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.

TASK 4. WRITING (60 points)

(40 minutes, 200–250 words)

Your school magazine asked you to write a news report on the recent CHARITY event in your town called “Let Children Study” the aim of which was to raise money for building schools in poor villages.

Write your report. Follow the format and the style of report writing.

Follow the plan:

• Name the date, the place and the event;
• Describe what people are doing in the picture;
• Signify the result and importance of this event;
• Introduce peoples’ opinions.

TASK 4. WRITING (60 points)

(40 minutes, 200–250 words)

Your school magazine asked you to write a news report on the recent CHARITY event in your town called “Let Children Study” the aim of which was to raise money for building schools in poor villages.

Write your report. Follow the format and the style of report writing.

Follow the plan:

• Name the date, the place and the event;
• Describe what people are doing in the picture;
• Signify the result and importance of this event;
• Introduce peoples’ opinions.

TASK 4. WRITING (60 points)

(40 minutes, 200–250 words)

Your school magazine asked you to write a news report on the recent CHARITY event in your town called “Let Children Study” the aim of which was to raise money for building schools in poor villages.

Write your report. Follow the format and the style of report writing.

Follow the plan:

• Name the date, the place and the event;
• Describe what people are doing in the picture;
• Signify the result and importance of this event;
• Introduce peoples’ opinions.

TASK 4. WRITING (60 points)

(40 minutes, 200–250 words)

Your school magazine asked you to write a news report on the recent CHARITY event in your town called “Let Children Study” the aim of which was to raise money for building schools in poor villages.

Write your report. Follow the format and the style of report writing.

Follow the plan:

• Name the date, the place and the event;
• Describe what people are doing in the picture;
• Signify the result and importance of this event;
• Introduce peoples’ opinions.

TASK 4. WRITING (60 points)

(40 minutes, 200–250 words)

Your school magazine asked you to write a news report on the recent CHARITY event in your town called “Let Children Study” the aim of which was to raise money for building schools in poor villages.

Write your report. Follow the format and the style of report writing.

Follow the plan:

• Name the date, the place and the event;
• Describe what people are doing in the picture;
• Signify the result and importance of this event;
• Introduce peoples’ opinions.

There were two surveys conducted in 1990 and in 2010 about the popularity of different
means of travelling. Analyze the table showing the participants’ opinion and write a report
on the changes presented in it. Do not forget to:

• make an introduction
• analyze the changes inparticipants’ opinion
• draw a conclusion

You should write about 120–150 words.

Time: 30 minutes.

Writing

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

The college you attend has recently held an International Day with events organized by the overseas students.

As a representative of the Student Union you have received the Principal's letter asking you to write a report. Use the information given in the publicity poster for the event, the Principal's letter and the notes made after the meeting to write the report which the Principal requests.

Remember to:

• include a title and subtitles;
• use an appropriate style;
• organize the information logically and clearly;
• make a critical evaluation and analysis of the event;
• recommend what should be done.

Write 220–250 words.

USE YOUR OWN WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS in your report.

Part 4 (30 minutes)

Writing

You've bought a new gadget recently. Write a review to a website called www.gadget.com. In you review remember to mention:

• what and why you've bought;
• how it looks;
• if it meets your requirements;
• if you have any complaints;
• if you would recommend it to other people.

Write about 120–150words.

Part 4 (25 minutes).

WRITING

Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. The story must begin with this sentence:

Just as the film began, I received a text message on my mobile phone.

Don't forget to mention in your story:

• who you were with;
• what kind of film it was;
• who sent you the message;
• what had happened;
• what you did.

Write about 120–150 words.

Part 4

Writing

Write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence:

“I woke up knowing it was the most important day of my life.”

Write between 100-150 words.

Writing time – 30 minutes.

Part 4. Writing

Time: 45 minutes (20 scores)

You are going to take part in a school competition “Golden Pen”. You have to write a story based on the picture given and using the words:

• paw(s)
• graceful
• hesitated

Describe events in an entertaining way. Please underline the given words in the story.

Write 180–200 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 (25 minutes)

Maximum points — 15

Writing

In an English-language magazine you saw the following announcement about a competition and decided to participate in it.

Welcome to the Internet!

Win a brand new laptop plus all the essential software and a year's free Internet access.

Write and tell us about the changes the Internet has brought about in the tourism industry in our country.

We will publish the winning article in next month's issue.

Write your competition article.

In your article you should:

• start with a title;
• make an introduction;
• mention at least two positive and two negative changes the Internet has brought in the tourism industry in our country;
• write if people can rely on the Internet when they travel;
• give your ideas what the future for the Internet will be in the tourism industry in our country;
• make a conclusion.

Write 180–200 words.

Part 4 (20 minutes)

Writing

Libraries aren't very popular with modern teens. Write a short article into your local newspaper expressing your opinion.

Remember to mention:

• why and where libraries appeared;
• if you and your friends go to the school library or any;
• what modern libraries offer to their visitors;
• what the future of libraries is;
• conclude your article with an appeal to your readers.

Write no more than 120–150words.

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)

Выберите одну из двух ситуаций и напишите эссе объемом в 200–250 слов по предложенной теме.

1. Oxford Dictionary called “Youthquake”, which means “significant cultural, political, or social change arising from the actions or influence of young people’, the most popular word in the English-speaking world in 2017. In which way can young people affect life in their country? Illustrate your point of view with the examples of such influence in russia and in an English-speaking country.
2. What tree words can you use to characterize the English nation? Justify your point of view and give examples.

Выберите одну из двух ситуаций и напишите эссе объемом в 200–250 слов по предложенной теме.

1. The year 2020 was announced “The year of memory and glory” in Russia. What does historical memory mean for you and why is it important to preserve it? Justify your point of view.
2. Many people in Europe nowadays prefer a scooter or an electric scooter to other means of transport. However, some road users are annoyed with these vehicles. What is your opinion on the problem of using these popular means of transport on the roads? Justify your point of view.