Бесплатный фрагмент - Английский язык, ЕГЭ, задание 37

ЕГЭ
АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК
ЗАДАНИЕ 37
(ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ ПИСЬМО)
ВАРИАНТЫ ЗАДАНИЙ И ОТВЕТОВ
Уровень B1

Введение

В данном пособии представлены 95 вариантов вопросов и ответов на задания №37 ЕГЭ по английскому языку. Приведённый набор текстов является вспомогательным инструментом и предназначен для быстрого и эффективного формирования навыков структурированного ответа на основе базовых шаблонов и выражений. Дополнительная лексика и примеры носят рекомендательный характер.

Отличительной особенностью пособия является акцент текстов на историческом и культурном наследии России, её выдающихся представителях в спорте, науке, культуре, музыке и живописи в соответствии с требованиями Кодификатора ФИПИ.

Сборник предназначен для подготовки к ЕГЭ по английскому языку на максимальный балл.

Все официальные варианты, демоверсии и методические рекомендации находятся на сайте ФИПИ.

Детализация производится на основе федеральной образовательной программы основного общего образования:

А. Повседневная жизнь семьи. Межличностные отношения в семье, с друзьями и знакомыми. Конфликтные ситуации, их предупреждение и разрешение

Б Внешность и характеристика человека, литературного персонажа

В Здоровый образ жизни и забота о здоровье: режим труда и отдыха, спорт, сбалансированное питание, посещение врача. Отказ от вредных привычек

Г Школьное образование, школьная жизнь, школьные праздники. Школьные социальные сети. Переписка с зарубежными сверстниками. Взаимоотношения в школе. Проблемы и решения. Подготовка к выпускным экзаменам

Д Современный мир профессий. Проблема выбора профессии. Альтернативы в продолжении образования

Е Место иностранного языка в повседневной жизни и профессиональной деятельности в современном мире. Роль иностранного языка в планах на будущее

Ж Молодёжь в современном обществе. Ценностные ориентиры. Участие молодёжи в жизни общества. Досуг молодёжи: увлечения и интересы. Любовь и дружба

З Покупки: одежда, обувь и продукты питания. Карманные деньги. Молодёжная мода

И Роль спорта в современной жизни: виды спорта, экстремальный спорт, спортивные соревнования, Олимпийские игры

К Деловое общение: особенности делового общения, деловая этика, деловая переписка, публичное выступление

Л Туризм. Виды отдыха. Экотуризм. Путешествия по России и зарубежным странам. Виртуальные путешествия

М Вселенная и человек. Природа. Проблемы экологии. Защита окружающей среды. Стихийные бедствия. Проживание в городской/сельской местности

Н Средства массовой информации: пресса, телевидение, радио, Интернет, социальные сети

О Технический прогресс: перспективы и последствия. Современные средства коммуникации (пресса, телевидение, Интернет, социальные сети и другие). Интернет-безопасность

П Проблемы современной цивилизации

Р Родная страна и страна/страны изучаемого языка: географическое положение, столица, крупные города, регионы; система образования; достопримечательности, культурные особенности (национальные и популярные праздники, знаменательные даты, традиции, обычаи); страницы истории. Россия и мир: вклад России в мировую культуру, науку, технику

С Выдающиеся люди родной страны и страны/стран изучаемого языка: государственные деятели, учёные, писатели, поэты, художники, композиторы, путешественники, спортсмены, актёры и т. д.

Требования ФИПИ к заданию 37 (ЕГЭ)

1. Технические параметры ответа. Общая информация

— Рекомендуемое время: около 20 минут.

— Объем текста: строго 100–140 слов.

— Важное правило: допускается отклонение на 10% в обе стороны. То есть работа засчитывается, если объём составляет от 90 до 154 слов.

— Критическая ошибка: если в письме менее 90 слов, за всё задание автоматически выставляется 0 баллов. Если в письме более 154 слов, эксперт отсчитает ровно 140 слов от начала работы, проведет черту и будет оценивать только эту часть. При этом автоматически разрушится структура (пропадет заключение и подпись), что приведет к потере баллов по критериям К2 и К1.

