Английский язык, варианты ответов, ЕГЭ, 20 писем, №37, 40 эссе, №38.1/2, 20 «проектов», Т4 УЧ

Дизайнер обложки Игорь Николаевич Евтишенков

© Игорь Николаевич Евтишенков, 2024

© Игорь Николаевич Евтишенков, дизайн обложки, 2024

ISBN 978-5-0064-9910-2

Создано в интеллектуальной издательской системе Ridero

ЕГЭ

СБОРНИК

ВАРИАНТОВ ОТВЕТОВ

20 шаблонов письма, задание 37

40 шаблонов эссе, задание 38.1/38.2

20 шаблонов проекта, устная часть, Т4

Все варианты выделены жирным шрифтом, а шаблонные вставки – тонким.

В письме ограничение по количеству слов = 90 – 154 слова (100—140 +/– 10%).

В эссе ограничение по количеству слов = 180 – 275 слов (200—250 +/– 10%).

В «проекте» устной части тексты избыточны и подходят для хорошо подготовленных учеников. Объём текста можно сокращать до 12—15 предложений.

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Данный сборник используется при интенсивной подготовке к экзамену, и все письма, эссе и «проекты» в нём являются для ученика домашним заданием. Прочитав письмо друга (37), и ответ на него, эссе (38) и проект (Т4), он должен написать похожий ответ с использованием своей лексики и своих возможностей. После этого ученик обязан прочитать свой вариант педагогу вслух.

Обычно при одном занятии в неделю пишутся два письма, два сочинения и один проект. В результате комбинации мышечной памяти, зрительного восприятия и звукового воспроизведения на слух достигается полноценное запоминание конструкции ответа, после чего на базе этих навыков формируется умение подстановки собственных связок между абзацами или предложениями.

ПИСЬМО, ЗАДАНИЕ 37

TEST 1. Pastime

From: Ronny_mail

To: Russian_friend_ege

Subject: Pastime

…All my days, including weekends look almost alike. How do you spend your free time? Where do you usually go with your friends? What do your parents think about your friends?

Next week I’m presenting my project in history…

– ask 3 questions about his project.

Dear Ronny,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.

In your email you ask me some questions about my pastime and I would like to answer them. To tell the truth, I usually spend my free time mostly at home. I like listening to music and playing online games. If I meet with my friends, we usually go to a local shopping centre and hang out there. Honestly speaking, my parents are cool with my friends and get along well with all of them.

I’m glad to hear about your project in history. I’d like to ask you a few questions about that. How long did it take you to prepare the project? What period of history does your project cover? What is the name of your project?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 2. Shopping

From: Jane_mail

To: Russian_friend_ege

Subject: Shopping

…I went shopping with my parents yesterday. Do you prefer to shop online or in regular stores? Why do you think many people like to spend their weekends in big shopping malls? Do you like to go shopping on your own or with friends, and why?

You know, I celebrated my birthday last week…

– ask 3 questions about her birthday celebration

Dear Jane,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about shopping, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, I prefer shopping online because it saves time. I think many people like to spend their weekends in big shopping malls since they want to unwind from their daily routine and work. Honestly speaking, I like to go shopping with my friends. We share opinions and have a lot of fun.

I’m glad to hear about your birthday celebration. I’d like to ask you a few questions about that. Were there a lot of people at the party? Was the atmosphere cheerful and joyful? Did you get a lot of gifts?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 3. Trip

From: Max_mail

To: Russian_friend_ege

Subject: Trip

…Last week, it was my sister’s turn to go to the grocery store. For three days, we had nothing to eat but frozen vegetables. Yucky. Who and how often buys food for your family? What kind of food do you usually have at home? What do you think about your local grocery food stores?

Our teacher is planning a school trip to the national park…

– ask 3 questions about the trip.

Dear Max,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about buying food, and I would like to answer them now. You won’t believe it, but it’s my father who buys food for our family, since our mother works late. He also has a knack for cooking mouth-watering meals. To tell the truth, at home we have usual food – vegetable and fruit, meet, rice, potato, tomato. I think our local grocery stores are great because my father buys good vegetables and fruit.

I’m glad to hear about your school trip. I’d like to ask you a few questions about it. When are you going to set off for your trip? How long is it supposed to last? Do you expect this trip to be exciting?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 4. Plans for future

From: Jack_mail

To: Russian_friend_ege

Subject: Plans for the future

…I’ve enrolled in a university in Denver. They have a good business school. What do you plan to do after school? By the way, what’s your graduation party going to be like? What are you going to wear?…

My younger sister has started taking swimming lessons…

– ask 3 questions about his sister.

