39.You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Charlie who writes:

     ...2 weeks ago we went to the country for a family picnic. How often does your family go on picnics? What do you like          most about picnics? What do you do if it suddenly starts raining on a picnic?

     ...I have some great news!! Our school band won Silver in the state “Battle of the Bands” contest. Awesome!
     In your letter

- answer her questions,
- ask 3 questions about the school band.

Write 100—140 words.

40.Remember the rules of letter writing.

Comment on the following statement.

The best things in life are free.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?

Write 200—250 words.

Use the following plan:

- make an introduction (state the problem)

- express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion

- express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion

- explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

- make a conclusion restating your position