— Оформление шапки: в электронном письме (в отличие от старого формата бумажных писем) НЕ нужно писать адрес и дату. Также не нужно перерисовывать рамки строк From / To / Subject. Начинать работу нужно сразу с обращения.

2. Критерий 1. Решение коммуникативной задачи (содержание) — макс. 3 балла

Чтобы получить максимум, в письме должны быть полностью и точно раскрыты все аспекты:

— Ответы на 3 вопроса друга: все ответы должны быть развернутыми, точными и логичными. Если вопрос двойной (например, Where would you like to go and why?), необходимо ответить на обе его части.

— 3 вопроса другу: необходимо задать ровно 3 вопроса на тему, указанную в задании.

— Внимание: задавать вопросы нужно строго по теме-стимулу (например, если друг пишет: «I’ve just bought a new car. Ask 3 questions about his car», вопросы про марку, цвет и цену машины зачтут, а вопрос «Where did you get money for it?» или «Do you like driving?» — нет, так как они не о самой машине).

— Соблюдение норм вежливости:

— Благодарность за полученное письмо ИЛИ выражение положительных эмоций от его получения — это обязательный элемент.

— Упоминание о дальнейших контактах (надежда на будущую переписку) — тоже обязательный элемент.

— Стиль: Стиль должен быть строго неофициальным (личным). Допускается использование разговорных выражений, сокращений (don’t, I’m, thanks).

3. Критерий 2. Организация текста (логика и структура) — макс. 2 балла

— Логичность: текст должен быть разделен на абзацы по смыслу. Каждая мысль должна логически продолжать предыдущую.

— Структурные элементы (каждый с новой строки):

— Средства логической связи: обязательное использование неофициальных вводных слов и союзов для связи предложений и абзацев (Well, By the way, To sum up, So, Actually, As for me).

4. Критерий 3: Языковое оформление текста — макс. 1 балл

— Оцениваются лексические, грамматические, орфографические и пунктуационные ошибки.

— Для получения 1 балла допускается в сумме не более 2 негрубых лексико-грамматических ошибок И не более 2 негрубых орфографических/пунктуационных ошибок.

— Особенности пунктуации: эксперты ФИПИ строго проверяют запятую после обращения, запятую после заключительной фразы, отсутствие точки после имени и запятые после вводных слов.

5. Рекомендации и полезные фразы. Конкретная информация

Поскольку данное задание стандартизировано, эксперты ФИПИ рекомендуют использовать устойчивые выражения, чтобы сэкономить время и гарантированно выполнить структурные требования.

5.1. Обращение. Абзац №1

— Dear Kevin,

— Hello Kevin, / Hello, Kevin,

— Hi Kevin, / Hi, Kevin,

— Kevin,

— Hi,

— Hi!

Использование восклицательного знака вместо запятой считается нарушением неофициального стиля в рамках российских экзаменов, всегда надо ставить запятую. Нельзя употреблять: «Hey!» / «Hey, Kevin»

5.2. Благодарность / Выражение эмоций. Абзац №2

— Благодарность: Thanks for your recent email.

— Благодарность: Thanks for your message.

— Благодарность: Thanks for writing to me.

— Выражение радости: Great to hear from you.

— Выражение радости: I was very glad to hear from you (again).

— Выражение радости: I’m always glad to get messages from you.

— Благодарность + выражение радости: Thanks for your letter. I’m always glad to get letters from you.

— Благодарность + выражение радости: Many thanks for the letter! I hope you‘re OK.

— Благодарность + выражение радости: Thanks for your message. I was very glad to hear from you.

— Благодарность + выражение радости: Thanks for writing to me. Great to hear from you.

Употребление двух фраз необязательно. Требуется минимум одно из двух: благодарность или радость. Однако употребление двух фраз ошибкой НЕ является.

Важное замечание ФИПИ: ссылаться на прошлые контакты («I’m sorry I haven’t written for so long») в электронном письме теперь необязательно, но по желанию можно оставить.

