Тест 31. Письмо и эссе. ЕГЭ по английскому языку


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