Imagine that this is the year of CULTURAL HERITAGE in Russia and all over the world and you, being a news reporter, have to write a news article (200–250 words) describing the two pictures below. Your correct answer gives you 40 points.

Follow the plan:

1. Name the date and the places.
2. Describe the places in the pictures.
3. Signify the importance of these places.
4. Make up some special events held there.

Part 4 (20 minutes)

Writing

Imagine that your English teacher asked you to write a note for your classmates about a Sunday excursion to a Space museum where you need to collect some material for your class project.

Remember to include:

• greeting;
• time and place of meeting;
• things they have to take ( a pen, a camera, etc.);
• time their parents need to pick them up at school;
• finish your note with an invitation to take part in this event.

Write no more than 70–80 words.

Part 4 (20 minutes)

Writing

Imagine you are in a holiday camp and your mobile phone doesn't work. Leave a note to your roommate Ann/Nick:

Say:

• you can’t go to the cinema with him/her;
• where you are going instead;
• when you can see each other;
• where you will meet;
• what you will do together when you meet.

Write about 50–60 words.

Writing

(200-250 words)

Write your own version of the story based on the picture.

Don’t forget to

• include a title;
• describe events in an entertaining way;
• include elements of direct speech, description of feelings and emotions;
• try to make an unexpected ending.

Part 4

Maximum points – 15

Writing

Imagine yesterday you arranged to go to the cinema with your friend. Unfortunately, you couldn't get to the cinema as you had to take your pet to a vet.

Write an e-mail to your friend.

In your e-mail you should:

• greet your friend;
• apologize for not getting to the cinema; explain why you didn't come;
• suggest meeting another time;
• suggest where you could go.

Write 80–100 words.

Remember the rules of e-mail writing.

Блок 2. Творческое задание

Task 4.Read a part of a haiku poem below. Write an essay (150–200 words) speculating on its meaning.

Do follow the plan of an opinion essay and include an introduction, a body and a conclusion into your work. Your correct answer gives you 30 points.

Courageous frog holds on tight

To the neck of a hungry heron

Trying to swallow him...

(Yuki: Courage)