Task 1

Wildlife In the Arctic

How do you outfox a fox? The red-breasted goose sometimes manages to foil its old adversary, the Arctic fox, by nesting near the falcon. The falcon repels approaching foxes, which makes a safer home for the goose. Having a bodyguard is especially useful in summer; geese arrive (47)_____ their breeding grounds in June as the (48)_____ melts, nesting in colonies of five pairs, and the new families (49)_____ particularly vulnerable until the chicks fledge. But foxes aren’t the only (50)_____ to the geese; faced with hunting, habitat loss and recent reductions in winter wheat, survival has never been trickier.

Task 2

You were going to visit your friend in London at the beginning of June. But unfortunately the

schedule of the independent testing has been changed. Write a letter to your friend and:

• apologize for breaking your plans
• state the reason of your not coming
• express your regret about postponing your meeting
• ask if it is possible to come later in the summer

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write any dates and addresses. Start your letter with

Dear _____,

Task 1

The Whole World in One Building

A journey (47)____ the world, all along the 8-th degree of longitude, starting and ending in Bremerhaven. Through countries and climate zones, (48)_____ the glaciers of Switzerland to the swamps of Cameroon to the desert heat of the Sahel. This unique experience can be had at the Klimahaus Bremerhaven, which opened in summer 2009. For a few hours the visitors become globetrotters in deceptively real-(49)______ landscapes in an exhibition covering 11.500 square metres. You can hike through the tropics and across the Antarctica ice cap. Interactive exhibits show how the climate determines the daily lives of people around the globe — and demonstrate how climate change (50)_____ transform life on the continents.

Task 2

You have found out that the local council is planning to build a new supermarket not far from your school instead of a sports centre. You have decided with your friends to write about this plan to the major newspapers published in your city/region. Write a letter to the editor of an English language newspaper in which you:

• say why you are writing
• explain why sport 1s important to people
• explain why a supermarket should not be built in your area
• give your reasons why a sports centre would serve your city/region well
• Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write any dates and addresses. Start your letter with

Dear Sir or Madam,_____

You have visited the workplace of one your parents recently. You have been shown around and have been able to observe the work of some people. Write a letter to your foreign pen-pal sharing your impressions and describe:

• what the workplace you visited was like
• which trade or job the people were working in
• what you liked or disliked about their occupation
• how this visit helped you in choosing your future profession

Last month you took an active part in the TV quiz show “Around the World”. And you’ve won a prize — two tickets for a tour of Ukraine. Write a letter to your friend in which you

• invite him/her to join you
• describe the means of travel and accommodations
• describe two special places you are going to visit
• give suggestions what he/she will need to take with him/her

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.

You were going to visit your friend in London at the beginning of June. But unfortunately the schedule of the independent testing has been changed. Write a letter to your friend and

• apologize for breaking your plans
• state the reason of your not coming
• express your regret about postponing your meeting
• ask if it is possible to come later in the summer

You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she wrote you about his/her future plans. He/she wants to become an actor. And your friend is sure that this profession will give him/her the opportunity to become famous and make a lot of money. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which say

• about your thoughts regarding his/her career plans
• what you are going to do after leaving school
• how you prepare yourself for your future profession
• what you think is necessary to be successful in your future job

You would like to work in Great Britain this summer. And you have read this advertisement in a newspaper

London Language Summer School

is looking for young energetic helpers.

Duties include helping with different outdoor activities. Helpers must be good organizers, keen on sports and be able to work at any time, including evenings, from 1st-30st August.

Intermediate level English is essential. Please apply in writing to Tom Griffin. The deadline for application is June 15th.

Write a letter of application. In your letter write about:

• why you are writing
• your personal qualities, language skills and experience with children
• why you think this work experience would be important for your future

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.

Listening to a radio programme you heard different people discussing the topic of friendship between teens. You have decided to write a letter to the editor of the programme.

In your letter

• describe what kind of friend you prefer and why
• say what can cause a friendship to go wrong
• argue whether it is better to have a wide circle of friends or a few close friends.

You and your friends went on a two-day walking tour to a beautiful lake not far from your city/village last weekend. Write a letter to your English pen-friend about this trip. Don’t forget the things you need to write about in your letter:

• who went on a walking tour together with you
• how you got to the place where you stayed (your means of transport and route)
• how you spent the weekend near the lake

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e. g., names, dates, addresses, etc.). Start your letter in an appropriate way.

You have received a letter from your pen-friend in which he/she complains that his/ her parents want him/her to read classical authors, while he/she is fond of fantasy. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you tell him/her

• whether your parents influence your choice of books to read
• what is your favorite literary genre and why
• where you usually get books you’d like to read

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e. g., names, dates, addresses, etc.). Start your letter in an appropriate way.

You've got a letter from your English pen-friend. In his /her letter he/she describes his/her impressions of visiting the festival of modern pop-music. Write a letter to your pen-friend and say

• what kind of music you like best;
• how your favourite kind of music makes you feel;
• what your parents think about your musical preferences.

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e. g. fames, dates, addresses. etc.). Start your letter in an appropriate way.

You are going to Great Britain as an exchange student, and the college is going to place you with a host family. Trying to arrange convenient accommodation for you, the college international office asked about your likes and dislikes. Write a letter to Mr. Brown, a coordinator of the college international office, and say

• what kind of room you would find comfortable
• what pieces of furniture and facilities are absolutely essential for you
• what kind of roommate you would like to share the room with

You have received a letter from your pen-friend in which he/she writes that he/she has been playing basketball for years. Now he/she has decided to start judo. Write him/ her a letter in which you explain

• whether you support his/her decision to take up one more kind of sport and why
• what kinds of sport are popular with your friends
• whether you do any sports or watch sports competitions on TV

You've got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she complains that there has been a lot of rain in his/her region lately, so he/she can’t spend much time outdoors and feels bored at home. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you tell him/her

• whether you have a lot of spare time at present and why or why not;
• how you usually spend your free time indoors;
• your advice on how to make his/her stay at home more exciting.

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use your real name or any personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.