Could you please correct my mistakes? Informal letter (CAE) Dear Joe, Thanks for your letter. Sorry for my late response but I was extremely busy preparing for my university exams lately. That's such wonderful news that you've finally decided to come to spend a few month in my country and I'm so glad you've chosen my city. Talking about accommodation, you'll be able to find a place to stay without any problem. You can rent an apartment or a room. I just want you to remember that while lodging in the inner city is usually all too expensive and often lack quality, you can find decent accommodation in the suburbs at quite modest prices. As for sports, well the winter is coming and it means that Russians are going to do some skiing. If you're interested you can always find all the necessary equipment in the local ski rent. This type of sports is very popular in Russia these days and it will surely give you the opportunity to feel the Russian sports spirit and meet some interesting people as well. And finally, about this part-time job you're seeking for. Well, my parents have a nice convenience store not far from our house and they are ready to give you a position of cashier! Otherwise, you can find all types of jobs, if you just get on one of the Russian employment websites. Contact my any time if you have some extra questions. I will be happy to lend you some tips! Best wishes, Anna

Essay (CAE) Further education course deserving subsidizing from the government Post-school education is what determines people's future employment and basically what trains new professionals for the country. Thus, this type of courses is of great significance to the government and the country, and it undoubtedly deserves investment. Therefore, the purpose of this essay is to decide which two types of further education are more entitled to governmental subsidizing. Sports sphere has always been a matter of pride for our nation, as Russian athletes very successfully defend the honour of this country in all types of sports. Therefore, possibly this further education sector merits to be supported by the government most of all. However, there is a continuing dispute about the lack of pragmatic benefits of investing in sports. This said, to the best of my knowledge, the government should increase its financial assistance to the artistic sphere and provide this sector of post-school education with subsidies. Scholars claim that it will be quite reasonable, as artistic work is mostly what constitutes the historical legacy of previous generations and will arguably be the base of the heritage we will pass to our descendants. Summing up, although the education in such impractical fields as arts and sports is often left without extra money investment, it is widely claimed that they to a great extent deserve to be promoted. And artistic sphere needs to be supported in particular, because artists create the cultural image of our nation and epoch, based on which future generations will make assumptions concerning our current life and values.

Could you please correct my mistakes? Formal letter (CAE) Dear Madam, I am writing on behalf of my friend and former colleague Sarah Stanley, who has applied for a job of staff manager at English Language College. Sarah Stanley and I got acquainted more than ten years ago, as she held a managerial position at Heartbrook College where I worked as French teacher before transferring to your college. During the decade of our constant interaction, I, as a member of staff, have become aware of Ms. Stanley's exquisite professional qualities, including outstanding communicational skills, extreme sense of duty and utmost determination to secure an ideal working order in her department. Thanks to her immense sociability and unique self-control Ms. Stanley always managed to create a benevolent atmosphere among members of staff, despite all the tension and stress long working hours and tight deadlines used to put on us. Sarah Stanley enjoyed an enviable respect and appreciation at her previous workplace, however since the college suddenly went bankrupt three months ago, she has been in constant search of a new job relevant to her professional experience. I strongly believe that Ms. Stanley's skills and qualifications will be extremely beneficial for our college development as an international educational establishment and that it will be very difficult to find a better candidate for the position of staff manager. Please contact me for any additional information and details. Sincerely, Anna Kalinina

Could you please correct my mistakes? Essay (CAE) Book genres essential for the modern society Despite the advent of modern technology, literature has not lost its significance. Therefore, the purpose of this essay is to define the book genres which seem to have the most value in the society of today. The first genre which in my opinion will never lose its importance is historical literature. Politicians claim that without the experience of previous generations, it would be practically impossible to rule the modern countries. That seems to be quite reasonable, especially taking into account that most of the modern governmental structures are copied after those of Ancient Rome. On the other hand, it is argued that history works are nothing but fiction, as most of the historical facts are restored based on insufficient sources, and as s far as I am concerned, there is a grain of truth in this statement. Thus, I believe it is science literature that deserves to be called the most essential type of reading these days. Since almost every action a person takes in their routine life is in some way assisted by electronic gadgets, learning how technology works is of crucial significance nowadays. Moreover, reading rather complex scientific literature might be challenging, but nothing improves your overall erudition like it does. Summing up, reading all types of literature not only retained but enhanced its significance in modern world. However, if several generations ago the place of fiction and historical literature was preponderant, today scientific books are increasing in popularity, as only they can make the modern world order clearer to us.

