Swap a farm in the north of Scotland. They are
swapping families and schools for a week.
Annabel (14)
Sarah (14)
Day 2
Everyone gets up at 5 am because there's a lot to do on
the farm. Sarah's mum is very nice. She brings me a cup
of tea in bed, but I just go back to sleep. Later, I go outside
to the farmyard to help Sarah's family. Today we are
milking the cows in the barn and feeding the chickens.
The animals are lovely, but I can't stand the smell.
Day 2
Everyone stays in bed late here. It's 8 am and
Annabel's mum is making breakfast! In the afternoon,
we're going shopping on Oxford Street and then
we're going to the cinema! I'm so excited!
Day 4
Sarah's mum takes me to school every morning. We drive
five miles to meet the school bus, which leaves at 7 am.
Sarah's school is very small, but everyone's so friendly.
Day 6
Learning about farming is interesting, but I'm happy I'm
going home tomorrow. The fresh air is nice but it's too
quiet here. I also feel isolated. In the city, the streets are
crowded but you have everything close at hand. I miss
the hustle and bustle of London but I don't want to leave
all my new friends.
Day 4
I travel to Annabel's school by tube. Her school is huge
with 1,500 students and her friends are very interesting
and helpful. I'm enjoying the lessons, but most of all i
love the facilities. The computer room and the
swimming pool are my favourites,
Day 6
Today, I'm feeling a bit tired. It's always noisy here and
you can hear the traffic all night. I think I'm getting a bit
homesick, too. I miss the beautiful landscapes and
the people from my hometown. I'm happy I'm going
home tomorrow but I'm sure I'll visit London and see
Annabel's lovely family again!​

Reading

Task 1

1. B

2. C

Task 2

3. D

4. A

5. C

6. B

Writing

Topic 1

Sociologists from one university asked Kazakhstanis what they are passionate (увлечены) about in their free time and what hobby they like, and asked to mark (отметить) one, the most preferred (предпочтительный) option (вариант) for spending their leisure time (досуг, свободное время).

Relaxing in a cafe with friends is the most popular answer of Kazakhstanis to the question about their favorite hobby. Such a pastime (времяпровождение) is defined (определять) as a hobby by 13.3% of survey participants (участники).

Rest (отдых) with friends helps us to get away from everyday problems, plunge headlong (погрузиться с головой) into the world of fun and happiness, give rest to our nerves and get many new impressions (впечатления).

I am quite an active and sociable person and, like many Kazakhstanis, I like to spend time with friends and have fun with them. I think this can also be called my almost (почти) main hobby.

Уважаемый автор, если мой ответ оказался Вам полезен отметьте его, как лучший.

Hi Ted! (Я не знаю имени друга, и я назвал его Тед)

I'm glad to know you're fine! In the last letter you have written to me that you wants to find a part-time job to earn some money. Well, it is good, because the money are always good. Yes, it is popular in our country to have a part-time job Russia. I think it is not bad to earn some money for teenagers, but I think teenagers mustn't work every day, because first, it is too hard for them to work every day, second, it is better for them to learn hard than to work every day.

Oh, my mom is calling me - I must do my homework. I am looking forward to see you and I hope you good work!

With respect,

(Твоё имя тут).

(Ты можешь не писать часть моего письма, если тебе оно покажется тебе слишком большим)

(Я был бы очень рад, если бы ты сделал мой ответ лучшим)