book of letters (письмо)
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Английский язык. Тренировочная тетрадь для подготовки к выполнению части С |
A N A L Y Z E Y O U R L E T T E R
Reread your personal letter; analyze it according to the evaluation criteria. Complete the evaluation table. Discuss strong and weak points of your letter.
Task2: Opinion Essay (C2)
Comment on the following statement.
Some people think that the best way of rewarding students is giving oral praise to them.
What is your opinion?
W rite 200—250 words.
Use the following plan:
-make an introduction (state the problem)
-express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion
-express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion
-explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
- make a conclusion restating your position ________________________
P L A N YO U R O P IN IO N ESSAY
Essay Model
The 1stparagraph Nowadays some people may hold the opinion th at...
Others agree th at...
Task 2: Opinion Essay (C2) |
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The 2nd paragraph |
As far as I am concerned I believe th at... |
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Firstly, ... |
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Secondly,... |
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Thirdly, ... |
The 3rd paragraph |
However, some people think th at... |
The 4th paragraph |
To my mind, it is hard to accept th at... |
The 5th paragraph |
A ll in a ll,... |
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Bank of arguments |
Opinions
Giving oral praise to students is the best way of rewarding them.
There are many other better ways to praise the students.
Arguments
It is a very efficient motivating factor.
It improves students’ self-confidence.
This type of praise is the most impartial if it is given in the group of students.
The praise should be based on the students’ assessment which is the best way to express teachers’ admiration.
Sometimes it is necessary to resort to mate rial stimulation which is the most efficient type of motivation.
One of the best ways to praise the students is to inspire students to learn more.
Quotations and proverbs
People ask for criticism but they only want praise. (W. Somerset Maugham ) Praise youth and it will prosper. (Irish Proverb)
You can tell the character of every man when you see how he receives praise. (Seneca)
Stop giving meaningless praise and start giving meaningful action. (Steve Maraboli)
Everyone appreciates being appreciated. (Lance Greenfield)
What you really value is what you miss, not what you have (J. L. Borges)
W RITE Y O U R O P IN IO N ESSAY
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Английский язык. Тренировочная тетрадь для подготовки к выполнению части С |
A N A L Y Z E Y O U R O P I N I O N E SSA Y
Reread your opinion essay; analyze it according to the evaluation criteria. Complete the evaluation table. Discuss strong and weak points of your essay.
Task3: Personal Letter (C l) |
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Task3: Personal Letter (Cl)
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes:
...I’m looking forward to our family holidays. I t ’s really a great time. What about you? How do you usually spend holidays in your family? How often do you travel together? Did you enjoy your last holiday? Why?
Well, yesterday I watched my favourite talk-show and ...
W rite a letter to Tom.
In your letter
-answer his questions
-ask 3 questions about his favourite talk-show.
W rite 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing._____________
P L A N YO U R LETTER
______________________________ Focus on the rules of letter writing (etiquette)
При написании письма необходимо учитывать принятые в англоязыч ных странах нормы вежливости.
В начале письма важно выразить благодарность за полученное письмо:
Thank you for your letter, it’s great to receive it! Thanks for your recent letter.
Кроме того, необходимо включить в письмо ссылку на предыдущие контакты:
I ’m happy to hear from you again! I ’m happy to receive your letter!
Iwas glad to get your letter!
Взавершении письма перед финальной фразой и подписью необходи мо включить фразы, выражающие желание продолжать переписку:
Write back soon!
( I ’m) looking forward to your answer! Keep in touch!
___________________________________________________ Useful words and phrases
family holidays, the happiest time, to go to the seaside, to go to the mountains, to have picnics, to go sightseeing, to visit relatives who live in other towns or cities, to go abroad, to spend time in the country, often, once a month, once a year, seldom, to see fantastic places of interest, to eat tasty food, to decide, to want to go to Moscow, an unforgettable journey, to discuss problems in the talk-show
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Английский язык. Тренировочная тетрадь для подготовки к выполнению части С |
W RITE YO U R LETTER
A N A L Y Z E Y O U R L E T T E R
Reread your personal letter; analyze it according to the evaluation criteria. Complete the evaluation table. Discuss strong and weak points of your letter.
