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#1

You have received a letter from your American pen friend Jason who writes:

… At school we are doing projects on major environmental problems in big cities. Could you help me? Please, tell me about the main ecological problem in your area. What does the City Council do in order to solve it? Are you personally involved in any environmental activities? What are they?

As for me, I am planning to take part in voluntary work in summer. My friends and I are going to create footpaths in Yellowstone National Park. I’m sure it will be exciting!

Write a letter to Jason.

In your letter

—    answer his questions

—    ask 3 questions about his summer voluntary work

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#2

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

… Yesterday my mom asked me to look after my little sister and her two friends. Babysitting is tough, don’t you think so? What do you usually do if they ask you to look after little kids? Would you like to be the only child in the family, and why?

Oh, I have some great news! I am going to stay with my cousin in New York for a week …

Write a letter to Molly.

In your letter

—    answer her questions

—    ask 3 questions about her cousin

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#3

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Olivia who writes:

… I know it’s often cold in Russia in winter. What do you usually do not to catch a cold? What is a healthy lifestyle for you? How can you catch up with the class if you do fall ill?

 My cousin is coming to stay with us for Thanksgiving …

Write a letter to Olivia.

In your letter

—    answer her questions

—    ask 3 questions about her cousin

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#4

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

… I went shopping with my parents yesterday. Do you prefer to shop online or in regular stores? Why do you think many people like to spend their week-ends in big shopping malls? Do you like to go shopping on your own or with friends and why?

   You know, I celebrated my birthday last week …

Write a letter to Jane.

In your letter

—    answer her questions

—    ask 3 questions about her birthday celebration

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#5

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Bob who writes:

… All my days, including weekends look almost alike. How do you spend your free time? Where do you usually go with your friends? What do your parents think about your friends?

    Next week I’m presenting my project in history …

Write a letter to Bob.

In your letter

—    answer his questions

—    ask 3 questions about his project

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#6

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Susan who writes:

… Yesterday I went to the zoo. What are the benefits of zoos in your opinion? Do you think there should be a zoo in every city and why? Is it better to keep wild animals in natural reserves than in cages and why?

    By the way, I’ve taken a dog from a dog shelter…

Write a letter to Susan.

In your letter

—    answer her questions

—    ask 3 questions about the dog

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#7

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Max who writes:

… Last week it was my sister’s turn to go to the grocery store. For three days we had nothing to eat but frozen vegetables. Yucky. Who and how often buys food in your family? What kind of food do you usually have at home? What do you think about your local grocery food stores?

 Our teacher is planning a school trip to the national park …

Write a letter to Max.

In your letter

—    answer his questions

—    ask 3 questions about the trip

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#8

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Dave who writes:

… Our PE teacher is super! He lets us play different ball games and sports during the lessons. Do you like your PE classes, and why? What sports and games can you play at school? What after-class activities are most popular in your school?

   Last week my Dad organized a picnic for all our family …

Write a letter to Dave.

In your letter

—    answer his questions

—    ask 3 questions about the family picnic

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#9

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Zoe who writes:

… Thank you for the book about your home city. I love it! How long have your family lived in this city? What is your favourite place there? Would you like to move to another city, why or why not?

This year I’m planning to have a very unusual birthday party …

Write a letter to Zoe.

In your letter

—    answer her questions

—    ask 3 questions about the birthday party

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#10

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend George who writes:

… This summer we’ve had two tornadoes. Why do you think some people “hunt” them, instead of hiding from them? What natural phenomena would you call the most dangerous for people, and why? Will we ever learn to protect ourselves from them?

   Yesterday I spent the whole evening watching a basketball game …

Write a letter to George.

In your letter

—    answer his questions

—    ask 3 questions about the basketball game

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#11

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Brian who writes:

… I’ve got new hobbies — recording birds’ songs and taking pictures of wild life. What hobby do you have? How much time do you spend on it? What do your parents and friends think of your hobby?

   Hooray! My elder brother promised to be back home from college on my birthday …

Write a letter to Brian.

