Письма ЕГЭ 2024
№1 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ronny:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Summer |
| …I am so happy that summer has come and we are going to have a long holiday. What’s the weather like in Russia in summer? What is your favourite season and why this one? What are your plans for the summer? My uncle Keith is coming to visit us next week... |
Write an email to Ronny.
In your message:
— answer his questions;
— ask 3 questions about his uncle.
Write 100−140 words.
№2 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Bill:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...I don't think it will be a problem for me to choose a good job in the future as I'm really interested in foreign languages, cultures and countries and I hope I'll work as a translator or teacher of foreign languages some day. Have you already decided on your career? What job are you going to choose? Why? I've lived in the USA my whole life but I'd really love to travel to other countries... |
Write an email to Bill. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his plans for travelling. Write 100−140 words.
№3 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...In Great Britain young people want to become independent from their parents as soon as possible. Could you tell me what you and your friends think about not relying on your parents? Are you ready to leave your family immediately after you finish school? Is it easy to rent a house or an apartment for students in Russia? As for the latest news, I have just returned from a trip to Scotland ... |
Write an email to Tom. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his trip to Scotland. Write 100−140 words.
№4 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... Summer is coming and I want to look my best: healthy, energetic and physically fit. So I'm trying to eat plain, simply cooked natural food, have enough sleep at night and I have recently joined our local fitness club. Do you do anything special to stay healthy? What makes people healthy and strong? What do you think about a healthy lifestyle? By the way, I'm going to spend a month at the seaside this summer... |
Write an email to Mary. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her coming summer holidays. Write 100-140 words.
№5 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrea:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... My Mum often complains that I spend too much money on shopping. To tell you the truth, I like to buy beautiful things and spend all my pocket money on small souvenirs. I collect souvenirs. Do you or your friends collect anything? What do you and your friends do with your pocket money and why? What's your parents' attitude towards it? As for the latest news, I have just entered courses... |
Write an email to Andrea. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her courses. Write 100—140 words. Remember the rules of email writing.
№6 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...Summer is coming and I want to look my best: healthy, energetic and physically fit. So I'm trying to eat plain, simply cooked natural food, have enough sleep at night and I have recently joined our local fitness club. Do you do anything special to stay healthy? What makes people healthy and strong? What do you think about a healthy lifestyle? By the way, I m going to spend a month at the seaside this summer... |
Write an email to Mary. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her coming summer holidays. Write 100—140 words.
№7 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Richard:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...I’m currently studying for my exams and hope to do well at my finals. I wish I could have more free time now as I love going out with my friends, meeting new people, making new acquaintances. Do you like hanging out with friends in your free time or are you a stay-at-home type? How do you usually spend the weekend? What are your hobbies or interests? A friend of mine is coming to see me this weekend... |
Write an email to Richard. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his friend’s visit. Write 100—140 words.
№8 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nicole:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...When I think about leaving school it is clear I'm going to miss my school friends, classes and teachers very much. They’re so important to me. We seem to be very friendly and enthusiastic about participating in all the school events. What does school mean to you? Do you feel the same about it? Do you think you will miss school? Are you going to meet your school friends after you finish school? I have lived in London most of my life but I'd really love to travel to other countries... |
Write an email to Nicole. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her plans for travelling. Write 100—140 words.
№9 You have received an email message from your New Zealand pen-friend Ann:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...We are going to visit Moscow in September. What’s the weather like then? Do we need to bring our warm coats? My mum is a vegetarian, she eats lots of fruit. What sort of fruit will she find in Russia? My dad would like you to tell us what we could visit in a week. By the way, yesterday I bought the necessary vegetables and cooked Russian borsch. Thank you for the recipe. Everyone liked it very much... |
Write an email to Ann. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her favourite food. Write 100—140 words.
№10 You have received an email message from your New Zealand pen-friend Sheila:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...You know, my idea of a perfect weekend is to do absolutely nothing, just read a book. A walk in the park is not bad if the weather is nice. I don't understand people who spend Sunday in a gym or a fitness centre. What is your idea of a perfect weekend? What do you like to do in your free time after the lessons? What is your hobby?. Soon I'm going on vacation and I can't decide what books to take with me... |
Write an email to Sheila. In your message ask his questions, ask 3 questions about her favourite books. Write 100—140 words.