5.3. Переход к ответам на вопросы и вводные слова. Новый абзац №3.

Начинать с ответа на первый вопрос нельзя. Необходима связка:

— In your email you ask me about… To be honest, I can say that…

— As for your questions,…

— To tell the truth, … / Actually,…

— Speaking of my preferences,…

— In your email you ask me some questions. Let me answer them.

— Well, in your email you ask me some questions. I’m happy to answer them.

— By the way, in your email you ask me some questions. Now it’s time to answer them.

— In your message you asked me some questions, and I’d like to answer them.

— In your email you asked me some questions, here are my answers.

Рекомендации по связкам в структуре ответов:

— To tell the truth,

— Honestly speaking,

— Frankly speaking,

— You know…

— You won’t believe it but…

— The thing is that…

— Personally, I…

— In my opinion, = To my mind,

— If you ask me,

— To my surprise,

— Besides,

— For example,

— Fortunately,

— Unfortunately,

— Luckily,

— I think

— I believe

— I guess

— It seems to me that

— As far as I am concerned,

— As far as I can judge,

— As far as I know

5.4. Переход к собственным вопросам другу. Новый абзац №4.

Начинать разу с вопросов нельзя. Необходима связка:

— I was happy (sad) to hear about [тема из задания] and I would like to ask you some questions.

— You wrote about [тема из задания] and I would like to ask you some questions.

— By the way, I’ve got some questions.

— By the way, I also want to ask you some questions.

— It’s so nice that you [тема из задания] and let me ask you a few questions.

— As for your news, I have some questions about [тема из задания]

— In your email you mentioned [тема из задания]

— I’d like to ask you about [тема из задания]

— By the way, I’d like to ask you some questions about [тема из задания]

— Anyway, tell me more about [тема из задания]

— I’m so happy to hear about your [тема из задания] Could you tell me…

«Oh, what great news!» или «My congratulations!» без пояснения, чем вызваны эти восклицания, являются нарушением логики.

Рекомендуется проверить: what, who, where, when, why, how long, how much и время описываемого события.

5.5. Заключительная фраза. Надежда на будущие контакты. Абзац №5

Здесь возможна, но НЕ обязательна фраза с объяснением, почему автор заканчивает письмо. Например:

— (Excuse me, I have to finish because I’m going to gym.) Email me when you’ve got time.

По стандартным требованиям достаточно употребления одного из следующих вариантов:

— Write back soon.

— Hope to hear from you soon.

— Please, write to me soon.

— Drop me a line.

— I’m looking forward to your email / to hearing from you.

— Looking forward to your email / to hearing from you.

— Hope to hear from you soon.

— Drop me a line when you can.

Внимание: фразы «I will write you soon», «See you soon» являются обещанием автора письма, а не выражением надежды на то, что друг вскоре ответит ему, и не принимаются в качестве таковых.

5.6. Прощание (с обязательной запятой в конце). Абзац №6

— Best wishes,

— All the best,

— With love,

— Yours,

5.7. Подпись (на отдельной строке, БЕЗ точки в конце)

— Alex

— Maria

Подсчёт слов

Эксперты считают за одно слово:

— Все стяженные (краткие) формы: I’m, don’t, wasn’t, can’t, right-handed.

— Числительные, выраженные цифрами: 25, 2026, 50%.

— Слова, пишущиеся через дефис: good-looking, sixty-four.

— Сокращения: TV, UK, e-mail.

А. Повседневная жизнь семьи. Межличностные отношения в семье, с друзьями и знакомыми. Конфликтные ситуации, их предупреждение и разрешение

А 1 • Family Life & Traditions (семейные традиции, домашние обязанности, совместное времяпрепровождение)

№1 Household Chores

From: Tom@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Household Chores

...My parents think that I spend too much time with my friends and neglect my household chores. Do you have any chores at home? What duties do you like and dislike doing? How do you usually spend time with your family?

...By the way, my elder brother has just entered university…

Write an email to Tom.

In your message:

— answer his questions;

— ask 3 questions about his brother.

