Speech exercises
Speak
about Russia: 1. Geography, climate, industry, etc.
2.
Russian holidays and traditions.
3.
Russian character and peculiarities of Russian patriotism.
Written tasks
Exercise
1. Write
a letter to your friend. Here is a part of his letter:
“ …Not
long ago I had argument with my friend. He insisted on the fact that
only the Russians live in your country and due to this fact we call
your country Russia. Also he said that all citizens of your country
are Orthodox believers. I said that he was not right.
Tell
me please which of us was correct.
Looking
forward to getting your letter.
Best
wishes,
Paul”
Write
down a letter
to your English-speaking friend answering her questions and ask her 3
questions about her family. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Exercise
2. Comment
the following.
Some
people say that a patriot is a person who loves his country and it is
the most important thing. Other people are sure that a patriot must
not only love his country but also every day try to do something to
make his country better.
What
is your opinion?
Follow
the plan:
Give
a general statement of the problem
Give
your opinion and profs for it
Give
other people’s opinion and say why they are not right
Make
a conclusion