Dear Jack,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about my plans for the future, and I would like to answer them now. You know, I plan to enter a university after school. To tell the truth, we don’t throw individual parties, we have a school prom in the late June. It’ll be fantastic because we are going to spend all the night on the cruise river boat. As far as I’m concerned, I’m going to wear a smart sit and a tie. It’s quite usual.

I’m glad to hear about your younger sister. I’d like to ask you a few questions about her. How old is your younger sister? What’s her name? Does she get along with you?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 5. Cold weather

From: Olivia_mail

To: Russian_friend_oge

Subject: Cold weather

…I know it’s often cold in Russia in winter. What do you usually do not to catch a cold? What is a healthy lifestyle for you? How can you catch up with the class if you do fall ill?

My cousin is coming to stay with us for Thanksgiving…

– ask 3 questions about her cousin.

Dear Olivia,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about cold weather, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, I usually put on warm clothes and try to avoid a piercing wind not to catch cold. You won’t believe it, but healthy lifestyle to me is getting regular exercises. I think I can eat any food and movement will burn it. Honestly speaking, I don’t work miracles if I fall ill – I ask my friends for help and do my homework to catch up with them.

I’m glad to hear about your cousin. I’d like to ask you a few questions about her. How old is she? What’s her name? Is she beautiful?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 6. PE lesson

From: dave_mail

To: Russian_friend_ege

Subject: Physical education lesson

…Our PE teacher is super! He lets us play different ball games and sports during the lessons. Do you like your PE classes, and why? What sports and games can you play at school? What after-class activities are most popular in your school?

Last week, my Dad organized a picnic for all our family…

– ask 3 questions about the family picnic.

Dear Dave,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about sports activities and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, I like our PE classes because our teacher allows us to play volleyball and basketball. It’s not boring. You know, we can play team games at school as well as table tennis and badminton. Honestly speaking, the most popular after-class activities in my school are chess and draughts, dancing and drawing classes.

I’m glad to hear about your family picnic. I’d like to ask you a few questions about it. How long did your picnic last? Where did you have your picnic? Was it joyful and amusing?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 7. Zoo

From: Susan_mail

To: Russian_friend_ege

Subject: Zoo

…Yesterday, I went to the zoo. What are the benefits of zoos in your opinion? Do you think there should be a zoo in every city, and why? Is it better to keep wild animals in natural reserves than in cages, and why?

By the way, I’ve taken a dog from a dog shelter…

– ask 3 questions about the dog.

Dear Susan,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about zoos and I would like to answer them. In my opinion, the benefits of zoos are convenience and helpful information. You can see very many animals from all over the world in one place. I think having a zoo in every city is not reasonable in terms of costs and a number of visitors. Honestly speaking, I believe wild animals should live in natural reserves because there is free environment there.

I’m glad to hear about your dog. I’d like to ask you a few questions about it. How did you name it? What breed is it? How big is it?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 8. Winter

From: Molly__mail

To: Russian_friend_ege

Subject: Winter

…This year we had an incredibly cold winter. What’s the weather normally like in winter in Russia? What do you think about spending winter holidays at a ski resort? What is your favourite season, and why?

I’m reading a very interesting novel about Russia in the 19th century…

– ask 3 questions about the book.

Dear Molly,

Thank you for your letter. I was happy to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about winter, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, the weather in winter in Russia depends on many conditions and places. In the north or in Siberia it is usually cold as hell, while in the south it is warm and mild. Honestly speaking, I think spending winter holidays at a ski resort is fantastic and amazing. I did it several times and never regretted. You know, my favourite season is winter because I have my birthday in February.

I’m glad to hear about the new novel. I’d like to ask you a few questions about that. What is this novel about? What is its name? Who is the novel’s author?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 9. Childhood entertainment

From: Pete@_mail

To: Russian_friend_ege

Subject: Childhood entertainment

…My younger brother makes unbelievable things with his LEGO blocks. What kind of toys did you play with when you were young? What amazes you most in young kids today? How do you and your friends get along with younger brothers and sisters?

I had a wonderful trip to Florida…

– ask 3 questions about his trip.

Dear Pete,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about children, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, when I was young, I played with Lego Friends, too. Honestly speaking, the adult appearance and ability to keep up with the latest trends amaze me most in young kids today. You know, my friends and I get along very well with our younger siblings. We play different board games at home.

I am happy to hear that you had a wonderful trip to Florida. I’d like to ask you a few questions about that. Where did you stay there? What sightseeing did you visit? How long did your trip last?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 10. Harsh weather

From: Mike_mail

To: Russian_friend_ege

Subject: Hobby

…I’ve got new hobbies – recording birds’ songs and taking pictures of wild life. What hobby do you have? How much time do you spend on it? What do your parents and friends think of your hobby?

