Variant 2 Topic 2. Write an essay about the following topic:

Doctors, nurses and teachers make a great contribution to society and should be paid more than entertainment and sports celebrities. Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas.

Criteria

1. Write 180-200 words 0.5 point

2. Follow the plan: Introduction, Body, Conclusion 0.5 points

3. Use at least 4-5 words from “Useful Language” 1 point

4. Don’t forget about: Viewpoints; Reasons/Example 0.5 points

5. Use topic vocabulary 6-8 words 1 point

6. Follow Grammar rules (1 mistake is allowed) 0.5 point

y favorite subject is English. Nowadays the English language is the language of culture, politics, and international relations. The English language is taught in the kindergartens, schools and universities.

Also we shouldn’t forget that English is the language of great English and American literature. We all know such great writers like William Shakespeare, Daniel Defoe, Agatha Christie, etc. But not everyone can read the works of these great writers in the original.

I try to learn a lot of words, read books, newspapers and magazines in English, listen to English songs and teaching cassettes. Our teacher of English is very experienced. During our lessons, we read, write, repeat words and ask questions.

I hope that I will speak English very well in the future. The knowledge of language helps people from different countries to communicate with each other, write letters or just travel.

I think that at the present time the knowledge of a foreign language is necessary for every person.

                               Our favourite school tradition.
Our favourite school tradition is at the end of a school year to have a small party. at this party we bring some sweets and juice. Then, when we are full we start to discuss what would we do on the vacations. For example I told that i would spend my holidays in Italy. On the coastof the Black sea. My friend told each other that they would stay at the countryside. It is really great tradition, because we can know about our friend's holidays!