№11 You have received an email message from your New Zealand pen-friend Tom:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...Last month our class went to Washington to visit the National Museum of American History. It was my first visit there and it was fun! How often do you go to museums with your class, if at all? Which museum is your favourite or what museum would you like to visit? Why do you think people should go there? This summer we are planning to go hiking with my parents ... |
Write an email to Tom. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100—140 words.
№12 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... Yesterday my Mum asked me to help her about the house. We were very busy with cleaning up after the birthday party the whole morning. I got quite tired and even missed my fitness class. What are your family duties, if any? Is there anything you especially like or dislike about house work? Do you find helping your parents necessary, why or why not? Oh, I have some great news! I got a lovely kitten for my birthday... |
Write an email to Jane. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her kitten. Write 100—140 words.
№13 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...I have just returned from our school volleyball competition. I played for my class team and we won! What sport competitions are held in your school, if any? How can you become a member of your school sport team? Is it an easy thing to do? What kind of sport sections can you attend at school or in town? Oh, I have some more good news! My sister had a great birthday party yesterday!... |
Write an email to Jane. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her sister’s birthday party. Write 100—140 words.
№14 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... Last summer my parents and I went hiking to the mountains. We spent the whole week together and enjoyed it very much. How often do you take active holidays? Who do you think is the best company for you? What extreme sports would you like to try, if any, and why? Last month our English class got an unusual project. We wrote a paper about interesting events in the past of our country ... |
Write an email to Tom. In your message:
− answer his questions,
− ask 3 questions about his project paper.
Write 100—140 words.
№15 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... In our city we have an annual competition for teenagers who make their own short films. This year I got the second prize for a film about my grandparents. Do you think it’s important to record family history? Who do you think should do it? How can it be done best? This month is my mom’s birthday and now I am thinking about a gift for her. I want it to be very special... |
Write an email to Tom. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his mom. Write 100—140 words.
№16 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...Last month our class went to Washington. It was my first visit there and it was fun! Have you travelled much around Russia? Where would like to go if you have a chance? Why would you like to go there, what places of interest would you like to see? Is there anything interesting in the region where you live? This summer we plan to go to the mountains with my parents... |
Write an email to Jane. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the trip to the mountains. Write 100—140 words.
№17 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Bill:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...At school we are doing projects on famous people of different countries. If I choose Russia whom should I write about? What is this person famous for and what do you know about him/her? Why do you think people in other countries should know about this person? I’ve just watched an interesting wildlife TV programme... |
Write an email to Bill. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his favourite TV programmes. Write 100—140 words.
№18 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ann:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... More and more young people get involved in environmental protection. Could you tell me what measures young people in your country take to save the environment? What kind of support do you get from your local community and family? Is there any Green Party/Movement where you live? Wouldn’t you like to start one, if there isn’t? I am very happy now because I'm going on holiday next week... |
Write an email to Ann. In your message:
· answer her questions,
· ask 3 questions about her plans for the coming holiday.
Write 100—140 words.
№19 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Edward:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... I’m going to do a project on hobbies in different countries. Could you help me? Do you think that different nations have different hobbies? Can you give examples? What interesting hobbies do Russians have? What hobbies do members of your family have? As for the latest news, I have just passed my last exam... |
Write an email to Edward. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his exams. Write 100—140 words.
№20 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Alice:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... I have to think about my pocket money all the time. My parents try to make me earn it by doing the housework. They try to make me save up and then buy something useful. But I need pocket money for the cinema and ice-cream and other treats like that. Do you have to ‘earn’ your pocket money in any way or do your parents just give it to you? What do you spend your pocket money on? What do your parents think of the way you spend it? Last weekend my friends and I went on a picnic to the countryside... |
Write an email to Alice. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her picnic. Write 100—140 words.
№21 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Bill:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| …I don’t think it will be a problem for me to choose a good job in the future as I’m really interested in foreign languages, cultures and countries and I hope I’ll work as a translator or teacher of foreign languages some day. Have you already decided on your career? What job are you going to choose? Why? What do your parents think about your choice? I’ve lived in the USA my whole life but I’d really love to travel to other countries… |
Write an email to Bill. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his plans for travelling. Write 100—140 words.
