Speech exercises
Speak about Russia: 1.
Geography, climate, industry, etc.
2. Russian holidays and
traditions.
3. Russian character and
peculiarities of Russian patriotism.
Written tasks
Exercise
1. Write
a letter to your friend. Here is a part of his letter:
“ …Not
long ago I had argument with my friend. He insisted on the fact that
only the Russians live in your country and due to this fact we call
your country Russia. Also he said that all citizens of your country
are Orthodox believers. I said that he was not right.
Tell me please which of us
was correct.
Looking
forward to getting your letter.
Best
wishes,
Paul”
Write
down a letter
to your English-speaking friend answering her questions and ask her 3
questions about her family. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Exercise
2. Comment
the following.
Some
people say that a patriot is a person who loves his country and it is
the most important thing. Other people are sure that a patriot must
not only love his country but also every day try to do something to
make his country better.
What is your opinion?
Follow the plan:
Give a general statement of
the problem
Give your opinion and profs
for it
Give other people’s
opinion and say why they are not right
Make a conclusion