2 (120). - 30 .

Multiple matching

T(true) / F(false) or

Multiple choice (A,B,C)

T / F/ NS statements

Multiple choice (A,B,C,D)

Choose the correct answer (A,B,C)

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (open the brackets)

WB Grammar Bank .73

You have received an email from your friend. Write him an email and answer his questions.

Starlight 6 , Writing Bank 1

You have received an email from your English pen friend, Mark.

(I like my house but my neighbourhood is very noisy. What is your house like? What is it close to? Do you like your neighbourhood?)

Write 100-120 words.

Write him an email and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100-120 words.

TASK 1. You need to read the text aloud. You have 2 minutes to read the text silently, and then be ready to read it aloud. Remember that you will not have more than 2 minutes for reading aloud.

When you see a snowy owl, it"s clear how the bird probably got its name: they"re snow-white. These large owls mainly live in the Arctic in open, treeless areas called tundra. Most owls sleep during the day and hunt at night, but the snowy owl is active during the day, especially in the summertime. Lemmingssmall mouselike creatures make up the main part of the snowy owls" diet, but they also hunt for rabbits, birds, and fish.Snowy owls have excellent eyesight and hearing.Female snowy owls lay from 3 to 11 eggs at a time, in a nest built on the ground. The female snowy owl sits on her eggs until they hatch. The male feeds her while she keeps their eggs warm and safe. By the time they"re about a month and a half old, the young owls can fly well, but their parents take care of them for another ten weeks or more

TASK 2. Study the advertisement.

Finding a holiday to keep all of the family happy is quite a challenge!

Your family would like to go on an activity holiday in the UK. Youd like to get more information. In 2 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

2) types of activities

4) duration of the holiday

Remember that you have 25 seconds to ask each question.

TASK 3. You are going to give a talk about the Internet. You will have to start in 2 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10-12 sentences).

Remember to say:

why Internet activities are so popular;

how the Internet can help students in their studies;

whether the Internet can be dangerous, why.

You have to talk continuously. The examiner will listen until you have finished. Then she/he will ask you a question.

132 , 120 , .. , .

3 () - 8 (7+1) .

Work (jobs and careers, qualities needed, applying for a job, student jobs, summer jobs, voluntary work).

Hobbies (leisure activities, reading, music, unusual hobbies).

Cultural activities and experiences (performances, music, types of art, types of reading material).

Sports (adventure sports, camping, extreme activities, equipment).

Travel experiences (transport, types of holidays, places in a city, tourist attractions, types of accommodation, outdoor leisure activities).

The Internet (websites, social networks).

The Weather / The Environment (weather conditions, natural disasters, climate change, environmental problems).

Health (health problems, illnesses, remedies, teenage problems).

Cultural traditions and customs (holidays and celebrations, food and drinks, social etiquette, culture shock).

Great people (a celebrity, an inventor, a sportsman, a famous person, a person you admire).

Friends and Family members (appearance and character, stages in life, life experiences, life changes).

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РАЗДЕЛ 4. ПИСЬМО

| Cl 1 You have 20 minutes to do this task.

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

...Have you ever thought what you are going to do in the future? As for me, I really don "/ know 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 \e got some time to think. Let me know what you think about it.

Write a letter to Jack. In your letter

• answer his questions
• ask 3 questions about his hobbies and leisure activities Write 100-140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

1 C2 1 You have 40 minutes to do this task. Comment on the following statement.

The future of education - books or computers?

What is your opinion? Are computers going to replace printed books in the future?

Write 200-250 words.

Use the following plan:

• make an introduction (state the problem)
• express your personal opinion and give reasons for it
• give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don"t agree with it
• draw a conclusion

Вариант 4

РАЗДЕЛ 1. АУДИРОВАНИЕ

Во время выполнения теста по аудированию перед каждым заданием дана пауза с тем, чтобы вы смогли просмотреть воп­росы к заданию, а также паузы после первичного и повторного предъявления аудиотекста для внесения ответов. По окончании выполнения всего раздела «Аудирование» перенесите свои отве­ты в бланк ответов.

Вы услышите 6 высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего 1-6 и ут­верждениями, данными в списке A-G. Используйте каж­дое утверждение, обозначенное соответствующей буквой, только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утвержде­ние. Вы услышите запись дважды. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу.

A. I took a break from swimming.

B. I gave up my studies to swim.

C. I went on a swimming tour abroad.

D. I swam for my college team.

E. I had a physical problem.

F. I was a winner of competitions.

G. I acquired new friends.

Говорящий	1	2	3	4	5	6
Утверждение

Вы услышите разговор друзей. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений А1-А7 соответствуют содержанию текста (1 - True), какие не соответствуют (2 - False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положи­тельного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 - Not stated). Обведите номер выбранного вами варианта ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.

А 1 | James is complaining about the lack of customers in his agency.

А 2 | The Lotus Garden is the best restaurant in Durham at the moment.

1) True 2) False 3) Not stated

A3 | Sarah is getting to Durham by rail.

1) True 2) False 3) Not stated

A4 | Sarah can get to the Kwai Lam by bus.

1) True 2) False 3) Not stated

A5 1 It will take James about half an hour to get to Durham.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated

A6 I The three friends are going to meet in The County.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated

A7 | Sarah will phone Alan to tell him about the change in their plans.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated

Вы услышите рассказ популярного телеактёра о его карьере. В за­даниях А8-А14 обведите цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую вы­бранному вами варианту ответа. Вы услышите запись дважды.

А 8 | The actor did not go into acting straight from school because

1. he didn"t want to study any more.
2. he was not brave enough.
3. he lacked the necessary qualifications.

A9 | How does the actor feel now about the careers advice he was

1. He is grateful for the opportunity it gave him.
2. He regrets not mentioning his real ambitions.
3. He wishes he hadn"t trained as an accountant.

A10

The actor gave up accountancy because

1. he found the work boring.
2. he had developed other interests.
3. he realised he wasn"t going to qualify.

The actor took up "busking"

1. to earn extra pocket money.
2. to pay the fees for his course of study.
3. to support himself while he studied.

The actor"s grandmother

1. encouraged him in his ambitions.
2. organized plays for children.
3. had been involved in the theatre.

According to the actor"s opinion, people who are shy

1. prefer to be on their own.
2. really want to be accepted.
3. find acting comes easily to them.

He thinks that it is better for actors if they

1. can identify with the characters they play.
2. have to work hard to convince audiences.
3. are not too similar to the characters they play.

По окончании выполнения заданий В1 и А1-А14 НЕ ЗАБУДЬТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № 1! ОБРА­ТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания Bl, А1-А14 распо­лагаются в разных частях бланка. В1 расположено в нижней час­ти бланка. При переносе ответов в задании В1 буквы записыва­ются без пробелов и знаков препинания.

РАЗДЕЛ 2. ЧТЕНИЕ

В2

Установите соответствие между заголовками А-Н и текстами 1-7. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Исполь­зуйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании один за­головок лишний.

A. Exotic Pets Е. Massive Destruction

B. Going Back in Time F. Buried Treasure

C. Small Screen Addiction G. Reason for Extinction

D. Body Language H. Intelligent Enemies

1. The VLT (Very Large Telescope) is the world"s largest telescope and it is taking scientists further back to the Big Bang than they ever thought possible. In other words, the VLT is a kind of a time ma­chine, giving astronomers detailed views of events that took place in the earliest days of the cosmos. One day, we will have a much clearer picture of how our planet was born.

