You have received a letter from your English pen-friend Julia.
… Every morning I get to school by bus. If I had more time, I would certainly go on foot. Unfortunately, my school is rather far from my home. It usually takes me more than half an hour to get to it.
… How long does it take you to get to your school? What transport do you use to get there? Would you like to go to school by bicycle? Why or why not?
Write a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the right verbs:
Tomsk
Russia
18th of March 2013
Dear Nick,
Thank you for your letter. It was so great to learn about your news.
In your letter you ask me about my attitude towards shopping. I shall try/was trying to answer your questions. I don’t mind /didn’t mind doing the shopping. As for me, I like buying clothes but I hate/will hate to do the shopping for food. There is/are a lot of shops where you can find trendy clothes. My favorite shop is The Gallery in the center of my town. My last purchase were/was a jacket. It’s a nice black jacket with grey pockets and a zip.
I’d better go now. Take care!
Best with you, good luck!
Sasha.
You have received a letter from your English speaking pen-friend Emily.
…We learn foreign languages at school. I learn French and it is one of my favorite subjects. I have been learning French for 6 years and it is rather difficult.
…Which ways of learning English are effective for you? What aspects related to learning English do you find difficult for you? Do you find learning English as a foreign language interesting?
Write her a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the proper word:
To watch, volleyball, important, teenagers, dream, forward, homework, team, championship, a pity, healthy
Ivanovo
Russia
24th October, 2013
Dear James,
I was happy to get your letter. It is 1 … you aren’t interested in any sport. It is 2 … to go in for sports. 3 …can play 4 …or football. They can swim, run or jump. They are 5 …and fit. They aren’t ill. I like different kinds of sport. I like 6 … them on TV. My 7 …is to win our school football 8 … . We have got a good football 9… in my class. Now I have to do my 10 …
Looking …. to your letter!
Best wishes,
Alex.
You have received a letter from your English pen-friend Andrew.
…My parents usually give me advice about my friends. I don’t like it because I think that I can make my own decisions about people around me.
…Do you think it is important to take into consideration their opinion? What is your parents’ attitude towards your friends? What will you do if your parents don’t like your friends?
Write him a letter and answer his questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the right word:
TV, write, comfortable, week, listen, usually, bedroom, room, small, floor, try
Kemerovo
Russia
23rd of September, 2013
Dear Jane,
I would like to tell you about my house. We live in a 1 … flat. It is on the fifth 2… in a block of flats. What’s more, my flat is very 3 … . there are three rooms in it. We have got a sitting 4 … and two 5… . My bedroom is not very big. There is a sofa, a desk, 6…, a wardrobe and an armchair there. Besides, you can see different photos on the walls. I 7 … spend time in my 8 … at my 9 … . I like to 10 …to music or read newspaper. I clean my 11 … every 12 …and I 13 … to make it more 13… .
14… back soon!
Ivan.
You have received a letter from your English pen friend Dick.
…Tomorrow I will take part in the contest “Leadership”. A lot of pupils of our town will take part in it. I am nervous because I will have to address a large audience. It is very difficult to me.
…Have you ever spoken at a large meeting? When did it happen? How did you calm down? Didn’t you lose your speech?
Write him a letter and answer his questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the proper word:
Computer, internet, easier, agree, role, letter, interesting, life, impossible, device, search, on line, write.
Tomsk
Russia
20th of September, 2013
Dear Dan,
Thank you for your 1… . It was 2 … to read it. You want to know more about the 3… of 4… in my 5… . I agree with you that our life would be 6 … without 7… . I 8… that this 9 … is very important for me and it makes the life 10 … and more 11 … . I usually 12 … for the information on the 13… and communicate with my friends 14 … . Besides I like to play 15 … games. As for me, it is a real problem when my 16… is out of order. My uncle who is programmer, usually helps me with it.
17… back soon!
Best wishes,
Denis.
