Задания по говорению чтение текста и топик огэ английский
материал для подготовки к егэ (гиа) по английскому языку (9 класс) на тему

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

Nowadays solar energy is widely used as an alternative form of power. Solar panels transform the energy from the sun into electricity. The first plane that does not need fuel was constructed in France, in 2015. It uses only the sun's energy. The panels are placed on the huge wings of the plane. It doesn’t fly very fast. Solar energy can make the plane move at only 140 miles an hour. However, the plane is able to travel round the world. It is safe and can successfully cross areas of bad weather. In the future, engineers hope to construct a model that people can fly in. Our dream of environmentally friendly transport may come true very soon. Would you like to take a flight on the solar plane?

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about keeping fit. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         why a healthy lifestyle is more popular nowadays;

·         what you do to keep fit;

·         what sports activities are popular with teenagers in your region.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

We are always told that we should clean our teeth regularly to keep them healthy and to have fresh breath. It is believed that people started using a kind of paste to clean their teeth around 5000 years ago. However, the ingredients of these tooth powders were very different from ours. For example, the people of ancient Egypt used salt, mint, dried flowers and pepper to create tooth powder. Later, in the 18th century, in some countries in Europe, people brushed their teeth with burnt bread. The first toothpaste appeared in 1890, in Great Britain. At first it was sold in jars. Then special tubes were designed to make the toothpaste more comfortable to use.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         what you like most about your school;

·         what weekday you find the most difficult, and why;

·         what you would like to change in your school life.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

Do you know why it is hot in the summer and cold in the winter? Most people believe that it is because the Earth is closer to the Sun in the summer and farther from it in the winter. But it is not like this at all! In fact, the distance between the Earth and the Sun is largest in July and smallest in January! Scientists suggest that the reason for different summer and winter temperatures is the angle of the Sun’s rays. In the summer, the rays reach the Earth almost at a right angle. Due to this, the rays are not spread out and a smaller area of the planet's surface gets the energy. In the winter, the angle changes and the Sun’s rays are spread out over a larger area. Besides this, the long nights and short days do not give enough time for the land to warm up.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about the place where you live. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         what your city, town or village is famous for;

·         what your favourite place in your city, town or village is, and why you like it;

·         whether you are going to stay in your city, town or village after leaving school or move to another place, and why.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

A robot is a machine that does work for people. The word ‘robot’ appeared in the 1920s and it was first used in a science fiction story. In real life, the robot was invented later, in 1954. There are different kinds of robots which are used in different industries. Most of them are operated with the help of a computer program. Instead of humans, robots do hard and boring work in unpleasant or dangerous environments. They usually work faster and more accurately than people. They never get tired and do not make mistakes. Nowadays robots are often used for domestic needs – to clean houses or to look after sick and elderly people. Scientists say that soon robots will become a normal part of our life, like mobiles and computers today.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about foreign languages. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         why lots of people learn foreign languages nowadays;        

·         why you have chosen to do the English exam this year;

·         what you did to prepare for your English exam.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

Nowadays people can’t imagine their kitchen without a refrigerator. The first refrigerators appeared at the end of the 18th century. They looked different: they were just iceboxes. The refrigerators of the past were just wooden boxes, sometimes lined inside with metal. People put ice into the box and then placed the food inside to keep it cool. The refrigerator, similar to the one that we have now, was produced by General Electricin 1911, in France. It was very expensive. In those days, with the same money you could buy two cars. Today, in developed countries almost every family has enough money to buy a refrigerator for their kitchen. It’s hard to imagine how difficult and uncomfortable our lives would be without a refrigerator.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about pets. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         why people keep pets;

·         what pets are most popular in big cities;

·         whether having pets is a big responsibility, and why.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

