VI. EATING/ TRAVELLING/SPORTS

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

…My friend has decided to become a model and has just gone on a diet. I told her that it could be dangerous but she wouldn’t listen. Besides, she is a vegetarian, so there are not many products she can let herself eat now…

…Why do people become vegetarians? What do you do to keep fit? What food do you try to avoid? …

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

...What a journey! We went by car to Brighton and spent a couple of days at the seaside. I wish we could go there again!...

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

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

…Yesterday our teacher asked us to stay after classes. A basketball star came to us to talk about sport in everyday life. The way he spoke about being a teenager was funny. He said he didn’t like getting up early!…

…When do you get up in the morning? What do you do to keep fit? Would you like to go in for sports professionally, why? …

4. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

...My friend was very impressed by the Moscow Kremlin. He said that Russian architecture is fascinating. I'd like to go to Russia for my holidays, too...

…How do you usually spend your holidays? What is the best season for travelling in Russia, why? What tourist attractions would you recommend seeing in your country? …

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

… My older brother has got a new hobby – he has become a mountain biker. I know that mountain biking is a dangerous kind of sport and I worry about him. I would like him to spend more time at home. I wish he had chosen a safer entertainment…

…What indoor sports are most popular with teenagers in your country? Why do teenagers often do extreme sports? What kind of sport is your favourite? …

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

… Last year I started learning Russian. It’s a very difficult language but I’m trying my best. I’d like to come 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, why? …

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

…As you know, I am a tennis club member. I go there regularly, but my best friend doesn’t want to do any sport…

…Should people do sports, why? What sports do you like? What do you do in your PE lessons? …

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

… I live in the centre of the city. But I’ve always dreamed about living in the country.

…Where do you live: in the city or in the country? What are the best things about living in your place? Where would you like to live, why? …

 

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

…I’ve just been to Australia. I saw kangaroos and koalas! I even learned surfing at one of the Australian beaches! That was unbelievable! I definitely want to go there again!

…Where did you spend your last summer? What did you like most about it? Which country would you like to visit one day, why? …

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

… I enjoy travelling, and I travel a lot with my family.

…Do you like travelling, why? Where would you like to go? What is your favourite means of transport, why?...

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

… Lots of people do sports but I’m not keen on any sport. I prefer reading detective stories. My parents keep saying that everyone should do some sport.

…Do you agree with them and why? What sport do you do? What else do you do to keep fit?...

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

 

.. I have decided to do sport regularly. My friends have given me different advice on how to start but I can’t choose which sport to play. There are so many opportunities …

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

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

…You’ll never believe it but I tried to run a marathon last Saturday. It was awful and in half an hour I was out of the race. So, now I realize how weak and unfit my body is. It’s probably because I watch sports on TV much more often than do them...

….What do you do to keep fit? What sports facilities do you have in your school? What kind of sport do you find ideal for young people? Why…