<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Gerald:</p><p>FroTAG_HERE Gerald@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Russian transport</p><p>…In my small city we usually travel by buses. Yours is a big country, I wonder how people in Russia get around.</p><p>…What is the most common way of travelling in Russia? Do people often have to go by long-distance trains? If you could choose, would you rather travel by train, car or plane, and why?…</p><p>Write a message to Gerald and answer his 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Laura:</p><p>FroTAG_HERE Laura@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Russian daily life</p><p>…I’ve read that Russian families often live in flats rather than houses. That seems quite different from where I am from.</p><p>…What are Russian homes usually like inside? Do teenagers in Russia help their parents with housework? What is your usual day like during the school year?…</p><p>Write a message to Laura and answer her 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Maggy:</p><p>From: Maggy@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Travelling</p><p>…What a journey! We went by car to Brighton and spent a couple of days at the seaside. I wish we could go there again!</p><p>… Why do you think travelling is so popular? Where would you like to go? How do you prefer to travel? …</p><p>Write a message to Maggy and answer her 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane:</p><p>From: Jane@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Books</p><p>… My parents ask me if I’d like to get an electronic book as a birthday present. I don’t know what to answer as I’ve never used it actually.</p><p>… What is the main advantage of an e-book, in your opinion? What kinds of books do you like reading? How do you choose a book to read? …</p><p>Write a message to Jane and answer her 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ruth:</p><p>From: Ruth @mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Russian food</p><p>…Yesterday I tried borsch in a small Russian café in my city. I liked it a lot. I’d like to try more Russian dishes when I visit Russia.</p><p>…What other traditional Russian dishes would you recommend me to taste? Do Russian families usually cook at home or eat out in restaurants? What dish is your personal favourite, and why?...</p><p>Write a message to Ruth and answer her 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Molly :</p><p>From: Molly @mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: School exams</p><p>… I’m having a very busy time now as I’m getting ready for my exams. As far as I know, all students in Russia have to take school exams too.</p><p>… When are you going to have your exams? What exams have you chosen and why? What are your plans for the summer holidays? …</p><p>Write a message to Molly and answer her 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Peter:</p><p>From: Peter@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Weather</p><p>… Today is Sunday, but I feel bored and unhappy. It’s already been raining hard for two days and there’s nothing to do at home.</p><p>… What is your favourite season and why? What do you do when the weather is rainy? How do you usually spend your weekends? …</p><p>Write a message to Peter and answer his 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mark:</p><p>From: Mark@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Pocket money</p><p>… I saved some of my pocket money and have bought a new computer game. I’m glad that I didn’t have to ask my parents to buy it for me. It would be great to find a job next summer.</p><p>… How do you get your pocket money? What do Russian teenagers usually buy with their pocket money? Would you like to get a summer job, and why yes or no? …</p><p>Write a message to Mark and answer his 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary:</p><p>From: Mary@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Russian towns</p><p>…My teacher told me that Russia has many beautiful small towns. I’d love to travel and see some of them.</p><p>…What small Russian towns would you recommend visiting and why? What is the best way to travel around Russia? Where would you prefer to live, in a big city or in a town, and why?…</p><p>Write a message to Mary and answer her 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary :</p><p>From: Mary @mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Computer</p><p>… I can’t imagine my life without my computer and the Internet! Now I can write all my stories and immediately send them to my friends to read.</p><p>… What do you use your computer for? How much time do you spend surfing the Internet? What else do you do in your free time? …</p><p>Write a message to Mary and answer her 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Mathew:</p><p>From: Mathew@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Doing sports</p><p>… As you know, I am a tennis club member. I go there regularly, but my best friend doesn’t want to do any sport.</p><p>… Should people do sports, and why yes or no? What sports do you like? What do you do in your PE lessons? …</p><p>Write a message to Mathew and answer his 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrew:</p><p>From: Andrew@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Sports</p><p>… I’ve decided to take up some sport to be fitter and feel better.</p><p>… What kinds of sports are popular with teenagers in Russia? What sports facilities are there in your school? What kind of sports competitions are usually held at your school? …</p><p>Write a message to Andrew and answer his 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Henry:</p><p>From: Henry@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Career plans</p><p>… My family runs a family business. My dad wants me to go into the family business after I finish school. But I’m not sure what I want to do in the future.</p><p>… What are your career plans? What career do your parents advise you to choose? Is there any job you wouldn’t agree to do, why yes or no? …</p><p>Write a message to Henry and answer his 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Steve:</p><p>From: Steve@mail.uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Collecting things</p><p>… My elder brother has decided to collect mugs, imagine that. It’s a nice collection but it takes up so much room.</p><p>… 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? …</p><p>Write a message to Steve and answer his 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>

<p>You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Edna:</p><p>From : Edna @ mail . uk</p><p>To: Russian_friend@oge.ru</p><p>Subject: Watching films</p><p>…Yesterday I went to the cinema with my friends. We saw a screen version of the book we are going to discuss in our literature lesson next week.</p><p>… Do you prefer to read a book or watch its film adaptation first? What kinds of films do you like? Do you often go to the cinema, and why yes or no? …</p><p>Write a message to Edna and answer her 3 questions.</p><p>Write 100–120 words .</p><p>Remember the rules of email writing.</p>