I like summer holidays most of all because they are the longest ones. I have enough time to relax and unwind from my exhausting school year.
Excuse me, I have to finish my email now.
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Igor
∑ = 112
TEST 2. Learning foreign languages
35. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ben:
From: Ben_mail
To: Russian_friend_oge
Subject: Learning Foreign Languages
I am on 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 and why? What do you think about my choice of Japanese?..
Write a message to Ben and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100—120 words.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
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Dear Ben,
Thank you for your email. I am glad to hear from you.
You asked me a few questions about learning languages, and I would like to answer them now. You know I learn English at school. Some pupils learn two languages in other schools but that is not obligatory. To tell the truth, I would not like to learn any other foreign languages because it takes up a lot of time. I do sports and am short of time indeed. In my opinion, your choice of Japanese is great. It can be very helpful if you are going to work in Japan.
Excuse me, I have to finish my email now.
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Igor
∑ = 119
TEST 3. Housework
35. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ben:
From: Ben_mail
To: Russian_friend_oge
Subject: Housework
…l 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 usually do about the house? What housework do you dislike?…
Write a message to Ben and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100—120 words.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
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Dear Ben,
Thank you for your email. I am glad to hear from you.
You asked me a few questions about household chores, and I would like to answer them now. To my mind, children should help their parents with the housework because it helps them get along with their parents and feel like a good family. Honestly speaking, I do not so much about the house. Usually, I take out the trash and tidy up my room. That kind of thing. To tell the truth, I hate washing dishes, when my mom is not at home.
Excuse me, I have to finish my email now.
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Igor
∑ = 112
TEST 4. Pets
35. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ben:
From: Ben_mail
To: Russian_friend_oge
Subject: Pets
…My cat is 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 and why? What pets are popular in your country?…
Write a message to Ben and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100—120 words.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
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Dear Ben,
Thank you for your email. I am glad to hear from you.
You asked me a few questions about pets, and I would like to answer them now. In my opinion, some people don’t want to have any pets because it takes a lot of time and patience to look after them. Also, it is not so cheap. Frankly speaking, I do not approve of keeping exotic pets like spiders or snakes at home since they are dangerous and may hurt others. Better safe than sorry, you know. As far as my country concerned, cats and dogs are very popular here.
Excuse me, I have to finish my email now.
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Igor
∑ = 118
TEST 5. News
35. You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ben:
From: Ben_mail
To: Russian_friend_oge
Subject: News
…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 make really good news.
…How do you get to know what’s
