Основное содержание курса.

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Вид письменного задания

Примерные ситуации письменного общения

1.

Деловое письмо

1. You and your friend have recently won the first prize in competition: a free week for both of you in London. However the trip was not very successful. Write a letter to complain to the organizers (nobody met you at the airport, the hotel was not a 5-Star Hotel as it was promised, only breakfast was free, the school was far from the hotel).

2. You attended a summer course at the Queen’s School of English. But you have to complain because of some things: the groups of students were very mixed, we can play only table-tennis and darts, we were promised to have our own individual tutor but we saw her only once, the meal tasted awful-the same every day, we have to pay extra money for some social events.

3. You have just returned from a Thomsun’s Holiday Camp which was very disappointing. You decide to write to the company to complain about the holiday and ask for some money back (you were given tents instead of living in bungalows, the meal was spaghetti and sandwiches every day, you were promised to practice English with local people but there were only few opportunities to do this)

2.

Деловое письмо ( письмо – запрос информации)

1. A friend has given you the address of Greenpeace, and you are interested in the possibility of joining. You have decided to write them a letter to find out more about the organization.

2. You are interested in a course at the English Centre. You have some information about this centre but you need more details. Write your letter to the English Centre asking for more information about the age of the students, their accommodation, the lessons of English and the price.

3. You would like to attend an international summer camp in Greece but only have the advertisement and so you need more information. Write a letter to the Skouras Camp asking for more information (price, type of accommodation, age and nationality of the students, English lessons)

4. You are interested in visiting The USA and you have seen the advertisement in a magazine. Write a letter to Oceanview Adventures asking for more information (the price, the dates of the holidays, the nationality of the students, the accommodation, the exact position of the place, social events and tours).

3.

Деловое письмо (письмо описание)

You have left your ring (book, mobile telephone) in a hotel room (on the board of the plane) and you write to the hotel (or Air Company) to ask whether they have found it. Describe the object very carefully.

4.

Деловое письмо (прием на работу)

1. You have been studying English for several years and would like to go to Britain to improve your spoken English. You have read the advertisement where Oxford Academy is offering ten study grants to students from abroad. Write a letter applying for scholarship.

2. You have seen the advertisement in an international student magazine, and would like to apply for a job. Write a letter of application explaining why you would like to work as a group leader and why you think you would be suitable for the job (physical qualities, personality, education, experience).

5.

Неофициальное письмо (письмо личного характера)

1. You are going to write a letter describing a birthday party to your pen -friend in another country. Describe the people who came to you, the presents, the food, the music, and the activities during the party.

2. Your friend is going to visit your country for the first time. He asks for your advice about where to go, what places to visit, what clothes to wear, where to stay. Write him a letter and answer all his questions.

3. You are on holiday in another country (or city). Write a letter to your pen -friend describing your first impressions of the country (or city). Say what you like about the country (or city) and what you prefer about your own country and give your reasons.

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Электронное письмо (E – mail)

1. You have just got back home after staying with a pen-friend in Britain. When you get back home you find this e-mail message waiting for you. Write an e-mail letter to say thank you to your friend. Describe what you liked about your visit, the journey back home and what you’re doing at the moment. Invite your friend to visit your country in the future.

2. Write an e-mail message to a friend telling him what you’ve been doing and what you will be doing tomorrow and over the next few days.

3. Write an e-mail message to your friend telling him how you are going to spend your holidays.

7.

Статья в журнал

1. An international young people’s magazine has asked for articles on: What makes a good friend? Write your article using the plan: 1. What makes a good friend? Do you have a good friend? 2. Give two examples of what good friends do. 3. Give two examples of what good friends do not do. 4. What is the most important thing about good friends?

2. You are going to write an article about your country for an international student magazine. The aim of the article is to give information to visitors so that they can get the most out of their stay. Describe the suitable transport, hotels, food, weather, traditions, interesting places.

3. An international student magazine is investigating the question: What to eat to be healthy? Write your article for the magazine.

4. Write a magazine article on the topic: Beliefs and superstitions in my country. You may use the following plan: 1. Do people in your country still believe in superstitions? 2. Give some examples of good luck and bad luck superstitions that people still follow in your country. 3. Give your opinion of superstitions. Do superstitions serve any useful purpose?

8.

Доклад

1. Write a report to your pen-friend on types of transport and traffic problems in your city.

2. Write a report for a travel agency on an important monument in your city (country).

3. The local municipality is trying to encourage people to leave their cars at home and travel by bus instead. They have asked pupils to investigate the problem and write a report outlining the advantages and disadvantages of travelling by bus.

4. Your school has asked you to write a report on the school’s sports facilities and to make suggestions for improvement. Write a report describing the available facilities, their good and bad points and what changes you would like to see.

9.

Сочинение- описание

1. Your teacher has asked you to write a composition describing the festival students have most enjoyed and why.

2. Your teacher has asked you to write a composition describing the most unforgettable landscape you have seen.

10.

Сочинение, выражающее собственное мнение

1. Your class has been working on a project on education and your teacher has asked you to write a composition giving your views on the following statement: Is it better to concentrate on learning a few subjects well than to learn a little about lots of different subjects.

2. It is International Children’s Day. Because of this your teacher has asked you to write your opinions on this statement: Children nowadays are expected to study too hard and do not have enough free time. Write your composition, saying whether you agree or disagree with this statement and giving your reasons.

3. Write a composition expressing your opinions on the statement: There are more bad things than good things about living in the 21-st century.

4. Your teacher has asked you to write a composition, answering the question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of television?

11.

Обзор книги

1. Write a review of a book you have enjoyed.

2. Describe the most exciting incident in the story you have read. Why did you find it so interesting and what part does it play in the book as a whole.

3. The setting (the place or places where the action of a book takes place) is very important. Describe the setting of the book you have read and its importance to the story.

4. Which character in the book you have read would you like to meet and why? Which character would you least like to meet?

5. Which scene in the book do you remember most of all and why? Describe the scene and its importance in the book.