In your letter

—    answer his questions

—    ask 3 questions about his elder brother

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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#12

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Dan who writes:

… I know many people in Russia have dachas. Why do people want to have a dacha? What do they usually do there? How do people usually get there? 

  I’ve decided to join our school dancing class …

Write a letter to Dan.

In your letter

—    answer his questions

—    ask 3 questions about the school dancing class

Write 100 — 140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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Данные задания по теме «Личное письмо на английском языке (11 класс). Задание С1» взяты из разных источников и предлагаются в дополнение к презентации к учебнику «Macmillan. Exams Skills for Russia» (задания по теме «ЕГЭ. Личное письмо»)

Объем личного письма на английском языке — 100-140 слов. Время выполнения задания — 20 минут. В конце статьи вы найдете ОБРАЗЕЦ личного письма по теме «Hobbies. Free time»

Личное письмо на английском языке. Задания

1. Environmental protection
2. Films
3. Future Jobs
4. Moscow 
5. Books (2 варианта)
6. Exams
7. Friends
8. Music
9. Clothes. Fashion
10. Modern technologies. Computers
11. Sports
12. Hobbies. Free time
13. Travelling. Language Schools

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1. Личное письмо по теме: Environmental protection

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 a letter to Ann. In your letter

• answer her questions
• ask 3 questions about her plans for the coming holiday

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2. Личное письмо по теме: Films

You have received a letter from your English 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.

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3. Личное письмо по теме: Future Jobs

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.

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4. Личное письмо по теме: Moscow

This is part of a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Ann who writes

… One of my friends has recently been invited to spend a couple of weeks in Mos­cow this summer and it’s going to be his first time coming here. What places of interest and historical attractions would you recommend for him to see? What are your favourite ones?

I’m sure there are a lot of lovely places here to spend a night out. Where should he go first? By the way, he is fond of sports…

Write a letter to Ann. In your letter

• give advice where to go in Moscow
• ask 3 questions about a favourite sport of Ann’s friend

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 5.1. Личное письмо по теме: Books. Вариант 1

You have received a letter from your English pen friend Steve who writes:

… At school we are doing projects on reading habits of people in different countries. Could you tell me what kind of books you and members of your fam­ily like reading? As for the family news my sister got married last week…   

 Write a letter to Steve. In your letter

• tell him about the kind of books you and your relatives like to read
• ask 3 questions about his sister’s husband

5.2. Личное письмо по теме: Books. Вариант 2

You have received a letter from your English pen friend Rosie who writes:

… I’ve decided to send you a book in English for your birthday. What kind of book would you like? What kind of books do you usually read in your own language? Is there a particular book you know about that you would like me to get for you? Are there any kinds of books you definitely don’t like? 

Give me some idea of what I could get for you.

Write a letter to Rosie. In your letter

• answer her questions.
• ask 3 questions about her birthday

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6. Личное письмо по теме: Exams

You have received a letter from your English pen friend Jake who writes:

… Are you working hard at school at the moment? I am because we have some very important exams at the end of the year. They ‘re our final exams at school and then we leave. What exams do you have? Are you studying hard for them and doing lots of homework?

And what will happen after the exams? What are you going to do then? Will you have a holiday? Are you hoping to go to university? Tell me all about it. 

Write back to Jake. In your letter

• answer his questions.
• ask 3 questions about his progress at school

Список английских слов по теме «Leaving School. Exams» СКОРО

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7. Личное письмо по теме: Friends

You have received a letter from your English pen friend Carol who writes:

… I went to a cafe with some friends after school yesterday and we had a long discussion about other people at school. What kind of things do you talk about with your friends? Do you ever have serious discussions, and, if so, what about? Do you gossip about other people like we do?

I’d love to know what you talk about when you’re with your friends.

Write back to Carl. In your letter

• answer her questions
• ask 3 questions about her relationship with friends

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8. Личное письмо по теме: Music

You have received a letter from your English pen friend Alan who writes:

… Last week our school orchestra gave a concert to parents which was a suc­cess, I took part in it too as I play the drum, you know. Do you play any musical instruments?

