28th
Dear Paul,
Thanks for your letter. I’m really glad you like your new school!
I guess I should start by telling you about sports in Russia. I believe the most popular sport with boys is football because it’s
a very exciting game. Girls enjoy gymnastics as it helps them to keep fit. As for me, I’m crazy about football, too. I wish I could play every day but I don’t have enough time (unfortunately!).
Well, I think joining a drama club is a good idea. One day you may become a famous actor. Who knows? Write back and tell me about your club. How many pupils are there? What plays are you going to put on? Are you given any costumes?
Anyway, I’d better go now as I’ve got loads of homework to do. Keep in touch!
Best wishes,
Slava
Task 15.
43 Borodina Street
Krasnodar
Russia
May 1st
Dear Jessica,
Hi! I was so happy to get your letter! It was great to hear your news.
In your letter you asked me about popular teenage clothes in Russia. Well, I guess today’s teenagers have a new tag line, ‘I’ve just got to be me.’ Wearing baggy jeans and T-shirts is still important but teens like to add their own unique pieces of clothing. As for me, I enjoy a popular layered style and I usually wear denim jeans, button up shirts and open cardigans as they’re very comfortable.
Anyway, write back and tell me about your tastes in clothes. What kind of clothes do you prefer? Do you follow any fashion trends? Do you enjoy wearing a school uniform?
Well, I’d better go now as I have to cook dinner. Take care and keep in touch!
Love,
Marina
Task 16.
8 Nagornaya Street
Moscow
Russia
15/06/08 Dear John,
Hi! How’s it going? Thanks for your letter. I hope you did well at your exam. Was it difficult?
Well, I’m really glad you’re going to visit Russia. There are lots of historical sites and museums in Moscow. You should by all means visit the Kremlin, the State Historical Museum and the Borodino Panorama Museum. Unfortunately, there is no free admission for students; however, the entrance fees aren’t very high. Taking pictures is usually allowed although sometimes you’ll have to pay a small fee.
Anyway, write back and tell me all your travel details. Would you like me to meet you at the airport? How long are you going to stay in Moscow? What other cities are you planning to visit?
I’ve got to go now because Mum’s calling me to dinner. Take care!
All the best,
Paul
Task 17.
18 Kirova Street
Kazan
Russia
March 1st
Dear Andrew,
It was great to receive your letter and to learn the latest news! I wish you a happy birthday and many happy returns of the day!
In your letter you asked me about a surprise party. Well, it wasn’t difficult to organise it. A friend of mine offered his flat for the party as his parents went on holiday. We decorated it with flowers and balloons. We also bought sandwiches, fruit and lots of mineral water. Everybody danced and played different games. Our friend was delighted. He said he had never had such a party before. I hope this helps.
Anyway, write back soon and tell me how it all went. Did you have many guests? What did you do? Did you enjoy your party?
Unfortunately, it’s time for me to go to bed.
All the best,
Dima
Task 18.
17 Pilotov Street St. Petersburg Russia
15/05/08
Dear Donna,
I was glad to receive your letter. It’s really great that your parents let you have a pet.
As for me, I’ve got a kitten called Musik. It’s not difficult to look after him as I only need to clean his litter tray and to feed him. I think cats, dogs, hamsters and parrots make good pets because they are funny to watch and it’s easy to take care of them.
Is your house big? Have you got a room of your own? Is there a garden around your house? If you say ‘yes’, you may have a dog or a cat. Otherwise you’d better buy a hamster or a parrot as they don’t need so much space.
Well, I must finish now as I’ve got my aerobic class. Take care and stay in touch!
Love,
Mary
Task 19.
15 Tverskaya Street
Moscow
Russia
26/12/08
Dear Jackie,
Thanks a lot for your postcard. I also wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Actually, in Russia, we celebrate Christmas but we do it on January 7th. There are lots of other holidays such as Women’s Day, May Day and Victory Day. My favourite holiday is New Year’s Day as I always get lots of presents. We usually decorate a fir-tree and put presents under it. When the Kremlin clock strikes twelve, we wish each other ‘Happy New Year’. Then we usually go for a walk and let off fireworks.
And what about you? How do you celebrate New Year’s Day? Are there any holidays connected with British history? How do you mark them?
Well, I’d better go now. It’s time to do my homework. Take care and write back soon. Love, Nina
Task 20.
43 Sedova Street
Tula
Russia
12/07/08
Dear Susie,
Thanks for your letter. I’m glad you did well at your GCSE exams!
In your letter you asked me about eating habits in Russia. Well, we’ve got