You have received a letter from your English pen friend Jane.
…My new hobby is cooking. It is so wonderful! My mother says that it is very important for my future life. I have learnt to cook different dishes, for example, salads, and various soup…
…Would you like to learn to cook? Why or why not? Who cooks in your house? Can you cook your favorite dish?
Write her a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the correct word:
Character, hair, to live, native, to visit, to retire, keep, age, to receive, collecting, wonderful, careful, respectable, to cure
Saratov
Russia
24th of October, 2013
Dear Pamela,
I was happy 1 … your letter! Thank you a lot.
Great news about my granny. As for me, my granny 2… in Volgograd. It is far from my 3…town, that is why I 4… her only during my holidays. She doesn’t look like her 5 … . She’s got short blond 6… and brown eyes. As for her 7… she is very kind and 8… She is a doctor and she doesn’t want 9… . She works in a hospital and 10… children. She is very 11… and helpful.
My granny isn’t interested in gardening but she likes 12… plates. She has 13 … collection of plates from different cities.
14… in touch!
With love,
Natasha.
You have received a letter from your English pen friend Samantha.
…Now I am looking for the present for my best friend. She is fond of music and she draws wonderfully.
…What do you like more to give presents or to receive them? Is the choice of a present a difficult task for you? What present did you give to your friend last time?
Write her a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Put the verbs in proper forms:
Go, ask, dance, be, watch, impress, like
Moscow
Russia
24th of May, 2013
Dear Sara,
Thank you for your letter. I am very happy to learn about your news. It is wonderful that you 1… the performance in the theatre.
You 2 … me about my attitude towards the theatre. As for me I like musicals best of all. That is why, I usually 3… to the theatre to watch this kind of performance. Musicals 4 … very bright. What’s more, the music is modern and actors 5 … and sing. Unfortunately, I seldom go to the theatre, because it is very expensive. Last January I 6 … “Cats”. The musical 7 … me greatly, especially the scenery and dances.
I’d better go now. Write back soon.
With love,
Elena.
You have received a letter from your English pen friend Pamela.
… I am so happy! My granny is arriving tomorrow and all my family are preparing for her visit. She is so kind and her hobby is gardening.
… What about your granny? Where does she live? What is she like? Is she fond of gardening?
Write her a letter and answer her.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the proper form of the words:
To keep, to buy, to spend, to go, not to pay, to think, to ask, to learn, to get
Moscow
Russia
12th of April, 2013
Dear Jane,
Thank you for your letter. I am so happy 1… your letter. It was very interesting for me 2… about your news.
In your letter you 3… me about trendy clothes and their role in my life, as for me, I 4… attention to the fashion. I 5… that the most important feature of clothes is comfort. I seldom 6… shopping for clothes as a rule my mother 7… jeans and T-shirt for me of course I 8… much money on clothes.
Sorry, I have to do my homework 9… in touch.
Best wishes,
Denis.
You have received a letter from your English pen friend Ben.
…I am very busy preparing for my school exams. To pass them successfully, I have to remember a lot.
…What subjects have you chosen for your exams and why? What type of exam do you prefer: oral or written? How do you prepare for your exams?
Write him a letter and answer his questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the right verb:
Samara
Russia
12th of May, 2013
Dear Susan,
Thank you for the letter. I was so happy to get it. It’s wonderful that you 1 … went/was going to the party!
In your letter you asked me about the party I 2 …visited/have visited last time. I 3…did went/went to the party last month. It 4… was/were my cousin’s birthday party. It 5… has taken/took place in the café. There 6… was/were a lot of people there. Of course, we 7… had/have got a lot of fun there. Firstly, we 8… played/had played bowling. Then we 9… were dancing/danced and 10…weresinging/sang karaoke. The food 11… was/were delicious. I liked Austrian salad best of all. As for special dishes, I think it 12…was/were a birthday cake with lit candles on it.
Write back soon!
With love,
Valera.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Lisa.
