LATE COMERS
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
Last month I was late for my classes several times. Though I wasnt late on purpose and it wasnt actually my fault, I was punished....
Do any students in your class sometimes come too late to school? What are their usual reasons for coming late? Is there any punishment for late comers at your school and what is it?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
SCHOOL & FREE TIME
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
...Ive just changed school. Im fond of Mathematics and its the major subject in my new school. The only thing I dont like here is too much homework!...
What is your favourite subject? How long does it take you to do your homework? What do you do in your free time?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
MUSIC
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Andrew.
...My parents want me to do music. Its not what I really want to do but I have no choice. Ive promised my parents to take at least 20 lessons. It means I wont have any free time for about three months! Awful, isnt it?...
What do you do in your free time? What kind of music do you like? What musical instrument would you like to play, if any?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
KEEPING FIT
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
Youll never believe it but I tried to run a marathon last Saturday. It was awful and in half an hour I was out of the race. So, now I realized how weak and unfit my body is. Its probably because I watch sports on TV much more often than do it...
.What do you do to keep fit? What sports facilities do you have in your school? What kind of sport do you find ideal for young people? Why?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
MOBILE PHONE
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
My mum still cant download new music into her mobile phone. She says when she was young, there were no mobile phones at all. I just cant believe it!
... What do you use your mobile phone for? Can you do without your mobile phone and why? What other digital do you find the most important for you?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Paul.
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Yesterday we had a class where we discussed different ecological problems. Our teacher suggested opening an eco-club, where we can do something useful for the environment...
What ecological problem do you consider the most serious? What can young people do to protect the environment? Do you think ecological problems should be discussed at school, and why?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
MUSIC & MUSIC AT SCHOOL
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
.Frankly, I dont understand why some people like classical music. I adore rock and usually listen to it on my way home from school. If my favourite band comes to our town, Ill definitely go to their concert...
.What kind of music do you like? Do you think it is necessary to have music lessons at school, why? What musical instrument would you like to play?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
MUSEUMS
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
Ive just returned from our local museum. I have seen lots of curious things and I have learned some new information about our town. I was surprised that a visit to a museum could be so enjoyable...
...Do you find visiting museums interesting and why? What museum would you like to set up, if any? What do you enjoy doing in your free time?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
BIRTHDAYS
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
... Yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving. This is one of our favourite family holidays when we all get together. And my mother makes a wonderful pumpkin pie!
...What holiday do you like most and why? How do you celebrate your birthday? What present would you like to get for your next birthday?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
SUBJECTS ENGLISH OTHER LANGUAGES
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
We are having a Maths test tomorrow. It makes me feel scared! I would rather have three language tests instead of one Maths test. I really find learning foreign languages interesting and not difficult at all....
What subject is the most difficult for you? What do you do to improve your English? What language apart from English would you like to learn and why?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
ROBOTS & Sci-fi
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
Ive just watched a TV series about robots, their past and future. Robots are so cool! If only they could do my homework
...What jobs would you like a robot to do at your home? What else can robots be used for? Do you find science fiction films interesting or not, and why?....
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
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EXAMS
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
The end of the school year is usually a very stressful time for me. We have to take lots of tests and exams. The only thing that makes me happy is that the holidays are coming....
What exams do you take this year? How do you prepare for your English exam? What are your plans for the coming summer holidays?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
TRAVELLING & TRANSPORT
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your Englishspeaking pen friend, Ben.
I enjoy travelling, and I travel a lot with my family.
Do you like travelling, why? Where would you like to go? What is your favourite means of transport, why?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Everyone should do some sport ..
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your Englishspeaking pen friend, Ben.
Lots of people do sports but Im not keen on any sport. I prefer reading detective stories. My parents keep saying that everyone should do some sport.
Do you agree with them and why? What sport do you do? What else do you do to keep fit?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
COMPUTERS
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your Englishspeaking pen friend, Ben.
My older brother spends too much time playing computer games. His passion for computers worries the whole family.
Are you keen on computer games? What do you use your computer for? How long do your parents let you use a computer a day?Why?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
POCKET MONEY & SUMMER JOBS
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your Englishspeaking pen friend, Ben.
I have found a summer job in the pizzeria and I hope to earn enough money to buy a guitar.
How do teenagers get pocket money in your country? What summer jobs are popular with Russian teenagers? What kind of summer jobs would you choose for yourself and why?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
UNIFORM AT SCHOOL
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your Englishspeaking pen friend, Ben.
