Теми власних висловлень, які пропонувалися на зовнішньому незалежному

оцінюванні 2009–2020 років.

1. You’ve received a letter from your foreign pen-pal. He/she wrote you that he/she had bought
a new mobile phone which had been advertised on TV. But he/she was disappointed with
his/her purchase. It turned out that the phone didn’t have all the features the adverts promised.
Write a letter to your pen-pal in which you
● give your opinion about advertising in mass media
● write what advertisements should be banned and why
● write about your favourite advert at the moment
● give him/her a piece of advice how to avoid being fooled by adverts
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 _______________________________________________________________________

2. You have found out that the local council is planning to build a new supermarket not far from
your school instead of a sports center. You have decided with your friends to write about this
plan to the major newspapers published in your city/region. Write a letter to the editor of an
English language newspaper in which
● say why you are writing
● explain why sport is important to people
● explain why supermarket should not be built in your area
● give your reasons why a sports centre would serve your city/region well
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 ____________________________________________________________________

3. You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she wrote you about his/her
future plans. He/she wants to become an actor. And your friend is sure that this profession will
give him/her the opportunity to become famous and make a lot of money. Write a letter to your
pen-friend in which say
● about your thoughts regarding his/her career plans
● what you are going to do after leaving school
● how you prepare yourself for your future profession
● what you think is necessary to be successful in your future job
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 __________________________________________________________________

4. Last month you took an active part in the TV quiz show “Around the World”. And you’ve
won a prize – two tickets for a tour of Ukraine. Write a letter to your friend in which you
● invite him/her to join you
 ● describe the means of travel and accommodations
● describe two special places you are going to visit
● give suggestions what he/she will need to take with him/her
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 _____________________________________________________________________

5. You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend. In his/her letter he/she describes his/her
impressions of visiting the concert of his/her favorite pop-group. Write a letter to your pen-
friend and say
● what kind of music you like best
● how your favorite kind of music makes you feel
● when you prefer to listen to music
● what your parents think about your musical preferences
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.

You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend. In his/her letter he/she describes his/her
impressions of going to the cinema and watching a comedy. Write a letter to your pen-friend
and say
● what kind of movies you like best and how it makes you feel
● when you went to the cinema last time and what movie you watched
● describe shortly what the movie was about
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.

 ____________________________________________________________________

6. You would like to work in Great Britain this summer. And you have read this advertisement
in a newspaper

Write a letter of application. In your letter write about:

● why you are writing
● your personal qualities, language skills and experience with children
 ● why you think this work experience would be important for your future
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 ____________________________________________________________________

7. You have visited the workplace of one of your parents recently. You have been shown around
and have been able to observe the work of some people. Write a letter to your foreign pen-pal
sharing your impressions and describe:
● what the workplace you visited was like and which trade or job the people were working
in
● what you liked or disliked about their occupation
● how this visit helped you in choosing your future profession
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 __________________________________________________________________

8. You were going to visit your friend in London at the beginning of June. But unfortunately the
schedule of the independent testing has been changed. Write a letter to your friend and:
● apologize for breaking your plans
● state the reason of your not coming and
● ask if it is possible to come later in the summer
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write any dates and addresses. Start your letter with.
 __________________________________________________________________________

9. You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend. He/she has recently bought an electronic
book reader and is very excited using it. He/she thinks that traditional paper books are no longer
necessary and so he/she advises you to use an e-book reader as well. Write a letter to your friend
and
● explain your personal attitude to reading in general, and to e-books in particular express
your opinion about his/her idea that traditional paper books are no longer ne- cessary
● say what role books play in your life
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 ____________________________________________________________________

10. Listening to a radio programme you heard different people discussing the topic of friendship
between teens. You have decided to write a letter to the editor of the programme. In your letter
● describe what kind of friend you prefer and why and say
● what can cause a friendship to go wrong
● whether it is better to have a wide circle of friends or a few close friends
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 ______________________________________________________________________

11. You and your friends went on a two-day walking tour to a beautiful lake not far from your
city/village last weekend. Write a letter to your English pen-friend about this trip. Don’t forget
the things you need to write about in your letter:
● who went on a walking tour with you
● how you got to the place where you stayed (your means of transport and route)
● how you spent the weekend near the lake
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e.g., names, dates,
addresses, etc.). Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 _____________________________________________________________________

12. You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she complains that there has
been a lot of rain in his/her region lately, so he/she can’t spend much time outdoors and feels
bored at home. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you tell him/her
● whether you have a lot of spare time at present and why or why not
● how you usually spend your free time indoors
● your advice on how to make his/her stay at home more exciting
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e. g., names, dates,
addresses, etc.). Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 ______________________________________________________________________

13. You have received a letter from your pen-friend in which he/she complains that his/her
parents want him/her to read classical authors, while he/she is fond of fantasy. Write a letter to
your pen-friend in which you tell him/her
● whether your parents influence your choice of books to read
● what is your favorite literary genre and why
● where you usually get books you’d like to read
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e. g., names, dates,
addresses, etc.). Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 ______________________________________________________________________

14. You are going to Great Britain as an exchange student, and the college is going to place you
with a host family. Trying to arrange convenient accommodation for you, the college
international office asked about your likes and dislikes. Write a letter to Mr. Brown, a
coordinator of the college international office, and say
● what kind of room you would find comfortable
● what pieces of furniture and facilities are absolutely essential for you
● what kind of roommate you would like to share the room with
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e.g., names, dates,
addresses, etc). Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 ____________________________________________________________________
15. You have received a letter from your pen-friend in which he/she writes that he/she has been
playing basketball for years. Now he/she has decided to start judo. Write him/her a letter in
which you explain
● whether you support his/her decision to take up one more kind of sport and why
● what kinds of sport are popular with your friends
● whether you do any sports or watch sports competitions on TV
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e.g., names, dates,
addresses, etc). Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 ____________________________________________________________________

