Put 5-7 questions to the topic. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Kate who writes:

WRITING

Writing #1

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Kate who writes:

We are doing a project at school on how sport influences people’s life. Please, could you tell me how sport helps you? What sport do you go in for? Would you like to go in for extreme sports?

As for me, I enjoy reading very much …

Write a letter to Kate. In your letter:

- answer her questions.

- ask 3 questions about her reading preferences.

Writing #2

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Ann who writes:

In your previous letter you told me you went to the library to take books. I also enjoy reading and I would be really interested to know what books you prefer. Do you like books you study at school? Do books help you in your life?

As for me, I am keen on music …

Write a letter to Ann. In your letter:

- answer her questions.

- ask 3 questions about her music preferences.

Writing #3

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Polly who writes:

In your previous letter you told me you are fond of collecting coins. I would be really interested to know what collection you have. Why are you proud of your collection? What is the most popular hobby with your classmates?

As for me, I am keen on learning foreign languages …

Write a letter to Polly. In your letter:

- answer her questions.

- ask 3 questions about learning foreign languages.

Writing #4

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Sabina who writes:

In your previous letter you told me you are fond of going to the theatre. I am sure there are a lot of theatres in Saint- Petersburg. What is the most popular theatre in your city? Where do you usually buy tickets for the performances? What kinds of plays do you prefer?

As for me, I am fond of fitness …

Write a letter to Sabina. In your letter:

- answer her questions.

- ask 3 questions about her fitness classes .

 

Writing #5

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Stasy who writes:

In your previous letter you told me you have got a lot of friends at school. Do you get on very well? Do you have much in common? Do you spend much time together?

As for me, I often go to the cinema with my friends …

Write a letter to Stasy. In your letter:

- answer her questions.

- ask 3 questions about the film she saw last time .

 

Writing #6

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Dan who writes

In your previous letter you told me you learn English at school. Why do you learn English? Do you think you are a good learner? Would you like to learn any other foreign languages?

As for me, I am fond of collecting stamps…

Write a letter to Dan. In your letter:

- answer his questions.

- ask 3 questions about his hobby .

WRITING # 7

- You have received a letter from your English pen friend Jenny who writes

- In your previous letter you write you are fond of cooking. I’m sure you can make some typical Russian dishes, too. What are the main dishes of the traditional Russian menu? What Russian dishes can you cook? Is drinking tea as popular as in England and how do Russians drink it?

- As for me, I spent my summer in Italy…

- Write a letter to Jenny.

- In your letter (100-140 words)

- -answer her questions

- -ask 3 questions about her summer holidays.

 

SPEAKING

STUDENT CARD № 1

Give a 2 minute to talk on the Russian Federation.

 

Remember to say:

· where Russia is situated .

· about Russian political system.

· about Russian holidays including religious ones.

· about some famous people of Russia.

You have to talk for 2-2.5 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.

STUDENT CARD №2

Give a 2 minute to talk on friendship.

Remember to say:

· why it is essential to have a friend.

· what qualities a true friend must have.

· about appearance and character of your friend.

· if you and your friend are true friends. Why do you think so?

You have to talk for 2-2.5 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.

STUDENT CARD №3

Give a 2 minute to talk on learning foreign languages.

Remember to say:

· why it is important to learn foreign languages.

· why a lot of people learn English nowadays.

· why you learn English.

· what you could do to improve your English.

You have to talk for 2-2.5 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.

 

 

STUDENT CARD №4

Give a 2 minute to talk on hobbies.

Remember to say:

· why people have hobbies.

· about different hobbies which people have around the world.

· what hobbies are popular with teenagers, why.

· what hobby you have got.

You have to talk for 2-2.5 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.

STUDENT CARD №5

Give a 2 minute to talk on books.

Remember to say:

· why people read books.

· where people can take books.

· what genres of books are read by different people.

· what your favorite genre of books is and which book you’ve recently read.

You have to talk for 2-2.5 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.

STUDENT CARD №6

Give a 2 minute to talk on theatre.

Remember to say:

· if theater is a popular art nowadays.

· what kinds of performances are staged in the theaters of St.Petersburg.

· what people do on entering the theatre.

· about your last visit to the theatre.

You have to talk for 2-2.5 minutes. The teacher will listen until you have finished. Then he/she will ask you some questions.