What kind of music do you like? What is your favourite group or singer? Hope to hear from you soon.

Write a letter to Alan. In your letter

• answer his questions;
• ask 3 questions about his hobbies.

Список английских слов по теме «Music» СКОРО

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9. Личное письмо по теме: Clothes. Fashion

You have received a letter from your English pen friend Jessica who writes:

 …By the way, we are doing a project at college on the fashion industry in different countries. It would be nice if you could tell me what clothes are popular with teenagers in Russia. Do you have any special fashion for teens? What kind of clothes do you prefer?

Write back to Jessica. In your letter

• answer his/her questions
• ask 3 questions about her holiday

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10. Личное письмо по теме: Modern Technologies

You have received a letter from your English pen friend Paul who writes:

… We are doing a project at school on how modern gadgets are changing people’s lives. Please could you tell me how  you feel about it? What modern gadgets have you got? What do you use them for?

As for me, I’m going on holiday with my parents next weekend…

Write back to Paul. In your letter

• answer his questions about computers;
• ask 3 questions about his plans for the coming weekend.

Список английских слов по теме «Modern Technologies» СКОРО

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11. Личное письмо по теме: Sports

You have received a letter from your English pen friend Pauline who writes:

 …At school we are doing projects on sports popular in different coun­tries. Could you tell me about two kinds of sports that are popular with Russian teenagers? Why are they popular? Do you have enough time for sports?

By the way, I am thinking of joining our school drama club. Is that a good idea?..

Write a letter to Pauline. In your letter

• answer all her questions
• ask 3 questions about his school drama club

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12. Личное письмо по теме: Hobbies. Free Time

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 am going to try my new skateboard…

Write a letter to David. In your letter

• answer his questions;
• ask 3 questions about his hobbies.

13. Личное письмо по теме: Travelling. Language Schools

You have received a letter from your German pen-friend Hans who writes:

… I find it a bit difficult to understand English grammar. What about you? Do you do grammar exercises? Do you think it is neccessary 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’ve got to go now as I’m helping my Dad in the workshop.

Hope to hear from you soon.
All the best,
Hans

Write a letter to Hans. In your letter

• answer his questions;
• ask 3 questions about his trip to the UK.

Подготовка к ЕГЭ по английскому языку:

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Lily:

From: Lily@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Holidays

… 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! …Where did you spend your last summer holidays? What did you do during your holidays? What school holidays do you like most of all and why?…

Write a message to Lily and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Learning foreign languages

… 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 and why? What do you think about my choice of Japanese?…

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Housework

… 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 usually do about the house? What housework do you dislike? …

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Pets

… My cat is big, white and furry. He is such 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 and why? What pets are popular in your country? …

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: News

… 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 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 and why? …

From: Paul@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Ecological problems

… 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?…

From: Harry@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Music

… 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 favourite 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?.

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Theatre

… Last week I went to the theatre. It was a great performance and the actors were wonderful. I was impressed. … Do you think it’s exciting to be a famous actor and why? When did you last see a theatrical performance? Have you ever been to the Bolshoi Theatre? …

From: Emma@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Museum

… I’ve just returned from our local museum. 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?…

From: Ann@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: My best friend

… 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?…

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Books

… 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 travelling in the summer, and why? …

From: Maх@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Robots

… 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, why or why not?….

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: The Earth Hour

…Yesterday was a special day – we had the Earth Hour. It’s one of the ideas of an ecological group called the Green Movement. We switched off the lights for one hour 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, and why?…

From: Jim@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: New Year resolutions

… On December 31st I 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, why or why not? What new hobby or new sport would you like to try? What do you usually do in your free time? …

From: Ann@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Diet

… 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?…

From: Jim@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Sports

… 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. … What sport do you do regularly? What sports facilities can you use in your school? Does the career of a professional sportsperson attract you, why or why not?…

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: School clubs

… 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. … What do you like most about your school? What school clubs do you have? Have you joined any of your school clubs, and why? …

From: Harry@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: The end of the school year