We moved and I had to change school. In the new school, they wear uniform. I dont like the uniform but I have to wear it.
Do Russian schoolchildren wear uniform in school? Do you have a uniform in your school? Do you think wearing uniform is necessary for students, why?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
LAST SUMMER HOLIDAYS
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
... Youve probably seen the photos which I took on my holiday. During the rainy day we are having now they bring back good memories! The countryside, the mountains, and I could ride my bicycle all day long!...
...Where did you spend your last summer holidays? What did you do during your holidays? What holidays do you like more (summer or winter holidays) and why?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
E-books or paper books
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
...It may sound unusual, but my friend likes reading very much. He reads not only popular books but classics as well. As for me, I read only books from the school list
... What books do you like to read? Do you prefer e-books or paper books and why? What hobbies apart from reading are popular with your friends?...
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Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
SCHOOL SUBJECTS & CAREERS
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
... You know, I love history so much that maybe Ill become a historian in the future. I think it is very interesting and important to know and understand your past.
... What school subjects do you find the most important? Is there any school subject that youd like to study more and why? What career would you like to choose in the future?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
TV
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
My parents say that I watch TV too much. And they are not always happy with the programmes I watch. I understand that often watching TV is waste of time but I cant live without TV anyway....
How much do you watch TV? What do you prefer: watching TV or browsing the Internet, why? What else do you do in your free time?...
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
To choose a profession for the future
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend,
Time has come to choose a profession for the future. Im still thinking about it but I really dont know what career to choose
What would you like to be in the future? Will you use English for your future job? What do your parents advise you to be?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS & VISITING A COUNTRY
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
Ive just been to Australia. I saw kangaroos and koalas! I even learned surfing at one of the Australian beaches! That was unbelievable! I definitely want to go there again!
Where did you spend your last summer? What did you like most about it? Which country would you like to visit one day, why?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
COLLECTING THINGS HOBBIES
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
. My older brother has decided to collect mugs, imagine that. He has already got eight mugs from different places he has visited. Its a nice collection but it takes up so much room
Why do people collect things? What do you collect or what would you like to collect? What other hobbies are popular with teenagers in your country?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
VEGETARIANS . KEEPING FOOD
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.
My friend has decided to become a model and has just gone on a diet. I told her that it could be dangerous but she wouldnt listen. Besides, she is a vegetarian, so there are not many products she can let herself eat now
Why do people become vegetarians? What do you do to keep fit? What food do you try to avoid?
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
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Theres no bad weather, therere bad clothes!
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
My mum always says Theres no bad weather, therere bad clothes! Thats why she keeps telling me to put on warm clothes even in spring.
Do you agree with the English proverb about bad weather and bad clothes, why? What clothes do you prefer to wear out of school? What are your favourite colours for clothes?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
MASS MEDIA & MY FUTURE JOB
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
Sometimes I hate our school radio because they talk about things everyone knows. And news should be fresh! One day I will be a reporter and will show them how to produce really good news
How do you get to know whats happening in the world? What are you going to be? Do you think English will be necessary for your future career, why?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
TO BE FAMOUS MY LAST THEATRE VISIT .
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
and then she gave me a present: two tickets to the theatre. It was a great performance and the actors were wonderful. I am not a theatre goer but even I was impressed.
Do you think its exciting to be a famous actor, why? When did you last see a theatrical performance? What do you like to do in your free time?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
What kind of person is your best friend?
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.
Oh, my friend is so charming! Everybody in the class is ready to help her. But, you know, I sometimes think shes just using people to get what she wants
What kind of person is your best friend? When and where did you meet? How do you spend time together?
Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
TO READ BORING BOOKS ALL SUMMER ..
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
What an awful task to read boring books all summer! And the list is so long! I like reading but the books I like are usually not my schools choice
How long is your schools list of books? What kind of books do you like to read? Do you think an electronic book is a good choice when youre travelling in the summer, why?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
THE EARTH HOUR
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
Yesterday was a special day we had the Earth Hour. My town (and lots of towns around) went dark for one hour. Its one of the ideas of an ecological group called the Green Movement. We switched off the lights to draw peoples attention to the poor ecological situation on the planet
Do people have the Earth Hour in your country? What can people do to save energy in their everyday life? Do you approve of the Green Movement, why?
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