№22 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ted:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| …I’m going to join a youth science camp this summer. By the way, are there any summer youth camps in Russia? What kinds? Are they popular with kids? Why or why not? Have you ever been to a summer camp and what’s your attitude towards these camps? As for the latest news, my elder brother Tom has entered university… |
Write an email to Ted. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his brother Tom. Write 100—140 words.
№23 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … So you see that I enjoy films based on true historic facts. What kinds of films do you like watching? Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home? Why? Do you agree that it is better to read a book before watching the film based on it? Why or why not? I’ve just come back from a trip to Wales… |
Write an email to Jane. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her trip to Wales. Write 100—140 words.
№24 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mike:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... Next week we’re presenting orally the results of our individual projects on science. My project is good, but I hate oral assessment in general and I’m afraid I won’t present my project well orally. Do you have projects? How often do your teachers ask you to make projects in different subjects? What do you prefer: written reports or oral presentations? ... Imagine my brother Dan will have no homework for the whole term! His class’s been chosen for the experimental group by his school administration!!! … |
Write an email to Mike. In your message:
· answer her questions,
· ask 3 questions about Dan’s reaction to the experiment.
Write 100—140 words.
№25 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Lisa:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...Our school administration is planning to introduce a new school uniform. Students and parents are welcome to come up with ideas. Personally I’m quite happy with the old one — a white shirt or a blouse and a tie for both boys and girls. Do all school students in Russia wear a uniform? What's your idea of a good school uniform? Should it be the same for boys and girls? Just imagine I am going on an exchange school program to France!… |
Write an email to Lisa. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her school exchange program. Write 100—140 words.
№26 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Charlie:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... 2 weeks ago we went out into the countryside for a family picnic. It rained cats and dogs but we had a great time. Does your family go on picnics? Do you enjoy them? I imagine you probably have the same weather problems as we do in England? I have some great news!! Our school band won Silver in the state “Battle of the Bands” contest. Awesome!... |
Write an email to Charlie. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the band competition. Write 100—140 words.
№27 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend David:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...Thank you for the book you sent me about the Lyceum years of Pushkin and his friends. I’m glad it was in English. My elder sister is reading it now. Isn’t it amazing that all the 10-year-old boys could read, write and speak French before they got to the Lyceum?! Was home education typical for all kids under 10 in Russia in the 19th century? Would you like to study in a boarding school like Pushkin’s Lyceum? Next week I am planning to apply to a University... |
Write an email to David .
In your message:
− answer his questions;
− ask 3 questions about the University he is going to apply to.
Write 100—140 words.
№28 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jack:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...This year we started learning French. I think it’s fun. I can already use some simple phrases. I like the melody of the language, but it’s quite difficult to pronounce some sounds. Is English the only foreign language that pupils learn in Russia or can you choose other foreign languages? Is it fun to learn a foreign language for you? How do you plan to use it in the future? By the way, I was elected to our School Government and hope to get the position of the Minister of Sports... |
Write an email to Jack. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the rights and responsibilities of members of the School Government. Write 100—140 words.
№29 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| Last month our class went to Washington to visit the National Museum of American History. It was my first visit there and it was fun! How often do you go to museums with your class, if at all? Which museum is your favorite or what museum would you like to visit? Why do you think people should go there? This summer we plan to go hiking with my parents. |
Write an email to Tom. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his summer plans. Write 100–140 words.
№30 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...Last weekend was my mom's anniversary and we had a family gathering. We entertained more than 25 people and lived on leftovers for 2 days after the event. What do you usually cook for special occasions? How often do you entertain people in your family? Do you normally celebrate your family holidays at home, or go to a cafe or to a club? Why? Oh, before I forget, my middle brother won our school tennis tournament... |
Write an email to Jane. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about her middle brother. Write 100–140 words.