… 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?…

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Future career

… 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, and why? Do your parents agree with your choice? In what way will English be useful for your career? …

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Clothes

… 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, and why? What clothes do you prefer to wear out of school? What are your favourite colours for clothes? …

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Sport in everyday life

… 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, and why? …

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Zoo

… I’ve just been to the zoo. What lovely animals are there! … Which do you think is better for animals – to live in the zoo or in the wild, and why? What animals are common in your region? Have you ever seen any animal in the wild? …

From: Ann@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: The life of modern teenagers

… I am doing a project about the life of modern teenagers in different countries. I’d like to know about Russian teenagers. … 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?…

From: Ann@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Family gatherings

… 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. … How do you spend time with your family? When do you give each other presents? What do you do to help your parents about the house? …

From: Jim@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Health

… 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?…

From: Ann@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Sports

… My brother has got a dangerous hobby – he has become a mountain biker. 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 favourite? …

From: Emily@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Coming late

… 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?…

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Presents

… My granny is such a kind person. She always brings us presents for everything we celebrate. And I love all her presents! … What holidays do you celebrate with your family? What is your favourite holiday and why? What is the best present you’ve ever received? …

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Hobby

… I have decided to take up collecting stamps as my new hobby. My uncle is a traveller and often brings me stamps from different countries. … What hobbies are popular with Russian teenagers? What hobby would you like to take up, and why? Do your friends share your interests?…

From: Sam@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: School

… 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 favourite subject? How long does it take you to do your homework? What do you do in your free time?…

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Summer

… I’ve just been to Australia. 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, and why? …

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Holidays

… 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 favourite holiday and why? How do you celebrate it? …

From: Harry@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Reading

… It may sound unusual, but my friend likes reading very much. 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?…

From: Ann@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: School clubs

… Our teacher has announced that a Theatre Group is starting next month. I’m going to join the club and see if I enjoy being on stage. … 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?…

From: Jim@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: School subjects

… Next month I’ll 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, and why? …

From: Sophie@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Future profession

… I love history so much that maybe I’ll become a historian in the future. … 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?…

From: Alice@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Watching TV

… My parents say that I watch TV too much. And they are not always happy with the programmes I watch. … How much time do you watch TV? What do you prefer: watching TV or browsing the Internet, and why? What else do you do in your free time?…

From: Alice@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Career plans

… 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? …

From: Andrew@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Music lessons

… 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! … 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?…

From: Andrew@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Sports

… 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. … 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 and why?…

From: Emma@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Mobile phones

… 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 live without your mobile phone and why? What other gadgets do you find the most important for you?…

From: Lily@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Family holidays

…Yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving. This is one of our favourite 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? …

From: Emily@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Learning foreign languages

… 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?…

From: Ann@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Exams

… 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, why or why not?…

From: Ann@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Future profession

… 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? When did you begin making plans for the future? What job would you like to do in the future, and why? …

From: Andrew@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: My new school

… 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? …

From: Ann@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Learning foreign languages

… 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? …

From: Tom@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Missing my computer

… My laptop is broken and will be at the repair centre for a week, ’cause it’s holiday time now. This made me realise how dependent I am on my computer. … How many hours a week do you usually spend on your computer? What do you use it for? People of what professions need excellent computer skills, in your view? …

From: Henry@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Career plans

… My family runs a family business. My dad wants me to go into the family business after I finish school. But I’m not sure what I want to do in future. … What are your career plans? What career do your parents advise you to choose? Is there any job you wouldn’t agree to do, why yes or no? …

From: Mathew@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Doing sports

… 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, and why yes or no? What sports do you like? What do you do in your PE lessons? …

From: Maggy@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Travelling

…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 do you think travelling is so popular? Where would you like to go? How do you prefer to travel? …

From: Jane@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Books

… My parents ask me if I’d like to get an electronic book as a birthday present. I don’t know what to answer as I’ve never used it actually. … What is the main advantage of an e-book, in your opinion? What kinds of books do you like reading? How do you choose a book to read? …

From: Mike@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Ecological problems