1. The latest development in the debate amongst scientists about what killed the prehistoric dinosaurs is the suggestion that acid rain was the cause. Some geologists suggest that a large meteor hitting the earth at 65 kilometres per second would have led to strongly acidic rain falling all over the world. This idea is fascinating but it would mean the dinosaurs would all have died within a very short time.
2. In 1948, a British farmer discovered an interesting lump of metal while ploughing his field. At first he thought the metal bits were parts of an old bed. Then more "parts of old beds" turned up and the farm­er took them to the local museum. "But these bits are priceless!" ex­claimed the keeper of the museum. "They are Iron Age jewellery and coins!" Over the next 40 years, more and more items were found in the same field.
3. Rats may have had a bit of a hard time over the years but these days lots of people are forgetting about guinea-pigs and hamsters and are buying rats instead. Domestic rats aren"t the same as the ones that run around rubbish bins - they"re actually quite cute. They are very intelligent and can be trained like dogs. They come in different colours and- a big bonus- they will eat anything!
4. In Western cultures, people look each other in the eye during a conversation to show interest and trust, but in many Asian countries, it"s rude to look people in the eye, especially a superior such as a teacher. One of the most basic and powerful signals is when a person crosses his or her arms across the chest. This can indicate that a person is putting up an unconscious barrier between themselves and others.
5. Earthquakes happen all the time in all parts of the world but we don"t notice most of them because they are small. However, big earthquakes are really dangerous. They can make buildings fall down, set off landslides and do other deadly things. The highest death toll caused by an earthquake was in China in 1556, when at least 830,000 people died.
6. According to scientists, Americans watch more TV on average than any other nationality. In fact, many people, particularly children, sit for 35 hours or more per week glued to the box. What"s wrong with watching all that TV? Studies have linked it to everything from obesity to aggression in children not to mention that it puts your mind into a sort of sedated state. Habitual television watching, over long periods of time, has been known to cause depression, and anger.

12 3 4 5 6 7

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски 1-6 частями предложений, обозначенными буквами A-G. Одна из час­тей в списке A-G лишняя. Перенесите ответы в таблицу.

The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded every year for the
best original full-length novel written by a writer from the Com­
monwealth or the Republic of Ireland. It aims to represent the
greatest in contemporary literature and promotes the finest in fic­
tion by rewarding the best book of the year. The prize was originally
called the Booker-McConnell Prize, 1 . How­
ever, it was better-known as simply the "Booker Prize". In 2002, the
Man Group became the sponsor and they chose the new name,
keeping "Booker 1 .

Publishers can submit books for consideration for the prize, but

The judges can also ask for books to be submitted 2 .

Firstly, the Advisory Committee gives advice if there have been any changes to the rules for the prize. Then it selects the people

3 . The judging panel changes every year and

Usually a person is only a judge once.

Great efforts are made to ensure that the judging panel is bal­
anced in terms of gender and professions within the industry.
A writer, a critic, an editor and an academic are chosen along with
a well-known person from wider society. However, when the panel
of judges has been finalized, they are left to make their own deci­
sions 4 . The Man Booker judges include

Critics, writers and academics 5 ,. The

Influence of the prize is so great that the winner will almost cer­tainly see the considerable sales increase, in addition to the

£50,000 6 . In 1992 a Booker Russian Novel Prize

Was introduced.

A. without any further interference from the prize sponsor.

B. so as to maintain the consistent quality of the prize.

C. who will judge the books.

D. so as to sell them.

E. which was the name of the company that sponsored it.

F. that comes with the prize.

G. they think should be included.

1	2	3	4	5	6

4- Английский язык

Прочитайте рассказ и выполните задания A15-A2L В каждом задании обведите цифру 1, 2, 3 или 4, соответствующую выбран­ному вами варианту ответа.

Young sculptor 4 Suzy Jordan is fast developing an international reputation for her beautifully-crafted figures which are made from a mixture of clay and metal. People love dancers, particularly ballet dancers, and Suzy has a fascination for them too. U I used to long to be a dancer when I was younger," she says. "There"s something amaz­ing about all those graceful movements that, unknown to the audi­ence, can be so painful for the dancers. I"m glad I didn"t go in for it, but just watching them gives me so many ideas/

Suzy has been in touch with some leading ballet companies to see if they"ll allow her to sit and draw their dancers during rehearsal time. Her dream is to join forces with them, do a series of life-size sculptures and then hold an exhibition in the foyer of the theatre where the dancers perform.

Most of her sculpture is of figures. Tf I get the chance to sculpt from life, it"s really great because I can work more quickly and I"m not guessing shapes or turning to reference books," she told us. But most of her work has to be done from drawings. After graduating from Art School, Suzy taught drawing for a number of years before setting up as a sculptor, so at least she has the necessary skills.

Most of Suzy"s works are individually commissioned, one piece can take as long as four or five months to complete. All of the work is done in a small shed in the garden of her family home in the country. This tiny space, about 3 square metres, contains her main worktop, plus all her other gear. Suzy uses terracotta clay to her sculptures and applies a mixture of lacquer and crushed metal pow­der, usually bronze, on top. This makes her pieces less expensive than solid bronze figures would be. She then adds a layer of resin or wax to give her work an aged look.

One of Suzy"s biggest commissions came from a school in Sweden. They wanted three specially-designed life-size figures to suspend from the ceiling in their gymnasium. Hard to imagine how she did it, but each one was made in her garden shed. They had to be made of plaster so that they wouldn"t be too heavy to hang up. Suzy travelled to Swe­den with the sculptures to help direct their installation. One of the drawbacks of working to commissions rather than on mass produced pieces is having to work out what sort of price to charge, i used to be such a softie," she confides. 4f someone fell in love with something I"d made, I"d accept a lower offer or let them pay for it in instalments, just >o that it went to a good home. But I"ve learnt not to do that anymore."

Suzy"s work starts at around £100 for the smallest figures, but large sculptures can cost as much as £3000 each. But as she

doesn"t make copies of her work, each person has an original, so they must be worth having as an investment. As she explains, "All artists want some kind of recognition for their work. 1 don"t think many of us do it for the money. I have a friend who says she can"t wait to see my work in ten years and see how it"s progressed. I"m very lucky to be doing the sort of work where that kind of progres­sion shows."

When Suzy speaks about dancers, she feels

1. upset by how much they suffer.
2. inspired by the way they move.
3. sad that she didn"t train to be one.
4. impressed by how they react to audiences.

Suzy has contacted certain ballet companies because she"d like to

1. find a job in a theatre.
2. sell sculptures to them.
3. be invited to performances.
4. co-operate in a joint project.

Suzy would prefer not to work from drawings because

1. it takes a long time to do.
2. books advise against it.
3. she"s not good at drawing.
4. she"d like to develop new skills.

In paragraph 4 a "worktop" is

1. a type of building.
2. a piece of equipment.
3. a surface to work on.
4. an article of clothing.

Suzy does not make her figures wholly from metal because

1. they would look too new.
2. they would cost too much.
3. it would make them too heavy.
4. it would require more space.

