You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Jack who writes:
| ...This year we started learning French. I think it’s fun. I can already use some simple phrases. I like the melody of the language, but it’s quite difficult to pronounce some sounds. Is English the only foreign language that pupils learn in Russia or can you choose other foreign languages? Is it fun to learn a foreign language for you? How do you plan to use it in the future? By the way, I was elected to our School Government and hope to get the position of the Minister of Sports... |
Write a letter to Jack. In your letter answer her questions, ask 3 questions about the rights and responsibilities of members of the School Government. Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing. You have 20 minutes to do this task.
November, 30
Dear Jack,
Thanks for your letter. I’m very glad to hear you again.
I also like the way French sounds. In Russia in different schools pupils have lessons of different foreign languages. In most cases it is English. I also heard that in the Eastern part of Russia, pupils have classes of Japanese and Chinese. I like learning languages, because I do it quite well. I enjoy going grammar exercises and speaking tasks. I think that I will definitely use languages in my future career, I’d like to work in the international company.
Anyway, I'm glad that you got elected. What should you do as a member of your School Government? What will be your responsibilities as the Minister of Sport? What will be your rights?
I've got to go as my brother wants me to help him with his homework.
Write back soon.
Best wishes,
Sarah