15. Составьте устное сочинение на одну из предложенных ниже тем: 1) You intend to go out and ask your sister (brother, mother) who has just come in about the weather. 2) You plan to go hiking and discuss with your friend the prospects of the weather for the coming week. 3) Planning to spend your holidays in the south (north) you talk to a friend who lived there about the weather in those parts at this time of the year. 4) You tell your English pen-friend of the climate of the region where you live. 5) Friends talk about their favourite seasons. 6) You tell your friend about a case when the weather made you change your plans. 7) You exchange remarks about the weather with your fellow traveller. 8) You tell your friend the weather report you have heard over the radio or read in the papers.

Пример сочинения на тему 4: "You tell your English pen-friend of the climate of the region where you live."

Dear [Имя друга по переписке],

I hope this letter finds you well. You asked me about the climate in my region, and I'd be happy to tell you about it. I live in [Название вашего региона/города], which is located in [Описание местоположения, например, центральная часть России, на берегу реки, в предгорьях и т.д.].

The climate here is generally [Опишите общий тип климата, например, континентальный, умеренно-континентальный, морской]. We have quite distinct seasons. Summers are typically [Опишите лето: жаркие/теплые, влажные/сухие, солнечные/пасмурные]. The average temperature in July, the hottest month, is around [Укажите примерную температуру] degrees Celsius. It can sometimes get quite hot, with temperatures reaching up to [Максимальная температура] degrees.

Winters, on the other hand, are usually [Опишите зиму: холодные/морозные, снежные/малоснежные, ветреные/спокойные]. The average temperature in January, our coldest month, is about [Укажите примерную температуру] degrees Celsius. Snow is common during winter, and it often covers the ground for several months, which is great for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.

Spring and autumn are transitional seasons. Spring can be quite unpredictable, with sudden temperature changes and sometimes late frosts. Autumn is often beautiful, with colorful foliage, but it can also be rainy and cool.

Overall, I would say our climate is [Ваше общее впечатление: довольно суровый, умеренный, комфортный для жизни]. It has its challenges, like the cold winters or occasional heatwaves in summer, but each season has its own charm.

What is the climate like where you live? I'm curious to hear about your weather!

Best regards,
[Ваше имя]