Suzy"s attitude towards her work has changed because

1. she now produces larger quantities.
2. she now only works to commission.
3. she no longer has problems selling it.
4. she has become more businesslike.

Suzy finds her work satisfying because

1. each piece is unique.
2. she makes a good living.
3. people appreciate what she does.
4. her work is rising in value.

По окончании выполнения заданий В2, ВЗ и А15-А21 НЕ ЗАБУДЬ­ТЕ ПЕРЕНЕСТИ СВОИ ОТВЕТЫ В БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ № Ц ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ, что ответы на задания В2-ВЗ, АН-АН располагаются в разных частях бланка.

РАЗДЕЛ 3. ГРАММАТИКА И ЛЕКСИКА

Прочитайте приведённый ниже текст. Преобразуйте, если необ­ходимо, слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами в конце строк, обозначенных номерами В4-В10 так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полу­ченными словами. Каждый пропуск соответствует отдельному за­данию из группы В4-В10.

Things that Go Bump in the Night

B4

It was quite late on a Friday night. Bill
and Lora were having supper in their new
house. They much no­
tice when they heard some noise in the
house next door.

From the windows they

See figures in the front garden.

Bill and Lora assumed that their neigh­
bours some sort of party.

That"s all right," said Ben. "Our neigh­
bours big parties."

"Yes, I agree," answered his wife. "I am

Sure they us long." Not

Long after, they heard the front door shut and the house went very quiet.

NOT TAKE

NOT LIKE

NOT DISTURB

Bill and Lora went to bed and forgot all about it. At breakfast early the next day,

they heard someone

Their neighbours arrived back home and

BIO discovered that some thieves

All their furniture and valuables from the house.

Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами А22~ А28. Эти номера соответствуют заданиям А22 -А28, в которых представлены возможные варианты ответов. Обведите номер вы­бранного вами варианта ответа.

What Does the Future Hold?

Have you ever thought about the future? One of the most amaz­ing predictions I have heard about the twenty-first century is that we

Will be living longer and longer. Scientists will have

With a cure for a lot of the most common diseases that people die of at the moment. They say that by the year 2050, the average person"s
1) bring

A23| i) gone 1) on I) up 1) discovered

2) made 2) risen 2) up 2) off 2) found 2) turn

3) come 3) turned 3) over 3) over 3) done 3) take

4) found 4) come 4) away 4) in

4) invented 4) come

А28

1) damage 2) dream 3) threat 4) problem

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Джалолова Светлана Анатольевна , учитель английского языка Высшей квалификационной категории. Победитель конкурсного отбора на соискание Гранта Москвы в сфере образования 2010г. Старший эксперт ГИА ЕГЭ по английскому языку. Победитель Всероссийской Олимпиады учителей английского языка «Профи-край» 2015 год. Почетная грамота Министерства образования РФ 2014 г., Грамота победителя конкурса лучших учителей РФ 2007г., Диплом победителя конкурса на соискание Гранта Москвы 2010 г.. Стаж работы - 23 года.

Недашковская Наталья Михайловна , Учитель английского языка Высшей квалификационной категории. Победитель ПНПО 2007 г. Победитель конкурсного отбора на соискание Гранта Москвы в сфере образования 2010г. Эксперт ГИА ОГЭ по английскому языку. Проводила педагогическую экспертизу учебных изданий при РАО 2015-2016. Почетная грамота Министерства образования РФ 2013 г., Грамота победителя конкурса лучших учителей РФ 2007г., Диплом победителя конкурса на соискание Гранта Москвы 2010 г. Стаж работы - 35 лет.
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39. Задание 1. Приступаем непосредственно к написанию. Письмо лучше писать сразу начисто: это позволит избежать потерь времени и энергии. Для правильной формулировки ответов на вопросы можно сделать предварительные наброски в виде ключевых слов, которые можно будет легко преобразовать в законченную мысль, например:

Russian cuisine, healthy and delicious, pancakes and cabbage soup called shchi, pancakes

Готовя ответы на вопросы, важно помнить, что на экзамене не имеет значение ваше реальное мнение по тому или иному вопросу. Если вы забыли, как переводится на английский язык то или иное русское слово, просто ответьте на вопрос по-другому, главное, чтобы ваш ответ звучал четко и правдоподобно. Начало письма едино для всех писем, поэтому его надо просто заучить наизусть. Пишем краткий адрес в правом верхнем углу. Нет никакой необходимости писать улицу и номер дома - никто не оценит наших напрасно потраченных усилий. К тому же, возможны глупые ошибки. Ограничимся просто Moscow, Russia (через запятую) или без запятой друг под другом.

Под адресом пишем дату, просто 17.04.17 (можно вариант словами, но необходимости в этом нет, а риск глупых ошибок возрастает). Далее следует типичная домашняя заготовка для первого абзаца (предварительно бросим взгляд на задание и вспомним, как зовут друга):

Dear Stuart, (можно без запятой)

Thank you for your letter. I was very happy to hear from you again.

Второй абзац можно начать тоже с достаточно типичной, но, тем не менее, выигрышной фразы, которая будет являться своеобразным «мостиком» перед переходом к основной части работы.

In your letter you asked me some questions about the food I like (или the cuisine I prefer) and now I"m ready to answer them.

Бросаем короткий взгляд на наши заметки и отвечаем на первый вопрос, который состоит из двух частей. Например, I prefer Russian national cuisine because it"s healthy and delicious.

Нет никакой необходимости давать здесь длинные и пространные объяснения причин. Это можно сделать, если вы уверены, что пишете абсолютно грамотно, обладаете хорошим запасом времени, а также в том, что вы не превысите установленный лимит слов. В ином случае - берегите силы для эссе. Ответ на второй вопрос можно предварить вводным словом, например,

As for my favorite dishes, I love pancakes and cabbage soup called shchi.

И, наконец, ответ на третий вопрос. Заметьте, вопрос просто о том, какие блюда вы вообще умеете готовить, значит, блюда обязательно нужно упомянуть. Можно так: Unfortunately, I can"t cook very well. I can only fry potatoes and make a sandwich.

Как вариант, можно связать ответ с предыдущим высказыванием: I can cook pancakes very well. Also I can fry potatoes.

Конечно, можно сказать, что мы вообще не умеем готовить: I can"t cook at all.

Таким образом, второй абзац письма может выглядеть так:

Бросаем взгляд на задание и убеждаемся, что мы ответили на все заданные вопросы. Теперь можно переходить к третьему абзацу: вопросы к другу. Можно начать абзац заранее заготовленной фразой: Now I want to ask you some questions about the cooking camp.

А можно просто использовать союз by the way перед первым вопросом. Например, Ву the way, where is the camp located?

Теперь приступаем к вопросам. Согласно заданию, мы должны расспросить друга о кулинарном лагере. Чтобы избежать типичной ошибки (вопросы не по теме) можно просто задать вопросы, где словосочетание cooking camp будет подлежащим, например, Where is it located? What facilities has it got? Is it a popular among teenagers? How big is the camp?

Нет необходимости стараться задавать вопросы разных типов. Тип вопросов никак не сказывается на оценке. Обратите внимание: вопросы, имеющие лишь косвенное отношение к лагерю, не принимаются. Например, Who recommended the camp to you? (Это же не о самом лагере, а о том, где ты получил информацию) How long are you planning to spend there? (Это скорее о планах автора, чем о лагере).

