Task 17. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrew who writes
...In your letter you said you were organising a surprise party for your friend. Was it difficult to organise? Did you decorate the place? What kind of food did you provide? What did your friend say?
I’d love to hear how it went because my parents let me have a big party at home on my birthday but I’ve got to organise everything myself I’ve never done anything like that before...
Write a letter to Andrew.
In your letter
answer his questions giving relevant details
ask 3 questions about his birthday party
Kirova Street
Kazan
Russia
March 1st
Dear Andrew,
It was great to receive your letter and to learn the latest news! I wish you a happy birthday and many happy
returns of the day!
In your letter you asked me about a surprise party. Well, it wasn’t difficult to organise it. A friend of mine offered his flat for the party as his parents went on holiday. We decorated it with flowers and balloons. We also bought sandwiches, fruit and lots of mineral water. Everybody danced and played different games. Our friend was delighted. He said he had never had such a party before. I hope this helps.
Anyway, write back soon and tell me how it all went. Did you have many guests? What did you do? Did you
enjoy your party?
Unfortunately, it’s time for me to go to bed.
All the best,
Dima
Task 18. This is part of a letter from your English-speaking
pen-friend.
...Guess what! My parents let me have a pet for my birthday. Isn’t that great? I haven’t decided yet what kind of pet to get. Have you got a pet? What animals do you think make good pets? Is it difficult to look after your pet? Let me know what you think.
Anyway, I’d better go now. I’ve got loads of homework to do tonight (unfortunately!). Write soon!
All my love,
Donna
Write back to Donna.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her house
Pilotov Street
St. Petersburg
Russia
15/05/13
Dear Donna,
I was glad to receive your letter. It’s really great that your parents let you have a pet.
As for me, I’ve got a kitten called Musik. It’s not difficult to look after him as I only need to clean his litter tray and to feed him. I think cats, dogs, hamsters and parrots make good pets because they are funny to watch and it’s easy to take care of them.
Is your house big? Have you got a room of your own? Is there a garden around your house? If you say ‘yes’,
you may have a dog or a cat. Otherwise you’d better buy a hamster or a parrot as they don’t need so much space.
Well, I must finish now as I’ve got my aerobics class. Take care and stay in touch!
Love,
Mary
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Task 19. This is an extract from your pen-friend’s postcard:
...I’m having a busy time at the moment as I have to write lots of Christmas cards to all my friends and relatives.
Do you celebrate Christmas in Russia? What holidays are celebrated in your country? What is your favourite holiday? How do you celebrate it?
Well, I’d better go now. I’ve got to help mum with cooking.
I can’t wait to hear from you.
Lots of love,
Jackie
Write back to Jackie.
In your letter
answer her questions about Russian holidays
ask 3 questions about British holidays
Tverskaya Street
Moscow
Russia
26/12/12
Dear Jackie,
Thanks a lot for your postcard. I also wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Actually, in Russia, we celebrate Christmas but we do it on January 7th. There are lots of other holidays such as Women’s Day, May Day and Victory Day. My favourite holiday is New Year’s Day as I always get lots of presents.
We usually decorate a fir-tree and put presents under it. When the Kremlin clock strikes twelve, we wish each other ‘Happy New Year’. Then we usually go for a walk and let off fireworks.
And what about you? How do you celebrate New Year’s Day? Are there any holidays connected with British
history? How do you mark them?
Well, I’d better go now. It’s time to do my homework. Take care and write back soon.
Love,
Nina
Task 20. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Susie who writes
...We’re doing a project this month at school on eating habits and customs around the world. Will you be able to help me by telling me what the traditional meals are in your country? What do people typically eat and at what time of day? What are your favourite dishes?
As for me, I’m thinking of going on a diet as I feel I’m too fat...
Thanks very much!
Write a letter to Susie.
In your letter
answer her questions and tell her about eating habits in Russia
ask 3 questions about her new diet
Sedova Street
Tula
Russia
12/07/12
Dear Susie,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad you did well at your GCSE exams!
In your letter you asked me about eating habits in Russia. Well, we’ve got lots of traditional dishes, for example, studen (jellied chopped pieces of pork or veal meat) or pelmeny (meat-filled dumplings). My favourite dish is pancakes with caviar but I also eat them with honey or sour cream. In Russia, we have three main meals a day: breakfast in the morning, dinner at midday and supper in the evening. We also like to drink tea with lemon in the afternoon.
Anyway, I’m not quite sure about dieting. What kind of diet have you chosen? How long are you going to be
on a diet? Will you eat meat?
Well, I’ve got to go now. Hope to hear from you soon!
Love,
Vera
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