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Task 1: Describe the picture. Answer the following questions in your description: What do you see in the picture below? What might this picture illustrate? What does the picture make you think of? Write your answer in 100–120 words…

Task 1: Describe the picture. Answer the following questions in your description: What do you see in the picture below? What might this picture illustrate? What does the picture make you think of? Write your answer in 100–120 words…

The picture below is “Wellington at Waterloo” by Robert Alexander Hillingford. Describe the picture. Your writing must contain: a detailed description of the people and objects you see; a brief description of the battle (date, location, participants, result). Use and underline the following words in your writing: infantry, canon, equipped, invade, emperor. You can change the given words to make them grammatically suitable.  Write your answer in 120–150 wor…

Compose a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Revenge is a dish best served cold. Too many cooks spoil the broth. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: Title Good and bad characters Setting (when and where the story is taking place) Plot (sequence of ordered events) Morale (which supports the saying) You should write 200–250 words…

Compose a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: A stitch in time saves nine. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Rob Peter to pay Paul. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: Title Good and bad characters Setting (when and where the story is taking place) Plot (sequence of ordered events) Morale (which supports the saying) You should write 200–250 words…

Compose a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Once bitten, twice shy. Every cloud has a silver lining. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: Title Good and bad characters Setting (when and where the story is taking place) Plot (sequence of ordered events) Morale (which supports the saying) You should write 200–250 words…

Compose a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Two blacks don’t make a white. The darkest hour is just before the dawn. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: Title Good and bad characters Setting (when and where the story is taking place) Plot (sequence of ordered events) Morale (which supports the saying) You should write 200–250 words…

Compose a fairy tale based on one of the given sayings: There’s no smoke without fire. Waste not want not. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Use your imagination. Your fairy tale must have: Title Good and bad characters Setting (when and where the story is taking place) Plot (sequence of ordered events) Moral (which supports the saying) You should write 200–250 words…

  You bought an acre of land on the Moon from the online company Lunar Land. However, you were not satisfied with the quality of your order when it arrived. Look at the screenshots of the Lunar Land site and the notes which you have made (Page 2). Then write a letter of complaint to the manager of the company. Mention all the information from your notes and ask for a solution that will suit you. Write about 150–180 words…

Your English teacher asked you to write a letter (app. 250-280 words) to your future self, which they will send you in 5 years after your graduation. Focus on your healthy lifestyle choices in this letter. Reflect on your fitness journey, care for your mental health, dietary habits, and overall well-being. Discuss your aspirations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, ask questions about the challenges and victories in this regard, and express gratitude and kindness towards the sel…

Task A: Advertisement Choose one of the products from the pictures below and write an advertisement describing this product. In your advertisement: mention at least 3 special features of the product; make the product look attractive for the potential customer. Make sure that your descripti…

Imagine that today is the first day of your holidays in London. Write a letter to your parents describing your stay. Remember to write about the trip from your city to London; describe the place you are staying at; mention the places of interest you have already visited; share your impressions. Write about 180–200 words. …

Imagine that you, being a news reporter, have to cover the start-of-term banquet in Hogwarts. Watch the video to gather the information and write your news article in 200–250 words. In your news article describe: the Great Hall where the event took place; the guests; the food; what the guests did during the banquet…

The newspaper you work for has asked you to cover the recent arrival of an alien ship. Write a news report in about 200–250 words. Your news report should: name the date and the place; describe the event; signify the importance of the event. Make sure that all your descriptions match the picture below…

Task A: Imagine that you are a teacher at school. One of your students didn't hand in his homework claiming that his pet dog had eaten it. Write a note to your students' parents. In your note: briefly explain the situation; express your doubts about the student's honesty; insist on the stud…

Imagine that you are a thief who has just robbed someone's flat. Leave a note to the owners of the flat. Include a list of the stolen items in your note. Spend no more than 5 minutes on writing, otherwise you won't have enough time to make off before the police arrive. Write about 50-60 words…

Last night your neighbour was listening to very loud music. You weren't sleeping and enjoyed the music pretty much. In the morning you decided to call on your neighbour to find out the name of the band, but he didn't open the door (being sound asleep, probably). Write a note to your neighbour to satisfy your curiosity. In your note: express your positive feelings about the music; mention being a fan of that type of music; ask the name of the band; give your contact details. Wri…

Imagine that you are a linguist doing research into the dialogues in children's animated films. You have collected some data on the ways female characters are complimented (see the charts below). Write a brief report describing the changes you have noticed comparing Disney movies over the years. Use the following words in your report (put them in the correct grammar form if necessary): praise average ability appearance pattern Underline the required words when used in your rep…

Imagine that your colleague has conducted an experiment on people's ability to detect changes. 50 people participated, and their results are presented in the chart below.  Study the chart, watch the video and write a report about the experiment in about 250–300 words. In your report speak about: what the experiment was like and how it was conducted; the purpose of the experiment; the results of the experiment. …

You won the most prestigious English Language Olympiad and came back home with an idea of organising a training course for those who want to prepare for language competitions. Write a proposal report to the local authorities, outlining your project. Make sure to include the following points: what you intend to do; what kind of support you expect from the authorities; why your project will benefit the local area. Write about 250–300 words…