… 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 and why? …

From: Mark@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Pocket money

… 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, and why yes or no? …

From: Barbara@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: After school holidays

… My school is over. I have passed all my exams and am looking forward to my holidays. … How do you usually spend your holidays? What are your plans for this summer?  Do you prefer to spend your holidays away from home, why yes or no?…

From: Mary@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Computer

… 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 surfing the Internet? What else do you do in your free time? …

From: Peter@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Weather

… 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 favourite season and why? What do you do when the weather is rainy? How do you usually spend your weekends? …

From: Andrew@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Sports

… I’ve decided to take up some sport to be fitter and feel better. … What kinds of sports are popular with teenagers in Russia? What sports facilities are there in your school? What kind of sports competitions are usually held at your school? …

From: James@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Travelling to Russia

… 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 travelling in Russia and why? What tourist attractions would you recommend seeing in your country? …

From: Jack@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Life without gadgets

… We are carrying out an experimental project at school. The idea is to see how our life would change if we gave up all electronic gadgets. … How many hours a day are you online? If you could use only one gadget, what would it be and why? What would you do if you had more free time?…

From: Molly@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: School exams

… I’m having a very busy time now as I’m getting 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? …

From: Edna@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Watching films

…Yesterday I went to the cinema with my friends. We saw a screen version of the book we are going to discuss in our literature lesson next week. … Do you prefer to read a book or watch its film adaptation first? What kinds of films do you like? Do you often go to the cinema, and why yes or no? …

From: Steve@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Collecting things

… My elder brother has decided to collect mugs, imagine that. 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? …

From: Nick @mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: School friends

… 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. … 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? …

From: Steve@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Visiting Russia

… Last year I started learning Russian. It’s a very difficult language but I’m trying to do my best. I’d like to come to Russia one day to practise it. …Which season would you recommend for the trip? What places are worth seeing in Russia? What country would you like to visit and why? …

From: Jane@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@oge.ru

Subject: Family gatherings

… Our grandparents visited us this weekend. We had a great time and enjoyed a delicious lunch all together. … Do you enjoy having family meals, and why yes or no? On what occasions do you have special family meals? Who is the best cook in your family?…

Dear Paul,

Thanks a lot for your e-mail. I’m happy to hear from you again. I’m sorry for not writing earlier, but I’ve been busy preparing for my exams.

I’m always happy to answer your questions. Personally, I really like cycling too, but I have never taken part in a bike race. Actually, when I go cycling, I don’t like riding my bicycle in the city because there are so many cars, and I have to stop all the time and be careful. As for me, I can ride wherever I want in the countryside, and I never worry about anything.

Well, I’d better go now as it’s time to go to bed. Hope to hear from you soon.

Yours,
Kolya

ПЛАН ПИСЬМА:

обращение (слева, на отдельной строке), например, Dear Jim/Alice, Hello/ Hi Jim/Alice;

• благодарность за полученное письмо и ссылка на предыдущие контакты (начало письма) например, «Thank you for your recent letter (e-mail, message). I was very glad to hear from you again», «Thanks for writing to me. I’m always glad to get letters./ I always like to read your letters. /I enjoy reading your letters and writing to you.» и т.д;
• ответы на три вопроса друга по переписке (основная часть письма). Для того чтобы письмо было логичным, можно использовать фразы: «You asked me about … Well, I can say that …» или «As you are interested in … I’d like to tell you that …» и т. п.;
• упоминание о дальнейших контактах, например, «Write back soon»; «Hope to hear from you soon»; «Please, write to me soon» и т. д.;
• завершающая фраза, например, «Best wishes»; «All the best»; «With love»; «Yours» (на отдельной строке);
• подпись автора (только имя, на отдельной строке).

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.

Написание письма на ЕГЭ по английскому: почему это так сложно?