Without the energy from the Sun, the Earth would have no life at all. Nowadays everyone knows that the Sun is a star. Like all stars, the Sun is a great burning ball of gases. To us, it seems large and red. The other stars look white or light blue because they are much farther from us than the Sun. In the past, many people believed that the Earth was the centre of the universe. They thought that the Sun and the stars went round it. Only in 1543, a great Polish scientist published a book in which he tried to prove a different point of view. According to him, the Earth and the other planets moved round the Sun. Those people who supported the scientist were often imprisoned and even killed.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about the Internet. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         why today’s teenagers use the Internet so much;

·         how the Internet makes long-distance communication easier;

·         what dangers teenagers can face when they use the Internet.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

The carrot is a root vegetable which consists mostly of water and sugar. The carrots that we eat today originated from the wild ones which grew in Europe and Asia. The vegetable tasted sweet and the people began to use it as food.

There are two main types of carrots. There are eastern carrots that have dark purple roots and western carrots with orange roots. In fact, orange carrots first appeared in Europe in 1721. Dutch farmers selected orange carrots because orange is the colour of the Dutch Royal Family. Now orange carrots are widely grown all over the world. In modern households carrots are cooked and eaten in different ways. The vegetable is boiled, fried, baked and eaten raw. People also make juice from it.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about holidays. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         what holidays are most popular in your country;

·         what your favourite holiday is and how you celebrate it;

·         if you prefer to give presents or to get presents, and why.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

Since 2007 high-speed trains have become a common type of transport in Europe. They make it possible to cut travel times by hours. The trains travel at 350 kilometres an hour, and this is not the limit! The only problem for the engineers is the loud noise the trains produce. People living in the areas the trains travel through suffer from the noise greatly. For the passengers, the situation is different. For their comfort, all the carriages are made sound-proof from the inside. Travelling on high-speed trains is comfortable and pleasant. In the future, a high-speed railroad network could cover most of Europe. For example, a trip from Paris to Rome could take only 3 hours!

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about the Internet. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         why using the Internet is so popular;

·         how the Internet can help students in their studies;

·         whether the Internet can be dangerous, and why.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

Venus is one of the hottest planets in the Solar system. The temperature on its surface is 482 degrees. This unfriendly place looks much the same as the Earth 4 billion years ago. Both planets were formed from the same gas cloud but Venus lost most of its water and atmosphere. This happened because the planet turns very slowly. As a result, now it has no magnetic field to protect it from the Sun's winds. The planet has turned into a lifeless desert. Most space modules that were sent to Venus, could not work on the planet more than two hours. The acidic clouds and high pressure quickly made them absolutely useless.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about travelling. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         why most people like travelling;

·         which season is the best for travelling in your opinion;

·         what means of transport is the best, and why.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

Studies of the atmosphere first received technical support in 1912. Equipment to measure temperature and pressure was invented in Germany. But the question was how to raise it high into the air. In 1921, Russian engineers suggested using planes. The special equipment was put on planes that made regular flights. Thanks to this, scientists got a lot of new information about the structure of the atmosphere. Nowadays scientists use modern flying laboratories to study the structure of clouds at different levels. Unlike the first planes, these laboratories can work in any weather and are able to predict climate changes.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your career plans. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say

·         what job you want to do in the future;

·         what two subjects you think are the most important for your future job, and why;

·         whether your family approve of your career choice or not.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

Wombats are exotic animals that only live in Australia. They have become an unofficial symbol of the country. In 1974 a wombat appeared on an Australian stamp for the first time. Since then it has been regularly used on different Australian stamps and coins. Wombats look like little bears and prefer grass to meat. They also love eating berries, plant roots and mushrooms. Like camels, wombats drink little water because there is enough water in fresh grass. Wombats spend most of their life in holes under the ground. With their strong arms and long nails they are able to dig very long and complex tunnels. Fortunately, wombats have few enemies in the animal world. Most wombats live around 15 years.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         what your typical school day is like;

·         what your favourite subject is, and why;

·         what you like most about your school.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