…I have already found a part-time job and now I am babysitting. Of course, it isn’t easy but I like children and I want to earn some money.
...What do you usually do to earn pocket money? What part-time job would you like to find? How would you like to spend the money you’ll earn?
Write her a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the right words:
Ekaterinburg
Russia
23rd of September, 2013
Dear Andrew,
Thank you for your letter. It was so interesting to 1… know/see your 2… news/information.
In your letter you asked me about my 3…attitude/thoughts to hobbies.i think that it is important for anybody to have a 4…hobby/activity. Different people 5…have/has different hobbies. As for 6 collecting/gather stamps, I don’t think that it is 7…boring/monotonous because you can 8 ..learn/take a lot of interesting facts 9..when/which you collect them. What’s more, it is so exciting to 10..look for/look after them. However, 111..active/energetic hobbies are more interesting than collecting 12…various/different things. For example, my favorite hobby is 13…diving/swimming and I 14…practice/train it when I go to the sea.
Write back soon.
With love,
Sasha.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Julia.
…All my friends prefer to wear jeans and T-shirts. They don’t like to wear suits, shirts or ties. As for me, I like formal style but I am afraid my friends won’t understand me.
…What about you? What kind of clothes do your friends and you prefer? Are you satisfied with your style? What clothes would you like to buy?
Write her a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the right verbs:
Tomsk
Russia
12th of August, 2013
Dear Henry,
I am so happy to get your letter. What an interesting topic you 1-chose/have chosen yesterday. Of course, I 2-will agree/agree with these predictions and I am sure that our life 3-will change/is changing a lot in the future. I 4-believe/have believed that people 5-are not using/won’t use cars because they 6-pollute/are polluted the nature. I think that scientists 7-will be inventing/will invent special medicine and people 8-won’t fall/don’t fall ill. As for me, I would like 9-to live/living in the future. I would like 10-seeing/to see all the changes with my own eyes.
Sorry, I have to do my dance classes. I am looking forward to your 11-reply/ask.
Best wishes,
Kate.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Betty.
…I have got too many duties at home because I have to help my parents with household chores. Every day I must wash up, take my dog out for a walk, throw the garbage away and do the shopping. Besides it takes me a lot of time to do my homework. That’s why the main problem for me is the lack of free time.
…What about you? Do you have the same problem? What household chores do you have to do? How did you help about the household yesterday?
Write her a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Put the verbs in proper forms:
Like, admire, recommend, not have, be
Samara
Russia
30th of May, 2013
Dear Liz,
Thank you for your letter. I am so happy to get your letter. It is so wonderful you 1-… interested in Russian literature. Of course, I am pleased to help you with your project.
As for reading, I 2-… it very much. Unfortunately, I 3-…enough time because of my study. I have to read my text-books instead of my favorite writers. I am keen on adventure novels because I 4-…brave and strong people. I 5-…you A.S.Pushkin because he is the most popular Russian poet and his poems are fantastic! It’s time for me to go to the music school.
Take care!
All the best,
Zhenya.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Jim.
…Tomorrow we are going to the cinema. I have wanted to watch “The Triangle”for a long time. Almost all my friends have already seen it. They agree that it’s one of the best films they have ever seen.
…What about you? Have you seen it yet? What film did you see last night? Why do you think people like cinema?
Write him a letter and answer his questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the proper words:
To write, to understand, to have, to know, to hear, to learn, to want, to come, not to like, to help
Dear Betsy,
I was so happy 1… from you, it was interesting for me 2… about your news.
In your letter you 3… 4 …. about a typical meal in Russia. the main meal in Russia is dinner and people 5… it at about 2 o’clock. As for me, I have dinner when I 6…
Home after school we usually have soup, meat or fish dish and some fruit for dessert. As you can see it’s rather a heavy meal. I 7… to have a snack when I am hungry, besides I 8… that it is harmful for my health.
