Also — тоже, также, к тому же Anyway — во всяком случае; что бы то ни было As far as I know…

Also — тоже, также, к тому же

Anyway — во всяком случае; что бы то ни было

As far as I know насколько мне известно as for me — что касается меня

Best regards — с уважением, с наилучшими пожеланиями

Best wishes — наилучшие пожелания

Finally — в заключение; в конечном счете, в конце концов

Fondly — любящий тебя

Hear from — получать известие

Hi! Howτ are things? — Привет! Как дела?

How about / What about…? — Как насчет…?

Look forward to seeing you — с нетерпением ожидаю встречи с тобой

Look forward to hearing from you — с нетерпением ожидаю известий от тебя

(give I send my) love to… — (передай) привет, наилучшие по­желания…

Missing you — скучаю по тебе

See you soon! — До скорого! Еще увидимся!

Warmly — C наилучшими (сердечными) пожеланиями

Why don’t you…? — Почему бы тебе не…?

ДЕЛОВОЕ ПИСЬМО BUSINESS LETTER

According to — в соответствии с, согласно application — заявление; форма заявления

Letter of application — письмо, прилагаемое к резюме, о при­еме на работу

Apply for (a job) — подавать заявление о (приеме на работу) appreciate — быть признательным, благодарным

I would appreciate if you could… — Я был бы признателен (бла­годарен), если бы вы смогли…

Your early / prompt reply will be very much appreciated. — Мы будем весьма признательны за ваш скорый ответ.

As a result — в результате (чего-л.)

As requested — согласно просьбе

Be kind добрый, любезный

Will you be so kind to inform me… — Будьте так добры / лю­безны сообщить мне…

Be grateful — быть благодарным, признательным concerning — касательно, относительно

Confirm — подтверждать

Confirm all the arrangements — подтверждать все договорен­ности

Enclose — вкладывать (в письмо и т. п.); прилагать

Please find enclosed… — Мы прилагаем (к данному письму)… enquire — осведомляться, справляться, спрашивать, узнавать further to — в дополнение к however — однако, тем не менее, несмотря на (э)то

I am available for interview at your convenience — Я готов прийти на собеседование в любое время, удобное для Вас

I look forward to hearing from you — Яс нетерпением жду со­общений от вас

I would be obliged if you could… — Я был бы признателен (бла­годарен), если бы вы…

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us. — Мы всегда готовы ответить на все ваши вопросы.

In accordance with — в соответствии с (чем-л.)

In addition to — в добавление, к тому же, сверх, кроме того

In conclusion — в заключение

In contrast to — в отличие от

In reply to your letter — в ответ на ваше письмо in response to your letter — в ответ на ваше письмо

Moreover — сверх того, кроме того

On the one hand… on the other hand — с одной стороны…

С другой стороны

On the whole — в целом

Position — должность

Post — должность

Sum up — обобщать; подводить итог

Therefore — поэтому, следовательно

We are pleased / glad to send you — C удовольствием посыла­ем вам

With reference to — относительно, что касается

With regard to — относительно; в отношении; что касается

Yours faithfully — с уважением, преданный Вам, с совершен­ным почтением (заключительная фраза письма)

Yours sincerely — с уважением, искренне Ваш (заключитель­ная фраза письма)

РЕЗЮМЕ

CURRICULUM VITAE / RESUME

Additional skills — дополнительные навыки

Curriculum vitae (CVr) — резюме (сведения об образовании и профессиональном опыте)

Date of birth — дата рождения

Interests — интересы

Marital status — семейное положение

Single — холостой; незамужняя

Married — женатый; замужняя

Divorced — разведен; разведена

Objective — цель

Publications — издания, публикации

References — рекомендации

М. А Degree (сокр. отMaster of Arts) — магистр гуманитарных наук

B. A. Degree (coκp. ОтBachelor of Arts) — бакалавр гуманитар­ных наук

B. B.A. Degree (coκp. ОтBachelor of Business Administration) — бакалавр делового администрирования

Work experience — опыт работы

ЗАПОЛНЕНИЕ БЛАНКОВ FILLING IN FORMS

Citizen — гражданин; гражданка

Citizenship — гражданство

Dual citizenship двойное гражданство

Country of residence — страна пребывания

Currency — валюта

Declaration — таможенная декларация; заявление

Fee — плата за обучение (в школе, университете и т. д.)

