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Ex. 9. a) Study the tips for writing an e-mail (Appendix 2).
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b) Read the e-mail. Marina is going to spend a weekend with her pen friend from London called Beth Collins. What kind of e-mail is this? Are Marina and Beth close friends do you think?
| From: marina97@mail.ru |
| To: funnygirl@hotmail.com |
| Subject: Coming to Russia |
| Hi Beth, Thanks for your email. It’s great to hear from you. This time I’m writing to tell you about my family. I can’t wait to see you here in Russia. Don’t worry. I’m sure, you’ll love our family. My father's name is Alexander and my mother's name is Anna. My dad is forty-two and my mum is under forty. My dad is a doctor and my mum works at the bank. She is an accountant. They are loving and caring. And they are rather modern. We listen to the same kind of music. My parents met each other at the rock concert! They try to be in good shape. My dad goes to the gym twice a week. In winter they enjoy skiing and skating. I love them both very much. I have a horrible little brother and no sisters. His name is Danya. He is twelve years younger than me. Of course, I love him too, but sometimes he can be really annoying. He is always arguing and taking my things. He loves playing football and he is fond of computer games. We've also got a pet dog called Oscar. Do you like dogs? He's short and black and very friendly. My responsibility is to take him for a walk. Well, that’s all for now. I hope to hear from you soon. I’m really looking forward to seeing you! Best wishes Marina |
Notes:
be in good shape – быть в хорошей спортивной форме
gym – спортивный зал
skiing – катание на лыжах
skating – катание на коньках
annoying – надоедливый
responsibility – зд. обязанность
c) Find the answers for the following questions in the text.
1. How old is Marina's mother / father?
2. What does her father do?
3. Where does her mother work? What post does she hold?
4. What kind of parents are they?
5. What are their names?
6. Do they try to keep fit? What sports do they go in for?
7. Who is Danya?
8. What is his favourite pastime?
9. Do they have any pets at home?
d) Write a similar letter telling about your family and / or friends.
Ex. 10. Talk about all kinds of family issues using these conversation starters. Ask any other questions.
1. Do you come from a large family?
2. How many people are there in your nuclear family?
3. What do your parents do?
4. Do you have a big “extended” family (including aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces)?
5. How many people are there in your extended family?
6. What are the advantages of living with your grandparents?
7. Do you resemble (look like) one of your parents or grandparents?
8. How far back do you know your family tree (grandparents, great grandparents)?
9. How many children does an average family have in your country?
10. Who makes the big decisions in your family?
11. What responsibilities does each member of your family have?
12. How often do you have big family get-togethers?
13. What do you and your family like to do together?
14. Do any of your relatives live in other countries?
15. Describe your future family.
16. How many children would you like to have?