LETTERS FROM REAL ZNO TESTS
Пробный- ЗНО-2015
You've got a letter from your English pen-friend. In his/her letter he/she describes his/her impressions of
visiting the festival of modern pop-music. Write a letter to your pen-friend and say
· what kind of music you like best
· how your favourite kind of music makes you feel
· what your parents think about your musical preferences
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e. g., names, dates, addresses. etc.) Start your letter in an appropriate way.
Додаткова сесія ЗНО-2014
You've got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she complains that there has been a lot of rain in his/her region lately, so he/she can t spend much time outdoors and feels bored at home. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you tell him/her
· whether you have a lot of spare time at present and why or why not
· how you usually spend your free time indoors
· your advice on how to make his her stay at home more exciting
ЗНО-2014
You have received a letter from your pen-friend in which he/she complains that his/ her parents want him/her to read classical authors, while he/she is fond of fantasy. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you tell him/her:
· whether your parents influence your choice of books to read
· what is your favorite literary genre and why
· where you usually get books you'd like to read
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e. g., names dates, addresses, etc.). Start your letter in an appropriate way.
Пробный- ЗНО-2014
You and your friends went on a two-day walking tour to a beautiful lake not far from your city/village last weekend. Write a letter to your English pen-friend about this trip. Don't forget the things you need to write about in your letter:
· who went on a walking tour together with you
· how you got to the place where you stayed (your means of transport and route)
· how you spent the weekend near the lake
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e. g., names, dates, addresses, etc.). Start your letter in an appropriate way.
Додаткова сесія ЗНО-2013
You've got a letter from your English pen-friend. He/she has recently bought an electronic book reader and is very excited using it. He/she thinks that traditional paper books are no longer necessary and so he/she advises you to use an e-book reader as well. Write a letter to your friend and
- explain your personal attitude to reading in general, and to e-books in particular
- express your opinion about his/her idea that traditional paper books are no longer necessary
- say what role books play in your life
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way
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ЗНО-2013 (semi-formal - a letter to the editor)
Listening to a radio programme you heard different people discussing the topic of friendship between
teens. You have decided to write a letter to the editor of the programme. In your letter:
Ø describe what kind of friend you prefer and why
Ø say what can cause a friendship to go wrong
Ø argue whether it is better to have a wide circle of friends or a few close friends
Write a letter of at least 100 words.
Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
Пробный- ЗНО-2013 (Formal letter - a letter of application)
You would like to work in Great Britain this summer. And you have read this advertisement in a newspaper:
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Write a letter of application. In your letter write about:
- why you are writing
- your personal qualities, language skills and experience with children
- why you think this work experience would be important for your future
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
ЗНО-2012
You've got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she wrote you about his/her future plans. He/she wants to become an actor. And your friend is sure that this profession will give him/her the opportunity to become famous and make a lot of money.
Write a letter to your pen-friend in which say
Ø about your thoughts regarding his/her career plans
Ø what you are going to do after leaving school
Ø how you prepare yourself for your future profession
Ø what you think is necessary to be successful in your future job
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
Демо - ЗНО-2012
You have received a letter from your foreign pen-friend. He/she writes that he/she bought a new mobile phone which has been advertised on TV. But he/she is disappointed with his/her purchase. It turned out that the phone didn't have all the features the adverts promised.
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Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you
Ø give your opinion about advertising in mass media
Ø write what advertisements should be banned and why
Ø describe your favourite adverts at the moment
Ø give him/her a piece of advice how to avoid being fooled by adverts
Write a letter of at least 100 words.
Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information.
Write your letter in an appropriate way.
ЗНО-2011
Last month you took an active part in the TV quiz show "Around the World". And you've won a prize -two tickets for a tour of Ukraine.
Write a letter to your friend in which you
Ø invite him/her to join you
Ø describe the means of travel and accommodations
Ø describe two special places you are going to visit
Ø give suggestions what he/she will need to take with him/her
Write a letter of at least 100 words.
Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information.
Start your letter in an appropriate way.
Пробный- ЗНО-2011
You have visited the workplace of one of your parents recently. You have been shown around and have been able to observe the work of some people.
Write a letter to your foreign pen-pal sharing your impressions and describe:
Ø what the workplace you visited was like
Ø which trade or job the people were working in
Ø what you liked or disliked about their occupation
Ø how this visit helped you in choosing your future profession
Write a letter of at least 100 words.
Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information.
Start your letter in an appropriate way.
ЗНО-2010 (semi-formal - a letter to the editor)
You have found out that the local council is planning to build a new supermarket not far from your school instead of a sports centre. You have decided with your friends to write about this plan to the major newspapers published in your city/region. Write a letter to the editor of an English language newspaper in which you:
Ø say why you are writing
Ø explain why sport is important to people
Ø explain why a supermarket should not be built in your area
Ø give your reasons why a sports centre would serve your city/region well
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write any dates and addresses.
Зразки-2010
Last year you and your family celebrated the New Year with your friends in their small country house not far from your place. Write a letter to your British pen-friend about this celebration. Don’t forget to mention:
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Ø how you got to the country house
Ø what the weather was like on New Year’s Eve
Ø what special dishes you had for the holiday dinner
Ø how you spent the time and what gifts you prepared for your family and friends.
Write an informal letter of at least 100 words.
Do not write any dates and addresses.
Пробный- ЗНО-2010 + Пробный- ЗНО-2012
You were going to visit your friend in London at the beginning of June. But unfortunately the schedule of the independent testing has been changed. Write a letter to your friend and:
Ø apologize for breaking your plans
Ø state the reason of your not coming
Ø express your regret about postponing your meeting
Ø ask if it is possible to come later in the summer
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write any dates and addresses.
ЗНО-2009
You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend. He/she wrote that he/she had problems with the study of French at school and thought that French lessons were tiresome and not interesting. He/she likes Maths and History better than French. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you write:
Ø why studying foreign languages is important
Ø about the foreign language lessons in your school
Ø about your foreign language teacher/teachers
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Ø advise him/her how to make the study of foreign languages easier and more interesting.
Write an informal letter of at least 100 words.
Do not write any dates and addresses.
Пробный ЗНО-2009
You’ve got a letter from your British pen-friend. He/she writes you that he/she likes to dress well. He/she tries to buy his/her clothes at famous fashion designers’ shops. But it is very expensive and his/her parents don’t want to buy such clothes for him/her. Write a letter to your friend in which you:
Ø express your opinion about present-day fashions
Ø write what clothes you usually prefer to wear
Ø where you usually buy clothes and who helps you to do the shopping
Ø give advice to your friend what he/she should do in his/her situation
Write a letter of at least 100 words.
Do not write any dates and addresses.