State Exam 9. Writing Emails

Group the words and expressions according to their categories.

Choose the correct answer to the question. What musical instrument would you like to play?

Choose the correct answer to the question. What pets are popular with Russian teenagers?

Choose the correct answer to the question. What dish would you like to cook next weekend?

Read the email and choose all the sentences that can be used to answer its questions. ... From: Ann@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@oge.ru Subject: The life of modern teenagers … I am doing a project about the life of modern teenagers in different countries. I’d like to know about Russian teenagers. … What time do you usually come back from school? What do you like to do in your free time? How many foreign languages would you like to speak, and why?...

Read the email and choose all the sentences that can be used to answer its questions. ... From: Ben@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@oge.ru Subject: Zoo … I’ve just been to the zoo. What lovely animals are there! … Which do you think is better for animals – to live in the zoo or in the wild, and why? What animals are common in your region? Have you ever seen any animal in the wild? …

Read the email and choose all the sentences that can be used to answer its questions. From: Jim@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@oge.ru Subject: Health ... I have caught a bad cold. Most people hate being ill. But I sometimes like it. It gives me some time for my hobby. … How often do you miss school because of health problems? How can you entertain yourself when you are ill and have to stay indoors? What do you do to stay healthy?...

Read the email and choose all the sentences that can be used to answer its questions. ... From: Ann@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@oge.ru Subject: Family gatherings … We have a special tradition in our family. The last weekend of every month we cook and have a meal together: my parents, my sister Jenny and me. … How do you spend time with your family? When do you give each other presents? What do you do to help your parents with the house chores? …

Read the email from Ben. Then read the answer to his email and fill in the gaps with the given words. ... From: Ben@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@oge.ru 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? … Dear Ben, Thanks a lot for your email. I'm so happy to get some news from you. As for your, I think that not all people like pets because people want to be. Some people are very busy at work and they don't have time for pets. I don't think it's a good idea to keeppets. Spiders and snakes can be very. The most pets in Russia areand dogs. I have to finish now. Write back soon. Best wishes, Misha

Read the email from Ben. Then read the answer to his email and fill in the gaps with the correct options. ... From: Ben@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@oge.ru 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? … , Thanks a lot for your. I'm so happy to get some news from you. As for your, I think that not all people like pets because people want to be free. Some people are very busy at work and they don't have time for. I don't think it's a good idea to keep exotic pets. Spiders and snakes can be very dangerous. The most pets in Russia are cats and dogs. I have to finish now. Hope to hear from you soon. , Misha