Вариант письма: 107 слов

Dear Tom,

Thanks for your recent email. It was great to hear from you.

As for your questions, I definitely have some chores. I’m responsible for tidying my room and washing the dishes. To be honest, I really like cooking simple meals, but I absolutely hate dusting the furniture because it’s so boring. When it comes to family time, we usually gather in the living room on weekends, watch movies, and discuss our week.

Anyway, congratulations to your brother! Which university did he choose? What major is he going to study? Will he live in a dormitory or stay at home?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Artem

№2 Family Traditions

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Family Traditions

…We are preparing for my grandmother’s 70th birthday. What family traditions do you have in Russia? How do you usually celebrate family holidays? What present would you choose for your grandmother?

…Yesterday my dad bought a new laptop…

Write an email to Ben.

In your message:

— answer his questions;

— ask 3 questions about the laptop.

Вариант письма: 130 слов

Hi Ben,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again. I hope your grandmother has a wonderful birthday party!

In your email you ask me some questions about traditions and I would like to answer them. In Russia, we have various family traditions. For example, many families gather for a big dinner on New Year’s Eve. We usually celebrate family holidays by cooking delicious food together and exchanging thoughtful gifts. If I had to choose a present for my grandmother, I’d definitely buy her a warm, cozy blanket or a photo album with our family pictures.

Great news about the purchase! What brand is the new laptop? Is it designed for work or gaming? How much did it cost?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Daria

№3 Pocket Money

From: Leo@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Pocket Money

...My parents think that pocket money makes teenagers too independent. Do your parents give you any pocket money? What do you usually spend your money on? Do you agree that teenagers should work to earn their own money?

...Next week we are going to a local history museum with my class…

Write an email to Leo.

In your message:

— answer his questions;

— ask 3 questions about the museum trip.

Вариант письма: 119 слов

Dear Leo,

How are things? Thanks for your letter, it’s always nice to hear from you.

In your email you ask me some questions about pocket money and I would like to answer them. Honestly speaking, my parents give me some pocket money every week. I normally spend it on snacks, transport, and cinema tickets. Personally, I totally agree that teenagers should work, maybe during summer holidays. It’s a great way to learn the value of money and become more mature.

Your school trip sounds exciting! Which history museum are you going to visit? How long will the excursion last? Will you go there by bus or on foot?

That’s all for now. Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Ivan

А 2 • Friendship & Relationships (отношения с друзьями, качества идеального друга, как вы проводите время вместе)

№4 Solving Arguments

From: Kevin@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Conflicts

…I had a fight with my best friend yesterday, and now we aren’t talking. What qualities do you value most in a friend? How do you usually resolve conflicts with your friends? Is it easy for you to make peace after a quarrel?

...My cousin got a cute puppy for his birthday…

Write an email to Kevin.

In your message:

— answer his questions;

— ask 3 questions about the puppy.

Вариант письма: 114 слов

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for your email. I was happy to hear from you again but I’m sorry to hear about the situation with your friend.

In my opinion, the most important qualities in a friend are honesty and loyalty. When a conflict happens, I usually try to calm down first and then talk about the problem openly. Honestly, it’s not very easy for me to make peace because I can be quite stubborn, but I always apologize if I’m wrong.

How wonderful for your cousin! What breed is the puppy? What name did they give it? Who is going to train and feed the dog?

Hope to hear from you soon.

Best wishes,

Alex

№5 Free Time with Friends

From: Sam@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Free Time with Friends

...My school class is very friendly, and we often go out together. Do you have many friends at school or outside it? How do you and your friends usually spend your free time? What common interests do you share?

...Last week I started taking guitar lessons…

Write an email to Sam.

In your message:

— answer his questions;

— ask 3 questions about his guitar lessons.

Вариант письма: 114 слов

Dear Sam,

It was great to get your message. Thanks a lot! Your class sounds really nice!

Replying to your questions, I have a few close friends at school, but most of my mates live in my neighborhood. In our free time, we usually ride bicycles in the park, play video games, or just hang out at the local mall. As for common interests, we are all big fans of football, and we love listening to modern rock music.