Could you please correct my mistakes? Review (CAE) The comeback of Russian rock star You prefer meaningful songs to senseless ubiquitous melodies of today and can boast about being Russian rock aficionado for years? Well, then the name of Zemfira will make arise some emotions in you! A bright star of Russian alternative music of the turn of the 20th and the 21st centuries, who was the most successful female singer at the time, gave her first in the last two years concert in Moscow. Unfortunately, the singer doesn't pamper her audience with a big number of concerts these days. Nor was she issue any new disks. That's why Zemfira's concert at the Nashestvie festival has attracted so great an attention. Being a part of an annual musical gathering which takes place in summer, the show took place in the open air, which definitely added some allure to already riveting event. Despite presenting a well-known program, which the fans saw and loved during Zemfira's tour of 2016, the singer did her best to make a completely unique performance. More precisely, she fully changed the arrangements of most of her songs which has given her hits a new resonance. Overall, the star has once more gifted her public with a performance of the highest quality imaginable. And even those criticizing her style and the lack of new material couldn't deny the greatness of this show.

Could you please correct my mistakes? Essay (CAE) How modern technology change the world? Nobody would dispute that nowadays technology plays an immense role in people's lives. Therefore, it is natural that modern society feels some effects of daily use of technology equipment. Thus, the purpose of this essay is to define which sphere of life has experienced the impact of modern gadgets the most. The first area where these ubiquitous tools and the one and only Internet cannot go unnoticed is undoubtedly the human communication. Nowadays, most of people's socialization happens in the Internet, via messengers and video calls. This is arguably handy for interaction between acquaintances and colleagues, as this gives an opportunity to exchange information quickly and practically on 24 hour basis. On the other hand, according to most researchers, this approach is completely inappropriate for creating profound relationships and long-lasting bonds, which require a greater emotional input. And unfortunately, it turns out that today's world order ruled by technology, makes it more and more difficult for young to find a partner. Moreover, some of them, absorbed by this new virtual world find love relationships pointless, as according to their point of view, they cannot compete with the pleasures and freedom virtual communication gives them. Summing up, without any doubt the impact of modern technologies on today's society is simultaneously positive and negative. However, I believe that what requires attention to a greater extent is the way Internet and gadgets affect human relationships, as it entails such serious consequences as declining birth rate and overall solitude of the population.

Could you please correct my mistakes? Review (CAE) Marina Tsvetaeva House Museum exhibition You are a poetry lover and an aficionado of the Russian Silver Age poets? Then the exhibition devoted to the 125th anniversary of one of the most prominent Russian poetry writers - Marina Tsvetaeva will certainly interest you. The exhibition is hosted in Tsvetaeva's House Museum, located in the apartment where she has spent eight brightest years of her life and wrote a large part of her celebrated poems and essays. The Museum has a rather riveting permanent exposition, open for the visitors practicly every weekday of the year. However, the collection drawn up for the poet's anniversary is stunning beyond words. The current exposition, which will be open until the end of this month constitutes Tsvetaeva's photographs, personal belongings and naturally, manuscripts of poems which are known to public at the moment. All of these materials are accompanied with certain interactive effects, including a solemn woman voice reading the poet's diaries and the memoirs of her daughter which creates a real sense of presence. For those who find the theme of the exhibition too specialized, I would like to state that in the flourishing years of Silver Age of Russian culture the leaves and the destinies of most Russian poets were entwined, which makes the exposition attractive for everyone who takes an interest in Russian literature history.

Could you please correct my mistakes? Essay (CAE) Governmental subsidizing of school facilities Despite the constant development of the education sector in our country certain school and university facilities still require a reasonable amount of subsidies. Being a school teacher, I would like to determine in my essay the school facilities which in my opinion require money investments the most. Taking into account the role of schools in children's physical education, subsidizing sports equipment and facilities seems one of the most sensible things to do. And naturally, the development of this sphere will tackle the current youngsters' obesity epidemic in some way. On the other hand, as it was quite reasonably stated during one radio discussion, sport is not a top priority for the majority of pupils, especially in high school, as they come there to study and prepare for university. Therefore, investing money in technology is a strategy which is likely to be accepted by a wider range of students. Equipping classrooms with interactive desks and computers, and children with personal tablets will not only make studying more diverse and consequently more appealing, but also will increase students educational performance. All in all, secondary education at this point undoubtedly needs a certain financial input from a government in order to continue its development. And to the best of my knowledge, channeling the money into developing classroom technology will be the most reasonable, as it will above all prepare students for interacting with modern world.

Could you please correct my mistakes? Informal letter (CAE) Hi Tom, It's great to finally hear from you! I'm very impressed that despite all the time and efforts your studies require you decided to take up a halftime job. Well, it's natural to be nervous before a job interview especially since this will be your first one. I remember when I was applying for a tour agent position for the first time, I was so anxious that I even went week at the knees while waiting to be called in by recruiting managers. Nevertheless, I was smart enough read up on every tourism destination I found on their site in order to show them how well-informed and erudite I was. Naturally, I looked up some information about their company as well, and this has really stood me in good stead, as I knew perfectly how to answer the questions about my reasons for applying for a job in their firm in particular. So, based on my personal experience I advice you to do some background reading on the firm and the way they work, it will make it clear that you're very interested in the position. And another tip: try to be as confident as you can in spite of all you anxiety, employers like it when a person is certain that all they say and do is right. So, the best of luck to you! I'm sure that with all your talents and self-discipline you'll get through the interview with flying colours! Best wishes, Ann