№31 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nick:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...I'm, going to do a project on reading in different countries. Could you help me? Do young people read as much as old people in your country? Do you prefer to read E-books or traditional books? Why? How much time do you and your friends spend reading daily? As for the latest news, I have just joined a sport club... |
Write an email to Nick. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about sports. Write 100–140 words.
№32 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Robert:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... We've moved to a new town. It's small and green. My neighbours say that it hasn't changed a bit for the last two centuries. Have you noticed any recent changes in your city? What are they? Do you like or dislike them? Why? Yesterday my mum won a cooking competition... |
Write an email to Robert. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his mum. Write 100–140 words.
№33 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend John:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ...Last week my mom went to New York to help my aunt with her new baby. My dad and I had to do all the housework ourselves. What kind of family chores do you normally have, if at all? What would you cook for yourself, if you had to? Do you think boys should be able to cook and to keep house, and why? Next weekend I'm going hiking with my classmates... |
Write an email to John. In your message answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his hiking trip. Write 100–140 words.
№34 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … Yesterday I read a book about dreams. It was very interesting. How often do you have dreams? What kind of dreams do you have? Have your dreams ever come true? …I visited a Toy Museum yesterday… |
Write an email to Nancy. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her trip to a museum. Write 100–140 words.
№35 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nаncy:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … My brother worked as a volunteer during the 2012 Olympics in London. Who works in volunteer organizations in Russia? How often do they participate in the events of the volunteer organizations? What kind of volunteer activities would you or your friends like to take part in and why? …Unfortunately, my mum has fallen ill… |
Write а letter to Nаncy. In your message аnswer her questions, аsk 3 questions аbout her mother's heаlth. Write 100–140 words.
№36 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| …My aunt lives in Arkansas and last week her house was ruined by a tornado. What do you think are the most horrible natural disasters? Which of them are typical of the place where you live? What can people do to protect themselves from them? My history teacher got the annual award “Best teacher of the year”, I’m so happy for her!… |
Write an email to Mary. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about her history teacher. Write 100–140 words.
№37 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| …My aunt lives in Arkansas and last week her house was ruined by a tornado. What do you think are the most horrible natural disasters? Which of them are typical of the place where you live? What can people do to protect themselves from them? My history teacher got the annual award “Best teacher of the year”, I’m so happy for her!… |
Write an email to Mary.
In your message:
— answer her questions,
— ask 3 questions about her history teacher.
Write 100–140 words.
№38 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| …Last week our family went to the famous Niagara Falls. It was my first visit there and it was fun! We enjoyed the weather and the splashes of falling water on our faces. It reminded us of our last rafting trip. Where can you see beautiful water sights in Russia, if at all? Have you ever gone rafting? What do you think about extreme sports in general? By the way, we are going to Greece this summer… |
Write an email to Mary. In your message answer her questions, ask 3 questions about his trip to Greece. Write 100–140 words.
№39 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jeremy:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| …I change hobbies at least twice a year. Maybe I haven’t found the one I really like yet. What kinds of hobbies do you and your friends have? What hobbies do you think are expensive and why? Why do you think people need hobbies? I’ve just finished redecorating my room… |
Write an email to Jeremy. In your message
− answer his questions,
− ask 3 questions about his room.
№40 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nаncy:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … My older brother worked as a volunteer translator during the Economical Summit in London. Would you like to participate as a volunteer in such sort of events? Is it hard to take part as a volunteer in high level events in Russia? What kind of activities would you like to do and why? …Last Monday I returned from my trip to Austria… |
Write а letter to Nаncy.
In your message
- аnswer her questions;
- аsk 3 questions аbout her trip.
№41 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … This year we had a school costume party for Halloween. It was a big success. What costume would you fancy wearing to a costume party? What would you rather do: make a costume yourself or buy one, and why? What do you think of costume parties in general? Our history teacher is taking us to a museum for a field trip next week … |
Write an email to Nancy.
In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about the museum.
№42 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Paula.
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| My friend and I have just decided to enter the "Go Green in the City" competition. We are going to create a project on the energy management. Have you ever taken part in green projects? What alternative forms of energy are developed in Russia? Do you prefer using public transport or a private car and why? Last week I visited Granny who lives in Edinburgh... |
Writе a lеttеr to Paula.
