Vpr. English language. 10th grade. Option 2. Part 2 Code 10 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 ofthe 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 ofthis 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. Write the answer in the answer field on the next page.

Hello Edward, Thank you for your email. I’m glad you’re interested in the history of the Great Patriotic War. In my city, we have several monuments to the heroes of that war. One of the most famous is the Victory Memorial, which honors soldiers who fought bravely. There are also monuments dedicated to those who showed great courage in key battles like the Battle of Stalingrad and the Siege of Leningrad. Famous battles of the war include the Battle of Moscow, the Battle of Kursk, and the Battle of Stalingrad. Victory Day is celebrated on May 9th with parades, fireworks, and honoring veterans. People lay flowers at war monuments and remember those who fought for our freedom. By the way, what was the exciting programme about? Did you enjoy it? How did it portray the war events? Looking forward to your reply! Best wishes, [Your Name]