You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Jim.

I. SCHOOL, FRIENDS,exams

1.You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…We’ve moved house and now I have to go to a new school. It’s a pity because I liked my old school and I had a lot of friends there. Now I feel a bit lonely but I hope to find some friends here too….

…What do you like most about your school? Have you got a lot of friends at school? What do you usually do with your school friends in your free time? …

2. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

…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?…

3. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

… I’m having a very busy time now as I have to get ready for my exams. As far as I know, all students in Russia have to take school exams too…

…When are you going to have your exams? What exams have you chosen and why? What are your plans for the summer holidays? …

4. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

...I’ve just joined our school Drama club. We give performances in English and in French. Our parents and classmates think that our performances are very good. After all, school is not only about learning...

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

5. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, Ben.

… I’m very busy preparing for my school exams in Literature and History. To pass them successfully, I have to remember a lot.

…What subjects have you chosen for your exams and why? What type of exam do you prefer – oral or written? How do you prepare for exams?

6. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, Ben.

… Most of my classmates like summer. But I like winter holidays. I’m keen on skating, and in winter I’ve got lots of opportunities to do my hobby.

…When do you have your school holidays in Russia? Which holidays are the shortest? Which holidays are your favourite and why? …

7. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, Ben.

… and everything went wrong today. Tuesday is always the hardest day for me. Besides everything else, there’s lots of homework for Wednesday. …What is your favourite lesson, why do you like it? How long does it usually take you to do homework? What else do you usually do after lessons?...

8. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, Ben.

… We moved and I had to change school. In the new school, they wear uniform. I don’t like the uniform but I have to wear it.

…Do Russian schoolchildren wear uniform in school? Do you have a uniform in your school? Do you think wearing uniform is necessary for students, why? …

9. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

 

.. I joined the ballet school when I was five. I love dancing and I want to become a dance teacher in the future. So I’m going to take classes at the Ballet Dance Academy one day…

...What subjects are you good at? What do you like to do in your free time? What job would you like to do in the future, and why?.

10... You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

 

… I am doing a project about the life of modern teenagers in different countries. Will you help me and answer some questions …

…What time do you usually come back from school? What do you like to do in your free time? How many foreign languages would you like to speak, and why?...

I. SCHOOL, FRIENDS,exams

1.You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…We’ve moved house and now I have to go to a new school. It’s a pity because I liked my old school and I had a lot of friends there. Now I feel a bit lonely but I hope to find some friends here too….

…What do you like most about your school? Have you got a lot of friends at school? What do you usually do with your school friends in your free time? …

2. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

…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?…

3. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

… I’m having a very busy time now as I have to get ready for my exams. As far as I know, all students in Russia have to take school exams too…

…When are you going to have your exams? What exams have you chosen and why? What are your plans for the summer holidays? …

4. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

...I’ve just joined our school Drama club. We give performances in English and in French. Our parents and classmates think that our performances are very good. After all, school is not only about learning...

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

5. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, Ben.

… I’m very busy preparing for my school exams in Literature and History. To pass them successfully, I have to remember a lot.

…What subjects have you chosen for your exams and why? What type of exam do you prefer – oral or written? How do you prepare for exams?

6. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, Ben.

… Most of my classmates like summer. But I like winter holidays. I’m keen on skating, and in winter I’ve got lots of opportunities to do my hobby.

…When do you have your school holidays in Russia? Which holidays are the shortest? Which holidays are your favourite and why? …

7. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, Ben.

… and everything went wrong today. Tuesday is always the hardest day for me. Besides everything else, there’s lots of homework for Wednesday. …What is your favourite lesson, why do you like it? How long does it usually take you to do homework? What else do you usually do after lessons?...

8. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, Ben.

… We moved and I had to change school. In the new school, they wear uniform. I don’t like the uniform but I have to wear it.

…Do Russian schoolchildren wear uniform in school? Do you have a uniform in your school? Do you think wearing uniform is necessary for students, why? …

9. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

 

.. I joined the ballet school when I was five. I love dancing and I want to become a dance teacher in the future. So I’m going to take classes at the Ballet Dance Academy one day…

...What subjects are you good at? What do you like to do in your free time? What job would you like to do in the future, and why?.

10... You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

 

… I am doing a project about the life of modern teenagers in different countries. Will you help me and answer some questions …

…What time do you usually come back from school? What do you like to do in your free time? How many foreign languages would you like to speak, and why?...

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Jim.

…Next month I have to choose my subjects for the next year. I want to continue learning languages. I also need to improve my academic results in general....

… How many lessons do you usually have a day? What foreign languages can you learn at school? What subject do you find the most important for your future career, why?...

 

12. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

 

… 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. Some friends say I have some ability but I’m not sure about that …

... What do you do after your classes? What club in your school is the most interesting, why do you think so? How long does it take you to do your homework?...

 

13. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

… After taking my school exams, I want to study English literature at university. Some people say that it is boring and it takes too much time, but I really like it...

…How many exams are you going to take this year? How do you prepare for your English exam? Do you like to take exams or not, why?...

14. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Lily.

... You’ve probably seen the photos which I took on my holiday. During the rainy days we are having now they bring back good memories! The summer, the countryside, the mountains, the time when I could ride my bicycle all day long!...

...Where did you spend your last summer holidays? What did you do during your holidays? What holidays do you like more (summer or winter holidays) and why?...

15. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Sophie.

... You know, I love history so much that maybe I’ll become a historian in the future. I think it is very interesting and important to know and understand your past. …

... What school subjects do you find the most important? Is there any school subject that you’d like to study more and why? What career would you like to choose in the future?...

16. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Harry.

… The end of the school year is usually a very stressful time for me. We have to take lots of tests and exams. The only thing that makes me happy is that the holidays are coming....

…What exams are you taking this year? How do you prepare for your English exam? What are your plans for the coming summer holidays?...

17. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Emily.

… Last month I was late for my classes several times. Though I wasn’t late on purpose and it wasn’t actually my fault, I was punished....

…Do any students in your class sometimes come too late to school? What are their usual reasons for coming late? Is there any punishment for late comers at your school and what is it?...

18.ou have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Sam.

...I’ve just changed school. I’m fond of Mathematics and it’s the major subject in my new school. The only thing I don’t like here is too much homework!...

…What is your favourite subject? How long does it take you to do your homework? Whatdoyoudoinyourfreetime?...