Task 3: Opinion Essay (C2) |
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Task3: Opinion Essay (C2)
Comment on the following statement.
Some people think that young generation is interested only in money.
Do you agree with this opinion?
W rite 200—250 words.
Use the following plan:
-make an introduction (state the problem)
-express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion
-express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion
-explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
-make a conclusion restating your position
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P L A N YO U R O PIN IO N ESSAY |
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Essay Model |
The 1stparagraph |
Some people hold the idea th at... |
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Others believe that ... |
The 2nd paragraph |
It seems to me th at... |
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Firstly, ... |
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Secondly,... |
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Thirdly,... |
The 3rd paragraph |
A t the same time, we can find another opinion. |
The 4th paragraph |
As for me, I ’m not sure that it is true. I think th at... |
The 5th paragraph |
In conclusion, I would like to stress that... |
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Bank of arguments |
Opinions |
Arguments |
Young generation is interested only in money.
Money is the main motive power for our so ciety and it is evident why it is so important for young people.
Money helps to realize new opportunities in cluding new gadgets and more serious aims.
Young people want to become notable among their peers and money makes it easier.
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There are a lot of things which are more important for young people.
Getting education but not money is the main aim for young people.
Young people are interested in communica tion and they use real and virtual environ ments for it.
It is very important for young people to take part in volunteers’ programmes. They work without any money.
Quotations and proverbs
I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something.
( J ackie Mason )
Money doesn’t always bring happiness. People with ten million dollars are no happier than people with nine million dollars. (Hobart Brown)
Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I ’ll tell you what they are. (James Frick)
A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart. ( Jonathan Sw ift)
Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money but you cannot get more time. (Jim Bohn)
W RITE YO U R O PIN IO N ESSAY
Task 4: Personal Letter (C l) |
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A N A L Y Z E Y O U R O P I N I O N E S SA Y
Reread your opinion essay; analyze it according to the evaluation criteria. Complete the evaluation table. Discuss strong and weak points of your essay.
Task4: Personal Letter (Cl)
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jane who writes:
...We celebrated Halloween yesterday. A ll my friends came to the party in fancy dresses. The most popular one was a W itch’s outfit. We played a lot of games and laughed a lot. Did you celebrate Halloween? Have you got any similar holidays in Russia? What traditional customs are related to them?
...By the way, I want to learn Japanese...
W rite a letter to Jane.
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Английский язык. Тренировочная тетрадь для подготовки к выполнению части С |
In your letter
-answer her questions
-ask 3 questions about her plans related to learning Japanese.
W rite 100—140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.____________
P L A N YO U R LETTER
___________________________________________ Focus on the communicative task
Обратите внимание на то, что важно выполнить все задания, представ ленные в письме-стимуле. Для этого важно выявить все вопросы, на кото рые необходимо ответить, не оставить ни одного без внимания, а также не забыть задать три вопроса на тему, указанную в задании._________________
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Useful words and phrases |
original, to be based on, Russian culture tradition, to celebrate Maslenitsa, May Day, The Day of Knowledge, to describe Maslenitsa, to eat pancakes with honey, caviar, a happy holiday, to play games, to sing and dance, to burn a scarecrow of winter
W RITE YO U R LETTER
Task 4: Opinion Essay (C2) |
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A N A L Y Z E Y O U R L E T T E R
Reread your letter; analyze it according to the evaluation criteria. Complete the evaluation table. Discuss strong and weak points of your letter.
Task4: Opinion Essay (C2)
Comment on the following statement.
There is an opinion that money makes the world go round.
Do you agree with this point of view? What is your opinion? W rite 200-250 words.
Use the following plan:
- make an introduction (state the problem)
—express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion
-express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion
-explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
-make a conclusion restating your position
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P L A N YO U R O PIN IO N ESSAY |
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Essay Model |
The 1stparagraph |
Some people maintain the idea th at... |
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Other people are of the opinion that... |
The 2nd paragraph |
To my m ind,... |
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My arguments for this point of view are listed as fol |
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lows. |
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First of a ll,... |
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Besides,... |
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Furthermore, ... |
The 3rd paragraph |
However, some people consider that... |
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