16. You are going to spend a week in London. You are planning to travel on a tiny budget and
don’t have many connections in Britain. Your English pen-friend has agreed to meet you at the
airport and help with getting around London. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you
● give the details of your arrival in Britain
● say what you look like to be recognized
● explain what you would like to do and see in London
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use your real name or any personal information.
Start your letter in an appropriate way.
 ____________________________________________________________________

17. You have taken part in academic exchange programme and won a grant to study abroad.
Write a letter to your English pen-friend in which you
● inform him/her about the news and tell him/her about your expectations
● mention at least one advantage and one disadvantage of studying abroad
● describe how you prepare yourself for studying in a foreign country
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use your real name or any personal information. Start
your letter in an appropriate way.
 _____________________________________________________________________

18. You and your family have recently moved into a new house. Write a letter to your pen-
friend in which
● tell him/her about your moving in and briefly describe your house (exterior and interior)
● invite him/her to your house-warming party and write about the date, guests,
entertainment
● explain how to get to your place (location and means of transport)
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use your real name or any other personal
information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
______________________________________________________________________

19. You have received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she is complaining that
his/her parents’ taste in clothes and his/her own preferences are different. So they sometimes
argue when buying new things for him/her. Write a letter to your English pen-friend in which
you tell him/her
 ● whether you have the same problem
● what everyday and holiday clothes you prefer
● give him/her advice on how to reach a compromise with his/her parents
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use your real name or any other personal
information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
______________________________________________________________________

20. You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your
invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your pen-friend and
say
● when the best time to come is and why;
● what tourist atractions there are in your area;
● what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit.
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
_________________________________________________________________________

21. You have just returned from Britain where you attended lessons at Summerhill Language
School The school arranged for you to stay with a local couple you hadn’t met before your visit.
Write a letter to your host family. First thank them for having hosted you and describe
● what family traditions you liked and why
● what local food you enjoyed and why
● what events or activities impressed you most
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
________________________________________________________________________

22. You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she writes to you about
his/her last journey and complains about his/her travelling companion. Write a letter to
your pen-friend in which you tell him/her
● where you travelled last time and who was/were your travelling companion/companions
● what kind of travelling companion you prefer and why and when you travel
● give some pieces of advice on how to avoid conflicts with a travelling companion when
you travel

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses
or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
_________________________________________________________________________
23. You’ve read a book about a famous person. You’ve decided to share your impressions with
a pen-friend. Write a letter to your English pen-friend in which you tell him/her

• who the book is about and what this person is famous for
• what area of activity you’d like to achieve success in and why
• what personal characteristics one should have to succeed in life.

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses
or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.

24. Your English friend is preparing for his/her school leaving examinations and feels very
nervous as the exam dates are approaching fast. He/she wants your advice on how to deal with
exam stress. Write him/her a letter in which you

● express your understanding of his/her problem and support him/her

● share several ways of preparing for exams
● give some tips on how to reduce stress and calm down before and during exams

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
___________________________________________________________________________
25. You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she writes that he/she would
like to spend his/her holidays reading interesting books and asks your opinion on that.
Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you tell him/her

● what kind of book you read last and who recommended you to read it
● what literary genre you prefer and why and
● give some pieces of advice on how to spend holidays not to get bored

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other
personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.
________________________________________________________________________

26. You have received a letter from your pen-friend in which he/she tells you that he/she has
been admitted to a university and will have to move to another city and live in a students’ hostel.
He/she is anxious about the situation because he/she can’t cook. Write a letter in which you say

● whether you often cook and why (or why not)

● how you share household duties in your family and
● give a recipe for a simple dish (ingredients and preparation)

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use your real name or any personal information. Start
your letter in an appropriate way.
___________________________________________________________________________
Основна 2020
27. You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she writes that he/she has not
been to the theatre for a long time but would like to go and watch a theatrical performance.
Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you tell him/her
• when and where you visited the theatre last
• what kind of performance you watched and what impressions and emotions you got and
• give some pieces of advice on what kind of performance to choose to enjoy a visit to the
theatre

Додаткова 2020
28. You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she writes that his/her parents
are worried about the lack of exercise in your friend’s life. Write a letter to your pen-friend in
which tell him/her
• whether you do sport or not and why
• what sports are popular with your friends and where they do them and
●give some pieces of advice on how to keep fit

Пробна 2020
29. You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she writes that he/she has
caught a cold and describes how he/she is treating himself/herself. Write a letter to your pen-
friend in which

● tell him/her that you feel sorry for him/her and advise him/her to consult a doctor
● describe how you felt when you caught a cold last time and what you did to recover
● give some pieces of advice on how to keep healthy.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Основна 2021
30. You have got a letter from your English friend in which he/she writes about his/her
achievements in Chemistry. Write a letter to your friend in which you tell him/her

● what your favourite subjects were at school and what your teachers did to make the lessons
interesting
● how the knowledge of those subjects may influence your future career and why
● give some pieces of advice on how to arrange your timetable to be good at studies

Пробна 2021
31. You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she writes that he/she is going
on a sightseeing bus tour of his/her country and asks your opinion on travelling. Write a letter to
your pen-friend in which you tell him/her
● what type of travel you prefer and why
● what season is the best to visit your country and why
● what places of interest you would recommend him/her to visit in your country and why

Додаткова 2021
32. You've got a letter from your English friend in which he/she writes that these days he/she is
staying at home a lot and he/she has a chance to spend his/her free time on hobbies but he/she
does not have any. Write a letter to your friend in which you tell him/her

● what hobbies you have and why you have chosen them
● what results you have achieved in these activities and how your parents support your efforts
● give some pieces of advice on what hobby to choose and why