In your lеttеr
– answer her questions
– ask 3 questions about her trip
№43 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … I know you went to a museum with your class last week. How far was it from your school and how did you get there? What kind of a museum was it? Would you like to go there again, why? We have two new classmates. They have just moved to our town … |
Write an email to Mary.
In your message
− answer her questions
− ask 3 questions about her new classmates
№44 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … I hope you liked my New Year card. Where and how did you celebrate New year this time? What was the weather like? What’s your secret wish or at least hopes and expectations for the coming year? I’ve redecorated my room and it looks much nicer now … |
Write an email to Nancy.In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about the way her room looks now
№45 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend David:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … I have finally chosen the college I will try to enter next summer. Which university would you like to go to after school? What would you like to study? What backup plans have you made, if you don't get accepted? Oh, by the way, do you remember Lucy, my dog? She's just had six puppies!!!… |
Write an email to David.
In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about his dog and/or its puppies.
№46 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrew:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … A "green club" has just been organized at our school. We're choosing a name for it. What name would you suggest for our "green club"? Would you like to have a "green club" at your school and why? Which projects do you think "green clubs" could deal with? My dad is going to start a new business … |
Write an email to Andrew.
In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about his dad's new business.
№47 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Maurette:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … My Dad has got a new job. What do your parents do? What kind of job would you like to have and why? What kind of training do you need for it? I saw a wonderful film last week … |
Write an email to Maurette.
In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about the film
№48 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Frank:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... Surprisingly, but I became the best student of the week! My parents were very happy when I told them. By the way, where does your physical education classes take place? How do you keep fit? What is your favourite sport game? Why? I’ve written an essay on ancient history... |
Write an email to Frank.
In your message
- answer his questions
- ask 3 questions about an essay on ancient history
№49 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jack:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| …personally I hate school lunches. Do you like them? What kind of meal does your school offer? What is your favorite food anyway? My elder brother is going to Nepal next month... |
Write an email to Jack.
In your message
- answer his questions
- ask 3 questions about his brother going to Nepal.
Write 100–140 words.
№50 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Molly:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| I looked after my little sister. Do you think babysitting is a hard work? Do you agree to look after kids when parents ask you to do it? Would you like to be a single child in the family? Why? Moreover, I'm going to visit New York with my cousin soon and stay there for a week. |
Write an email to Molly.
In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about her visit to New York.
Write 100–140 words.
№51 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| How is your new house? How much does it take now to get to your school? Why did your parents decide to move to the new house? By the way, I have won a city contest of biological science... |
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In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about the city contest.
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№52 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Sophie:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … Last week our science teacher took my class on a school trip to the Natural History Museum in Washington D.C. It was fantastic! Where do your teachers take you on school trips? How often do you go? What school trip was the most memorable and why? By the way, my parrot has learned to say “Good morning!” every time the alarm clock goes off! It took me quite a while to teach it! ... |
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In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about Sophie’s parrot.
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№53 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nancy:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … We had an awful summer this year. What was the weather like in the place where you spent your summer this year? What do you do on rainy days in summer? What is your favourite season and why? Our history class this year is just fantastic! ... |
Write an email to Nancy.
In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about her studies.
№54 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Stuart:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … Last weekend my cousin taught me how to cook Indian food. It was great! I love Indian food! What national cuisine do you prefer and why? What are some of your favourite dishes? What can you cook?... Guess what! I’m planning to go to a cooking camp for teenagers during the spring break… |
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In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about the cooking camp for teenagers.
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№55 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Joan:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … When I forget to take an umbrella in summer, it always rains. What’s the weather like in summer where you live? What do you usually do when it rains? How do you protect yourself from bad weather? I bought new shoes two days ago, but now I think I should take them back to the store ... |
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- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about her new shoes
№56 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Thomas:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … Last summer my family and I went to Hawaii. I’d never seen an active volcano before. We were walking on the still warm lava! I was amazed by its horror and beauty. What natural phenomenon have you ever been greatly impressed by? When did it happen? What did you feel when you experienced it? By the way, I’ve just joined a horse-back riding club. I’ve already had three lessons. My horse’s name is Apple… |
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In your message
— answer her questions
— ask 3 questions about Thomas’s horse.