Sorry, I must 9…my mother now.
10 … back soon.
All the best,
Olesya.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Paul.
…Our summer holidays will start soon. We are looking forward to them. All my friends have their own plans for this summer. As for me, I am going to work and to visit my granny.
…How are you going to spend your summer holidays? Would you like to get a part-time job? Where are you going to travel this summer?
Write him a letter and answer his questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Put the verbs in proper form:
To think, to keep, to get, to depend, to buy, to give, to ask, to choose, to want
Pyatigorsk
Russia
12th of September, 2013
Dear Samantha,
I am happy 1… your letter. Thank you very much.
In your letter you 2…me about presents. As for me, I like 3… presents. It is so wonderful 4 … the present for your nearest and dearest and 5 … about the person whom you are going 6 …your present. Sometimes the choice of a present is a difficult task for me. Besides, it 7 … on the person whom you 8 … to give your present. By the way, my friend’s birthday was last month and I 9 … him a new CD of his favorite singer. How happy he was!
Sorry, I’d better go now.
Keep in touch!
With love,
Boris.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Dan.
…We take tests every day and it takes us a lot of time to prepare for them. Yesterday we had a Math’s test and we are writing a Geography test tomorrow. They are so difficult!
…How often do you have tests? How do you prepare for them? Do you think it is good when pupils write tests at every lesson?
Write him a letter and answer his questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the right word:
Voronezh
Russia
12th of May, 2013
Dear Jane,
I am happy to 1 receive/take your letter. It is a pity that you are ill and 2 keeping/staying in bed and 3 getting/taking medicine. Get better soon! As for me, I don’t like to be ill, because it is so 4 boring/dull and you 5 feel/suffer bad. Besides, you must 6 stay/sit at home and you can’t 7 meet/make your friends. When I 8 fall/catch ill, I usually take medicine and drink hot tea or milk. My mum is usually 9 worried/tired about me when I 10 fall/catch cold and it is my mother who looks after me at such moments.
Write back soon!
With love,
Ivan.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Susan.
…Now we are preparing the concert for our teachers. All the pupils of our class are involved in it. Some pupils sing and others dance. As for me, I will recite a poem about teachers and their work.
…Have you ever taken part in any concert? When was it? Are you going to arrange any concert soon?
Write her a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the correct word with proper form:
To decide, to write, understand, sightseeing, to visit, to learn, to hear, to ask, to receive, to find
Krasnodar
Russia
19th of March, 2013
Dear Paul,
It was great 1… your letter. Glad 2… that you want to work in summer.
In your letter you 3…me about my plans for the holidays. First of all, I am going to the language camp where I 4…English and French. In July my parents and I are going 5… St. Petersburg. It’s my dream to go 6… there and 7…famous museums! As for a part-time job I 8…yet. I may work in August. I 9…that it is wonderful possibility to earn money and to get experience but it is difficult 10… it.
Well, I’d better go now.
11… back soon!
Best wishes,
Igor.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Tom.
…Yesterday my classmates and I organized a discussion. We had to answer what we would do in 10 years’ time.
…What about you? Where do you think you will work in 10 years’ time? What city will you live in and why? What goals will you achieve?
Write him a letter and answer his questions. Ask him three questions according his future University or college.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the correct word:
Message, wonderful, write, mobile, talk, cheap, swimming, disagree, not use, answer, prefer, receive, busy
Samara
Russia
6th of April, 2013
Dear Frank,
Thank you for your letter. I was happy to 1… it. Sorry I couldn’t 2… at once because I was 3… with my school. As for me, I 4… with your mum. A 5… phone is a great thing which helps us to speak to our parents and friends. My phone has got a 6… camera and I often take pictures. I 7… to send 8… as they are 9… but sometimes I 10… on the phone. I 11… the mobile internet because I don’t need it.
Sorry, I must go to the 12… pool.
13… back soon.
Best wishes,
Arina.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Margaret.