Hooray! My elder brother promised to be back home from college on my birthday…

– ask 3 questions about the basketball game.

Dear Gerald,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about dangerous natural phenomena, and I would like to answer them now. I think people who «hunt» tornadoes do it for the thrill and adrenaline rush, as well as to please their blog subscribers. To tell the truth, I would call tornado, flood, earthquake, hurricane the most dangerous natural phenomena for people since they lead to the most terrible destruction and the most numerous human casualties. Honestly speaking, I really hope people will learn to protect themselves from those disasters using modern technologies, but we cannot stop or eliminate them.

I am happy to hear about the basketball game. I’d like to ask you a few questions about it. Was it fascinating and riveting? What teams played? Which team won?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 11. Hobby

– ask 3 questions about his elder brother.

Dear Mike,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about my hobby, and I would like to answer them now. You won’t believe me, but my hobby is making model aerosplanes. I’ve been doing it since my childhood. To tell the truth, I spend all my pocket money on it and a lot of time, too. Honestly speaking, my parents don’t mind my hobby, and friends are happy to get nice models for their birthdays..

I am glad to hear about your elder brother. I’d like to ask you a few questions about him. What’s his name? How old is he? Is he a role model for you?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 12. Summer weather

– ask 3 questions about her new shoes.

Dear Joan,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about the weather, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, the weather in summer is quite warm and mild here. The days are sunny, it seldom rains, mostly in August. You won’t believe it, but I like walking in the park under the umbrella, when it rains because I adore a romantic and a little sad mood of summer rains. You know, I usually take an umbrella with me and wear a raincoat. If it rains heavily, I put on Wellington shoes.

I am sorry to hear about your shoes. I’d like to ask you a few questions about them. What’s wrong with the shoes? Don’t they fit you? Don’t you like their colour?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 13. Food

– ask 3 questions about the zoo.

Dear Mary,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about food, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, I have no special eating habits. I like fruit and eat a lot of it. You know, I go to our school canteen and have a soup and the second dish for lunch there. Unfortunately, the only dish I can cook myself is fried eggs with sausages. I am sure, the recipe is the same all over the world – just put them on the hot pan and fry until golden brown.

I am glad to hear about the zoo. I’d like to ask you a few questions about that. Is this zoo big? Where is it located? Are there many animals in the zoo?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 14. Dachas

– ask 3 questions about the school dancing class

Dear Ben,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about dachas, and I would like to answer them now. In my opinion, people want to have dachas because it’s a way of changing the city atmosphere and relax in peace and quiet. Moreover, it’s a good substitution for travelling, if they have little money. To tell the truth, usually people have a rest, ride bikes, swim in the rivers, pick mushrooms, go fishing, and do gardening. You know, people get to their dachas either by cars or by trains and buses.

I am glad to hear about the dancing class. I’d like to ask you a few questions about it. When is the dancing class held? How long does it last? Are there many pupils in the dance class?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 15. Summer weather

– ask 3 questions about his history class.

Dear Cyril,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about the summer weather, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, I spent this summer in the country, and the weather was fine. There were almost no rains and cloudy days there. Honestly speaking, I usually stay at home on rainy days in summer and play computer games. You know, my favourite season is winter because I have my birthday in February.

I am glad to hear about your history class. I’d like to ask you a few questions about it. What do you like in your history class? Why do you think it’s so fantastic? How often do you have the history class a week?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 16. Holiday plans

– ask 3 questions about his test.

Dear David,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about my holiday plans, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, I like to play team sports like football. My friends and I do it every weekend and have a lot of fun. Honestly speaking, I would like to go to a youth summer camp because I want to make new friends. You know, my plans for the nearest holiday is to go ice-skating and sledging in the park.

I am sorry to hear about your test. I’d like to ask you a few questions about it. Was the test very difficult? Why did you almost fail it? What theme was the test devoted to?

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Igor

TEST 17. Babysitting

– ask 3 questions about her cousin.

Dear Molly,

Thank you for your letter. It was nice to hear from you again.

In your email, you ask me some questions about babysitting, and I would like to answer them now. To tell the truth, I find babysitting very tough and exhausting. It takes a lot of time and patience. You know, if I’m asked to look after little kids, I try to play some games with them. Honestly speaking, I wouldn’t like to be the only child in the family because it is boring. Having a sibling is fun. You can teach and help each other.

I am glad to hear about your cousin. I’d like to ask you a few questions about him. Is your cousin older than you? Is he handsome? Does your cousin get along with you?