Задание 39 в ЕГЭ по английскому предполагает написание электронного письма личного характера в ответ на письмо-стимул зарубежного друга по переписке. Это базовый уровень сложности, поэтому оно не должно вызывать больших затруднений у экзаменуемого. В нем нужно продемонстрировать те же умения и навыки, что и раньше, меняются только правила оформления электронного сообщения, в том числе его языкового оформления. На написание потребуется всего до 20 минут. Максимально за задание можно получить 6 баллов, поэтому имеет смыл подготовиться к нему более тщательно.

Требования к написанию письма:

• Количество слов: 100-140, но допускается 10% отклонение в обе стороны, т. е. получается 90 – 154. Если текст содержит менее 90 слов, он вовсе не проверяется, при написании более 154 слов проверка будет сделана только положенного объема задания.
• Стиль письма неофициальный (informal).
• Задача письма общение с другом.
• При выполнении задания надо продемонстрировать те же умения и навыки, какие необходимы для написания традиционного письма, меняются только правила оформления электронного сообщения, в том числе его языкового оформления.
• Письменный текст может содержать различного рода сокращения, но необходимо соблюдать основные правила письменного общения и нормы вежливости.
• При сдаче ЕГЭ по английскому языку участник может использовать британский или американский вариант английского языка, оценка за это не снижается.
• Письмо должно строго соответствовать теме. Если написан хороший текст без ошибок, но по содержанию он не отвечает поставленной коммуникативной задаче, он будет оценен в 0 баллов.

Какие внесены изменения в 2022 году:

• Упростился формат, не потребуется уделять время написанию адреса и даты.
• Не нужно делать ссылку на предыдущие контакты.
• Изменено название письма.
• Шапка из задания в бланк не переписывается.

Как писать письмо: план

Перед написанием письма необходимо составить развернутый план, разместив в нем все возможные слова, которые можно будет применить.

Как писать письмо ЕГЭ английский 2022, план заданий раздела:

• Обращение (размещаем слева на отдельной строке). Примеры: Dear Jim/Alice, Hello/ Hi Jim/Alice.
• Выражение благодарности за письмо, которые вы получили. При этом можно не делать ссылку на предыдущие контакты. Например, «Thanks for writing to me. I’m always glad to get emails», «Thank you for your e-mail! I am glad to hear from you!».
• Ответы на вопросы. В письме вам будет задано 3 вопроса, требующие ответа. Для связки используем фразы: «You asked me about … Well, I can say that …» или «As you are interested in … I’d like to tell you that …». Отвечайте на вопросы в том же порядке, как они идут в задании. Необходимо обращать внимание на косвенные вопросы, начинающиеся с I wonder, I’d like to know.
• Пишем три вопроса другу по заданной тематике. Они должны быть обязательно связаны с предыдущим текстом, например, можно написать «я хочу задать тебе несколько вопросов…». Можно использовать формулировки из текста-стимула.
• Должно присутствовать предложение с надеждой на продолжение общения. Его можно написать отдельной строкой или в конце текущего абзаца. Примеры: «Write back soon»; «Hope to hear from you soon»; «Please, write to me soon» и т. д.
• Завершающая фраза, например, «Best wishes»; «All the best»; «With love»; «Yours» (на отдельной строке).
• Ваше имя на отдельной строке. Нельзя использовать имя-отчество или подписывать письмо фамилией.

Стилистические оттенки писем

Письмо ЕГЭ английский 2022 дополнительно проверяется на языковое оформление текста.

На что нужно обратить внимание:

• Письмо должно быть правильно наименовано. Это может быть: email, email message, email letter. Если по контексту понятно, что это электронное письмо, то можно использовать слово letter. Написание слова internet/Internet считается правильным в обоих вариантах, вариант со строчной буквы более распространен в англоязычном мире. Не ошибитесь в предлоге: on the internet, отличие от русского «в Интернете».
• При сдаче ЕГЭ по английскому языку разрешается использовать и британский, и американский вариант английского языка. Однако писать текст нужно только в одном выбранном формате. Если сначала был использован британский вариант, а затем применено американское написание, это будет ошибкой.
• Обязательно нужно тренироваться, чтобы находить и исправлять ошибки в написанном тексте быстро. Как правильно исправить: аккуратно зачеркиваем неверную букву, слово, словосочетание и сверху, между строчками надписываем правильные.

