Writing Task 2. Choose ONE of the topics to write. Topic 1. Write an essay about the following topic:
Nowadays food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live?
Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas.

Topic 2. Write an essay about the following topic:
Doctors, nurses and teachers make a great contribution to society and should be paid more than entertainment and sports celebrities. Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas.

1). I would like to tell you about Moscow.
2). Moscow is the capital of Russia.
3). It was founded in 1147.
4). Moscow is the largest industrial, cultural and political centre of Russia.
5). Moscow has some museums, numerous theaters, art galleries and a lot of different sights.
6). The most important elements in Moscow’s city transport are the metro, Moscow Metro Ring Railway, buses, trams and trolleybuses.
7). Moscow is very busy city.
8). There are beautiful parks, high buildings or skyscrapers in Moscow.
9). In my opinion, Moscow is the best city in the world.
10). I love Moscow greatly and I’m sure, that it is one of cities of the world that must be seen!

Moscow is the largest center and the capital of Russia. The city has a centuries-old history. The first mention of Moscow dates back to the 12th century AD. The founder of the city is Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. The name Moscow comes from the same river, which flows through the city.Moscow is rich in parks and museums, theaters and art galleries. This is the center of Russia's cultural and economic life. It houses the most famous Russian institutes and universities, boards of many banks, large Russian firms, representative offices of foreign companies. The capital of Russia enjoys increasing popularity among tourists. There are many hotels and restaurants in the city. Also, Moscow is the center of political life. Here the State Duma sits and the main residence of the President of the Russian Federation is located.
Today Moscow is a modern European metropolis with a multi-million population. It is rapidly developing and becoming more beautiful.