Третий абзац может выглядеть так: Now I want to ask you some questions about the cooking camp. Where is it located? What facilities has it got? How big is the camp?

Заканчиваем письмо стандартными фразами:

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Misha

В законченном виде наша работа выглядит так:

Thank you for your letter. I was very happy to hear from you again.

In your letter you asked me some questions about the food I like and now I"m ready to answer them. I prefer Russian national cuisine because it"s healthy and delicious. As for my favorite dishes, I love pancakes and cabbage soup called shchi. Unfortunately, I can"t cook very well. I can only fry potatoes and make a sandwich.

Now I want to ask you some questions about the cooking camp. Where is it located? What facilities has it got? How big is the camp?

Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Misha

Методическая подсказка

Осталось проверить. Для того, чтобы сделать это наиболее эффективным образом, предлагаю представить себя на месте эксперта, который будет проверять работу. Первое, что сделает эксперт - посчитает слова. Бывает очень обидно, когда грамотная и интересная работа теряет баллы из-за того, что автор слишком увлекся и написал слишком длинное письмо. Важно помнить, что максимальный объем письма не должен превышать 154 слова. Если письмо длиннее, то эксперт отсчитывает 140 слов, а все остальное не учитывается. Чаще всего в подобных случаях не учитываются подпись автора, заключительная фраза, упоминание о последующих контактах и даже 1-2 вопроса. В таком случае автор теряет баллы и за содержание, и за логику, и за оформление письма. В нашем случае в письме 109 слов. Никаких претензий к объему письма у эксперта быть не может. Далее проверяем письмо согласно критериям.

Здесь важно помнить, что работа оценивается по трем критериям: с точки зрения содержания, логики и языковое оформление. Что касается содержания, мы старались все выверить по абзацам. Можно еще раз взглянуть на задание и письмо и убедиться в том, что оно содержит ответы на все заданные вопросы (есть ответ на вопрос, какую национальную кухню мы предпочитаем и почему, ответ на вопрос о наших любимых блюдах и ответ на вопрос, что мы умеем готовить). Все три вопроса про лагерь. Мы не забыли поблагодарить друга за письмо, упомянуть предыдущие контакты, и выразить надежду на будущие. В письме есть правильная форма обращения к другу (по имени), правильная заключительная фраза и подпись (только имя). Таким образом, у нас есть все шансы полагать, что оценка за содержание будет максимальной (2 балла).

Оцениваем логику и структуру текста. Текст грамотно разделен на абзацы (классическое деление: вступление, ответы на вопросы в одном абзаце, вопросы в отдельном абзаце). Обращение к другу и подпись автора на отдельной строке. В письме есть слова-связки (and, because, as for), и они уместно использованы. Между абзацами есть логические мостики, нарушений логики нет. Оценка по этому критерию - 2 балла (максимально). Таким образом, даже имея весьма поверхностные знания в области грамматики и не обладая большим словарным запасом, за это задание можно получить, по крайней мере, 4 балла из 6, если следовать этим простым рекомендациям.

Последний критерий - языковое оформление. Здесь самыми типичными ошибками являются отсутствие артикля перед исчисляемым существительным в единственном числе (a sandwich), порядок слов в вопросах (должен быть обратным, кроме разделительных вопросов), отсутствие вспомогательных глаголов в вопросах. Также часто забывают окончания –s у глаголов 3 лица единственного числа, окончания множественного числа имен существительных.

Проверять надо и орфографию. Некоторых ошибок можно избежать, если внимательно посмотреть на задание. Например, слово cuisine можно просто списать с задания. Наша задача - свести количество возможных ошибок до минимума, помня, что согласно критериям при наличии не более двух грамматических или лексических ошибок и/или орфографических и пунктуационных ошибок за этот критерий ставится высший балл (2 балла из 2).

40. Задание 2. Эссе с выражение своего мнения по теме: «Playing videogames is a complete waste of time» .

Так же как и письмо, эссе лучше писать сразу начисто, предварительно составив детальный план. Схема для плана может выглядеть примерно так:

Средства связи

Помимо колонки «содержание», где мы запишем идеи, касающиеся того, что писать в работе, план обязательно должен включать колонки «лексика» и «средства связи». В колонке лексика мы запишем интересные лексические единицы и выражения, которые позже используем в эссе. Это очень важно, так как в эссе в отличие от письма, оценивается используемая лексика. Колонка «средства связи» будет содержать союзы, необходимые для логичного изложения наших идей. Детальный план позволит нам заранее продумать эссе, сконцентрироваться на важных моментах и избежать ухода от темы.

Что касается деления эссе на абзацы, то лучше следовать плану, данному в задании. В соответствие с этим планом в первом абзаце необходимо констатировать проблему. Логичнее будет начать эссе с введения в тему, а затем написать о двух существующих взглядах на этот вопрос. Тема - это то, о чем мы будем писать (в данном случае, писать мы должны о видеоиграх). Проблема - существующие разногласия по этому вопросу. Одно из мнений дано в задании, нам останется его только перефразировать, т.е. выразить, используя другие лексические средства (синонимы, антонимы) или грамматические структуры (другие части речи, страдательный залог вместо действительного). Другое мнение надо сформулировать аккуратно и точно, следя за тем, чтобы оно было прямо противоположным первому. Это очень важно, так как неточная формулировка мнений может впоследствии привести к отходу от темы.

Абзац: Introduction
Содержание: Theme: playing videogames. Opinion 1: a waste of time. Opinion 2: a useful activity
Лексика: Nowadays, become popular, useless, leisure-time activity, a lot of benefits
Средства связи: Think, believe

Следующий абзац должен содержать наше собственное мнение по данной проблеме и аргументы, доказывающие его правоту. Наше мнение должно совпадать либо с первым, либо со вторым мнением из первого абзаца. Категорически нельзя писать нечто компромиссное, например: «Это зависит от человека», или «Это зависит от видео игры, в которую человек играет». В эссе требуется встать на одну из сторон и защитить свою позицию. На этом этапе нам надо четко определиться, какое из мнений мы будем защищать. Конечно, ничто не мешает нам написать, что мы действительно думаем по этой проблеме. Однако самый важный вопрос, на который мы должны будем ответить, следующий: «По какой из позиций нам легче всего сформулировать аргументы?» Иногда аргументация по одной из позиций выглядит гораздо сильнее и интереснее, чем по другой, и нам будет легче защитить именно эту точку зрения. Что касается аргументации, надо помнить, что сильный аргумент состоит из двух частей: идеи и ее доказательства. Для доказательства идеи можно использовать следующие способы: привести пример, сослаться на имеющуюся статистику, объяснить причину или описать последствия. В соответствие с планом, мы должны привести 2-3 аргумента. Опыт показывает, что двух аргументов в этом абзаце вполне достаточно, так как нам понадобиться еще один аргумент позже для отбивки противоположного мнения.