I didn’t know you wanted to play music! How often do you have your guitar lessons? Is your teacher strict? Are you learning to play acoustic or electric guitar?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Max

№6 Making Friends

From: Lucas@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Making Friends

…I feel lonely because my family has moved to a new city, and I don’t know anyone here. Is it easy for you to make new friends? Where do teenagers in Russia usually meet new people? What would you advise someone who wants to find friends in a new place?

…I’ve finally watched the new sci-fi movie everyone is talking about…

Write an email to Lucas.

In your message:

— answer his questions;

— ask 3 questions about the movie.

Вариант письма: 128 слов

Dear Lucas,

How are things? Thanks for your recent email. It was great to hear from you.

I completely understand how hard it is to move, so stay positive!

Actually, it’s quite easy for me to make friends because I’m an outgoing person. You know, in Russia, teenagers usually meet people at school, sports clubs, or through social media. Honestly speaking, if you want to find friends in a new place, I advise you to join a local sports team or a hobby club. It’s much easier to start a conversation when you have something in common.

By the way, I love science fiction! What is the title of the movie? Did you like the special effects? Who played the main character?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Anna.

А 3 • Conflicts & Problem Solving (ссоры с родителями/друзьями, пути их решения, карманные деньги как повод для споров)

№7 Conflicts and Arguments

From: Toby@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Arguments

...My parents control every step I take, and we often argue about my independence. How often do you disagree with your parents? What do you usually argue about? How do you find a compromise when a conflict happens?

...Next week my family is going on a weekend trip to the mountains…

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— answer his questions;

— ask 3 questions about the weekend trip.

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Dear Toby,

Thanks for your message. It was great to hear from you but I am sorry you are going through a difficult time with your family.

To be honest, I rarely disagree with my parents, maybe once a month. We usually argue about my school grades or the amount of time I spend playing computer games instead of studying. When a conflict happens, we find a compromise by sitting down together and talking calmly. I try to listen to their advice, and they try to respect my personal space.

Anyway, your upcoming journey sounds wonderful! How are you going to get to the mountains? Will you stay in a hotel or a tent? What activities do you have planned there?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Kirill

№8 Making Up with Friends

From: Oliver@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Problems with Friends

...My friend borrowed my favorite headphones and accidentally broke them, so now we are in a huge fight. How do you feel when your friends borrow your things? Have you ever had a serious argument with a friend? How did you solve it?

...My sister has just started a photography course…

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In your message:

— answer his questions;

— ask 3 questions about the photography course.

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Hi Oliver,

Thanks for your message. It was great to hear from you. I hope you and your friend can fix your relationship soon.

Answering your questions, I don’t mind when friends borrow my things, as long as they return them in good condition. Personally, I have had a serious argument with my classmate once. We had a misunderstanding during a school project and stopped talking for a week. We solved it when I invited him to a cafe, and we simply explained our feelings to each other.

Good luck to your sister with her new hobby! Who is teaching the photography course? How many times a week does she attend it? Does she use a professional camera?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Elena

№9 Paying children for chores

From: Ethan@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Paying for Chores

...My parents refuse to give me more pocket money unless I do extra chores, which I think is unfair. What do you think about this rule? How do you get your pocket money? What do you do if you need extra money for something expensive?

…Yesterday my father took me to a new Italian restaurant…

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— ask 3 questions about the restaurant.

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Dear Ethan,

How are things going? Thanks for your letter, it’s always a pleasure to receive your updates.

From my point of view, this rule is actually quite fair because it teaches you that money requires effort. Regarding my situation, my parents give me a fixed amount every Sunday for my basic needs. If I urgently need extra money for an expensive gadget or a concert ticket, I try to save up from my weekly allowance or find a temporary summer job.

The Italian restaurant sounds lovely! Where exactly is it located? Is the interior modern or traditional? What dish did you like the most?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Mikhail

А 4 • Семейный досуг и культура общения

№10 Family Traditions

From: Tyler@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Family Time

...My parents love having big family dinners on weekends, but I often find them tiring and long. How does your family usually spend weekends? Do you have family dinners or gatherings? What do you prefer: staying with your family or going out with friends?

