1. Revise the rules of letter writing

2. This is part of a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend.
…Do you often have arguments with your parents? I do. My mother thinks that I spend too much time hanging around with my friends. Do you often meet your friends?
What do you usually do together? And what do you do when you have a conflict with your parents?
Write back soon.
Write back to Ann. In your letter
– answer her questions
– ask 3 questions about her relations with her younger sister. Write 100–140 words.

3. You have received a letter from your English-speaking friend Colin who writes:
“...We are doing a project on Christmas celebrations in different countries, so I'd like to ask you some questions about this holiday. Do you usually have a Christmas tree at home and how do you decorate it? What presents are the most popular with teenagers? Do children write letters to Santa Claus? Where are Christmas presents put?
By the way, I am going on a tour to Russia with our school orchestra during the summer holidays...”
Write a letter to Colin. In your letter answer his questions, ask 3 questions about his orchestra tour.
Write 100 – 140 words.

4. You have received a letter from your English-speaking friend Wendy who writes:
“...Yesterday we had School Science Week. Do you have such an event at your school? What kind of events do you have and what are they about? How do you prepare for them?
...Yesterday I took my younger sister to the Zoo...”
Write a letter to Wendy. In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her last visit to the Zoo.
Write 100 – 140 words.

5. You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary who writes
… It was great to hear that you went to Italy during your spring holidays. I have always wanted to visit this wonderful country. Did you enjoy your journey? What places of interest did you visit? What impressed you most of all? Did you like your hotel?
As for me, I am awfully tired because we’ve got too many tests at school. Can’t wait for the summer break…
Write a letter to Mary. In your letter
–tell her about your journey to Italy
–ask 3 questions about her plans for the summer. Write 100–140 words.

6. Vladimir Russia
Dear Pam,
I was awfully glad to receive your letter. How are you? I hope everything is fine.
In your last letter you asked me about healthy lifestyle. I think following a diet is necessary. And especially for women who must look wonderful everywhere. So it is very important to take care for our health, to have healthy eating habits and do exercises. So do I. As for me, I also prefer going to the gym and work hard there. As I were you I would explain my parents why I'm following my diet and doing exercises. I think they will understand you.
By the way, I'd like to ask you about your favourite dishes. Do you like fried food? How often you eat sweets? Are you eating after 6 p.m.? Best regards to them! Wish you good luck!
I am looking forward to your letter.
Love, Lena.

7. Well, I have to go now to do shopping. Best wishes, Alex
Russia
Tomsk
7 Ozernaya Street
Dear Pam,
Thanks for your letter, I was awfully glad to receive it. I must apologize for not writing you earlier. I was busy with my exams.
It seems to me that getting on a diet is very harmful in our age. We should eat food rich in vitamins. Lack of this elements will influence bad on our health. But it’s very nice if you’re going to the gym. As for me, every morning I do exercises and when I have time I visit the gym too. I am glad for you if you have chosen a healthy life. If I were you, I would do the same thing because living a healthy way of life helps people to keep fit.
What food you prefer? Do you cook yourself? Do you like meat or vegetables?
Well, I have to go now to do shopping.
Best wishes,
Alex

8. Russia
Samara
19/06/12
Dear Pam,
Thanks for your letter! I'm happy that you're fine.
I have never been on a diet. I think diets are bad for health. I don't eat sweets. I do morning exercises every day. It helps me to be fit. I advise you to go to the gym.
What are your favourite dishes? Do you eat fast food? Who cooks your favourite food?
Write back.
Love,
Marina
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9. 13 Malkov Street
Perm
Russia
16 June 2012
Dear Pam,
I would like to thank you for your letter. I am sorry. I haven’t written for so long. I really should have written sooner. But now I have time to answer your letter.
Of course it is necessary to be in a good shape, especially before summer when you want to look slim and wonderful. Last year when I returned from a vacation to the Crimea I decided to go on a diet. I wanted to lose weight. I simply controlled what I ate and the results were amazing! I have lost 7 kilos. Isn't it nice? Right now I am trying to keep fit by going to the gym and doing exercises in the morning. I also go swimming sometimes when I have some spare time. Unfortunately I don't have much time for swimming. Luckily The swimming pool is situated not far from my house. I often meet friends in the pool.
Anyway if I were you, to tell the truth, I would try to explain to your parents all good points of healthy life. And then by looking wonderful and healthy, show them the results of your lifestyle.
By the way, I am interested to know about your favourite food. What dishes (salads, soups, deserts) would you prefer? Who cooks your favourite dish? How often do you eat this dish (weekly or on special days)?
Anyway I’d better go now. I have got a lot of homework tonight. I’ll write again soon.
Marina
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