Абзац: 2 (my opinion and arg)
Содержание: Opinion: disagree (it is useful), arg 1: entertaining, reason: good plots, arg 2: helps make friends, statistics: popular activity
Лексика: Can hardly be called, gripping, good for uplifting, socialize, the majority of
Средства связи: In my opinion, firstly, this is because, secondly, according to statistics

Далее приступаем к формулировке противоположной точки зрения и аргументации ее сторонников. Важно помнить, что мы пишем не о плюсах и минусах видео игр, а пишем о двух противоположных точках зрения на это занятие. Противоположная точка зрения должна соответствовать изложенной во вступлении. Так как мы привели два аргумента для защиты своей точки зрения, здесь нам вполне достаточно будет одного аргумента, подкрепленного доказательством.

Абзац: 3 (opposing opinion+arg)
Содержание: Opinion: absolutely useless. Arg: not educational. Example: shooting, chasing
Лексика: A way to kill time, do not do any good, do not lead to developing skills
Средства связи: However, other people are convinced, they say, because

В четвертом абзаце наша задача - не согласиться с противоположной точкой зрения и опровергнуть аргумент, данный в предыдущем абзаце. Начать стоит с того, что мы не согласны с мнением противоположной стороны, а затем подобрать аргумент, который будет отбивать аргумент оппонентов.

Абзац: 4 (explain why we disagree)
Содержание: Arg: a lot of games, which teach players take decisions, coordinate their actions, consider possible solutions to the problem
Лексика: A lot of upsides, come in handy
Средства связи: Nevertheless, I still argue, for instance

И, наконец, формулируем вывод. Главное в пятом абзаце - это еще раз подтвердить убежденность в своей правоте. Однако будет недостаточно, если мы ограничимся всего одним предложением с констатацией своего мнения. Значительно интереснее будет смотреться вывод, содержащий ссылку на противоположное мнение и предложение, суммирующее наши основные аргументы.

Абзац: 5 (conclusion)
Содержание: My opinion
Лексика: Approve of, not only …, but also, amusing, exciting
Средства связи: In conclusion, although, I am still in favour

Другим ошибочным подходом при выполнении этого задания является написание сочинения сначала в черновике, а затем уже переписывание его в чистовик. Это очень трудоемкая работа, на экзамене часто на это нет времени. К тому же, переписывание часто происходит в спешке, что ведет к многочисленным ошибкам. Гораздо правильнее распланировать сочинение, записав ключевые слова, как мы это и сделали.Таким образом, в результате детального планирования мы получаем тщательно продуманную заготовку будущего эссе, содержащую не только наброски идей, но и полезную лексику. К сожалению, многие пропускают этот важный этап работы, полагая, что он отнимает слишком много времени и усилий, и значительно проще писать сразу, без предварительного плана. Подобного рода подход ведет к различного рода ошибкам, таким как, уход от темы, слабая аргументация, логические ошибки. Бывает, что под влиянием стресса, автор эссе к середине сочинения забывает, какую позицию он отстаивает, и переходит на позицию оппонента. На корректировку таких ошибок в готовой работе уходит значительно больше времени, чем на планирование.

Теперь на основе заготовки пишем эссе. Не следует забывать, что эссе пишется в более формальном стиле, одной из черт которого является отсутствие кратких форм с апострофом (например, don"t). Готовая работа может выглядеть примерно так:

Nowadays playing videogames is becoming a popular leisure-time activity. Some people think that it is a useless way to spend free time. Others believe that this hobby has got a lot of benefits.

In my opinion, videogames are worth playing. Firstly, they are very entertaining and can be used for uplifting. This is because their plots are often gripping and one cannot help feeling amused playing them. Secondly, this activity helps people socialize. According to statistics, videogames are enjoyed by the majority of teenagers, which means that adolescents can easily make friends among those who share their interest.

However, other people are convinced that playing videogames is just a way to kill time. They say that videogames are not educational and do not do any good because most games are based on chasing or shooting which do not lead to developing any useful skills.

Nevertheless, I still argue that videogames have got a lot of upsides. Plenty of modern videogames help develop different skills which will come in handy in real-life situations. For instance, one can practise taking decisions in stressful situations, or coordinating their actions with actions of other players, or considering possible solutions to various problems which they face in games.

In conclusion, although there are people who do not approve of playing videogames, I am still in favour of this pastime activity. Not only are they highly amusing and exciting but also make people more skillful in certain spheres.

После окончания работы необходимо посчитать количество слов. Минимально допустимое количество слов составляет 180 (минус 10 % от нижней границы, обозначенной в задании), а максимально разрешенное 275. В получившемся эссе 242 слова, что свидетельствует о правильном предварительном планировании работы. После подсчета слов необходимо проверить работу с точки зрения грамматики и орфографии.

Раздел 4. Задания по письму .

ОГЭ 9 класс .

1. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

…We’ve moved house and now I have to go to a new school. It’s a pity because I liked my old school and I had a lot of friends there. Now I feel a bit lonely but I hope to find some friends here too….

…What do you like most about your school? Have you got a lot of friends at school? What do you usually do with your school friends in your free time? …

2. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…I am so fond of Japanese cartoons, that I’ve decided to learn Japanese. Mum says it’s hard, but I think it’s worth it. Besides, their writing is cool! …

…What languages do you learn at school? What other language would you like to learn, why? What do you think about my choice of Japanese?…

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

3. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…I am a bit sad because I have just quarrelled with my mum. I didn’t want to wash the dishes and make my bed because there was an interesting film on TV…

…Do you think children should help their parents with the housework, why or why not? What do you do about the house? What do you usually do in your free time? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

4. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…My cat is getting old. But he’s still able to jump on the fridge and he likes to watch Mum making dinner for him. And he is so cool: big, white and furry! He is such fun! I can’t understand people who prefer to live without pets…

…Why don’t some people want to have any pets? Do you approve of keeping exotic pets like spiders or snakes, why? What pets are popular in your country? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

5. 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 make really good news…

…How do you get to know what’s 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 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

6. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

… I can’t imagine my life without my computer and the Internet! Now I can write all my stories and immediately send them to my friends to read...

…What do you use your computer for? How much time do you spend working on your computer? What else do you do in your free time? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

7. 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 it’s 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 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

8. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

…Oh, my friend is so charming! Everybody in the class is ready to help her. But, you know, I sometimes think she’s 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 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

9. 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 school’s choice…

…How long is your school’s list of books? What kind of books do you like to read? Do you think an electronic book is a good choice when you’re travelling in the summer, why? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

10. 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. It’s one of the ideas of an ecological group called the Green Movement. We switched off the lights to draw people’s 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 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

11. 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. It’s 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 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

12. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

… I’m having a very busy time now as I have to get ready for my exams. As far as I know, all students in Russia have to take school exams too…

…When are you going to have your exams? What exams have you chosen and why? What are your plans for the summer holidays? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

13. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

… Today is Sunday, but I feel bored and unhappy. It’s already been raining hard for two days and there’s nothing to do at home…

…What is your favourite season and why? What do you do when the weather is rainy? How do you usually spend your weekends? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

14. 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 wouldn’t 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 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

15 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

I’ve just joined our school Drama club. We give performances in English and in French. Our parents and classmates think that our performances are very good. After all, school is not only about learning...

…What do you like most about your school? What school clubs do you have? Have you joined any of your school clubs, why? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

16 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…Yesterday I did a test to see which job is the best for me. According to the results I should become a doctor. But it is absolutely impossible because I am afraid of blood…

…What future career would you like to have, why? Do your parents agree with your choice? In what way will English be useful for your career? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

17 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

What a journey! We went by car to Brighton and spent a couple of days at the seaside. I wish we could go there again! ...