...My uncle has opened a new coffee shop in the city center…

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— ask 3 questions about his uncle’s coffee shop.

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Dear Tyler,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again. I can understand your feelings, as social events can be exhausting sometimes.

As far as I’m concerned, our weekends are usually quite active. We often go for walks in the local park or visit the cinema. We do have family dinners, but mostly on special occasions like birthdays. If you ask me about my preferences, I definitely prefer going out with my friends because we share the same hobbies, though I still enjoy quiet evenings with my parents.

Your uncle’s business sounds like a great venture! Where exactly is his coffee shop located? What types of desserts does it serve? Is the interior design modern?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Dmitry

№11 Family Relationships

From: Daniel@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Family relationships

...My parents complain that we don’t talk enough because everyone is always staring at their smartphones. How much time do you spend talking to your parents every day? What topics do you usually discuss? Do you think technology spoils family relationships?

…We are going to celebrate my parents’ wedding anniversary tomorrow…

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— ask 3 questions about the anniversary celebration.

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Hi Daniel,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again. This smartphone issue is a very common problem nowadays!

To be honest, I spend about an hour a day talking to my parents, usually during dinner. We normally discuss my school performance, future plans, and latest news. In my view, technology doesn’t spoil relationships if people use it wisely. Smartphones actually help us stay in touch when my parents are at work, so they can be very useful.

Happy anniversary to your parents! Where are you going to celebrate it? How many guests have you invited? Will there be a big cake?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Maria

№12 Family and Friends

From: Joshua@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Parents Complaints

...My friends often come over to my house, but my parents sometimes complain about the noise. Do your friends often visit you? What do you usually do when your friends come over? How do your parents feel about your guests?

…Yesterday my brother won a local chess tournament…

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— answer his questions;

— ask 3 questions about the chess tournament.

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Dear Joshua,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again. Answering your questions, my friends visit me quite often, usually once a week.

When they come over, we typically listen to music, play video games, or watch popular series. Fortunately, my parents are very welcoming and friendly towards my guests. They don’t mind the noise as long as we clean up the living room afterwards and don’t stay up too late.

Congrats to your brother! How many players took part in the tournament? What was the main prize? Was the final game difficult for him?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Egor

А 5 • Культура заботы и ответственности в семье

№13 Pets

From: Ryan@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Pets

...My parents finally allowed me to get a cat, but now I have to clean its litter box and feed it every day. Do you have any pets at home? Who usually takes care of them in your family? Do you agree that having a pet makes children more responsible?

...My family bought tickets for a performance at the Bolshoi Theatre next month…

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Dear Ryan,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again. Congratulations on getting a new pet! It’s a big step.

Regarding your questions, yes, I have a lovely golden retriever. In my family, we share the duties, but I am the one who usually walks him and washes his paws. I absolutely agree that having a pet teaches children responsibility. When you look after a living creature, you learn to think about someone else’s needs, which is a great life lesson.

That’s wonderful news about the Bolshoi Theatre! What performance are you going to watch? Is it a ballet or an opera? Who chose the tickets?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Yaroslav

№14 Family communication

From: Lucas@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Family communication

...My grandparents live in another town, and my parents ask me to call them every weekend, but I sometimes forget. How often do you visit or call your grandparents? What do you usually talk about? Is it important for teenagers to support older relatives?

…Our school basketball team won the regional championship yesterday…

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— ask 3 questions about the basketball match.

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Hi Lucas,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again. Don’t worry, we all forget things sometimes, but calling them is important!

To answer your questions, I call my grandparents twice a week, and we visit them during summer holidays. We normally talk about my school project success, their health, and different stories from their youth. Personally, I believe it’s crucial for teenagers to support older relatives because they often feel lonely and need our attention and love.

