1) You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Chris:


Write an email to Chris.

In your message:
− answer his questions;
− ask 3 questions about the present.

Write 100–140 words.
Remember the rules of email writing.

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2) Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных заданий (38.1 или 38.2), укажите его номер в БЛАНКЕ ОТВЕТОВ №2 и выполните согласно данному плану. В ответе на задание 38 числительные пишите цифрами.

38.1 Imagine that you are doing a project on why many young Zetlanders choose to major in the humanities. You have found some data on the subject – the results of a survey conducted among young Zetlanders (see the table below).

Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project.


Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:
– make an opening statement on the subject of the project;
– select and report 2–3 facts;
– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;
– outline a problem that can arise with studying the humanities and suggest a way of solving it;
– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of choosing the right profession.

38.2 Imagine that you are doing a project on Zetlanders’ priorities in reading
and discussing the news in social networks. You have found some data on the subject – the results of a survey conducted among Zetland social networks users (see the pie chart below).

Comment on the survey data and give your opinion on the subject of the project.


Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:
– make an opening statement on the subject of the project;
– select and report 2–3 facts;
– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;
– outline a problem that can arise with reading and discussing the news in social networks and suggest a way of solving it;
– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on whether one should trust the news from social media.