1) You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane:
From: Jane@mail.uk |
To: Russian_friend@ege.ru |
Subject: Food prices |
…I’m living alone now as my parents are visiting my elder sister and her new baby. I never thought we spend so much on food! Where do you usually buy food? What’s the most expensive and the cheapest thing to eat in Russia? What do you prefer – to eat in or to eat out, and why?
This month I’m working as a baby-sitter for my neighbours… |
Write an email to Jane.
In your message:
-answer her questions
-ask
3 questions about her experience as a baby-sitter.
Write
100–140 words.Remember the rules of email writing.
2) Comment on the following statement.
Sewing or knitting clothes at home today is a waste of time and money.What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?Write
200–250 words.Use the following plan:
− make an introduction (state the problem)
− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion
− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion
− explain why you do not agree with the opposing opinion
− make a conclusion restating your position