Полезные советы

Как подготовиться и правильно составить письмо на английском ЕГЭ 2022:

• Детально разобрать структуру и содержание электронного письма.
• Произвести анализ критериев оценивания задания 39 ЕГЭ по английскому.
• Проанализировать, какие нормы вежливости действуют в электронном письме на английском языке.
• Практиковать использование логических средств связи.
• Проанализировать, какие вопросы нужно задавать другу, какие из них логичны и соответствуют содержанию письма стимула, а какие нет.
• Проработать типичные ошибки, которые могут возникнуть при выполнении задания.

Вы должны научиться правильно считать слова. Подсчет производится, начиная с обращения. Причем считаются артикли, предлоги и другие служебные слова. Числительные, выраженные цифрами или словами, считаются за одно слово. (210, ninety-one). Также одним словом считаются сложные слова (pop-singer, English-speaking), краткие формы (I’ve, it’s, don’t, can’t, won’t, wasn’t), сокращения (TV, e-mail, UK). Чтобы проверка объема задания не вызывала трудностей, заранее рассчитайте среднее количество слов у вас в одной строке и ориентируйтесь на объем по количеству строк. Можно тренироваться писать письма на экзаменационных бланках, так вы научитесь на глазок определять количество слов и будете меньше тратить времени на их подсчет.

Написание электронного письма на английском ЕГЭ, полезные советы:

• Заранее рассчитайте время, за которое вы сможете выполнить работу. Лучше делать задание без черновика, чтобы сэкономить время.
• Чтобы письмо было «живым», активно применяйте сокращения (I’m, can’t, I’d like), неформальные слова-связки (well, also, by the way, anyway, so, actually), разговорные выражения (Guess what? Wish me luck!) и междометия (Hurray! Yahoo! Ha—ha!).
• Больше читайте художественную литературу на английском, обращайте внимание какие выражения используются при написании писем.
• Постарайтесь улучшить грамотность. Для этого пишите тексты без спеллчекера и анализируйте свои ошибки, лучше даже писать от руки для активизации моторной памяти.
• Еженедельно делайте подобные задания из пробных ЕГЭ.
• Составьте свой шаблон письма ЕГЭ английский язык, который можно использовать для разных тем.
• Обмениваясь готовыми письмами с друзьями, вы сможете одновременно проверять их на наличие ошибок и соблюдение критериев написания, а также тренироваться.
• Завершив написание личного электронного письма постарайтесь критически оценить свою работу, внимательно проанализируйте все аспекты решения коммуникативной задачи и оформления текста.

При подготовке можно пользоваться таблицей самопроверки, предложенной в Методических рекомендациях обучающимся по организации индивидуальной подготовки к ЕГЭ 2022 года по английскому языку.

Критерии оценивания письма

Если вы будете знать, по каким критериям оценивается письмо, вы сможете заработать максимальное количество баллов.

Оценка осуществляется по трем критериям:

• Коммуникативная задача (оценивается в 2 балла).
• Структура текста (оценивается в 2 балла).
• Языковой аспект (оценивается в 2 балла).

Коммуникативная задача

Чтобы оценить работу по критерию «Решение коммуникативной задачи», проверьте свой текст по следующим позициям:

• Текст ответного письма должен начинаться с обращения/приветствия.
• Обращение начинается со слова Dear и отделяется запятой.
• Выражается благодарность за полученное письмо, также можно написать, что вы испытали положительные эмоции от его получения.
• Наличие полных и точных ответов на все вопросы, заданные другом по переписке.
• Наличие трех встречных вопросов другу по указанной в задании теме. Они должны быть в отдельном абзаце.
• Вы должны выразить надежду на продолжение общения.
• Есть стандартная завершающая фраза, после нее стоит запятая.
• Есть подпись – имя автора письма (без отчества и фамилии) на отдельной строке, после нее не стоит точка.

