Write a for-and-against essay about the advantages and disadvantages of using smartphone (80-90 words). ⚫ Para 1 (Introduction):
⚫ Smartphones have radically changed people’s lives.
⚫ Para 2 (Advantages):
⚫ keep in touch easily
⚫ take a break from studying
⚫ Para 3 (Disadvantages):
⚫ health issues
⚫ addiction
⚫ Para 4 (Conclusion):
⚫ All in all, smartphone has its advantages and disadvantages

The State Russian Museum is the largest museum of Russian art in the world. It is situated in Saint Petersburg in the Mikhailovsky Palace. The building of the museum is another example of Saint Petersburg’s posh architecture. It was first built by Nicholas II in honour of his father Alexander III. The original name of the museum was the Russian Museum of His Imperial Majesty Alexander III. At the moment the museum contains more than 390 000 items of art, among them 5000 icons. The museum also has a large collection of books, more than 170 000 items.

Dear  Nastya,

Thanks for your letter of 10th January.I'm really happy to become your new pen friend.

Ferst of all Iwas very glad to get it. Sorry, but I was too busy, so i couldn'`t ansver you.I had to stady for my exams.They were very hard and I didn't  have time for anything.Fortunately, I passed all of them and now I'm having my winter break.

I'd like to hear more about your work,what music you like,what you do in your free time and anything else you think I should know about you.

As for me, Iam 17years old.I live in Petrozavodsk.I come from a small familly.There are three of us:my mum,my dad and me.My parents live in the country.They are retired.I live in the centre of London in a flat.

Anyway ,I'd love to be in touch with you and I can't wait to hear from you again.

Lots of love

Mary