Subject: The Great Patriotic War …I am interested in Russian history, especially in the period of the Great Patriotic War. What songs about the Great Patriotic War do you know?…
Subject: The Great Patriotic War …I am interested in Russian history, especially in the period of the Great Patriotic War. What songs about the Great Patriotic War do you know? Have you ever sung any of the songs at your school concert? How do you and your family celebrate Victory Day? By the way, my uncle is coming to visit us from Kazan… Write a letter to Fred. In your letter: – answer his questions; – ask 2 questions about his uncle. Write 100–130 words. Remember the rules of letter writing
Subject: Russian history
Class: Not specified
Aim: Understand
In order to write a letter based on the given prompt answering Fred's questions and asking questions about his visiting uncle, you can structure your response as follows:
Letter to Fred:
Dear Fred,
I hope this letter finds you well. Thank you for your interest in Russian history, particularly the Great Patriotic War. It's a topic close to our hearts. There are many songs about the war, some solemn and reflective while others are uplifting and patriotic. We often sing these songs during school concerts to honor the heroes of that time.
As for Victory Day, my family and I celebrate by attending parades, laying flowers at memorials, and sharing stories passed down through generations. It's a day of remembrance and gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom.
On a personal note, I'm excited to hear about your uncle from Kazan visiting. How long has it been since you last saw him? What special plans do you have in store for his visit?
Looking forward to hearing about your uncle's trip and catching up soon.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
(Word count: 123)
This letter addresses Fred's questions about songs related to the Great Patriotic War, celebrations on Victory Day, and also includes two questions inquiring about Fred's uncle visiting from Kazan. Make sure to maintain a friendly and engaging tone, use appropriate greetings, and follow the rules of letter writing, such as addressing him by name and signing off with your own name.