Awesome news about your school team! What was the final score of the match? Who scored the winning points? How did you celebrate the victory?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Anna

№15 Family holidays

From: James@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Family holidays

...My parents want me to go to a summer camp with my cousins, but I would rather stay at home with my computer. Do you prefer spending holidays with your family or alone? What activities do you enjoy doing together with your family? Why do you think some teenagers avoid family events?

...My sister has just passed her driving test and got her license…

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— ask 3 questions about his sister’s driving test.

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Dear James,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again. From my perspective, I prefer spending holidays with my family because it’s a great opportunity to bond. When we are together, we really enjoy riding bikes, having barbecues in the countryside, or playing board games. In my opinion, some teenagers avoid family events because they find them boring, or they just want more privacy and independence from their parents’ control.

Pass on my congratulations to your sister! Was her driving test difficult? How many attempts did she need to pass it? Did she take the exam in the city center?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Maxim

№16 Hobbies

From: Mike@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Hobby

…I’ve got new hobbies — recording birds’ songs and taking pictures of wild life. What hobby do you have? How much time do you spend on it? What do your parents and friends think of your hobby?

Hooray! My elder brother promised to be back home from college on my birthday…

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Dear Mike,

Thanks for your email. It was nice to hear from you.

Well, my main hobby is constructing model aeroplanes, which I have been doing since early childhood. I usually spend about five hours a week on it and use my pocket money to buy new parts. To be honest, my parents fully support my passion, and my friends are always genuinely happy to get these models as birthday presents.

It is great that your elder brother is coming back! I have a few questions about him. What college is he currently studying at? Is your brother a good role model for you? How old is he?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

№17 Pastime

From: Ronny@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Pastime

…All my days, including weekends look almost alike. How do you spend your free time? Where do you usually go with your friends? What do your parents think about your friends?

Next week I’m presenting my project in history…

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— answer his questions;

— ask 3 questions about his project in history.

Вариант письма: 132 слова

Dear Ronny,

Thanks for your email. It was great to hear from you again.

In your message, you asked me about my free time. Well, I usually spend my leisure hours at home, listening to music or playing online games. When I hang out with my friends, we normally go to a local shopping centre or a nearby park. As for my parents, they are absolutely cool with my friends and get along well with all of them, which is fantastic.

Great news about your history project! I would like to ask you a few questions about it. What specific historical period does your project cover? How long did it take you to find all the necessary facts? Will you present it to your classmates online?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

Б Внешность и характеристика человека, литературного персонажа

Б 1 • Внешность и характеристика человека

№1 Appearance

From: Chris@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Appearance

…I’ve just met a new classmate who looks exactly like a famous actor. What features do you notice first when you meet someone new? How would you describe your own appearance? Do you care about fashion and how you look?

...My elder sister has just changed her hairstyle…

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Dear Chris,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again. It must be fascinating to have a celebrity lookalike in your classroom!

To answer your questions, I usually notice a person’s smile and eyes first, as they tell a lot about their mood. Speaking of my own appearance, I’m quite tall and slim, with short brown hair and green eyes. Personally, I don’t care too much about expensive fashion trends, but I always try to look neat and wear comfortable clothes that suit my personality.

By the way, good for your sister! What color is her hair now? Is her new hairstyle short or long? Did she go to a professional salon to change it?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Artem

№2 Character traits

From: Owen@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Character traits

...My friend is extremely reliable, but sometimes he is too serious. What character traits do you value most in people? What features of your own character do you dislike? Do you think a person can change their personality?

…Yesterday my brother bought a new leather jacket…

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— ask 3 questions about the leather jacket.

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Hi Owen,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again. Having a reliable friend is wonderful, even if they lack a sense of humor!

Regarding your questions, I value honesty and kindness above everything else. As for my negative traits, I absolutely dislike that I am sometimes too impatient and lazy, especially when I have to do homework. In my view, people can definitely change their personality, but only if they work hard on their habits and have strong self-discipline.

Congrats to your brother on his new look! What color is the leather jacket? Is it warm enough for autumn? Was it expensive?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Kira

№3 Literary characters

From: Lucas@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: Literary characters