Task 25. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend who writes
It's a really brave step to take a year out of college to come and spend 6 months in the UK! What are you
planning to do with your time? Find a job? Learn some new skills? Write back and give me more details of your plans so I can do my best to help you have a good time...
I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my favourite TV show. Keep in touch! Lots of love,
Chemmy
Write a letter to Chemmy.
In your letter
answer her questions and tell her about your plans
ask 3 questions about her favourite TV shows
Osipenko Street
Moscow
Russia
20/02/13
Dear Chemmy,
It was great to get your letter. Thanks a lot for offering your help.
As for my trip to the UK, I’m planning to study at a language school and take the FCE exam. I’m going to enter Oxford University so I have to speak fluent English. I hope you can advise me a good school for preparation. It would be great if it was not far from your place so that we could spend time together.
Oh, and another thing! I’d like to find a part-time job to pay for my expenses.
By the way, what TV shows do you enjoy? Are they funny or educational? Do you watch soaps? Actually, I do
but not often. Just to relax.
I’d better go now as I’ve got loads of homework. Hope to hear from you soon!
Love,
Sonya
Task 26. This is part of a letter from your English pen-friend.
...Have you ever thought what you are going to do in the future? As for me, I really don'tknow what career to choose although my parents say it’s time I made a choice. What kind of job would you prefer to do? Have you asked your parents for advice? Would you like to follow in their footsteps?
Anyway, we 've got some time to think. Let me know what you think about it.
All the best,
Jack
Write back to Jack.
In your letter
answer his questions
ask 3 questions about his hobbies and leisure activities
Sverdlov Street
Ufa
Russia
March 2013
Dear Jack,
Thanks for your last letter. I’m glad you get on well with your brother.
Well, I agree that it’s difficult to choose our future occupation as there are lots of different jobs. However, I wouldn’t like to follow in my parents’ footsteps as I’m not interested in their profession. I’ve asked my father for advice and he believes I must choose my future career according to my preferences.
As for me, I enjoy travelling and I want to see the world. So I’d rather work in tourism. But I haven’t made the final choice yet.
Have you got any hobbies? What are your favourite leisure activities? Do you enjoy active or passive holidays? Some people turn their hobbies into their careers.
Hope this helps. Drop me a line when you can.
All the best,
Peter
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Task 27. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Pam who writes
... I don’t think it’s fair to make children do household chores because we’re too busy at school. And what about you? Do you help your mum about the house? What kind of things do you have to do? Do you have enough time to do chores?
As for my plans for the summer, I am going to Italy with my friends. We ’ll be studying Italian at a summer school. It's really great!
Hope to hear from you soon!
Love,
Pam
Write a letter to Pam.
In your letter
answer her questions tell her about your household duties
ask 3 questions about her trip to Italy
Kurchatova Street
Moscow
Russia
May 2013
Dear Pam,
Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you!
In your letter you asked me about my household duties. Of course I have to do some chores because my mum’s too busy at work. I think everyone in the family has to do their fair share. Actually, I don’t do much, just go shopping and clean my room. It doesn’t take long so I have enough time to do my homework and to chat with my
friends.
Anyway, it was great to hear about your trip to Italy! What city are you going to? How long are you going to
stay there? Will you take any exams? Write back and tell me about your holidays.
Well, I’d better go now as I’ve got to take my dog for a walk. It’s also my duty.
Love,
Lucy
Task 28. This is part of a letter from Jenny, your English-speaking pen-friend.
...I’m getting ready for my A -levels at the moment. It’s rather difficult for me to remember all the necessary facts and figures. And when do you have exams in Russia? Do you find it easy to revise? Do you study at night? Is there any advice you could give me?
And another thing! My parents say you could come and visit us in summer. Would you like to?...
Write back to Jenny.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about your trip to England
Flat 22
Ozemaya Street
Moscow
Russia
26/05/13
Dear Jenny,
I was happy to hear from you! I’m sure you’ll pass successfully all your exams!
In Russia, we have State Exams in June and it’s rather difficult to prepare for them, too. I started to get ready about a year ago but still have lots of work to do. I usually don’t study at night as I find it useless. I think the best way of revision is to study with your friend. It’s easier for me to remember facts and figures when I talk about them.
Thanks a lot for your invitation. I’ll be glad to visit you in summer. What clothes shall I bring? How much money should I take? Will we be able to travel round Great Britain?
Anyway, I’m sure we’ll have a wonderful time together. Can’t wait to see you!
Write back!
Olesya
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