Электронные письма с сайта ФИПИ по темам “Holidays. Travelling”
Holidays
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Andrew.
…It's Mother's Day next week, or Mothering Sunday. Dad and I are busy preparing a real surprise holiday for Mum. We have already made a special menu for the day and bought a great present for her…
…How is Mother’s Day celebrated in Russia? What presents do you usually give to your Mum? What other holidays do you celebrate as a family?…
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
№2
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Kate.
…It’s Christmas time and we're having a Christmas fair next week at school. And all the money will go to charity. I just thought about making some ginger cookies for the event…
…What school events do you have during the school year? What is the programme of your school New Year party? What present would you like to get for the New Year?…
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
№3
You have received an email message 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? …
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
№4
You have received an email message 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? …
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
№5
You have received an email message 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? ...
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Travelling
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Maggy:
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| To: [email protected] |
| 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 and why? … |
Write a message to Maggy and answer her 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
№2
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend James:
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| To: [email protected] |
| 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? … |
Write a message to James and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Steve:
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| 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? … |
Write a message to Steve and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
№4
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ben:
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| To: [email protected] |
| 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? … |
Write a message to Ben and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Kate.
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| Subject: Souvenirs |
| …We often travel as a family. Dad enjoys seeing new places and Mum likes buying souvenirs. And she's not the only one! The souvenir business is doing really well in some countries!… …Why do people buy souvenirs when they travel? What's the best souvenir to bring back in your opinion? What place would you like to visit?… |
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
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