…Why is travelling so popular? Where would you like to go? How do you prefer to travel and why? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

18. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

… My mum always says, “There’s no bad weather, there’re bad clothes!” That’s 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 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

19. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…Yesterday our teacher asked us to stay after classes. A basketball star came to us to talk about sport in everyday life. The way he spoke about being a teenager was funny. He said he didn’t like getting up early!…

…When do you get up in the morning? What do you do to keep fit? Would you like to go in for sports professionally, why? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

20 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…I’ve just been to the zoo. What lovely animals are there! Bears, tigers and even sharks! When I look at them in the zoo I can hardly imagine that they could be dangerous or eat other animals…

… Which do you think is better for animals – to live in the zoo or in the wild, why? What animals are common in your region? Have you ever seen any animal in the wild? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

21. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

pen friend, Ben.

One of my friends gets ill very often. The doctor says that it’s because he lives in a big city with a poor environment...

…What ecological problems are the most serious in your country? What can teenagers do to make their hometown cleaner? Would you like to live in a big city or in the country, why? …

3 questions.

Write 100 – 120

22. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

My friend was very impressed by the Moscow Kremlin. He said that Russian architecture is fascinating. I"d like to go to Russia for my holidays, too...

…How do you usually spend your holidays? What is the best season for travelling in Russia, why? What tourist attractions would you recommend seeing in your country? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

23. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

… My older brother has got a new hobby – he has become a mountain biker. I know that mountain biking is a dangerous kind of sport and I worry about him. I would like him to spend more time at home. I wish he had chosen a safer entertainment…

…What indoor sports are most popular with teenagers in your country? Why do teenagers often do extreme sports? What kind of sport is your favourite? …

3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

24. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

… Last year I started learning Russian. It’s a very difficult language but I’m trying my best. I’d like to come to Russia one day to practise it. …

…Which season would you recommend for the trip? What places are worth seeing in Russia? What country would you like to visit, why? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

25. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…My granny is such a kind person. She always brings us presents for everything we celebrate. And I love all her presents! For example, at Christmas she gave me the coolest computer game, it was something I had been dreaming of …

…What holidays do you celebrate with your family? What is your favourite holiday and why? What is the best present you’ve ever received? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

26. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

… I am very busy now preparing for my exams, but yesterday I went to the cinema with my friends. We saw a new film about Sherlock Holmes. You’ve probably seen it, too. …

…What kinds of films do you like? Where do you prefer watching films – in the cinema or at home and why? What would you make a film about if you had a chance?…

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

27. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

….I have decided to take up collecting stamps as my new hobby. My uncle is a traveller and often brings me stamps from different countries….

…What hobbies are popular with Russian teenagers? What hobby would you like to take up, why? What do you usually do in your free time? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

28. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…I’ve 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 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

29. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

I’ve just returned from China. They were celebrating the Chinese New Year there. Lots of people were dressed like dragons...

…What are the most popular holidays in Russia? What is your favourite holiday and why? How do you celebrate it? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

30. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

I saved some of my pocket money and have bought a new computer game. I’m glad that I didn’t have to ask my parents to buy it for me. It would be great to find a job next summer ….

…How do you get your pocket money? What do Russian teenagers usually buy with their pocket money? Would you like to get a summer job or not, why? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

31. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.

…As you know, I am a tennis club member. I go there regularly, but my best friend doesn’t want to do any sport…

…Should people do sports, why? What sports do you like? What do you do in your PE lessons?

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

32. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

.. I joined the ballet school when I was five. I love dancing and I want to become a dance teacher in the future. So I’m going to take classes at the Ballet Dance Academy one day…

What subjects are you good at? What do you like to do in your free time? What job would you like to do in the future, and why? ...

Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

33. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Jim.

I have decided to do sport regularly. My friends have given me different advice on how to start but I can’t choose which sport to play. There are so many opportunities …

…What sport do you do regularly? What sports facilities can you use in your school? Does the career of a professional sportsperson attract you or not, why?…

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

34. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Jim.

… I have caught a bad cold. Most people hate being ill. But I sometimes like it. It gives me some time for my hobby ...

… How often do you miss school because of health problems? How can you entertain yourself when you are ill and have to stay indoors? What do you do to stay healthy?...

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

35. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

… I am doing a project about the life of modern teenagers in different countries. Will you help me and answer some questions …

…What time do you usually come back from school? What do you like to do in your free time? How many foreign languages would you like to speak, and why? ...

Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

36. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

. .. Next year at school I have to choose a second foreign language to learn. The problem is that I cannot make a choice about what language to take. …

…When did you start learning English? What do you do to improve your English? What foreign language besides English would you like to learn, and why? …

Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

37. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Jim.

…Next month I have to choose my subjects for the next year. I want to continue learning languages. I also need to improve my academic results in general. ...

… How many lessons do you usually have a day? What foreign languages can you learn at school? What subject do you find the most important for your future career, why? ...

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

38. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

… We have a special tradition in our family. The last weekend of every month we cook and have a meal together: my parents, my sister Jenny and me. This week it is pumpkin soup and ginger biscuits….

… How do you spend time together as a family? When do you give each other presents? What do you do to help your parents about the house? …

Write her a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

39. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

… Our teacher has announced that a Theatre Group is starting next month. I’m going to join the club and see if I enjoy being on stage. Some friends say I have some ability but I’m not sure about that …

What do you do after your classes? What club in your school is the most interesting, why do you think so? How long does it take you to do your homework?...

Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

40 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Jim.

… On December 31 st I usually write my New Year resolutions. Unfortunately I don’t usually keep them. But this year I decided to be persistent: to make a resolution and keep it…

Do you make New Year resolutions or not, and why? What new hobby or new sport would you like to try? What do you usually do in your free time? ….

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

41 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.

… After taking my school exams, I want to study English literature at university. Some people say that it is boring and it takes too much time, but I really like it...

…How many exams are you going to take this year? How do you prepare for your English exam? Do you like to take exams or not, why?...

Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

42 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Lily.

You’ve probably seen the photos which I took on my holiday. During the rainy days we are having now they bring back good memories! The summer, the countryside, the mountains, the time when 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 her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

43 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Harry.

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?...

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

44. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Sophie.

... You know, I love history so much that maybe I’ll 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 you’d like to study more and why? What career would you like to choose in the future?...

Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

45. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Alice.

… 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 can’t 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 her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

46. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Alice.

…Time has come to choose a profession for the future. I’m still thinking about it but I really don’t 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 her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

47. 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. It’s not what I really want to do but I have no choice. I’ve promised my parents to take at least 20 lessons. It means I won’t have any free time for about three months! Awful, isn’t 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 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

48. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Andrew.

…You’ll 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 realize how weak and unfit my body is. It’s probably because I watch sports on TV much more often than do them...

….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 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

49. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Emma.

…My mum still can’t download new music into her mobile phone. She says when she was young, there were no mobile phones at all. I just can’t imagine that!…

What do you use your mobile phone for? Can you do without your mobile phone and why? What other gadgets do you find the most important for you?...

Write her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

50 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Paul.

… 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 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

51 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Harry.