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№57 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Molly:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … This year we had an unusually hot summer. What’s the weather normally like in summer in Russia? What do you think about spending summer holidays at home?What is your favourite season, and why? I’m reading a very interesting book about England in the 16th century … |
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In your message
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about the book
№58 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Olivia:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … I know it’s often cold in Russia in winter. What do you usually do not to catch a cold? What is a healthy lifestyle for you? How can you catch up with the class if you do fall ill? My cousins have come to stay with us for the weekend … |
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— answer her questions
— ask 3 questions about her cousins
№59 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nick:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … My elder brother has just come back from Peru and brought lots of souvenirs. Most of them are quite useless. What kind of things do you consider nice souvenirs? Why do you think people buy souvenirs at all? What do you do with the ones you don’t like? I have finished translating a book … |
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In your message
— answer his questions
— ask 3 questions about his translation
№60 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Glenn:
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| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … My dream has finally come true! I got a really good flute for my birthday! I’ve been taking flute lessons for quite a while, and now I’m all set for an important music competition. Does anyone in your family play a musical instrument? Which instrument is it, if any? What kind of music do you like listening to? What role does music play in your life? By the way, my big sister Anne is getting married next week… |
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In your message
— answer his questions
— ask 3 questions about Anne’s wedding
Write 100–140 words.
№61 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Martin:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … It is almost spring, but surprisingly, it snowed last Wednesday! This was the first snow we’d had in more than two years! Everyone got very excited. My brother and I made a snowman in the back yard. All the roads became very slippery, so school was cancelled, and many businesses like banks were closed for two days. In which weather conditions does school in Moscow get cancelled? What was the last time you experienced it, if ever? What is the weather like in Moscow now? By the way, our snowman turned out so good, they even put its picture in the local newspaper! … |
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In your message
— answer his questions
— ask 3 questions about Martin’s snowman.
Write 100–140 words.
№62 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Edwin who writеs:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … At school we’ve just had several events celebrating 100 years since women in the UK were granted the right to vote. There was a concert and a fair. My friends and I made a huge poster. Everyone liked it! What kinds of events do you have at your school? Which of them do you like most? What do you usually do at such events? By the way, my parents and I have just adopted a dog from a shelter… |
Write an email to Edwin.
In your message
— answer his questions
— ask 3 questions about Edwin’s new dog.
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№63 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Peter:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … Reading books is my favourite pastime. Is reading important to you? Why? How do you like to spend your leisure time? What is your parents’ attitude to your hobbies and interests? Yesterday was my father’s birthday … |
Write an email to Peter.
In your message:
— answer his questions
— ask 3 questions about his father’s birthday.
Write 100–140 words.
№64 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Linda:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … I’ve recently joined a yoga group. We meet every Saturday afternoon in the park, and it’s free. The instructor is really patient. I’ve been dreaming of doing headstands for so long and now I can do both headstands and handstands! What do you do to keep fit? What advantages do you see in exercising as a group rather than on your own, if any? Do you believe it is important to have an instructor and why or why not? By the way, my big brother wrote a children’s book and it got published! … |
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In your message
— answer his questions
— ask 3 questions about the children’s book.
Write 100–140 words.
№65 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jasper whowrites:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … My friends have just come back from a trip to Africa. It’s been my dream for years! What is your dream trip, where would you like to go and why? Whom would you like to take with you? What is the most difficult thing for you when you travel? My sister is getting married … |
Write an email to Jasper.
In your message:
− answer his questions;
− ask 3 questions about his sister.
Write 100–140 words.
№66 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jasper:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … My friends have just come back from a trip to Africa. It’s been my dream for years! What is your dream trip, where would you like to go and why? Whom would you like to take with you? What is the most difficult thing for you when you travel? My sister is getting married … |
Write an email to Jasper.
In your message:
− answer his questions;
− ask 3 questions about his sister.
Write 100–140 words.
