Computers Internet
Computers Internet
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
63. Page 2 FIPI, #4 (14)
| From: Ben@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Using a computer
| … 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...
…What do you use your computer for? How much time do you spend working on your computer? What else do you do in your free time? …
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Andrew.
64. Page 4 FIPI, #10 (40)
| From: Andrew@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Using a computer
| …My laptop is broken and will be at the repair centre for a week, cause it's holiday time now. This made me realise how dependent I am on my computer. I know it has good and bad sides, but people can’t do without computers nowadays…
…How much time do you usually spend on your computer? What do you use it for? People of what professions need excellent computer skills, in your view?…
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Andrew.
65. Page 5 FIPI, #1 (41)
| From: Andrew@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Using gadgets
| …We are carrying out an experimental project at school. The idea is to see how our life would change if we gave up all electronic gadgets. Yes, we are not allowed to use any electronic things for a whole week. If feels very strange, but I’m sure I’ll survive!…
…How much time do you spend online? If you could use only one gadget, what would it be and why? What would you do if you had more free time?…
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Emma.
66. Page 7 FIPI, #7 (67)
| From: Emma@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Using a mobile phone
| …My mum still can’t download new music into her mobile phone. She says when she was young, there were no mobile phones at all. I just can’t imagine that!…
... What do you use your mobile phone for? Can you do without your mobile phone and why? What other gadgets do you find the most important for you?...
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Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Animals
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Kate.
67. Page 1 FIPI, #3 (3)
| From: Kate@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Keeping pets
| …A friend of mine has an unusual pet, a hedgehog. He found a small hedgehog in the forest and took it home. But all the time the hedgehog tries to hide from people and isn’t getting any friendlier…
…What pets are most popular in your country? Do you approve of keeping wild animals as pets or not, why? What pet do you have or would you like to have?…
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
68. Page 2 FIPI, #2 (12)
| From: Ben@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Keeping pets
| …My cat is getting old. But he’s still able to jump on the fridge and he likes to watch Mum making dinner for him. And he is so cool: big, white and furry! He is such fun! I can’t understand people who prefer to live without pets…
…Why don’t some people want to have any pets? Do you approve of keeping exotic pets like spiders or snakes, why? What pets are popular in your country? …
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
69. Page 3 FIPI, #8 (28)
| From: Ben@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Keeping pets
| …I’ve just been to the zoo. What lovely animals are there! Bears, tigers and even sharks! When I look at them in the zoo I can hardly imagine that they could be dangerous or eat other animals…
… Which do you think is better for animals – to live in the zoo or in the wild, why? What animals are common in your region? Have you ever seen any animal in the wild? …
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Weather
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
70. Page 3 FIPI, #1 (21)
| From: Ben@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Favourite season and weekend activities
| … 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…
…What is your favourite season and why? What do you do when the weather is rainy? How do you usually spend your weekends? …
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Ecological problems
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
71. Page 2 FIPI, # 8 (18)
| From: Ben@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Green Movement
| …Yesterday was a special day – we had the Earth Hour. My town (and lots of towns around) went dark for one hour. It’s one of the ideas of an ecological group called the Green Movement. We switched off the lights to draw people’s attention to the poor ecological situation on the planet…
…Do people have the Earth Hour in your country? What can people do to save energy in their everyday life? Do you approve of the Green Movement, why? …
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
72. Page 3 FIPI, # 9 (29)
| From: Ben@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Ecological problems
| ...One of my friends gets ill very often. The doctor says that it’s because he lives in a big city with a poor environment...
…What ecological problems are the most serious in your country? What can teenagers do to make their hometown cleaner? Would you like to live in a big city or in the country, why? …
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Paul.
73. Page 7 FIPI, # 8 (68)
| From: Paul@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Ecological problems
| … Yesterday we had a class where we discussed different ecological problems. Our teacher suggested opening an eco-club, where we can do something useful for the environment ...
…What ecological problem do you consider the most serious? What can young people do to protect the environment? Do you think ecological problems should be discussed at school, and why?...
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Sport Healthy lifestyle
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Andrew.
74. Page 7 FIPI, #6 (66)
| From: Andrew@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Sport
| …You’ll never believe it but I tried to run a marathon last Saturday. It was awful and in half an hour I was out of the race. So, now I realize how weak and unfit my body is. It’s probably because I watch sports on TV much more often than do them...
….What do you do to keep fit? What sports facilities do you have in your school? What kind of sport do you find ideal for young people? Why…
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You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Ann.
75. Page 3 FIPI #2 (22)
| From: Ann@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Healthy diet
| …My friend has decided to become a model and has just gone on a diet. I told her that it could be dangerous but she wouldn’t listen. Besides, she is a vegetarian, so there are not many products she can let herself eat now…
…Why do people become vegetarians? What do you do to keep fit? What food do you try to avoid? …
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Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
76. Page 3 FIPI, #7 (27)
| From: Ben@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Healthy lifestyle
| …Yesterday our teacher asked us to stay after classes. A basketball star came to us to talk about sport in everyday life. The way he spoke about being a teenager was funny. He said he didn’t like getting up early!…
…When do you get up in the morning? What do you do to keep fit? Would you like to go in for sports professionally, why? …
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Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen friend, Jim.
77. Page 5 FIPI, #7 (47)
| From: Jim@mail.uk
| To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
| Subject: Health problems
| … I have caught a bad cold. Most people hate being ill. But I sometimes like it. It gives me some time for my hobby ...
… How often do you miss school because of health problems? How can you entertain yourself when you are ill and have to stay indoors? What do you do to stay healthy?...
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Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
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