First / given name — имя

Last / family name — фамилия

Issue (a passport) — выдавать (паспорт)

Merchandise — товары

Nationality — национальность

Passport number — номер паспорта

Purpose of the trip — цель поездки

Remittance — пересылка, перевод денег

Signature — подпись

ОТЧЕТ

REPORT

As request — согласно просьбе

As requested by you — согласно вашей просьбе

Findings — полученные данные, сведения в результате проде­ланной работы

Having considered the options — рассмотрев варианты

I look forward to discussing the matter with you — ожидаю встречи, чтобы обсудить с вами данный вопрос

I recommend / suggest that We do — я рекомендую / пред­лагаю, чтобы мы… (В данной фразе необходимо обра­тить внимание на употреблениеThe Subjunctive Moodr В придаточном предложении употребляется либо Should+ инфинитив, Либо инфинитив Без каких-либо окон­чаний.)

Introduction — введение в основную тему с указанием на то, что было сделано

My findings arc presented below — сведения в результате про­деланной работы представлены ниже (обычная формула, употребляемая перед перечислением полученных дан­ных)

Re — тема отчета или проблема, которую необходимо решить Recommendations — рекомендации по решению проблемы Subject — тема отчета или проблема, которую необходимо ре­шить

This involved visitiιιg / speaking to — Решение данной пробле­мы повлекло за собой посещение / разговор…

ЭССЕ

ESSAY

According to — в соответствии с

Apart from — не говоря уже о, кроме, не считая as far as I am concerned — что касается меня despite / in spite of — несмотря на

First of all I first / firstly — во-первых

Secondly — во-вторых for instance — например

In addition — в добавление, к тому же, сверх, кроме того

In conclusion — заключение

In contrast to — в отличие от

In my view — по моему мнению

Moreover — сверх того, кроме того

Nevertheless — тем не менее, однако, несмотря на; все-таки

On the one hand, … on the other hand — с одной стороны…

С другой стороны

To begin / start with — прежде всего, во-первых; начать с того, что…

To my mind — по моему мнению

To sum up — чтобы подвести итог, подводя итог

КЛЮЧИ. KEYS

РАЗДЕЛ С1

Part II. Drill

Задание 1

1 March, 1947; 15 December, 1944; 10 March, 1971; 27 October, 1980; 6 February, 1978; 7 May, 2002; 2 April, 1994; 9 Septem­ber, 1942

Задание 2

Lc, 2b, 3b, 4c, 5c, 6b, 7a, 8b, 9a

Задание 3

Lm, 2k, 3n, 41, 5i, 6e, 7a, 8b, 9g, 10f, lid, 12h, 13c, 14j

Задание 4

IP, 2B, 3P, 4P, 5B, 6P, 7P, 8B, 9B, 10B, ПР, 12B

Задание 5

Id, 2c, За, 4d, 5b

Задание 6

Lb, 2a, 3c, 4c, 5b, 6b, 7c, 8a

Задание 7

1 in, to, of; 2 on; 3 to; 4 With, to; 5 for, of; 6 In, with, on; 7 to;

8 forward to

Задание 8

1 response 2 acknowledge 3 forward 4 hesitate 5 sincerely

Задание 9

8 Oxford St. London 114965 United Kingdom 5 October, 2008 Dear Miss Smith,

Thank you for the letter of 23 September. We are glad to know that your sister has got married. Our best congratulations.

As for our holiday, everything is all right. We are swimming and Simbathing a lot. Yesterday we went on an excursion to the mountains. The trip was interesting and we saw a lot of beautiful places.

We are going to return on 14 October. 1 hope the flight will not be tiring.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

‘ -∙,.

Задание 10

1 in connection wτith 2 Further to 3 very much obliged 4 do not hesitate to contact me 5 Yours sincerely

Part III. Personal Letter

Задание 11

9 Svetlaya St. Krasnogorsk 114965 Russia

5 June, 2008 Dear Mary,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

As for me, I have occupied myself in several ways. Firstly, Γm : doing my project on environmental problems. That’s’ challenging.: Secondly, I began to learn knitting. It’s amusing. And finally, Γm a baby sitter. I help my sister Julia with her daughter. It’s sometimes difficult.

As for your question about our native trees, I think the birch and the flr’are the most wide spread trees in Russia. But we have a lot of oaks, larches, pine⅛ and maples.

