VII. Triffles:holidays, clothes, pocket money/visiting museums

 

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

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

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

…My granny is such a kind person. She always brings us presents for everything we celebrate. And I love all her presents! For example, at Christmas she gave me the coolest computer game, it was something I had been dreaming of …

…What holidays do you celebrate with your family? What is your favourite holiday and why? What is the best present you’ve ever received? …

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

... 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?...

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

...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? …

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

...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 or not, why? …

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

… My brother sent his best photos to a young photographers' competition and won a camera. It was cool! I'll try my luck one day too.

…What kind of competition would you like to take part in? What prize would you like to win? Do you think participating in competitions is worth the time and effort, why? …

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

… I have found a summer job in the pizzeria and I hope to earn enough money to buy a guitar.

…How do teenagers get pocket money in your country? What summer jobs are popular with Russian teenagers? What kind of summer jobs would you choose for yourself and why? …

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

 

… 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?...

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

 

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

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

… I’ve just returned from our local museum. I have seen lots of curious things and I have learned some new information about our town. 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?...

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

… 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 or not, and why?....