№67 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Matthew:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| … We’ve just set the clock forward again for the Daylight Saving Time. I understand it is important for saving energy, but it’s so difficult to wake up an hour early! I usually go to bed quite late at night because of all the homework. School begins at 7am, so I have to be at the school bus stop at 6:30! What time do you usually go to bed and wake up? How do you get to school? How much time do you spend on your homework? Oh no! While I was writing this letter, my little brother dropped and broke my phone! |
Write an email to Matthew. In your message:
— answer his questions
— ask 3 questions about Matthew’s phone.
Write 100–140 words.
№68 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Amanda:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... My elder sister is in college now, so the room we used to share I now have all to myself! The summer before she left she helped me renovate it. We painted the walls and rearranged the furniture. It’s beautiful and very comfortable... ... Who do you share your room with? How often do you renovate your room? Who helps you do it?... Did I tell you that I had to start wearing glasses? |
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— answer his questions
— ask 3 questions about Amanda's glasses.
№69 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Nora:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Welcome |
| ... My mom says I have too many dreams. What kind of dreams do you have? What personal qualities do you need to realise your wishes? Do you tell anyone about your dreams, why yes or no? Last weekend my elder brother went hiking … |
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In your message:
— answer her questions;
— ask 3 questions about her elder brother.
№70 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Cindy:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Extreme sports |
| ... Have I ever told you that my dad’s hobby is parachuting? I find it terrifying! But my elder brother can’t wait till he turns 18 to take it up too! What is your attitude towards extreme sports? What age limits should there be for extreme sports in your opinion? What kinds of extreme sports are popular in Russia? By the way, my parrot has learnt to say «Hello!» |
Write an email to Cindy.
In your message:
— answer her questions;
— ask 3 questions about her parrot.
№71 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Gloria:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Moving |
| will be the fourth time in my life that we pack and go to a new place! How many times have you moved in your lifetime, if any? What would be the house or apartment of your dreams? Where would you like to live when you grow up? By the way, in our new place we will have a vegetable garden! |
Write an email to Gloria.
In your message:
— answer her questions;
— ask 3 questions about her dad's hobby.
Write 100−140 words.
№72 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Cathleen:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Fun holidays |
| ... Today my family went to the supermarket and bought a huge bag of sweets and other treats to be ready for tomorrow's trick or-treaters, because tomorrow is Halloween! What fun holidays and festivals do you have in Russia? Which one of them is your favourite and why? How do you and your family spend it? By the way, our pumpkin turned into a Jack-o-Lantern was voted the best in the neighbourhood!... |
Write a letter to Cathleen.
In your letter
— answer her questions
— ask 3 questions about the pumpkin.
Write 100−140 words.
№73 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Colin:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Bad weather |
| ... Today as soon as I left home to go to school, such a horrible thunderstorm began! It became as dark as night, and the rain was pouring. The lightning was scary, and the water in the puddles reached to my ankles. By the time I got on the bus I was soaking wet. The worst thing is that some of my books and notebooks got wet, too. What was the worst weather you had to go to school in? In what weather are Russian schools closed? How many times have you missed school because of bad weather? By the way, I’ve bought ice-skates! I’m hoping for a cold, frosty winter!... |
Write a letter to Colin.
In your letter
— answer her questions
— ask 3 questions about his ice-skates.
Write 100−140 words.
№74 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Sandy:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: School cafeteria |
| ... Today we had an international cuisine day in our school cafeteria. In addition to the usual chicken nuggets and hamburgers there were two new stands: one with Mexican food and the other one with Asian food! I usually bring my own lunch from home, but today I ate Asian food which I love. What kind of food do they serve in your school cafeteria? Do you prefer buying food at school or bringing your lunch from home and why? How long is your lunch break? By the way, I’ve started doing yoga! We have a great teacher in our yoga class!... |
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In your letter
— answer her questions
— ask 3 questions about her yoga teacher.
№75 You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Kevin:
| From: [email protected] |
| To: [email protected] |
| Subject: Reading preferences |
| …Last week I went to a book festival. It was fantastic! We spent two hours looking through new books and talking to authors. What is the last book you've read? What books do you have to read for your literature classes? How often do you spend time reading a book for pleasure? I saw an interesting film in Spanish last week... |
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In your message:
— answer his questions;
— ask 3 questions about the film.
Write 100−140 words.
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