I see you love Scotland very much. Where are you staying, in the hold or the private house? Whafe the weather like? Havp you seen the Loch Ness monster?

^ » ∙1′— ‘^’

Well, I must finish now. My niece is crying.

Love to you and your family, Kate

Задание 12

12 December, 2008 Dear Ann,

Thank you for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

I was glad to hear about your success. My best congratulations on your winning such an honorable prize. I think it was not an easy task, was it?

As for my news, we are going on holiday to Egypt. Nowτ it’s winter in Moscow and if s rather cold. So I think it will be nice to swim in the warm sea and sunbathe a little.

I hope your house is new and has many modern features. How many rooms are there in it? Does your room face the street or the yard? Have you got a pool?

Well, I must go now, my mother is calling me.

My best regards to you and your family, Kate

Задание 13

23 June, 2009 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

As for me, I won our school tennis championship. You know Γve been playing tennis for nine years. My parents bought me a ter­rific present — a new American tennis racket.

I cannot say that my classmates are fond of sports. Their likes may be divided into two groups: the boys like playing football and basketball at leisure time; however, the girls are not keen on sport games. Some of them prefer aerobics; the others don’t go in for sports at all. It’s strange, isn’t it?

I congratulate Jane on entering such a prestigious university. What department has she chosen? What is she going to study? Where will she live?

Well, I must go now, my mother is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 14

14 October, 2008 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

It’s great that you are going to come to Moscow. Γm looking forward to seeing you and your friends. However, there are so many wonderful sights in our capital that it will be impossible to see them within one week. As for the weather, it’s usually cold in Moscow at this time; 10 υr maybe 15 degrees below zero. Of course, you should ta⅛e warm things: sweaters, a coat, a cap, gloves and a scarf.

As for me, there is nothing new. I study a lot, and sometimes go to the cinema or discos. I haven’t been to the theatre for ages.

What have you seen in the Globe theatre? Was the performance good? Who played the leading parts?

Well, I must finish now. It’s already 11 o’clock.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 15

13 April, 2008 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

As for me, I had a lot of fun the other day. My Dad was 40 last Saturday and we went to the restaurant to celebrate the occa­sion. We joked, danced, and there were a lot of tasty things on the menu. We had a very good time. It’s so nice to have a family.

As I understood your Grandpa doesn’t live with you. Does he often come to see you? How old is he? Where does he come from?

As for your question about the professions, I think the most im­portant occupations are teachers and doctors. Of course, many say that economists or lawyers are more important. But to my mind, without teachers or doctors there won’t be any healthy or educated people.

Well, I must finish now. My lessons begin in half an hour.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 16

3 November, 2008 Dear Ann,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

I have good news: my parents bought me a dog. It’s great, isn’t it? It’s a Newfoundland, and I called it Queen.

As for your survey, I have no conflicts with my parents as we re­spect each other. But some of my friends have a lot of problems. Parents don’t like their clothes, music and so on. Children con­sider them retrogrades. Do you have the same problems in your country?

I think your parents gave you a good present. By the way, do you know that Γm a good cook? What is your favourite dish? Could you give mo the recipe of it? I’ll try to cook it.

Well, I must finish now. I will feed my Queen.

Love, Kate

Задание 17

2 July, 2008 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

As for my news, last weekend my friend and I went on an excur­sion to Vladimir. It’s an ancient Russian town. The guide told us a lot of interesting facts about the place. The trip made a great impression on us.

It’s great that you like rap because I am fond of it. I have a lot of disks with foreign and Russian rappers. However, my friends prefer heavy metal. Tastes differ, you know.

I think rap influenced your starting to play the guitar. How long have you been studying? Is it difficult? What kind of guitar have you got?

Well, I must finish now. It’s time to go to bed.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 18

11 May, 2009

Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

As for my family news, my parents are planning to buy a country cottage. I think it will be great to spend summers in the country. My mother and are fond of gardening.

So, as you rm*, it is one of my hobbies. It is so interesting to plant trees and flowers. I also like taking photos. I have several disks and albums with my own photographs. My friends have dif­ferent hobbies. Some like collecting various things, others are fond of reading or travelling.

I was sorry to learn about your brother’s illness. IIow is he now? Was he treated at home or in hospital? Who took care of him?