….Frankly, I don’t 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, I’ll 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 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

52. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Emma.

… I’ve 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 her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

53. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Lily.

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 her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

54. You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Emily.

… 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 her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

55 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ma х .

… I’ve 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 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

56 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Harry.

… 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 are you taking 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 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

57 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Andrew.

… I had to change school because we had moved to a new house. My new school is right next to it. It is very convenient but everything is so strange here: new rules, a new uniform, new people. I haven’t made any friends yet ...

…How long does it take you to get to your school? What clothes do you wear to school? How do you spend time with your school friends? …

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Emily.

… Last month I was late for my classes several times. Though I wasn’t late on purpose and it wasn’t 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 her a letter and answer her 3 questions.

Write 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

59 You have 30 minutes to do this task.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Sam.

I’ve just changed school. I’m fond of Mathematics and it’s the major subject in my new school. The only thing I don’t 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 100 – 120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

Одним из заданий по английскому языку как в ЕГЭ, так и в ОГЭ (ГИА) является написание личного письма в ответ на письмо "англоговорящего друга по переписке". При этом если в ЕГЭ объем письма ограничен 100-140 словами, то в ОГЭ установлен лимит в 100-120 слов. Дело в том, что в ЕГЭ дается задание задать 3 вопроса, а в ОГЭ – просто ответить на письмо, хотя, в любом случае, если вы напишете вопросы, то это будет большим плюсом.

Написание письма на иностранном языке является несложным заданием, которое необходимо выполнить максимально быстро, чтобы оставить время на выполнение других заданий. Итак, рассмотрим единые правила написания личного письма.

В правом верхнем углу укажите адрес в следующем порядке:
номер дома, название улицы
город
страна
Допускается указывать адрес в кратком виде, например:
Moscow
Russia

Под адресом, пропустив строку , необходимо написать дату письма:
June 4th, 2015
4 June 2015
или менее формально:
04/06/12

Письмо начинается с неофициального обращения. Если в задании имя вашего собеседника не указано, его следует придумать:
Dear Tim,
Dear Rebecca,
После обращения обязательно ставится запятая!

Разделите текст письма на несколько логических абзацев, каждый из которых начните с красной строки.
1. В первом абзаце вам следует поблагодарить своего друга за его письмо:
Thanks (a lot) for your (last) letter.
Your last letter was a real surprise.
I was glad to get your letter.
It was great to hear from you! / It was great to hear that… / I was happy to hear…
Вы можете также извиниться за то, что не писали раньше:
Sorry I haven’t written for so long but …/ Sorry I haven’t been in touch for so long.
I"m sorry I haven"t answered earlier but I was really busy with my school.
и/или упомянуть какой-либо факт из полученного письма:
I’m glad you passed your History test!
Sounds like you had a great time in London!
Great news about your…!

2. Основная часть письма (2–3 абзаца). В ней вы должны раскрыть все аспекты, указанные в задании. Не забудьте задать необходимые вопросы.
Предполагается, что письмо должно быть написано в неформальном стиле, поэтому вы можете использовать неформальные слова-связки, такие как well , by the way , anyway , so , разговорные выражения типа Guess what? Или Wish me luck! а также восклицательные знаки.

3. В последнем параграфе следует объяснить, почему вы заканчиваете письмо:
Well, I’d better go now as I have to do my homework.
Anyway, I have to go now because my Mum asked me to help her with the washing up.
I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my favourite TV show.
и упомянуть о дальнейших контактах:
Write (back) soon!
Take care and keep in touch!
Drop me a letter when you can.
Hope to hear from you soon.
I can’t wait to hear from you!

В конце письма на отдельной строке указывается завершающая фраза-клише, которая зависит от близости автора и адресата. После нее всегда ставится запятая! Ниже приводятся возможные варианты от наименее формального (1) к более формальному (7):
1) Love,
2) Lots of love,
3) All my love,
4) All the best,
5) Best wishes,
6) With best wishes,
7) Yours,
На следующей строке под завершающей фразой указывается имя автора (без фамилии!). Например:
Andy или Kate

Таким образом, письмо к другу имеет следующий вид:

Итак, приведем некоторые удачные примеры выполнения задания по английскому языку. Для удобства мы не будем указывать адрес и дату справа, хотя в скачанных материалах всё оформлено полно и правильно.

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

... It was great to hear that you went to Italy during your spring holidays. I have always wanted to visit this wonderful country. Did you enjoy your journey? What places of interest did you visit? What impressed you most of all? Did you like your hotel?
As for me, I am awfully tired because we’ve got too many tests at school. Can’t wait for the summer break...

Write a letter to Mary.
In your letter
tell her about your journey to Italy
ask 3 questions about her plans for the summer

Dear Mary,
Thanks a lot for your letter. I hope you passed all your tests!
First of all, let me tell you about my one-week package holiday to Rome. Everything was OK, but we didn’t like our hotel. It was too noisy and the food was awful. We even had a stomachache and consulted a doctor. However, all the excursions were extremely interesting. We visited the Vatican and were impressed by the famous St. Peter’s Cathedral. I also enjoyed the Colosseum and other sights of Rome. All in all, we enjoyed our holiday.
And what about you? What are your plans for the summer? Will you come to visit us? Russia is a unique country and I’ll show you lots of interesting things. If you make up your mind, let me know what cities you would like to visit.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Lots of love,
Lucy

...Do you often have arguments with your parents? I do. My mother thinks that I spend too much time hanging around with my friends. Do you often meet your friends?
What do you usually do together? And what do you do when you disagree with your parents about how you spend your free time?
Write back soon.
Love,
Ann

Write back to Ann.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her relations with her younger sister

Dear Ann,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad you passed your History test!
I’m sorry you don’t get on well with your parents. As for me, I have practically no problems with mine, although we do quarrel sometimes because I spend too much time playing computer games. In this case I try to talk to them and find the way out. Unfortunately, I can meet my friends only at weekends and we usually play football together. It’s our favourite game.
And how do you get on with your sister? Do you play together? Do you help her with her homework? I wish I had a sister or a brother!
Anyway, keep smiling whatever happens! I’d better go now as I’ve got loads of homework to do (as always).
Write back soon!
Lots of love,
Kate

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

...We moved to a new house a few weeks ago and I changed school. At first I was a bit afraid but I made new friends sooner than I expected. The teachers are nice and everything seems to be working out well. And what about you? Have you made any friends in your new school? Do you enjoy studying there? Have you got any new subjects this year?
I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my music lesson. Drop me a line when you can.
Lots of love,
Emily

Write a letter to Emily.
In your letter
answer her questions and tell her about your new school
ask 3 questions about her preferences in music

Dear Emily,
Thank you for your letter. It was great to hear about your new house!
As for my new school, it’s very big! It has three computer rooms and wonderful sports facilities. Actually, it seems a nice place and I enjoy studying there. The kids in my class are very friendly. I’ve already made some new friends and we often meet after classes. I’ve got only one new subject this year. It’s Economics and I’m beginning to think that it’s not difficult, after all!
By the way, what music styles do you enjoy? Have you got any favourite bands? Would you like to go to their concert? As for me, I prefer Radiohead. They are cool!
I’d better go now. Mum wants me to help with the housework. Take care and stay in touch!
Lots of love,
Ann

This is part of a letter from Harry, your English pen-friend.