The word ‘tsunami’ can be translated from Japanese as ‘big wave’. It describes a natural process that can be dangerous for people and their homes. Most of the huge waves appear after earthquakes. Most waves are born in the Indian and the Pacific Oceans where volcanoes are active. The mass of water rises from the bottom of the ocean and moves to the shore. It moves at the speed of a plane and can be up to 40 meters high. The wave is very powerful and dangerous. In 2004, a tsunami happened in the Indian Ocean. It was one of most terrible natural disasters in history. It hit 14 countries bordering the Indian Ocean. Thousands of people were killed or went missing.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about books. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

• whether reading is still popular with teenagers, and why, or why not;
• what kind of books you like reading;
• why many people prefer e-books to paper books.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales. It is located in a national park. It stands at 1085 metres above sea level, and it is often described as the busiest mountain in Great Britain. Snowdon is very popular with tourists. If you are strong and brave enough to get to the top, you can enjoy wonderful views from there. On a clear day, you can see as far as Ireland! During the summer months there is a café at the top. There, tourists can get a welcome cup of tea, or soup if the weather is cold. If you feel too tired to walk back, you can always take the train down the mountain. The mountain railway was built in 1896. It is safe, and there have never been any accidents on this route.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your school homework. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

• how long it takes you to do your homework;
• what subject you usually start with, and why;
• whether schoolchildren should be given more or less homework, and why.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

Most people enjoy watching the night sky. And the brightest object in the sky is the Moon. Every night the Moon rises in the East and sets in the West. It takes about 27 days to go around the Earth, and it’s an interesting fact that we always see the same side of the Moon. The Moon is the closest object to the Earth. It would take us only 13 hours to get to the Moon by rocket. If we were able to travel at the speed of light, it would take a bit less than two seconds.

There is a very thin atmosphere on the Moon. Life is not possible there. In spite of this, the Moon can be used as a base for space exploration and even for space tourism. Some space companies say that they will be able to take tourists to the Moon as soon as in 2020.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about travelling. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

• why most people enjoy travelling;
• what people like doing while travelling;
• what place you would like to go to, and why.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

People have always wanted to discover new things and new worlds. We have built spaceships to go to other planets and are planning to visit other galaxies one day. Meanwhile, we know very little about our own planet. The oceans, which cover 70 percent of the planet, are an unknown world to us. The Pacific Ocean is the largest one. The lowest point on the Earth is also there. It is called Challenger Deep and it was discovered in 1875. The Pacific Ocean stretches from the Arctic Ocean to the coast of Antarctica, but most of its water is in the warm tropics, which makes it warm. A lot of fish and animals live in the Pacific Ocean. The place is still waiting for researchers to discover its secrets for us.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about TV. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

·         whether watching TV is still a popular pastime with teenagers, and why, or why not;

·         how many hours a week you watch TV;

·         what you dislike most about TV.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean of the world. It covers the northern polar region of the Earth. The Arctic region is a very cold place. The lowest recorded temperature there is minus 68 degrees. In spite of the cold, a lot of animals live on the Arctic ice. The polar bear is one of them. Now, due to global warming, the polar bear is in a serious trouble. The thing is that polar bears hunt seals and they need ice to do this. The bears wait for seals on the ice, hunt them in the water and go back to the shore. If the ice is too thin, it breaks under the bears’ heavy bodies and they may drown. The situation is getting worse and some researchers say the ocean may become ice-free as soon as 2050.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about your free time. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

• whether you have a lot of free time, and why, or why not;
• what you enjoy doing in your free time;
• what your Sunday afternoons are like.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

In 1642 a French student invented the first mechanical calculator. He was only 18 and the counting machine was a present for his father. The father worked as a tax collector and the young man wanted to make his job easier.

The talented inventor made several machines but nobody was interested. The young man was ahead of his time. Many years passed before people realized how useful these machines could be and started mass producing them.

Today most mechanical calculators have been replaced with electronic models. These small devices can perform a lot of mathematical operations. You just need to enter the numbers by pressing the keys and you’ll see the final result on the screen in no time.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about weather and seasons. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

• which of the four seasons you like most, and why;
• how the Earth’s climate has changed recently;
• whether you trust the weather forecast, and why.