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 19

17 March, 2008 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

Γve got spring vacation now and spend it in the country with my Grandmother. It’s still rather cold and we watch TV and read a lot. Sometimes we go for walks.

As for Moscow’s cathedrals, the most beautiful ones are located in the Kremlin. Our kings and queens were crowned and buried there. I’ll send you some photos of them.

I think it’s cool to have one’s own swimming pool. Where is it, in the house or in the open air? Is it large? Are you a good swim­mer? Who taught you to swim?

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 20

27 March, 2009 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

My best congratulations on your niece’s birthday! It’s so good when a new child is born. Who does she look like? What name did her parents choose for her? Is she a quiet baby?

Unfortunately, there is nothing new in my life. I’m studying hai’d and there’s no time to go anywhere.

As for natural disasters, Russia is a big country, and so various disasters may happen; for example, destructive earthquakes and volcano eruptions, flooding, droughts, and hurricanes. As far as 1 know, there are no tornadoes in Russia. I think you chose an interesting subject for your report.

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 21

1 April, 2008 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you.

As for me, I’ve got great news: our class is going to Saint Peters­burg next week. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The journey will take a night and we’ll spend four days there. I hope we’ll see as many sights of the city as we can.

I think all big cities have similar problems such as air and water pollution, traffic jams, exhaust fumes, hazardous waste and many others. It is so difficult to protect the environment, isn’t it?

As for Harry Potter, I like him very much. Who is your favou­rite character in the book? Mine is Harry. Do you like fantasy? What author do you like best?

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 22

29 April, 2009 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

Our trip to Saint Petersburg was unforgettable. We saw a lot of sights and of course visited the Hermitage. Our Russian em­press Catherine the Great founded the Hermitage in 1764. The collection now covers practically every aspect of the fine arts. It includes examples of Russian and Western art, Oriental art, coins, and jewelry. It’s impossible to see all the collections within a day. If you happen to be in Saint Petersburg, you are sure to visit the Hermitage.

As for your Spanish lessons, 1 think it’s very interesting. A lot of people speak Spanish. Is it a difficult language? It seems to me, it’s less difficult than English. Where do you study? How long do your lessons last?

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 23

2 May, 2009 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

We’re in the country now. It’s the beginning of spring and the nature is beautiful so I’m trying to walk a lot.

As for holidays, we also have April Fools’ Day on 1 April. We make jokes and do a lot of things for fun. My favourite holidays are New Year and Victory Day which is celebrated on 9 May. As far as I know, you celebrate it on 8 May. Our main holiday is Independence Day on 12 June. As for St. Valentine’s Day, young people like it and send valentines on 14 February.

It’s impossible to live without a mobile phone, isn’t it? 1 also have & Nokia. What options have you got? What is the colour of your phone?

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes,

Kate

Задание 24

12 May, 2009 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

At school we are preparing for final exams. The most difficult examinations for me will be physics. Γm trying to do my best to pass it well. What is the most difficult subject for you?

As for Moscow metro, its construction began in the 30s of the last century. Most of the stations are beautiful. Many of them are decorated with marble, various frescos and even statues. I think our metro is one of the most remarkable sights of Moscow.

As far as 1 remember, your brother is a builder. Did he found a building company? What is he going to build? How many people work in his new company?

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes,

Kate

Задание 25

22 May, 2008 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

The other day my niece and I went to the Zoo. It was interesting to see animals, birds and reptiles. My niece ‘iked elephants best of all. As for me, I liked monkeys. Is there a Zoo in your town?

As for the meals, I usually eat four times a day: breakfast, lunch at school, dinner and supper. I eat Russian dishes. I think they are well known. If you come here, try borsch — vegetable soup with beet and cabbage. We also like pancakes. Pancakes are usu­ally eaten with sour cream or caviar.

What city does your new student come from? Does he speak good English? How well does he study?

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 26

17 March, 2009 Dear Paul,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

I am sorry to learn that you lost the game. Well, Paul, take it easy. 1 am sure it was not your fault. You will certainly win the next time.

As for your job, I think it’s great for you to earn your own mo­ney. Do you have to wake up early? It’s always difficult for me to get up at 7. Wliat time should the mail be delivered? In Mos­cow they bring it at about 8 o’clock. Is the post office far from your home? I hope you will cope with your work well.