...I’m fine but I’ve got a very busy week ahead. I’m a member of the school team and we are preparing for an important match in the National Championship. Are you fond of football? Do you watch football matches on TV? What other sports do you enjoy?
Well, I’d better go now. I’ve got to do some more training - I don’t want to lose this match.
Take care and write back soon.

Write back to Harry.
In your letter
answer his questions
ask 3 questions about his preparation for the match

Dear Harry,
Hi! How’s it going? Thanks for your last letter. I’m glad you are in your school football team now!
In your letter you asked me about football. Well, I’m really fond of it. It’s a great game and I’m always happy when my team wins. But I don’t watch football matches on TV because it’s rather boring. I prefer playing to watching as it’s more exciting. I’m also keen on roller-skating. It’s fun to take part in street competitions and to perform different tricks.
Anyway, what about your preparation for the National Championship? Do you work hard? How many times a week do you train? Do you get on well with your team-mates?
Well, I’d better go now as I have to tidy up my room. Write back soon!
All the best,
Ivan

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

...At school we are doing projects on famous singers from different countries. Could you telI me about any famous Russian singer? What is he or she famous for? How long has he/she been singing? Do you enjoy his/her songs? Have you ever been to his/her concerts?
As for my school trip to London last week, it was really wonderful...

Write a letter to George.
In your letter
tell him about the singer you admire most of all
ask 3 questions about his trip to London

Dear George,
Thanks a lot for your letter. Sounds like you had a great time in London! What impressed you most of all? Did you take any pictures? Were you tired?
I’m glad I can help you with your project on famous singers. Well, my favourite singer is Dima Bilan. He made his debut at the festival ‘New Wave’ in 2002 so he has already been singing for 10 years. Now Dima is a famous pop singer known for his songs like ‘Never Let You Go’ and ‘Believe’. I enjoy his songs because of his beautiful voice. Un-fortunately, I’ve never been to his concerts but I’d love to.
Anyway, let me know if you have any other questions. I’d better go now as I have to take my dog for a walk. Write soon!
Yours,
Alex

This is part of a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend.

...So you see that I enjoy films based on true historic facts whereas most of my friends are fond of soap operas. Do you agree that soaps don’t show life realistically? What kind of films do you like watching? Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home? Why?
We all miss you, too. Everybody sends their love. Can’t wait to see you in the summer. Write back soon.
All my love,
Tina

Write back to Tina.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her family

Dear Tina,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad you liked the postcard I sent you!
In your letter you asked me about my attitude to soaps. Well, I agree that soaps don’t show life realistically because their plots are rather unbelievable and all emotions are exaggerated. As for me, I prefer whodunits, which keep me in suspense till the very end. I usually watch films at home but I never miss a chance to go to the cinema with friends. It’s much more exciting to watch films together.
I miss you greatly! Write back soon and tell me all your latest news. How is your sister? Has she passed her driving test? And what about your mother? Has she got over the flu?
I’d better go now as I promised mum to help her with the washing.
Love,
Ann

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

...and then there’s this chess tournament on Saturday. If I win, I’ll be the champion of our school. Who knows?
Oh, yeah. I wanted to ask you something. We have to write a report on technology for school. Could you tell me a few things about how you use technology in your life? You know, computers, mobiles, TV, that sort of things. Oh, and tell me something about the other members of your family, too, and how they use technology.
Anyway, I was talking to Sam the other day and he says that...

Write back to Rob.
In your letter
answer his questions
ask 3 questions about playing chess

Dear Rob,
It was great to hear from you! I’m glad you managed to talk to Sam. Please give my best regards to him.
You asked me about technology. Well, I’ve got a new mobile. It’s got a camera so I’m taking lots of pictures at the moment. I’ve also got a computer but I use it mainly for surfing the Net. Of course we’ve got things like a TV, a DVD player and a music centre. My parents usually watch TV whereas my brother spends hours playing computer games.
Anyway, I’m glad you’ve made such progress in chess. Is it difficult to learn how to play it? Will I be able to do it on my own? How can I get started?
I’ve got to go now as I’m helping my Dad in the garage.
All the best,
Andrew

This is part of a letter from Jane, your English pen-friend.

...My home town is rather small but I like it. The people here are very friendly and they try and keep our town clean and beautiful. And do you enjoy living in a big city? How do you spend your spare time there?
Anyway, I’m thinking of travelling around Russia next summer. Could you tell me what weather to expect? Should I take warm clothes with me?..

Write a letter to Jane.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her home town

Dear Jane,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad you’re going to visit Russia. The weather in summer is usually hot so I don’t think you’ll need lots of warm clothes. However, you’d better take a jacket as nights can be quite cool.
In your letter you asked me about the life in a big city. As for me, I enjoy living in Moscow as there are lots of parks and cosy cafes, museums and galleries. In the evenings I usually go for a walk with my friends and at the weekend we go to the theatre or visit a museum. Have you got any museums in your town? Are they free for students? Are there any sports facilities?
I’d better go now as I’ve got to do my homework - boring! Can’t wait to see you!
Lots of love,
Rita

This is part of a letter from your German pen-friend.

...I find it a bit difficult to understand English grammar. What about you? Do you do grammar exercises? Do you think that it’s necessary to remember all grammar rules?
Have you got any plans for the summer? I was thinking of going to a language school in the UK to improve my English. It would be a lot more fun if we went together. What do you think?
Anyway, I have to go now as I’m helping my Dad in the shop.
Hope to hear from you soon.
All the best,
Kerstin

Write back to Kerstin.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about the trip to the UK

Dear Kerstin,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad your arm is out of plaster now!
I agree with you that English grammar is rather difficult so I think it’s necessary to learn grammar rules and to do exercises. As for me, I do it on a regular basis.
Going to a language school together is a great idea! We could practise our English and visit lots of places of interest. I’m absolutely free this summer so I can go whenever you like.
Write and tell me what dates suit you best. Which course would you like to do? What level do you think we are? Where would you prefer to stay? Meanwhile, I’ll make some enquiries about language schools in the UK. I’ll get in touch soon. I hope it all works out!
Lots of love,
Helen

This is part of a letter from Adam, your English pen-friend, whom you’re going to visit in summer.

...As for me, I’m crazy about skateboarding and I love rock and pop music. I think my favourite band at the moment is Radiohead. Do you know them? What kind of things do you like doing and what music do you enjoy?
Is there anything you particularly want to do while you’re here? / guess you’ll be busy at the language school during the day, but we can do something in the evenings and at weekends. Also, let me know if there are any kinds of food you don’t like...

Write back to Adam.
In your letter
answer his questions
ask 3 questions about his family and the language school

Dear Adam,
Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I can’t wait to meet you and your parents in July!
Well, we’ve obviously got a lot in common. I’m also crazy about rock music and my favourite band is Radiohead, too! I’ve never done skateboarding, though, but I’d love to try. I enjoy basketball and I love playing computer games. Do you?
I’m a bit worried about the language school. Is it far from your house? Should I bring any books with me? Will I have to do much homework? If I have, I’m afraid I’ll be busy in the evenings. Actually, I wouldn’t mind any activity. It will be fun just to be in another country.
Anyway, I know we’re going to be really good friends. Please write back soon.
All the best,
Sasha

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