Тестовые варианты личного письма

1.    You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend Ben.

…I’m a bit angry with my brother. Our parents are very busy with their work, and we have to do a lot to help them about the house. My brother usually does the shopping and walks our dog and I have to do less pleasant housework… … What housework do you usually do? What pet do you have or would you like to have? Where would you like to live: in a big city or in the countryside, why?

2.    You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, John.

...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?...

3.    You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Catherine.

...I really think we spend too many years at school I had to go to primary school at the age of four and my schooling is going to last till I am sixteen! When I'm sixteen, I can leave school and go to a vocational school, college or take apprenticeship, but it's too long anyway. ...What age do children go to school in your country? What are the options after leaving school? Is there any school-leaving ceremony and what's it like?

4.    You have 30 minutes to do this task. You havе rеcеivеd a lеttеr from your English–spеaking pеn friеnd, Bеn.

…I'm really excited about this weekend. Do you know why? I'm packing my bag now for the school camping trip!!! We're going to sleep in tents and cook food on an open fire. And I've never done that before!... ...What important things do you think I should take? Where have you been with your class? What other special events do you have at school? ...

5.    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?

6.    You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend Ben.

...I was doing my homework till after midnight yesterday and I feel sleepy and in a bad mood today. The problem is that I can never do anything on time and I’m always late. It makes me feel awful... ...How long does it usually take you to do your homework? Which subject takes the longest? Do you think it’s necessary to plan one’s day or not, and why?...

7.    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?…

8.    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?

9.    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?…

10.  You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Andrew.

...I feel very angry and upset as we've just lost the baseball game 4:1. Though we lost, my dad said that it was a great game anyway. He likes baseball, just like me. This sport is really popular in my country — children and adults love it! ..And what sports and games are popular in your country? Do you prefer watching sports on TV or at the stadium? Who's your favourite sports celebrity and why?...

11.  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 people want to have any pets? Do you approve of keeping exotic pets like spiders or snakes? What pets are popular in your country? …

12.  You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend, Andrew.

...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?

13.  You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Paige.

...Last Friday was a busy day. We had classes till 3 pm and then we went to the museum. I always thought that museums were boring and I didn't feel excited about the excursion at all. To my surprise, I enjoyed it very much!... ...Do you think that visiting museums and exhibitions is boring or not, why?.... When was the last time you were in a museum?... What kind of museum / exhibition would I you like to visit, why?

14.  You have 30 minutes to do this task. You have received a letter from your English–speaking pen friend Ben.

…I’ve joined our school athletics team recently and now we are getting ready for a national competition! We have very intensive training indeed. Apart from PE classes, we exercise almost every day, either in the gym or at the stadium, depending on the weather… …How many times a week do you have your PE classes? What sports activities do you like most? Would you like to take part in an important sports competition or not? Why?...

15.  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?...