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Kate

Задание 27

17 December, 2009 Dear Jane,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

Yes, Christmas is coming. How are you going to celebrate it? Will you stay with your family or Go out with your friends? By the way, what do you usually buy for your friends for Christ­mas? What about Newr Year? Is it a holiday too?

As for me, New Year is my favourite holiday. I usually spend it at home because I think it is a family holiday. We cook a lot of tasty things and decorate a fir tree; at about 12 o’clock we sit to table. Of course we give presents to each other. We speak, joke, and watch TV. Yesterday I bought nice presents for my Dad and Mom. I think they’ll be pleased.

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes,

Mary

Задание 28

22 April, 2008 Dear Jack,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you.

Well, Jack, you asked me a difficult question. You see, it de­pends. If Γm single and I have no family to support, I’ll certainly be for the interesting but badly paid job. But if Γm married and have children, then of course I’ll have to do boring but well paid work. There’s nothing to be done about it, is there?

What about you? Have you made your choice? How many exams are you going to take? As for me, I’ll have to submit the results of four exams to the university. Γm sick and tired of doing tests and control works. When will this be over?

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, David

Задание 29

2 May, 2008 Dear Jack,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

How are you? I hope all is going well. Has your brother returned from the Canaries? Γm sure he liked it.

Λn interesting coincidence, Jack. Yesterday I finished the course paper “Problems of the large city”. To my mind, solutions to the littering problem include: firstly, campaigns in mass media for making the city clean; secondly, advertising on recycling projects and reminders on cups, bags and wrappers to use litter contain­ers; and finally, penalties to people littering or may be even the introduction of law to forbid littering.

Yes, ecology is interesting. What do you think is the most im­portant environmental problem of our time, overpopulation or greenhouse effect? How can people cope with them? Have you ever thought of joining the Greenpeace movement?

Well, that’s enough about it. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, David

Задание 30

12 October, 2009 Dear Ann,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get r. ews about you and your family.

Well, Ann, I am at a loss. I’ve never thought of marrying a for­eigner. There’re so many problems. How can I leave my parents’? I’ll miss them! I’ll miss my friends, my house, everything. No, it’s better to get married to a person who lives in the same coun­try as you do.

By the way, what do you do at home? Have you got any chores? As for me, Γm fed up with it. Washing up and cleaning the house is so boring! Of course, a good wife should do it, but I am not go­ing to devote my life entirely to it. By the way, what is a good wife like, to your mind?

Well, that’s enough about it. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes,

Mary

Задание 31

14 June, 2008 Dear Kate,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

We are staying in Manhattan. New Ycrk is great; it doesn’t look like any other city. We’ve already gone to the Empire State Building to see New York from above during the daytime. We’ve already seen it at night from Rockefeller skyscraper. It is rather cold there, and a strong wind is blowing; you can see it on the photo. Tomorrow’ w, e,re planning to go to Central Park and Met­ropolitan Museum.

I know nothing about Lake District. Where is it, in England or in Scotland? What is it famous for? I suppose there are many lakes. You may swim and sunbathe. Are you going to stay in the hotel? Please send me some photos.

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes,

Julia

Задание 32

29 June, 2008 Dear John,

Thanks for your letter. I am sorry for you, John, but things don’t look so black. Of course it’s awful to stay in bed for such a long time, but you may watch TV, work on your computer, or read. You may keep in touch with your friends by phoning them. Γm sure they’ll go to see you quite often. In any case, relax and take it easy; everything will be OK in the end.

Λs for your sister, I didn’t know she was interested in art. How old is she? I thought she was about 12. Is she studying the Ital­ian art? Has she been to Italy before? I visited Italy two years ago and Florence made a deep impression on me. Γm sure she’ll like it.

Well, I must finish now. My mother is calling me.

Best wishes, Julia

Задание 33

14 June, 2009 Dear Kate,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get rows about you and your family.

I think you are not quite fair towards your parents. Well, some­times parents are tiresome, but they love you and are trying to do their best to support you.

Just now I can’t imagine living without my parents. But when I get married and am independent of them, Γd prefer to live alone. I think it’ll be better for both me and my parents.

As for Brad Pitt, he is one of my favourite American actors. Of course, Γd ask for his autograph. What other actors do you like? What is your attitude to Hollywood? They say there are no good films in the USA, but I like American films very much. By the way, have you seen the last James Bond?

