In your email, you ask me some questions about my plans for the future, and I would like to answer them now. You know, I plan to enter a university after school. To tell the truth, we don’t throw individual parties, we have a school prom in the late June. It’ll be fantastic because we are going to spend all the night on the cruise river boat. As far as I’m concerned, I’m going to wear a smart sit and a tie. It’s quite usual.
I’m glad to hear about your younger sister. I’d like to ask you a few questions about her. How old is your younger sister? What’s her name? Does she get along with you?
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Igor
TEST 5. Cold weather
From: Olivia_mail
To: Russian_friend_oge
Subject: Cold weather
…I know it’s often cold in Russia in winter. What do you usually do not to catch a cold? What is a healthy lifestyle for you? How can you catch up with the class if you do fall ill?
My cousin is coming to stay with us for Thanksgiving…
– ask 3 questions about her cousin.
Dear Olivia,
Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.
In your email, you ask me some questions about cold weather, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, I usually put on warm clothes and try to avoid a piercing wind not to catch cold. You won’t believe it, but healthy lifestyle to me is getting regular exercises. I think I can eat any food and movement will burn it. Honestly speaking, I don’t work miracles if I fall ill – I ask my friends for help and do my homework to catch up with them.
I’m glad to hear about your cousin. I’d like to ask you a few questions about her. How old is she? What’s her name? Is she beautiful?
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Igor
TEST 6. PE lesson
From: dave_mail
To: Russian_friend_ege
Subject: Physical education lesson
…Our PE teacher is super! He lets us play different ball games and sports during the lessons. Do you like your PE classes, and why? What sports and games can you play at school? What after-class activities are most popular in your school?
Last week, my Dad organized a picnic for all our family…
– ask 3 questions about the family picnic.
Dear Dave,
Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.
In your email, you ask me some questions about sports activities and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, I like our PE classes because our teacher allows us to play volleyball and basketball. It’s not boring. You know, we can play team games at school as well as table tennis and badminton. Honestly speaking, the most popular after-class activities in my school are chess and draughts, dancing and drawing classes.
I’m glad to hear about your family picnic. I’d like to ask you a few questions about it. How long did your picnic last? Where did you have your picnic? Was it joyful and amusing?
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Igor
TEST 7. Zoo
From: Susan_mail
To: Russian_friend_ege
Subject: Zoo
…Yesterday, I went to the zoo. What are the benefits of zoos in your opinion? Do you think there should be a zoo in every city, and why? Is it better to keep wild animals in natural reserves than in cages, and why?
By the way, I’ve taken a dog from a dog shelter…
– ask 3 questions about the dog.
Dear Susan,
Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.
In your email, you ask me some questions about zoos and I would like to answer them. In my opinion, the benefits of zoos are convenience and helpful information. You can see very many animals from all over the world in one place. I think having a zoo in every city is not reasonable in terms of costs and a number of visitors. Honestly speaking, I believe wild animals should live in natural reserves because there is free environment there.
I’m glad to hear about your dog. I’d like to ask you a few questions about it. How did you name it? What breed is it? How big is it?
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Igor
TEST 8. Winter
From: Molly__mail
To: Russian_friend_ege
Subject: Winter
…This year we had an incredibly cold winter. What’s the weather normally like in winter in Russia? What do you think about spending winter holidays at a ski resort? What is your favourite season, and why?
I’m reading a very interesting novel about Russia in the 19th century…
– ask 3 questions about the book.
Dear Molly,
Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.
In your email, you ask me some questions about winter, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, the weather in winter in Russia depends on many conditions and places. In the north or in Siberia it is usually cold as hell, while in the south it is warm and mild. Honestly speaking, I think spending winter holidays at a ski resort is fantastic and amazing. I did it several times and never regretted. You know, my favourite season is winter because I have my birthday in February.
I’m glad to hear about the new novel. I’d like to ask you a few questions about that. What is this novel about? What is its name? Who is the novel’s author?
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Igor
TEST 9. Childhood entertainment
From: Pete@_mail
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