I have decided to become a teacher of history. I like this subject and I like children. It is my choice.
…What about you? What do you think of a teacher’s profession? What character traits are the most important for the teacher? What do you think about history? Is this your favorite subject, too? Who is your history teacher? What subject do you learn mostly? Would you like to become a teacher? Why or why not?
Write her a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the right word:
Moscow
Russia
12th of December, 2013
Dear Susan,
Thank you for your letter. It is 1wonderful/nice news that your cousin 2came/visited!
In your letter you asked me about my cousin. My cousin Helen lives in St. Petersburg. She is 20 years old. She 3learns/studies at a University. She wants to 4become/get a lawyer. She’s so 5pretty/handsome with her blue eyes and long blond hair. She is slim and rather 6tall/high. She is very kind and careful. What’s more, she is very determined and 7responsible/accountable, that’s why she is very successful with her studies. We 8met/came to see last summer when I 9visited/travelled St. Petersburg.
It’s time to go to the gym. Write back soon!
Best wishes,
Misha.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Jane.
…We have moved to our new flat. It is very spacious and I don’t have to share my room with my sister.
… What is your house like? What is your favorite room? How do you like to spend time in your room?
Write her a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the correct verbs:
To wish, to help, to keep, to revise, to learn, to connect, to become, to ask, to thank, to receive, to prepare
Moscow
Russia
12th of May, 2013
Dear Ben,
1… you for your letter. I was happy 2… it and to read about your news. Of course, it is so hard to prepare for the exams and I 3… you to pass them.
In your letter you 4… me about my exams. As you know, I want 5… an interpreter. That’s why the exams I’ve chosen are English and literature. They 6… with my future career. As for me, I prefer oral exams because they are based on communication and you can show your knowledge and present your answer better. Besides I am sure, you should 7… for your exams very carefully. I 8… units and 9… by heart important information.
Sorry, I must 10… granny.
11… in touch!
Best wishes,
Arina.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Linda.
…My dream is to visit Moscow. Maybe we’ll go there this summer.
…What is the capital of your country famous for? Does it attract a lot of visitors? Why? Which capital would you like to spend your weekend in?
Write her a letter and answer her questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Choose the proper word:
Parents’, mood, romantic, hobby, listen, wonderful, share, attitude, write, preference, discuss, energetic
Samara
Russia
28th of August, 2013
Dear Ann,
Thank you for your letter. I am happy to receive it!
You want to know what kind of music I 1… to. I would like to tell you that music is my 2… and I am fond of pop 3… . I have got a 4… collection of CDs at home. Besides, my 5… depend on my 6… . sometimes I like to listen to 7… and calm music. Other day I prefer 8… dance music. As for my favorite singer, he is Dima Bilan. His songs are so 9… . you are interested in my 10… 11… towards my music 12… . They 13… my interests and we often 14… songs or music video.
15… back soon!
Best wishes,
Elina.
You have received a letter from your pen friend Bill.
…Our school uniform is a real disaster! It isn’t comfortable! At the same time we must wear it because of our school rules!
…What about you? What kind of uniform do you wear to school? Is it comfortable? What kind of uniform would be ideal for schoolchildren?
Write him a letter and answer his questions.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Sing, take part, best, homework, prepare, Irish, dance, arrange, participate, organize, glad, exciting, think
Moscow
Russia
12.02.2013
Dear Susan,
I am 1 … to get your letter. It is so 2… that you 3… the concert! I 4 … your teachers will be happy! As for me, my classmates and I usually 5… in different performances, which 6… in our school. I can 7 … very well and I 8 … as a dancer. Last month we 9… the concert for our parents and teachers. It was during our school English week. We 10… English songs and 11… national 12… dances. Now we 13… the concert for the primary school pupils. It will take place in March.
Sorry, I have to help my little brother with his 14 …
Keep in touch!
Best wishes,
Nelly.
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