You have to talk continuously.

Task 1. You are going to read the text aloud. You have 1.5 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.

One day a young man who lived near the lake in a small American town asked himself, “Why can’t people ski on water if they can ski on snow?” With his brother’s help he constructed several models of skis to test his ideas. He experimented on the local lake for a few days and created skis suitable for the water. This happened in 1922. The young man, who was only 18 at that time, didn’t patent his invention. However, he performed a lot of shows across the country that made him and the sport of water skiing popular. Later, he was recognized as the creator of a new sport – water skiing.

Water skiing equipment has been greatly improved since that time, and the number of people who enjoy this sport is growing in many countries.

Task 3. You are going to give a talk about public holidays in Russia. You will have to start in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes.

Remember to say:

• what public holidays are celebrated in Russia;

• what your favourite public holiday is, and why you like it;
• how your favourite public holiday is celebrated in your city, town or village.

You have to talk continuously.

You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

…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? …

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, 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.

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/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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 her a letter and answer her 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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 most appropriate for me. According to the results I should become a doctor. But it would be 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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

… What 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? …

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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, 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? …

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

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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? …

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

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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? …

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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, 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? …

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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, 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? …

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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?…

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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? …

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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? …

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

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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? …

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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? …

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You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

… I live in the centre of the city.  But I’ve always dreamed about living in the country.

…Where do you live: in the city or in the country? What are the best things about living in your place? Where would you like to live, why? …

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You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

… I want to be a scientist and I would try to discover a new medicine for cancer. That’s why I’m interested in Science.

…What job would you like to do in the future? What school subjects are important for your future career? Which subjects have you chosen for your exams and why? …

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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, Ben.

… I’m very busy preparing for my school exams in Literature and History. To pass them successfully, I have to remember a lot.

…What subjects have you chosen for your exams and why? What type of exam do you prefer – oral or written? How do you prepare for exams? …

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You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

… I like summer because I can give as much time as I want to my hobby – reading. I know it sounds strange nowadays.

…Why do teenagers read less than their parents did? What kind of books do you like reading? What do you do in your free time? ...

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You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

… Most of my classmates like summer. But I like winter holidays. I’m keen on skating, and in winter I’ve got lots of opportunities to do my hobby.

…When do you have your school holidays in Russia? Which holidays are the shortest? Which holidays are your favourite and why? …

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You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

… and everything went  wrong today. Tuesday is always the hardest day for me. Besides everything else, there’s lots of homework for Wednesday. …What is your favourite lesson, why do you like it?  How long does it usually take you to do homework? What else do you usually do after lessons?...

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You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

… We moved and I had to go to a new school. It’s a good school but I feel very lonely as I don't know anybody there. It’ll take me ages to make new friends. 

…Have you got a best friend? When and where did you meet? What do you like most about your friend?Why? ...

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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, Ben.

… My brother sent his best photos to a young photographers' competition and won a camera. It was cool! I'll try my luck one day too. 

…What kind of competition would you like to take part in?  What prize would you like to win?  Do you think participating in competitions is worth the time and effort, why? …

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You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

… Yesterday, I took part in a competition for those who speak French. I hope to win first prize.

…How many foreign languages do you learn at school? What language besides English would you like to speak? What English-speaking country would you like to visit and why? …

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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, 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? ...

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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, Ben.

… Lots of people do sports but I’m 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? ...

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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, 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? …

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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, 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? …

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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, Ben.

… We moved and I had to change school. In the new school, they wear uniform. I don’t 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?  …

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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,

... You’ve 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?...

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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,

...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 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,

... 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?...

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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,

… 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?...

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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,

…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? …

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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, 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?...

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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,

…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 realized how weak and unfit my body is. It’s 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?

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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,

…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 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?...

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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?

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You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

….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?...

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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,

… 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?...

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

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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? ...

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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?...

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You have 30 minutes to do this task.

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

…  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?....

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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,

… 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?...

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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,

… 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? …

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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 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?...

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

...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?...

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