Anyway, I was talking to Sam the other day and he says that…

Write back to Rob. In your letter

– answer his questions

– ask 3 questions about playing chess Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 8. This is part of a letter from Jane, your English pen-friend.

…My home town is rather small but I like it. The people here are very friendly and they try and keep our town clean and beautiful. And do you enjoy living in a big city? How do you spend your spare time there?

Anyway, I’m thinking of travelling around Russia next summer. Could you tell me what weather to expect? Should I take warm clothes with me?..

Write a letter to Jane. In your letter

– answer her questions

– ask 3 questions about her home town Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 9. This is part of a letter from your German pen-friend.

…I find it a bit difficult to understand English grammar. What about you? Do you do grammar exercises? Do you think that it’s necessary to remember all grammar rules?

Have you got any plans for the summer? I was thinking of going to a language school in the UK to improve my English. It would be a lot more fun if we went together. What do you think?

Anyway, I have to go now as I’m helping my Dad in the shop.

Hope to hear from you soon.

All the best,

Kerstin

Write back to Kerstin. In your letter

– answer her questions

– ask 3 questions about the trip to the UK Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 10. This is part of a letter from Adam, your English pen-friend, whom you’re going to visit in summer.

…As for me, I’m crazy about skateboarding and I love rock and pop music. I think my favourite band at the moment is Radiohead. Do you know them? What kind of things do you like doing and what music do you enjoy?

Is there anything you particularly want to do while you’re here? I guess you’ll be busy at the language school during the day, but we can do something in the evenings and at weekends. Also, let me know if there are any kinds of food you don’t like…

Write back to Adam. In your letter

– answer his questions

– ask 3 questions about his family and the language school Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 11. You have received a letter from your English pen-friend Mary who writes

…In your previous letter you told me that you had joined your school Literature Club. I wonder what you do at your club meetings. Can I help you in any way?

As for me, I enjoy reading very much and I would be really interested to know about famous Russian writers. Who is your favourite writer at the moment? Have you got enough time for reading?..

Write a letter to Mary. In your letter

– answer her questions and tell her about your Literature Club

– ask 3 questions about her reading preferences Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 12. This is part of a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend.

…I’ve always wanted to visit Moscow so it’ll be great to spend a week at your place. Any ideas as to what we might do? Should I bring any special clothes? Do let me know if there is anything I can get you from England?

Write back soon.

All the best,

Gloria

Write back to Gloria. In your letter

– answer her questions

– ask 3 questions about her eating habits. Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Task 13. This is part of a letter you have received from your English pen-friend.

…We are doing a project at school on how computers are changing people’s lives. Please could you tell me how computers are changing things and how people feel about it? Have you got a computer at home? What do you use it for?