Well, I must finish now. My mother is calling me.

Best wishes,

Jane

Задание 34

31 May, 2008 Dear Maggie,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you.

How is your sister? I think mumps is not a serious disease and she will be all right in a week. I had it several years ago.

What about your plans for autumn vacation? Are you planning to go anywhere? I think it is still warm in autumn in Great Brit­ain.

As for keeping fit, I am fond of jogging. I started it two months ago and I feel much better now. Every morning, rain or shine, I go out jogging. After that I take a shower, have breakfast and go to school. So this is my advice: if you want to keep fit, start jogging. It will do you a lot of good.

Well, I must finish now. My mother is calling me.

Love, Jane

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2 August, 2009 Dear Maggie,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you.

As for your journey, I think it’s a common thing with airports. Delays occur very often, and we have to waste time waiting for the airplanes. Once we had to sit in the lounge for 8 hours. It was in Spain.

I think in some cases it is better to travel by train. They may come late, but we’ve never had such long delays as in the air­ports. Besides, the journey is rather comfortable; you may sleep in the compartment and may see interesting landscapes.

Where did you come from? I haven’t heard from you for a long time and haven’t known you are planning to go somewhere. I hope you had a good holiday. What was the weather like? Could you see a lot?

Tell me about everything in your next letter, but now I must go to my friend’s. He is waiting for me.

Love to your all,

Ann

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2 August, 2009 Dear John,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you.

Why have you turned against TV in such a sharp way? I think you’ve gone all to pieces. TV provides us with a wide range of information. You can see feature films, various documentaries, youth programmes, musical shows and many others. Have you got cable television? Then turn it on and you’ll see everything you want. As for me, my best programme is “Discovery”. If you happen to see it, Γm sure you’ll like it.

By the way, what do you usually do at your spare time? I know you go in for sports. Have you broken any records? Maybe it is worth going to a football match. Which team do you support?

Well, I must finish now. We’re starting to the country.

Best wishes, Paul

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2 November, 2008 Dear Mary,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

I think your trip to Egypt will be wonderful. We went there last winter and the weather was rather warm. We swam a lot and 1 got to Moscow well tanned. What hotel are you going to stay at? We were staying at the “Aladdin” and liked it very much. Are you going to Cairo? Pyramids struck me most of all. Do you know anything about pharaoh tombs? You’ll see a lot of them there. I also advise you to visit the National Museum.

As for English, I am fond of learning it. Of course the most bor­ing is grammar. It is rather difficult, but we can’t understand each other without it. Best of all I like to speak and watch origi­nal American or English films. You learn quite a lot from them.

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Kate

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3 December, 2008 Dear Mary,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

I haven’t known that you’ve got an aunt. How old is she? Is she your mother’s or father’s sister? Have you got any cousins? I’ve got a cousin. He is 12 and very good at mathematics. Every time I meet him, he’s busy solving some maths problems.

As for books and films, I think both of them arc worth reading and seeing. Have you read “Gone with the Wind”? Well, the book is wonderful and the film based on it is great too. It is a classic, isn’t it? So I don’t think classics are so dull.

Well, I must finish now. My friend is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Kate

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27 April, 2008 Dear Ann,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

I think it’s high time for you to go somewhere. It’s the end of the school year and you are tired. As for me, there is nothing better than staying by the sea. You may swim a lot, go water skiing and lie in the sun. I always feel well and cheerful after it.

It’s rather difficult to choose the best place I’ve been to, but I think it’s Venice, namely St. Mark’s Square. It made a deep impression on me. I felt like having a wonderful holiday staying there. Imagine being there during winter carnivals!

Well, I must finish now. My mother is waiting for me.

Best wishes, Julia

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27 April, 2008 Dear Mary,

Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family.

I quite agree with you — the weather is changing. It is December now. In Moscow there used to be a lot of snow at this time, but this year it hasn’t snowed yet. As for the summer, it was cool and rainy.

I think it’s connected with global warming. Do you know any­thing about it? I read in the book that in some years it would be possible to grow olives in Russia. What will happen in Great Britain then? Maybe, you will grow palms and they will grow well. What is the reason for global warming? If you read any­thing about it, write to me about it in your next letter, will you?

Well, I must finish nowτ. My mother is waiting for me.

Best wishes,

Kate