Как определить, что ответ дан полно и точно:

• Полным считается ответ, который раскрывает содержание всех пунктов плана и отвечает коммуникативной задаче. Полный ответ на пункт плана включает в себя все элементы вопроса: WHERE and WHEN, WHAT and WHY. Если дан ответ только на одну часть вопроса, то такой ответ считается неполным.
• Точным считается ответ, который полностью соответствует предложенным пунктам плана и заданным вопросам.
• Неточным считается ответ, если он содержит фактическую ошибку, отход от темы или элементы топика.

Структура текста

Какие требования к структуре должны быть выполнены:

• Текст ответного письма должен быть логичен.
• Правильное использование средств логической связи.
• Правильное разделение текста на абзацы.
• Абзацы должны быть выделены красной строкой (отступом слева) или пропуском строки.

Языковой аспект

В тексте должны отсутствовать языковые ошибки:

• лексические;
• грамматические;
• орфографические;
• пунктуационные.

Примеры писем

Пример письма ЕГЭ английский 2022 можно найти в интернете на специальных обучающих платформах, сайтах. Вы можете скачать клише письма и запомнить их, использовать методички и учебные пособия. Однако лучшим вариантом будет составить шаблон самостоятельно, чтобы его можно было применять к разным темам. В этом случае вы сможете быстро его подогнать под ваши исходные данные.

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Типичные ошибки

При написании личного письма наиболее типичные ошибки на ЕГЭ следующие:

• лексико-грамматические ошибки;
• не представлен ответ на заданный другом по переписке вопрос или он не полный или не точный;
• неумение задать вопросы другу в соответствии с предложенной темой, может быть задано недостаточное количество вопросов;
• текст не верно разделен на абзацы;
• логические ошибки, отсутствие «мостиков» и средств логической связи при переходе от одного абзаца к другому.

Примеры ошибок:

• На вопрос «What is your parents’ attitude to your hobbies and interests?» дан ответ: «My parents always support me when I take part in dancing competitions». Однако его нельзя считать полным, т. к. здесь сказано об отношении родителей к увлечению танцами, а вопрос поставлен более широко: как родители относятся ко всем увлечениям и интересам.
• Задан вопрос «What’s the weather like in Russia in summer?». Дан ответ следующего содержания: The weather is nice. Он является не полным и не точным. Из ответа непонятно, когда и где наблюдается хорошая погода, неточность в том, что спрашивается конкретно о лете, а не о погоде вообще в целом. Ответ должен быть более развернутый и точный, например: The weather in summer is usually fine in Russia. In my hometown, it’s rather hot in summer, and it doesn’t often rain.
• При написании вопроса другу по переписке ученик написал: «Now I would like to ask you about your father’s birthday. How are you going to spend it? What present are you going to give him? How many people will be invited?». Начата эта часть письма с точки зрения организации текста правильно. Был сделан переход от ответов на вопросы к своим вопросам. Сами же вопросы по содержанию не соответствуют теме в письме-стимуле. Разберите эту ситуацию в реальной жизни. Если ваш друг говорит вам о том, что накануне у его папы был день рождения, событие уже произошло в прошлом. Вопросы же заданы так, будто день рождения еще не прошел, а ожидается в будущем. Аспект письменной работы – вопросы другу по переписке – будет считаться невыполненным, балл соответственно будет снижен.
• Нарушением логики является использование фразы: Oh, what great news! или My congratulations! – если вы переходите от ответов к вопросам без пояснения, о какой новости идет речь или с чем поздравляет автор ответного письма. Начинать с постановки вопросов сразу при переходе от ответов является ошибкой логики. Для того чтобы переход был логичным, можно использовать фразы: In your email you mention… can you tell me more about… / You’ve written about your new hobby. I’ve got some questions… / Well, I’d like to know more about…
• По заданию нужно задать вопрос о дяде друга, при этом последняя фраза в стимуле: My uncle Keith is coming to visit us next week. Ошибкой будет написать, например: What’s your uncle’s name? When will he visit you? Do you often see your uncle? Вопросы не будут приняты, так как на первые два вопроса есть ответы в стимуле, а последний вопрос не является вопросом о дяде.

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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