You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Edward: From: Edward@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@mail.ru Subject: The Great Patriotic War …I’m interested…
You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Edward: From: Edward@mail.uk To: Russian_friend@mail.ru Subject: The Great Patriotic War …I’m interested in the history of the Great Patriotic War. I’d like you to give me some information about the war monuments and events of this war. What monuments to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War are there in the place where you live? What are the famous battles of this war? How is Victory Day celebrated in your country? By the way, I watched an exciting programme on TV last night… Write a letter to Edward. In your letter: – answer his questions; – ask 2 questions about the TV programme... Write 100–130 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Subject: History
Class: Not specified
Goal: Understand
Dear Edward,
I hope this letter finds you well. I appreciate your interest in the history of the Great Patriotic War. In my city, we have several monuments dedicated to the heroes of that war, such as the Memorial of Eternal Glory and the Monument to the Defenders of the Motherland. These sites serve as reminders of the sacrifices made during that challenging period.
As for famous battles, the Battle of Stalingrad and the Siege of Leningrad are two significant events that defined the course of the war. Victory Day is a solemn and patriotic celebration in my country, marked by parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and a moment of silence to honor the fallen heroes.
I am curious about the TV program you mentioned. Could you share more details about it? What intrigued you the most about the show? Also, did the program shed light on any lesser-known aspects of history or present a unique perspective?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
This letter follows the format of a formal letter, addressing Edward's questions about the Great Patriotic War while also engaging him with queries about the TV program he watched. It stays within the word limit of 100-130 words and maintains a polite and informative tone throughout.
