questions

— ask 3 questions about the way her room looks now

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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

… I have finally chosen the college I will try to enter next summer. Which university would you like to go to after school? What would you like to study? What backup plans have you made, if you don’t get accepted?

Oh, by the way, do you remember Lucy, my dog? She’s just had six puppies!!!…

Write a letter to David.

In your letter

— answer her questions

— ask 3 questions about his dog and/or its puppies.

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

46. You havе rеcеivеd a lеttеr from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrew who writes:

… A «green club» has just been organized at our school. We’re choosing a name for it. What name would you suggest for our «green club»? Would you like to have a «green club» at your school and why? Which projects do you think «green clubs» could deal with?

My dad is going to start a new business …

Write a letter to Andrew.

In your letter

— answer her questions

— ask 3 questions about his dad’s new business.

Write 100—140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

47. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Maurette who writes:

… My Dad has got a new job. What do your parents do? What kind of job would you like to have and why? What kind of training do you need for it?

I saw a wonderful film last week …

Write a letter to Maurette.

In your letter

— answer her questions

— ask 3 questions about the film

Write 100—140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

48. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Frank who writes:

… Surprisingly, but I became the best student of the week! My parents were very happy when I told them. By the way, where does your physical examination classes take place? How do you keep fit? What is your favourite sport game? Why?

I’ve written an essay on ancient history…

Write a letter to Frank.

In your letter

— answer his questions

— ask 3 questions about an essay on ancient history

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

49. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jack who writes:

…personally I hate school lunches. Do you like them? What kind of meal does your school offer? What is your favorite food anyway?

My elder brother is going to Nepal next month…

Write a letter to Jack.

In your letter

— answer his questions

— ask 3 questions about his brother goring to Nepal.

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

50. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Molly who writes:

I looked after my little sister. Do you think babysitting is a hard work? Do you agree to look after kids when parents ask you to do it? Would you like to be a single child in the family? Why?

Moreover, I’m going to visit New York with my cousin soon and stay there for a week.

Write a letter to Molly.

In your letter

— answer her questions

— ask 3 questions about her visit to New York.

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

51. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy who writes:

How is your new house? How much does it take now to get to your school? Why did your parents decide to move to the new house?

By the way, i have won a city contest of bioligical science…

Write a letter to Nancy.

In your letter

— answer her questions

— ask 3 questions about the city contest.

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.