Subject: The end of the school year

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? …

 

Write a message to Ann and answer her 3 questions.

 

Write 100–120 words.

 

Remember the rules of letter writing.

C7DF0E WRITING.You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrew:

From: [e-mail]

To: [e-mail]

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?…

 

Write a message to Andrew and answer his 3 questions.

4B81A6 WRITING. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mathew:

From: [e-mail]

To: [e-mail]

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? …

Write a message to Mathew and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words.

 

Remember the rules of letter writing.

C5CFD6 WRITING. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrew:

From: [e-mail]

To: [e-mail]

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? …

 

Write a message to Andrew and answer his 3 questions.

 

Write 100–120 words.

 

Remember the rules of letter writing.

ANIMALS. PETS

Task 2. 00B5AE

668AD5 Task 3. You are going to give a talk about animals. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:

 

· what wild animals live in your region;

· whether it is a good idea to keep a wild animal as a pet, and why;

· why people build zoos in cities and towns;

· what your attitude to zoos is.

 

You have to talk continuously.

 

957DA2 Task 3. You are going to give a talk about pets. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:

 

· why people keep pets;

· what pets are most popular in big cities;

· whether having pets is a big responsibility, and why;

· what your attitude to keeping pets is.

 You have to talk continuously.

 4C587B WRITING. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ben:

 

From: [e-mail]

 

To: [e-mail]

 

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? …

 

 

Write a message to Ben and answer his 3 questions.

 

 

Write 100–120 words.

 

Remember the rules of letter writing.

BD64AF WRITING. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ben:

 

From: [e-mail]

 

To: [e-mail]

 

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? …

 

 

Write a message to Ben and answer his 3 questions.

 

Write 100–120 words.

 

Remember the rules of letter writing.

SCHOOL

Task 2. 075DF0

(school)

Task 2. 5FA40E
(school)

Task 2. 4FD618

Task 2. 86FD0F (school events)

7D3B5F Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:

 

· what your typical school day is like;

· what subjects at school you find most useful for your future, and why;

· what you are going to do when you leave school;

· what your attitude to school life is.

 

You have to talk continuously.

C666E8 Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:

· what you like most about your school;

· what weekday you find the most difficult, and why;

· what you would like to change in your school life;

· what your attitude to your school life is.

 

You have to talk continuously.

 

37A3A9 Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:

 

· what you like about your school most of all;

· how many lessons a day you usually have;

· what school subjects you have chosen for your exams, and why;

· what your attitude to the number of subjects you have to learn is.

 

You have to talk continuously.

 

9F1047 Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:

 

· what your typical school day is like;

· what your favourite subject is, and why;

· what you like most about your school;

· what your attitude to your school life is.

 

You have to talk continuously.

55343D WRITING. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Sam:

 

From: [e-mail]

 

To: [e-mail]

 

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?...

 

 

Write a message to Sam and answer his 3 questions.

 

Write 100–120 words.

 

Remember the rules of letter writing.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Task 2. DC7C6E

(holidays)

Task 2. 586266

(school holidays)

0BF608Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school holidays. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10–12 sentences). Remember to say:

• when you have school holidays;
• what school holidays you would make longer, and why;
• what you enjoy doing during your school holidays;
• what your attitude to school holidays is.

You have to talk continuously.

9713D4 WRITING. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Harry:

 

From: [e-mail]

 

To: [e-mail]

 

 

… 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?...

 

Write a message to Harry and answer his 3 questions.

 

Write 100–120 words.

 

Remember the rules of letter writing.

5D3935 WRITING. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ben:

 

From: [e-mail]

 

To: [e-mail]